Smokey Yunick’s Chevy Big Block Experiment That Was Too Efficient for the Oil Companies

 

Smokey Yunick's Chevy engine defied expectations. This Epic Motors video explores a radical engine modification, examining its innovative heat management and fuel efficiency. Discover the mechanics behind this controversial experiment and its surprising impact on the automotive industry.

Key Examples & Innovations:
The 427 "Mystery Motor": A prototype designed for NASCAR with canted valves, exceptional breathing, and high RPM capability, featuring custom Holley carbs, specific headers, and advanced oil/cooling systems, making it a dominant, yet controversial, force.

• LS7 454 Experiment: Yunick tested GM's LS7 iron-block 454, finding it nearly identical to the exotic ZL1, but with a key advantage in durability due to its iron block; with his tuning (high-rise intake, 2-inch headers), it produced almost 580 horsepower, proving GM restricted factory performance.
• Twin-Turbo Indy Engine (1973): A radical, small-displacement (207ci) twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crank and synthetic oil, earning an engineering award despite technical issues in the race.
• Heat Management Secrets: Yunick developed theories on heat management, even creating a "hot vapor engine" with a 454 that achieved massive power with surprising fuel economy, a discovery allegedly suppressed by oil companies. 

Yunick's Approach:

• "The Best Damn Garage in Town": His legendary shop became known for innovative, rule-bending (and sometimes rule-breaking) modifications.
• Focus on "Breathing": He prioritized optimal exhaust scavenging with custom headers (often 2-inch primary tubes) and improved water circulation within the block.
• Challenging the Factory: Yunick consistently demonstrated that factory engines (like the 427 and 454) had significant untapped potential, which GM often restricted. 

Smokey Yunick's work with big blocks wasn't just about building powerful engines; it was about uncovering hidden potential and challenging the automotive industry, leaving a legacy of performance and engineering secrets. 

If you follow this blog, you probably have noticed that I love motorsports. I can spend hours watching all kinds of races on TV, but I am not a big fan of NASCAR. First, I don’t like watching races on oval tracks in general, but what disgusts me the most is how they encourage drivers to play dirty on the track, which inevitably leads to fistfights or any other deplorable behaviour by the drivers.

NASCAR is the most popular form of motorsport in the USA. The list of things I despise about it is the very things that make thousands of fans go to the races every weekend. People want to see more than racing; they want to be entertained. From its beginning, deeply rooted in unlawful bootlegging in the 1920s and 1930s, to the unfair driving methods of the modern drivers, the good ol’ boys of NASCAR always provided good and controversial entertainment.

Some tricks indeed resemble the kind of stuff that would come out of Wili E. Coyote’s mind. These are some of the wild examples: using lightweight wood to build the roll cage and then painting it to look like steel, helmets and radios made out of solid lead, and casually left them in the car when they went onto the scales, filling the cars’ frame rails with shotgun pellets that could be dumped during the race through a secret hatch, and even frozen springs that would lower the vehicle below the legal height as they warmed up.

The master illusionist

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Sen. Kennedy ROASTS UK PM Starmer: 'Emotional Support Pony' Over Giving Away U.S. Military Base to Mauritius! 🐴😡💥

Senator John Kennedy drops truth bombs on the Senate floor about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's wild plan to hand over the Chagos Islands—including our vital American military base on Diego Garcia—to Mauritius! 🇺🇸🚫 Kennedy blasts it as pure guilt-driven nonsense from UN colonial shaming, saying Starmer should get an "emotional support pony" instead of risking our defense against China in the Indian Ocean. 🔥 He urges President Trump: "Please don't agree to this!" Don't miss this epic takedown of weak foreign policy and why that base is CRUCIAL for national security. Subscribe for more Senator Kennedy fire, political roasts, and no-BS commentary from Buddy Huggins! 🔔 #AmericaFirst #KennedySpeaks #ChagosIslandsHandover🚩 #KennedyRoastsStarmer😡 #DiegoGarciaBase🛡️ #EmotionalSupportPony🐴 #UKGuiltTrip🤡 #ChinaIndianOceanThreat🇨🇳 #TrumpDontAgree🙏 #MilitaryBaseGiveaway🚫 #KeirStarmerFail🔥 #UNColonialShame⚖️ Chagos Islands, Keir Starmer, Diego Garcia, US military base, Mauritius handover, Indian Ocean defense, China threat, colonial guilt, United Nations, President Trump

Kennedy: Starmer Needs Emotional Support Pony! 🐴😡💥

Kennedy blasts UK PM Starmer: "He needs an emotional support pony" instead of giving away our Diego Garcia military base to Mauritius! 🐴🚫 Don't hand strategic turf to China-threat vibes. Trump: Please stop this! 🇺🇸🔥 Epic roast on guilt-driven nonsense. Subscribe for more Kennedy fire! #KennedyRoasts #EmotionalSupportPony🐴 #StarmerRoasted😡 #DiegoGarciaDefense🛡️ #ChagosDealFail🚩 #KennedyTruthBomb💥 #UKGuiltNonsense🤡 #TrumpSaveTheBase🙏 #IndianOceanStrategy🌊 #NoBaseGiveaway🚫 #SenateRoast🔥 emotional support pony, Starmer pony quote, Chagos Islands deal, Diego Garcia military base, US base Mauritius, Keir Starmer criticism, John Kennedy speech, UN colonial guilt, China Indian Ocean, Trump Chagos warning

Alyssa's Journey of Joy: Brittany Greer's Heartfelt Story of Love, Growth, and Thriving with Disabilities

 
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This is my story - unfiltered and unfolding in real time.

I'm choosing to show up fully, to stop hiding, and to walk the path I know I was meant for. If you're here, I hope you'll come with me - not just to watch, but to really see the person behind the screen. I'm an open book. I've lived, learned, broken, rebuilt, and I'm still becoming. And if any part of my journey feels familiar to you, then you're exactly who I'm speaking to. Let's grow and RISE together. #Caregiver #CaregiverLife #SpecialNeedsMom #CaregiverSupport #Regulation #DisabilityAwareness #SpecialNeeds #FamilySupport #OvercomingChallenges #MomsOfSpecialKids #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #ParentingWithLove #HopeAndHealing #BritneyGreer #SpecialNeedsJourney #EmpowermentThroughStory #DisabilitySupport #FamilyResilience

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EXTREME Geomagnetic Storm Will Impact Earth TONIGHT‼️🔥

 

In today’s weather forecast, we are talking about a rare and spectacular northern lights display expected to light up skies across much of the United States. tonight. A powerful geomagnetic storm is underway, allowing the aurora to be visible as far south as the central Plains, Ohio Valley, and even parts of the Deep South. Skies will need to be clear and dark, so head away from city lights for the best chance to see it. Infrastructure impacts, like power grid issues, cannot be ruled out. This is one of the most widespread aurora events in years, get all the latest details in today’s forecast.

The provided text is a direct match for the description (and opening narration) of a YouTube video titled "EXTREME Geomagnetic Storm Will Impact Earth TONIGHT..." uploaded on January 19, 2026, by the channel "Max Velocity - Severe Weather Center." The video discusses an ongoing major space weather event impacting January 19-20, 2026.Overall, the claims in the text are largely accurate and well-supported by official sources and contemporaneous reports as of January 20, 2026. Here's a breakdown of the key statements:

• A powerful geomagnetic storm is underway, with a rare and spectacular northern lights display expected tonight across much of the United States: True. A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm was reached on January 19, 2026, following a coronal mass ejection (CME) arrival, with ongoing effects into January 20. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued alerts for G4 levels, and an S4 (Severe) solar radiation storm was also in progress (the strongest in over 20 years, comparable to 2003 events). This drove widespread aurora activity.
• Aurora visible as far south as the central Plains, Ohio Valley, and even parts of the Deep South: Mostly accurate, with some variation by timing and exact conditions. NOAA's aurora viewline forecasts (and reports from sources like USA Today, Forbes, and others) placed visibility across 20-27+ states, including the northern/central U.S. (e.g., Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska) and extending south. Sightings reached as far as Alabama, New Mexico, northern Florida (potentially with cameras), and the Gulf Coast under peak conditions. The video's phrasing aligns with optimistic forecasts for overhead auroras in northern areas and visible glows/faint displays farther south (e.g., Oklahoma, Tennessee, northern Deep South states). Actual sightings on January 19-20 confirmed displays unusually far south.
• Skies need to be clear and dark; head away from city lights for the best chance: True. This is standard advice for aurora viewing, echoed in all major forecasts and NOAA guidance. Cloud cover varied regionally (e.g., some scattered clouds in parts of the Ohio Valley and Plains), but many areas had favorable conditions.
• Infrastructure impacts, like power grid issues, cannot be ruled out: True. Severe (G4) storms can cause power grid fluctuations, voltage issues, or transformer stress; satellite/GPS disruptions; radio blackouts; and aviation radiation risks. NOAA and reports noted these as possible (though not guaranteed widespread blackouts). The event was classified as potentially impactful.
• One of the most widespread aurora events in years: True. This was described as historic/rare, with potential for the strongest solar radiation storm in 20+ years and aurora visibility across much of the lower 48 states under ideal conditions—far broader than typical events.

The video appears to be a weather/space weather enthusiast channel's forecast/update, presented dramatically but grounded in real NOAA data (e.g., references to G4/G5 potential, CME impacts). No major inaccuracies or fabrications stand out—the claims reflect the actual severe solar storm and aurora event unfolding around January 19-20, 2026. For real-time checks, refer to NOAA SWPC's aurora dashboard or forecasts. If skies are clear tonight (January 20), it's worth looking north from a dark location!