Once did a 67 stang with a 6bang ,24hrs to completely remove engine and drive train and replaced with 351c C6 and 9in rear end ! We installed headers and spark plugs prior to install! It will fit! PS all with hand tools ,we had floor jack and engine crane !!other than that wrenches and ratchets!!

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

You’re a wild man! That inspires me to pick up the pace on my own swap.

"Pains me to put a metric bolt in" -- Good man. This fella is living the dream, two classic muscle cars, frugal DIY, wife, home, garage. Dang son. Except the Cali part :/

Instead of climbing on the engine you can use a ratchet strap on the front to make it tilt more and no chance of personal injury which isn’t as fun, but ya know

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

This is probably very good advice. I had shoes on this time at least

I see an upload... I click like. Automatically 👌

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate ya

@darlingtonbere7159

9 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehind same. Exciting series. I'm hooked from across the pond

Good information, next video try to limit the camera swinging around so much (getting motion sickness). Excellent details shown, especially the bracket swap.

The soundtrack is nice.

Very interesting swap. Excited to see the next video.

I always catch myself saying "Alright, so..." when I'm filming 🤣 if I notice I'm doing it, I'll redo it.

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

Haha I haven't been called out in the comments for it yet, so it must not be TOO annoying...

It's actually a great idea to get a whole car and for a swap like this

@noboltsleftbehind

6 ай бұрын

It’s the best, this is the fourth swap I’ve done this way.

This is the one that answered all of my questions. Thank you!

@noboltsleftbehind

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

I laughed too hard at seeing those exhaust welds. I understand the pain... currently rebuilding my '75 Maverick's C4. I am swapping the I6 250 for a 5.0 HO from a '92 F150. I had a guy do some exhaust work a couple of years ago, and they had welds that looked just as bad if not worse than yours. Also, I tried way too long to get that length of exhaust out and trying to finesse the curves around the rear axle. I ended up getting annoyed and took a Sawzall to it, haha. Good work, I am enjoying the series!

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

For real, exhaust shops can be seriously hit or miss. It's inspired me to attempt my own custom exhaust build for this project. Sounds like a cool build you have there, good luck on the swap!

@ethanatwell2478

9 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehind Good idea! What type of welding do you use? I am doing some research, and Mig welding seems like the way to go, but stick welding is cheaper. (Albeit harder to master.)

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

​@@ethanatwell2478 I mig weld (with shielding gas). It's been very easy for me to use so far, perfect for exhaust tubes.

We used SOS pads in the engine bay, pressure wouldnt take off the 55 years oil stains, then painted, turned out pretty good.

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

That's a good idea actually, I'll have to try steel wool next time.

Nice job. You made it look easy.

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I think most of it is just the magic of editing

Yahoo! Nice job, don't make me wait too long, lol.

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

Don’t worry, I’ll have it up and running in no time 😅

Ahhhhh, thats the part i was missing when cutting my hood 😂😂

Good shit 👍🏻

i feel like i say ok everytime on my videos so i get where you are coming from lol.

Nice swap, you may need to modify your export brace to fit the upper intake manifold.

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I think you’re right. Depending on where the intake ends up, my plan is to either cut and weld the stock one or rebuild it completely with steel tube and heim joints.

@wolfthornhawkridge5705

9 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehind can’t wait for the next video. Happy wrenching

You will hate the aod unless it just cruising it and only Shorty's are going to work for the aod

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

It will be used for cruising probably the majority of the time, though I do plan on taking it racing occasionally. Is it slow shifting? I think mine might actually be an AODE if that makes a difference, I’m still figuring out the exact model

@laautoworks

9 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehind I have the Aode it's not that it's slow shifting is actually a good daily trans the problem is gearing ull need to adjust the rear gear to compensate for the lack of torque the aod robs horsepower due to high gearing a good 3.73 should put it in the rite place for some fun and have the ability to cruise no problems

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

@@laautoworks good to hear, that Explorer 8.8 rear end I’m planning on swapping in actually has 3.73 gears in it already

They do make an actual plug for the dipstick hole. I got it from O'Reilly's, added a drop of sealer and hammered it in place. Very interesting solution for your dipstick dilemma. Any issues with your steering rack/exhaust clearance?

@noboltsleftbehind

9 ай бұрын

Didn't know that, good to know. So far no issues with the exhaust, but the steering linkage and hydraulic ram do seem to have issues. I'm addressing it in the next episode, but basically the engine required a little re-positioning.

I will be honest, I thought on these explorer engines the crankshaft rotates the other way, but from what I’m getting from this video is the water pump turns the other way not the crankshaft am I correct?

@noboltsleftbehind

5 ай бұрын

Yes, crankshaft turns the normal direction which is clockwise when standing in front of the car looking at the front of the engine. Water pump spins opposite

What headers did you use?

@noboltsleftbehind

5 ай бұрын

They’re Holley 6901HKR

I am doing the same thing into a 1967 Ford Falcon. I bought a front sump oil pan as you did, what timing cover and water pump did you use when you switched to front sump?

@noboltsleftbehind

6 ай бұрын

Nice! I just kept the same timing cover and water pump from the Explorer, oil pan bolted up just fine.

@zachlister2162

6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure how I missed the dipstick in side of pan. That was what I was looking for. You have no idea how helpful your videos have been. The only thing that could help a bit more would be part numbers on some things. Thanks for all the extra work to film this.@@noboltsleftbehind

@noboltsleftbehind

6 ай бұрын

@@zachlister2162 ah yes, I almost forgot about the dipstick modification, so far it's worked out well. Glad I can help! If you need any part numbers, just leave a comment. I try and keep a list of everything I buy.

@zachlister2162

6 ай бұрын

I can only find an adapter for a 7.3 diesel. What adapter and stick did you use? @@noboltsleftbehind

@noboltsleftbehind

6 ай бұрын

@@zachlister2162 yes I think that was the one I used, the part number is Dorman 904-256. The dipstick is for a small block Chevy, part number is Speedway 9101757.