The Ultimate Engine Choice for a Bronco?

The iconic early Bronco has been fitting with every type of high h.p. V8 but is it really the best option for a Bronco? We went a different direction with a R2.8 Turbo Diesel for torque, drivability and millage.
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  • @JohnReynolds661
    @JohnReynolds6618 ай бұрын

    Enjoy and...relax I'll be back on the Corvair in a couple of months. Taking care of a paying client at the moment.

  • @SaneCayne

    @SaneCayne

    8 ай бұрын

    But what about the Corv.... Oh. Good!

  • @stoneshrink

    @stoneshrink

    8 ай бұрын

    and oh will you make him pay. :) I can already hear the flood of love coming for cutting up a stock Bronco. I don't care whether or not the fenders were cut, or that it maintains its 'patina' (which is a new way of saying 'lazy') Once those Ford owners get their cars started, they'll be on their way to your house (which means you're safe for now)

  • @darrenswails

    @darrenswails

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@stoneshrinki like the looks of lazy😂

  • @michaelbrinks8089

    @michaelbrinks8089

    7 ай бұрын

    Can someone please explain why vw beetle engines make such low hp for their size? ...Like a 1203cc Buell air cooled engine based on old Harley Davidson engine tech with pushrods, 2 valves per cyl, low max rpm can put out 100hp with a few mods & around 90hp stock. Yet it seems like many 1600cc & up vw engines. Even the 1915cc seem to struggle to make 100hp even with lot's of upgrades.

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    7 ай бұрын

    @@michaelbrinks8089 VWs in their relatively stock form, breath poorly which means low h.p.

  • @blekenbleu
    @blekenbleu8 ай бұрын

    IMO, you're a better comedian than most comedians are fabricators.

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    Ha!

  • @kincerchassis
    @kincerchassis7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the love on our chassis!

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    7 ай бұрын

    It's been a fun project, thanks for all your help!

  • @48VAC
    @48VAC8 ай бұрын

    Great video! Always love to see your work. There aren't many craftsmann around anymore

  • @leonardlaing6733
    @leonardlaing67338 ай бұрын

    Amazing fab work. Always enjoy sitting in on your projects

  • @rollinwithunclepete824
    @rollinwithunclepete8248 ай бұрын

    John... you are the master of keeping us on the edge of our seats! Hope I didn't miss your last Corvair-ette video!

  • @danandersson3556
    @danandersson35568 ай бұрын

    How’s the progress on the Corvair?🇸🇪

  • @ro63rto

    @ro63rto

    8 ай бұрын

    Same as Binky....

  • @ericwilkes238

    @ericwilkes238

    5 ай бұрын

    This man is a master craftsman.iam amazed at his skills. I belive he could build a flying sauser.

  • @dougsisk6780
    @dougsisk67808 ай бұрын

    John, you are a true craftsman with a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing, your videos make my day.

  • @rdyardie
    @rdyardie8 ай бұрын

    I love your work and I appreciate your humor. My friend built a Bronco for son. It was about the same year. He even made a new tailgate because the original one was all rusted out. He did a very nice job. It came with a 6 cylinder but he put in a 289 V-8.

  • @bradleyhammer5615
    @bradleyhammer56152 ай бұрын

    I was about to recommend this engine before the reveal. I knew the R2.8 would be the best choice. 👍🏼

  • @SaneCayne
    @SaneCayne8 ай бұрын

    9:00 Ha! And brilliant on the Binky boys bracket reference. 🤣

  • @phideltgt1
    @phideltgt18 ай бұрын

    😅 love the humor, too!

  • @robertheil6285
    @robertheil62858 ай бұрын

    I love the sound effects of the welder sounds like Star Wars

  • @joeblow-nu7mz
    @joeblow-nu7mz8 ай бұрын

    Great editing! (on top of great mechanical work!) (SPOLER ALERT: Lasers were hurt in the making of this video)

  • @mchristr
    @mchristr6 ай бұрын

    Damn, I wish my welder sounded like a light saber. I can't even get the "frying bacon' sound consistently. The little Cummins in the Bronco is the best of everything.

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc8 ай бұрын

    Like that you used the cummins ! 👍😊

  • @lchebuhar9212
    @lchebuhar92128 ай бұрын

    Awesome build. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 💪👍🏼

  • @fairwind8222
    @fairwind82228 ай бұрын

    Cool John’s got a KZread channel! I’ve been a fan since the early KOH

  • @blnokc6793
    @blnokc67938 ай бұрын

    I don't remember telling you it was okay to start another project before finishing the Corvair. Great work.

  • @bake162
    @bake1628 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Oh ya….nice brackets

  • @craigm5511
    @craigm55118 ай бұрын

    The narration as the front bumper came crashing down was the funniest thing I've seen/heard for ages. I love this channel!!!

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch8 ай бұрын

    Thanks John! 👍💪✌

  • @WickedTRX
    @WickedTRX8 ай бұрын

    That bronco is Guaranteed to blow your mind!

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    I see what you did there.

  • @Ernesto-M
    @Ernesto-M8 ай бұрын

    Nice project, sir ! Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @MrMaxpower76
    @MrMaxpower768 ай бұрын

    Great video thanks

  • @ejharrop1416
    @ejharrop14168 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! A proper Bronco enhancement old chap. Well done, cheers mate. Full disclosure I am near to Boston not across the pond. 😊

  • @Chris-cv2ig
    @Chris-cv2ig8 ай бұрын

    John I love your personality in all of the videos, but today I kept hearing Casey Kasem, I kept expecting to hear, " and here's this weeks longdistance dedication."

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom8 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @DJJ81
    @DJJ818 ай бұрын

    This is my first time seeing your channel but that “just ask my mom, or any of my exes” line convinced me to stay. Well done, young man

  • @cramiro71
    @cramiro718 ай бұрын

    Nice project, and lots of humor, as always. The Best! I loved project Binky, until … you know…. just too much waiting

  • @joell439
    @joell4397 ай бұрын

    This is gonna be awesome. I was almost expecting to hear a “Watch Wes Work” classic “Got IT” at @2:27….. but this is John’s show with his own detailed humor ‘sprinkled’ in every scene. 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    7 ай бұрын

    Ha, thanks, I try not to make it too dull.

  • @davesbroncogarage
    @davesbroncogarage10 күн бұрын

    I throughly enjoyed all of this.

  • @badmoon5249
    @badmoon52498 ай бұрын

    Another great video. Love your sense of humor. Carry on.

  • @Brooks_isfrom601
    @Brooks_isfrom6018 ай бұрын

    Am I the only one that remembers him being on top truck challenge in that blue bronco 😂

  • @peaceeagle1618
    @peaceeagle16188 ай бұрын

    Neat new project.

  • @konradmann5753
    @konradmann57538 ай бұрын

    I love your attention to detail. Impressive all the way around!!

  • @jackpledger8118
    @jackpledger81188 ай бұрын

    Great video...really enjoyed the subject.

  • @TheRootbeerfreak
    @TheRootbeerfreak8 ай бұрын

    Your welder makes the coolest sounds, wish mine did that! :)

  • @WinOrWreckSomebody
    @WinOrWreckSomebody8 ай бұрын

    Thats awesome. I worked on that 2.8 project at cummins. It's a decent little platform.

  • @handyguy480
    @handyguy4803 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video, your commentary is easy to absorb. Your craftsmanship is up there on the top shelf John. Anxious to get back into the Cover project. KC

  • @59vaughn
    @59vaughn8 ай бұрын

    Iconic-ly impressive...

  • @anitarozen6034
    @anitarozen60348 ай бұрын

    Sound effects!!!

  • @jumpjetcaptain495
    @jumpjetcaptain4955 ай бұрын

    Hope you had a good holiday. Looking forward to updates on the Corvair... soon?

  • @TiRider66
    @TiRider668 ай бұрын

    Kick Ass JR!

  • @iddddaduncan
    @iddddaduncanАй бұрын

    You are a man with skills!

  • @ElCachorro97
    @ElCachorro978 ай бұрын

    3.2 5 pots turbodiesel from the international model of Ranger.

  • @Steamed_Hams
    @Steamed_Hams8 ай бұрын

    Impressive as always! I'm sure there's a logical reason by why did you have the bedliner applied before determining the final engine bay clearance requirements?

  • @bobmalone1271
    @bobmalone12718 ай бұрын

    Big thumbs up on this one as with the rest of your vids!

  • @Inazuma1200
    @Inazuma12008 ай бұрын

    😮FC From Thailand

  • @frankr6702
    @frankr67028 ай бұрын

    Killer Queen... it shant be (stellar fab as usual)

  • @alextelles6138
    @alextelles61388 ай бұрын

    Nice project

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy2078 ай бұрын

    Great video. I had never heard of Kincer Chassis before. Found out they are only a couple of hours from me. Looks like they do some real nice work. Looking forward to the project!

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    They do and they have all different levels. This one happens to be their flag ship.

  • @kincerchassis

    @kincerchassis

    7 ай бұрын

    We'd love to have you come by the shop!

  • @nashguy207

    @nashguy207

    7 ай бұрын

    @@kincerchassis I will let you know if I come over that way!

  • @2jzpoweryamaha323
    @2jzpoweryamaha3235 ай бұрын

    Nice video I love the music great

  • @mikeydangerous8808
    @mikeydangerous88088 ай бұрын

    Ha ha ha! Love it! Can’t wait for the next episode!

  • @bobbycuesroadhouse2204
    @bobbycuesroadhouse22048 ай бұрын

    Good stuff….. but missing the Corv-8T

  • @tedium37
    @tedium378 ай бұрын

    I'm sure the Cummins will out perform the original set up in most every way but my knee jerk reaction is to stay with the 289. That chassis is a beaut. Can't wait for the finished product test drive.

  • @dwcheshire
    @dwcheshire8 ай бұрын

    Love it!!! The video, that is, the Bronco is nice too.

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I try to make entertaining or at least, watchable videos.

  • @pml394

    @pml394

    5 ай бұрын

    You sure do I dont even have a drivers licens but im looking forward to every episode from your hand @@JohnReynolds661

  • @StraightLineCycles
    @StraightLineCycles8 ай бұрын

    Holy crap!

  • @williamherring5441
    @williamherring54418 ай бұрын

    You won’t be that busy, the wiring is Painless.

  • @bradinch1563
    @bradinch15638 ай бұрын

    you brought that? hell you could have built it. in 2 years, when is track day for the corvair

  • @albegt98
    @albegt988 ай бұрын

    👍💪

  • @michaelbrinks8089
    @michaelbrinks80898 ай бұрын

    Looks like that line x will keep the rust off but also add some strength.....If I had the money for a new vehicle. I'd much rather have a restomod like this than a new 2023-24 Bronco

  • @WalterWhite-tw3zj
    @WalterWhite-tw3zj8 ай бұрын

    Is there a reason you went with the Kincer over the rs4 from Roadstershop?

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    No reason really. It's what the customer supplied.

  • @polybiuschampion7225
    @polybiuschampion72255 ай бұрын

    Would love to connect with you about a potential project.

  • @ro63rto
    @ro63rto8 ай бұрын

    Always liked that version of the Bronco but I wouldn't have a Diesel, especially living in London with mayor Napoleon targeting car owners.

  • @user-tb4hp5gc8b
    @user-tb4hp5gc8b7 ай бұрын

    Hi i still need answers on youre sleeper bug about the gearbox no info yet

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    7 ай бұрын

    The reverse R&P comes from subarugears, look them up for more info. I also use PPG dog gears because of the power.

  • @AdventuresWithMe00
    @AdventuresWithMe008 ай бұрын

    Hate to see an original Bronco all cut up

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    Actually, very little will be cut. BTW, they made EBs for 11 years. Hundreds of thousands of them, they're not really that rare.

  • @noelbarton7128
    @noelbarton71288 ай бұрын

    And you will get it finished before project binky.

  • @mr2981
    @mr29818 ай бұрын

    Where's the 'vair?

  • @peterbonaccorsi3445
    @peterbonaccorsi34455 ай бұрын

    Is that a full size Bronco or a Bronco 2?

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    5 ай бұрын

    Neither. It's usually just referred to as an "early Bronco" which is 1966 - 1977

  • @chuckthomas9836
    @chuckthomas98368 ай бұрын

    build a vans aircraft kit

  • @stoneshrink
    @stoneshrink8 ай бұрын

    I will never, ever, not even in a billion years, use another non-lubeable heim joint on a suspension link ever again. Not even once. Here in the future, we use johnny joints. They are no relation to Clarence and have these cute things call 'zerts' that allow one to lube the joint - thus preventing sloppy seconds... I mean, sloppy suspensions.

  • @rccle1023
    @rccle10237 ай бұрын

    You had me until the engine… Gas mileage on a early Bronco should be the last thing on your mind! I owed a 78, 84, 94 and 95. I think 10mpg was the best I got. 300hp minimum from a V8 should be in it.

  • @bradpage8967
    @bradpage89678 ай бұрын

    Not really into the Bronco. But a V-8 corvair…..

  • @johnnym1320
    @johnnym13208 ай бұрын

    Hydraboost brakes 🤮

  • @claymore440
    @claymore4408 ай бұрын

    What is with you youtube guys? Listening to you talk at a good level and THEN THE MUSIC BLASTS OUT AT INSANE LEVELS. Can you not TURN DOWN THE MUSIC to a level that is the same as the person talking?

  • @JohnReynolds661

    @JohnReynolds661

    8 ай бұрын

    OK, I'LL DO MY BEST!