{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Plug-and-Play Horsepower","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/plug-and-play-horsepower","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BPI7710866280.mp3?updated=1776291850","description":"Kevin and Willie share their often humorous and always educational tales of first engine builds, setting the stage for a deep dive into the world of reliable power via crate engines. They tap into the expertise of Mike Goodwin from Ford Performance, who provides the inside track on their extensive crate engine lineup. From robust \"heritage pushrod engines” to the mind-blowing \"Megazilla 2.0\" targeting 1200 horsepower, Ford Performance’s crate engines are making high-end and backyard builds even easier with warrantied plug-and-play power. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":9.8,"endTime":14.5,"type":"brand","title":"Ford","url":"/glossary/ford","quote":"It's all about Ford. Yeah, the big blue-o was on the centerpiece for today's discussion. 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And man, today is one of my favorite topics in the whole wide universe.","canonicalId":"term:powertrain","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.95,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Powertrain refers to the parts of a vehicle that make it move, typically the engine, transmission, driveshaft, and related hardware. In this context, the hosts are referring to Ford’s powertrain group, which handles how the company develops and tunes its engines and drivetrains.","simplifiedExplanation":"The powertrain is basically the part of the car that turns fuel or electricity into motion. It includes the engine and the parts that send power to the wheels."}},{"startTime":48.1,"endTime":51.3,"type":"term","title":"crate engines","url":"/glossary/crate-engines","quote":"And man, today is one of my favorite topics in the whole wide universe. Well, crate engines, baby. Yeah. Engines.","canonicalId":"term:crate-engines","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.99,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Crate engines are complete engines sold as ready-to-install units, usually in a crate or shipping box. They’re popular for swaps, restorations, and performance builds because they can save time versus rebuilding an engine from scratch.","simplifiedExplanation":"A crate engine is a ready-made engine you can buy and put into a car. People use them when they want more power or need to replace a worn-out engine."}},{"startTime":58.4,"endTime":62.2,"type":"term","title":"plug-and-play","url":"/glossary/plug-and-play","quote":"And many of them come in a crate that you can order with all kinds of do-dads and plugs and plays and whatnot. But yeah, I'm excited to dive into this.","canonicalId":"term:plug-and-play","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.96,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Plug-and-play means a component is designed to connect and work with minimal extra fabrication or custom wiring. In automotive use, it suggests the engine or kit is meant to be easy to install and integrate.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means something is made to fit and work easily. You don’t have to do a lot of custom work to make it function."}},{"startTime":68.0,"endTime":77.4,"type":"company","title":"OEs","url":"/glossary/oe-s","quote":"Because if we go back in time, there really wasn't a lot of this crate engine kind of business, whether it's from the OEs or you name it. You had your local engine shop, and you could have them build an engine.","canonicalId":"company:oes","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"\"OEs\" means original equipment manufacturers: the companies that build factory-spec parts or complete engines for automakers. In this context, they’re talking about how crate engines can come from the OEM side rather than only from small engine shops.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is shorthand for the companies that make parts for car makers. Here, they mean factory-built engines or parts you can buy ready to install."}},{"startTime":80.2,"endTime":84.6,"type":"concept","title":"rite of passage","url":"/glossary/rite-of-passage","quote":"But the thing to do was to build your own. That seemed to be the right thing. That was kind of a rite of passage. 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They mean the parts deep inside the engine that need careful measuring and assembly."}},{"startTime":130.7,"endTime":135.0,"type":"term","title":"hot rods","url":"/glossary/hot-rod","quote":"I've got probably six or seven of my engines that are running in my hot rods right now\nthat are still running from builds over the last, let's say, five to seven years.","canonicalId":"term:hot-rods","priority":0.62,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Hot rods are modified cars, usually older American vehicles, built for performance and style rather than original factory correctness. In this context, the speaker is talking about engines installed in custom-built cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A hot rod is a car that’s been heavily modified, usually to go faster or look cooler. It’s often an older car with upgraded parts."}},{"startTime":135.0,"endTime":138.6,"type":"term","title":"builds","url":"/glossary/builds","quote":"I've got probably six or seven of my engines that are running in my hot rods right now\nthat are still running from builds over the last, let's say, five to seven years.\nThe first one, actually, the first engine is still running.","canonicalId":"term:builds","priority":0.48,"confidence":0.95,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"In car culture, a 'build' is a vehicle or engine project that has been assembled, modified, or restored over time. The speaker is referring to engines he built years earlier that are still in use.","simplifiedExplanation":"A build is a project car or engine that someone has put together and modified. It usually means a lot of custom work."}},{"startTime":143.36,"endTime":147.16,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Road Runner","url":"/cars/dodge/road-runner","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/1968_Plymouth_RoadRunner_A12_%2831074287571%29.jpg","quote":"...ng. God, it's got to be almost a decade now in my road runner. A 500 cubic inch big block was the first engine","canonicalId":"car:dodge:road runner","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Road Runner is a performance-oriented muscle car name used by Dodge, best known for its classic late-1960s and 1970s versions. Here it is being discussed in the context of a big-block engine swap or build, which fits its reputation as a car people modify for power.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Road Runner is a car made by Dodge. It is a sporty car that people often remember for its powerful engine and classic muscle-car style.","imageAttribution":"Sicnag (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":143.4,"endTime":147.2,"type":"car","title":"Plymouth Road Runner","url":"/cars/plymouth/road-runner","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/1968_Plymouth_Road_Runner_%284261732288%29.jpg","quote":"The first one, actually, the first engine is still running.\nGod, it's got to be almost a decade now in my road runner.\nA 500 cubic inch big block was the first engine I built completely by myself in my own shop.","canonicalId":"car:plymouth:road runner","priority":0.58,"confidence":0.95,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Plymouth Road Runner was a muscle car sold by Plymouth, known for its lightweight, performance-focused setup. 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They’re saying some engine packages give you a lot of performance without costing as much as doing everything yourself."}},{"startTime":201.9,"endTime":206.6,"type":"part","title":"piston rings","url":"/glossary/piston-rings","quote":"I don't have a dyno. I'm not running parts over and over and trial in this set of rings and trial in this piston and whatever else. Getting this thing right on the edge.","canonicalId":"part:piston-rings","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Piston rings seal the gap between the piston and cylinder wall, helping maintain compression and control oil consumption. The speaker is talking about testing different ring setups during engine development.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are small metal rings on a piston that help the engine seal properly. They keep compression in and oil where it belongs."}},{"startTime":218.0,"endTime":223.7,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler 440","quote":"Yeah, man. I think the only saving grace on that nowadays is, so with Chrysler, you take a 440, a stock 440, and they have Stoker kits nowadays that you can make him 493 cubic inches","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:440","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler 440 is a large-displacement V8 engine associated with Chrysler’s big-block performance era. In this segment, it’s the base engine being enlarged with a stroker kit to increase cubic inches.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a big V8 engine from Chrysler. The speakers are talking about making it bigger so it can make more power."}},{"startTime":221.9,"endTime":223.7,"type":"part","title":"stroker kits","url":"/glossary/stroker-kits","quote":"with Chrysler, you take a 440, a stock 440, and they have Stoker kits nowadays that you can make him 493 cubic inches","canonicalId":"part:stroker-kits","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Stroker kits are engine upgrade packages that increase crankshaft stroke, which raises displacement and can increase torque and power. Here they’re being used to turn a stock Chrysler 440 into a larger 493-cubic-inch engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s a kit that makes an engine bigger inside so it can make more power. The extra size usually helps the engine produce more torque."}},{"startTime":223.7,"endTime":223.7,"type":"term","title":"cubic inches","url":"/glossary/cubic-inches","quote":"they have Stoker kits nowadays that you can make him 493 cubic inches","canonicalId":"term:cubic-inches","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.99,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Cubic inches is a displacement measurement for engine size, especially common in American V8 discussions. A larger number generally means a larger engine that can potentially make more torque and power.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s a way to measure how big an engine is. Bigger engines often make more power, especially low-end torque."}},{"startTime":229.5,"endTime":231.3,"type":"term","title":"542 kit","url":"/glossary/542-kit","quote":"And they got a 542 kit. You could find a little bit of machine work.\nAnd that's been my combo.","canonicalId":"term:542-kit","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.78,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 542 kit refers to an engine build package that increases displacement to about 542 cubic inches, usually through a combination of stroker crank and overbore parts. In this context, it’s part of the recipe for making a large-displacement performance engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means parts that make the engine bigger and stronger. Builders use kits like this to get more power from an engine."}},{"startTime":231.3,"endTime":234.1,"type":"term","title":"machine work","url":"/glossary/machine-work","quote":"You could find a little bit of machine work. And that's been my combo.\nIf you find the right combo, meaning the right hydraulic","canonicalId":"term:machine-work","priority":0.62,"confidence":0.96,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Machine work means precision machining done to engine parts or the engine block, such as boring, honing, decking, or balancing. It’s often required during a performance rebuild to make parts fit and seal correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is shop work done with special tools to make engine parts fit better. 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A hydraulic version is usually easier to live with because it needs less adjustment."}},{"startTime":242.3,"endTime":244.4,"type":"term","title":"head gasket","url":"/glossary/head-gasket","quote":"you know what head gasket or the thickness\nyou need to run for the compression in your area.\nHere, I'm at altitude, so it's a little bit different.","canonicalId":"term:head-gasket","priority":0.58,"confidence":0.97,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A head gasket seals the joint between the cylinder head and engine block, keeping compression in and fluids separated. Its thickness can affect compression ratio and is part of tuning a build for a specific application or altitude.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head. It helps keep the engine sealed up and can also affect how strong the engine feels."}},{"startTime":247.3,"endTime":249.6,"type":"term","title":"altitude","url":"/glossary/altitude","quote":"Here, I'm at altitude, so it's a little bit different.\nThere's factors you got to weigh in.\nYou know the recipe for building a wicked combination.","canonicalId":"term:altitude","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Altitude matters because thinner air changes how an engine breathes and how much compression and timing it can tolerate. High-altitude tuning often requires different choices than sea-level tuning.","simplifiedExplanation":"Higher elevation means thinner air, and engines behave a little differently there. 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In car building, the whole setup matters more than any single part."}},{"startTime":279.1,"endTime":281.2,"type":"company","title":"Jasper","url":"/glossary/jasper","quote":"remember when you used to get like a, you know,\nsomebody would think a Jasper engine was a crate engine.\nYou know, like, oh, I got that.","canonicalId":"company:jasper","priority":0.42,"confidence":0.96,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Jasper is a remanufactured-engine company known for replacement engines and transmissions. In this context, it’s being used as an example of a brand people might mistake for a crate engine source.","simplifiedExplanation":"Jasper is a company that sells replacement engines. The speaker is saying some people used to think any ready-to-install engine was a Jasper engine."}},{"startTime":284.6,"endTime":289.3,"type":"part","title":"ZZ-4","url":"/glossary/zz-4","quote":"\"What was it? 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He wanted something stronger, so the original engine felt underwhelming to him."}},{"startTime":369.8,"endTime":375.0,"type":"term","title":"speed demon","url":"/glossary/speed-demon","quote":"So immediately I was on the path of, how do I turn this thing into a speed demon? So it was probably, I had a 318 in my 71 Dodge Charger when I first got it.","canonicalId":"term:speed-demon","priority":0.66,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A speed demon is slang for a very fast car or a build aimed at maximum acceleration and performance. Here it describes the goal of turning the Camaro into a much quicker machine.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s just a fun way to say something is really fast. The speaker wanted to make his car much quicker than it was from the factory."}},{"startTime":375.0,"endTime":378.8,"type":"term","title":"318","quote":"So it was probably, I had a 318 in my 71 Dodge Charger when I first got it. 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They’re saying this engine can be smooth and easy to live with around town."}},{"startTime":1527.3,"endTime":1533.4,"type":"term","title":"package","url":"/glossary/package","quote":"Dude, it's called 1,200, like you said, in a package all\nwrapped with a bow with controls, just chill idling","canonicalId":"term:package","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.84,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"In this context, package means the engine and its supporting systems are delivered as a complete, integrated setup. The hosts are praising how the whole combination comes together with controls and drivability already sorted out.","simplifiedExplanation":"A package here means a complete setup, not just one part. They’re saying the engine comes as a well-rounded system that’s ready to use."}},{"startTime":1544.3,"endTime":1546.3,"type":"term","title":"dyno time","url":"/glossary/dyno-time","quote":"I didn't screw up anything. I didn't have to get on dyno time. The thing is hot tested. 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It gives you a strong base to finish building from, instead of starting with every part separately."}},{"startTime":1814.1,"endTime":1819.5,"type":"term","title":"boost","url":"/glossary/boost","quote":"They're primed for whatever boost.\nSure.\nYou want to put on them perhaps up to a limit, I'm sure.","canonicalId":"term:boost","priority":0.74,"confidence":0.99,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Boost refers to pressurized intake air from a turbocharger or supercharger. More boost generally means more power, but it also increases stress on engine internals, which is why the hosts keep talking about upgraded parts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Boost means forcing extra air into the engine to make more power. 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They’re talking about how strong it is and the different ways you can buy it for a build."}},{"startTime":1828.5,"endTime":1832.6,"type":"part","title":"steel crank","url":"/glossary/steel-crank","quote":"The steel crank in the 7.3 is very, very robust.\nWe're going to also offer it in a long block version\nthat will have all the good lower end bits","canonicalId":"part:steel-crank","priority":0.68,"confidence":0.96,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"The crankshaft converts the pistons’ up-and-down motion into rotation. A steel crank is generally stronger than a weaker cast piece and is better suited to high load and boost.","simplifiedExplanation":"The crank is the part that turns the engine’s motion into spinning power. 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Stronger ones keep everything working when the engine is pushed hard."}},{"startTime":1860.5,"endTime":1873.4,"type":"concept","title":"production truck block","url":"/glossary/production-truck-block","quote":"I have in the warehouse now a 7.3 block\nwithout the saw cuts in the deck.\nSo it's going to be much stronger","canonicalId":"concept:production-truck-block","priority":0.58,"confidence":0.93,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A production truck block is the factory version of the engine block used in regular truck applications. The speakers are contrasting it with a stronger, modified block intended for higher performance use.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the regular factory engine block used in trucks. It’s not as beefy as the special performance version they’re talking about."}},{"startTime":1864.5,"endTime":1877.6,"type":"term","title":"deck","url":"/glossary/deck","quote":"without the saw cuts in the deck.\nSo it's going to be much stronger\nthan the production truck block, right?","canonicalId":"term:deck","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"The deck is the top surface of the engine block where the cylinder heads seal. Modifying or cutting the deck area can affect strength, sealing, and cooling behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"The deck is the top part of the engine block where the heads sit. Changes there can affect how strong and cool the engine runs."}},{"startTime":1877.6,"endTime":1880.9,"type":"concept","title":"cooling passage","url":"/glossary/cooling-passage","quote":"they put a little saw cut on the deck\nin between the cylinders for cooling, right?\nIt's an extra cooling passage.","canonicalId":"concept:cooling-passage","priority":0.52,"confidence":0.95,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A cooling passage is a channel that helps coolant move through the engine to control temperature. In this context, the cut in the deck is being described as an extra path for cooling between cylinders.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a path that helps coolant move through the engine. It keeps the engine from getting too hot."}},{"startTime":1906.4,"endTime":1910.2,"type":"term","title":"R&D","url":"/glossary/r-d","quote":"in the trenches over there at Ford\nand still being more on the R&D side,\nbut really tied in as much as possible\nwith all my buddies over there on your side of things.","canonicalId":"term:r-d","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"R&D stands for research and development, the engineering work that happens before a product is sold. Here it refers to the factory-side process of designing and validating parts or engines for real-world use.","simplifiedExplanation":"R&D means the company’s engineering and testing work. 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That’s where broken parts and weak spots show up fast."}},{"startTime":1967.3,"endTime":1972.8,"type":"term","title":"power tour","url":"/glossary/power-tour","quote":"Sure. Go on a power tour, go to, you know, take your kids in the car and go to California for the week, you know? Take a vacation there and go have some fun.","canonicalId":"term:power-tour","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A Power Tour is a long-distance car event or road-trip style cruise where enthusiasts drive their cars over multiple days and stops. It’s used here as an example of a car being comfortable and reliable enough for real travel, not just short blasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"A power tour is basically a big road trip for car people, often with lots of driving and stops along the way. They’re saying this setup is good enough to take on a trip like that."}},{"startTime":1990.0,"endTime":2009.6,"type":"company","title":"control pack","url":"/glossary/control-pack","quote":"where you have the curated package with the control pack, which comes with the PCM, the drive-by wire throttle, the Uegos, all the goodies to put that Coyote engine in a shopping cart if you wanted to and make it run, that calibration that comes in that control pack is gonna deliver power and reliability and more importantly, drivability too, right?","canonicalId":"company:control-pack","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.93,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A control pack is the supporting electronics package that lets a modern engine run outside its original vehicle. 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It makes the engine easier to install and drive normally."}},{"startTime":1995.9,"endTime":2009.6,"type":"term","title":"drive-by wire throttle","url":"/glossary/drive-by-wire-throttle","quote":"which comes with the PCM, the drive-by wire throttle, the Uegos, all the goodies to put that Coyote engine in a shopping cart if you wanted to and make it run, that calibration that comes in that control pack is gonna deliver power and reliability and more importantly, drivability too, right?","canonicalId":"term:drive-by-wire-throttle","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.96,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"Drive-by-wire throttle is an electronic throttle system where the accelerator pedal sends a signal to the computer instead of directly opening the throttle mechanically. 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A car with good drivability feels smooth and responds well instead of being annoying or rough."}},{"startTime":2028.6,"endTime":2065.5,"type":"term","title":"calibrator","url":"/glossary/calibrator","quote":"you know, granted there are a lot of good calibrators\nout there but they're not OE level in terms of drivability\nbut the way our stuff is all curated\nand put together that one-stop shop makes it easy\nfor the DIY guy wanting to do a Coyote swap.\n\nAll right, quick one on that\nand we're running out of time here.\nYou ask any great calibrator","canonicalId":"term:calibrator","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.98,"source":"gpt-5.4-mini","data":{"explanation":"A calibrator is someone who tunes the engine management software and related settings so the car runs correctly and makes the desired power. 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