I submit, that to just joy cruise and listen to the sweet harmonious music from that tailpipe/engine, is pure therapy to anyone who grew up in the 70s, 80s or 90s. Pure Awesomeness!!!
Great to see some performance mods on the 300. The HD manifold only came on the HD engines that were in the medium duty trucks like the F600. The industrial engines used the standard exhaust manifold. The HD manifold does have a huge outlet but it's still a log style manifold. The 87-97 dual EFI manifolds are basically cast iron shorty headers. They flow much better then the HD manifold. The outlets are a little small on them but with some porting they can be opened up to right around 2". And dual 2" outlets will outflow a single 2.5". But I understand you prefer the looks of the HD manifold. I just thought I would give you a couple suggestions. The HD exhaust manifold really should have a block off plate for the heat riser. Your original exhaust manifold had a control valve to regulate the heat going to the intake manifold. The part you called "a restriction". That has the bi-metallic spring that closes the valve when the manifold gets to a certain temp. This helps keep the intake from getting too hot and boiling the gas out of the carb. Your HD manifold is a wide open heat riser. This is especially bad with an aluminum intake. It's going to get HOT. There is a very good chance you are going to have a lot a vapor locking/hot start problems. And also the HD manifold has a shorter heat riser then the standard carb ex. manifold. This lead to poor fitting, miss aligned manifolds and possible exhaust leaks and even broken intake manifold mounting ears. I don't remember the exact amount of height difference. I think it is around 1/8". The HD intake manifold had more of a drop down on the bottom where the two manifolds bolted together. But this works out because you can take a piece of 1/8" steel plate and make a block off plate to put between the manifolds. Also you might want to invest in a heatshield for the starter.
@@mwilliamshs I've had good luck with DEI starter heat shields. They just wrap around and velcro in place. The newer style gear reduction starters are a great upgrade on any older engine.
@@Viewer19 Nope, they are not! If you hook coolant up to those you are going to have a very bad day. You will fill your intake and cylinders with coolant. Those are vacuum ports. The Offenhauser intakes for the 240/300's don't have coolant ports. Some of the Clifford Performance 240/300 intakes do. But even if they were coolant passages, you wouldn't want uncontrolled exhaust heat riser hooked to your intake. That would cause your coolant temps to run hotter. Not what you want on a tow rig. He should really add a block off plate to the exhaust manifold heat riser. And swapping out the aluminum carb spacer for a composite one wouldn't be a bad idea either. You really want to keep heat away from the carb. The only time heat is good, is during cool/cold damp weather and you are feeding warm air into the air cleaner to help prevent carb icing. But that's a bigger problem on cross flow inline engines then it is on the 240/300.
I did a similar upgrade back in the 80s on a 78 F-150. Clifford intake and a pair of full length 3 into one headers. True duals that dumped at the rear axle. The pulling power was amazing in my old 300.
I’m amazed what you and your dad can accomplish,what about restructuring your battery box looks like it could use it and don’t forget redoing heater hoses,looks good,keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎
The exhaust note on this 300 is SWEET! I’d love to put a 3” exhaust on my ‘95 F150 with the 300. It probably would sound fabulous….no more Whimpy exhaust note.
I have a '65 F100. Ran the 240 engines for 39 yrs. Using a 1V carb. Put a set of the efi exh. mnflds on. I also had a pair of plain jane mufflers added. Then a short run for each muffler that turned just before the pass. rear wheel. I get very little backpressure with this set up. The increase in power was amazing, The last 240 was 27 yrs old. gave 169,000 miles of reliablity. Not one problem out of the motor. I faithfull changed the 10W30 oil before the 3,000 mile limit came up. With the 27 y.o. motor...it was time for a new motor. I went with the 300. The difference in power is stunning. I don't need a V8 with this set up. Still using the 1V carb and the oil bath oil filter. I am using a different oil. It is Shell's Rotella T-4 15W40. This oil was recommended by a guy who was a West coast nitro fueled dragster. The motor really does well with this oil. I am getting 55-60 PSI oil pressure at 60 MPH. Very happy with this engine.
I’ve got a 65 F100 stepside with the 300 inline 6, same offenhauser intake, Holley 600, it’s been sitting in a garage since 07, so I’ve got my work cut out. Enjoyed the video, I also like the econoline camper that you have on the channel, look forward to seeing how it turns out!
I took a deep dive into this channel at the beginning of vacation. I have to say it’s been really fun seeing you develop your camera presence and the way you involve us as viewers, how you show us things they creativity. I miss my Dad and it’s so cool you get that time together. I watched some of your 1st episodes today. That’s when I noticed you really enjoy this stuff. The rest was already there, you just needed time to develop it. Thanks for keeping it real & letting us share what you’re doing.
Unless you find some NOS or old stock lifters, I would just run what you have. There has been a terrible amount quality control issues lately that are being documented with lifters. Until the quality changes, I wouldn't be throwing a new set in.
Seeing the old f350 moving around and about town puts a smile on my face when I see it. You guys keep me smiling through a dark day. Day late and dollar short but congrats on the new shop Michael. As always much love from Pickens.
You two are amazing with what you guys do with these old vehicles. I also spy another Caddy. We recently acquired a 1980 Caddy diesel. We followed what you guys did with the Caddy and now ours purrs like a kitten.
The hose fittings on your offy intake are for the engine's coolant flow to pass through the manifold to warm it. It looks like your passing crankcase ventilation through it? Might be the camera angles at 15:10, 16:49
Love those old Ford in lines! Especially the 300. Flowmaster exhaust are great! I have a true dual setup on my 90 5.0 Mustang with shorty tube headers and sounds great! As you are a boat guy also, thought I’d share what we put $ down on. A new to us, 33’ Sea Ray with twin 502’s! Yeah baby!
Nicely done in the drive way a true shade tree mechanic, what fun and what a great energy, and to top it all off your little girl likes your videos what more could you ask for. Now that’s success
This truck is so awesome! You guys really did a great job with it. Sounds really great too. Why don’t we see it being used as a tow vehicle in any of your recent videos?
Your video technique is getting awesome. Good quality camera too! Love your work on this big six. So much smarter than buying a late model truck for $$$$$$$$$....(If you could find one in this market.) Always enjoy watching you guys work together.
I've got one of those Harbor Freight welders too, except I got the bottom one of that line. Which means no gas, so the welds tend to come out pretty crappy on some metal. I wish I had saved up for this welder, but I needed to do some fabrication and didn't think I would use it as much as I do. Truck sounds great! My buddy has an F600 sitting in his field, also with a 300 in it. If it's 4wd, I will be convincing the wife to let me scoop it up
You and your dad did a great job on the ford. I enjoy seeing vehicles that have been rejected get new life. There are new cars on the road today that dont run as good as what you and dad did for that F350 👍. I enjoy the videos, keep em comin.
Your video's always bring a smile to my face and make me forget my troubles, thank you for that. I wish I could be there with you guys. It must be nice working on old cars together with your dad, and he looks so young could have been your older brother! All the best, waiting for the next video. (VW caddy?)
Thats what a 300 should sound like
Beautiful old Ford truck, love the 300 six. The upgrades are fantastic, 3 inch exhaust sounds like music. Excellent work, great video.
Hi Mike and his Pop nice video 📹 and workmanship!!! Exhaust sounds good !!!
Y'all need a BUDGET BUILDS stencil made for the Doors!
That would be awsome!
I just thought the exact same thing
One of the nicest things about working on older vehicles, is having ROOM to work on older vehicles. 1966 Mustang spotted!
The rich full flavor sound of that in-line 6 has got me with a case of the feels. I must go get me an old truck.
Whoop whoop!!!
That is one of the best sounding 6 cylinders I’ve heard! I really like that truck the wheels are great too!
"I like your videos!" Most adorable thing ever.
I submit, that to just joy cruise and listen to the sweet harmonious music from that tailpipe/engine, is pure therapy to anyone who grew up in the 70s, 80s or 90s. Pure Awesomeness!!!
That exhaust is well built and sounds OUTSTANDING!
Isky makes a nice RV type cam for that 300 I would definitely install that and some steel timing gears and a new melling oilpump
Those rims are kicking, love the old trucks coming back to life.
Truck looks awesome sounds great, need one of these 300 6 in my 76 f250 crew cab to replace a very worn out FE 390 v8 thanks for sharing this video
Ya'll guys are awesome. Love that old Ford. God Bless
Great to see some performance mods on the 300. The HD manifold only came on the HD engines that were in the medium duty trucks like the F600. The industrial engines used the standard exhaust manifold. The HD manifold does have a huge outlet but it's still a log style manifold. The 87-97 dual EFI manifolds are basically cast iron shorty headers. They flow much better then the HD manifold. The outlets are a little small on them but with some porting they can be opened up to right around 2". And dual 2" outlets will outflow a single 2.5". But I understand you prefer the looks of the HD manifold.
I just thought I would give you a couple suggestions. The HD exhaust manifold really should have a block off plate for the heat riser. Your original exhaust manifold had a control valve to regulate the heat going to the intake manifold. The part you called "a restriction". That has the bi-metallic spring that closes the valve when the manifold gets to a certain temp. This helps keep the intake from getting too hot and boiling the gas out of the carb. Your HD manifold is a wide open heat riser. This is especially bad with an aluminum intake. It's going to get HOT. There is a very good chance you are going to have a lot a vapor locking/hot start problems.
And also the HD manifold has a shorter heat riser then the standard carb ex. manifold. This lead to poor fitting, miss aligned manifolds and possible exhaust leaks and even broken intake manifold mounting ears. I don't remember the exact amount of height difference. I think it is around 1/8". The HD intake manifold had more of a drop down on the bottom where the two manifolds bolted together. But this works out because you can take a piece of 1/8" steel plate and make a block off plate to put between the manifolds.
Also you might want to invest in a heatshield for the starter.
Agreed!
Even better than a starter heatshield is swapping in a PMGR starter with a shield.
@@mwilliamshs I've had good luck with DEI starter heat shields. They just wrap around and velcro in place.
The newer style gear reduction starters are a great upgrade on any older engine.
The hose fittings on the offy intake are for the engine's coolant to avoid vapor lock
@@Viewer19 Nope, they are not! If you hook coolant up to those you are going to have a very bad day. You will fill your intake and cylinders with coolant. Those are vacuum ports. The Offenhauser intakes for the 240/300's don't have coolant ports. Some of the Clifford Performance 240/300 intakes do. But even if they were coolant passages, you wouldn't want uncontrolled exhaust heat riser hooked to your intake. That would cause your coolant temps to run hotter. Not what you want on a tow rig. He should really add a block off plate to the exhaust manifold heat riser. And swapping out the aluminum carb spacer for a composite one wouldn't be a bad idea either. You really want to keep heat away from the carb. The only time heat is good, is during cool/cold damp weather and you are feeding warm air into the air cleaner to help prevent carb icing. But that's a bigger problem on cross flow inline engines then it is on the 240/300.
Thank you 😊
I love old stuff so much easier to deal with.
I did a similar upgrade back in the 80s on a 78 F-150. Clifford intake and a pair of full length 3 into one headers. True duals that dumped at the rear axle. The pulling power was amazing in my old 300.
Y'all just took the 300 6cyl to a whole new level. Awesome!!
There's a guy who made a cheap turbo setup that has 270ho and 440tq
Can't beat the sound of a full exhaust. That really sounds great!
I have loved this truck from day one! It sounds awesome!
Hi Michael, awesome work!! So glad that Patina is still on the ole Rig!
Nice rig guys love the old fords ya can’t kill em
Killer exhaust note! Nailed it
Still my favorite project you’ve done. I absolutely love this truck and glad to see it getting some love
Awesome truck! If it isn’t on the agenda, a headache rack would make a great addition to the flatbed
I’m amazed what you and your dad can accomplish,what about restructuring your battery box looks like it could use it and don’t forget redoing heater hoses,looks good,keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Sounds very happy, wonderful tone❤
I enjoy seeing the scenery on any road trip.
Cool truck. Think your dad will have it as his daily driver, I could see a glint in his eyes👀
Sounds nice. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
Great upgrades Michael. Needs a storage box on the bed ..winch and toolbox . Another vw rabbit pickup 👍🏼
The factory f150 efi 300 split exhaust manifolds are hands down the best flowing of any 300 exhaust manifold.
With the exception of long tube headers, I agree
@@mwilliamshs even long tubes into a single collector dont flow or scavenge as good as the efi manifolds. There is a reason ford put them on there.
@@keeganlangford5580 i agree. You said "best flowing of any 300 exhaust *manifold* "
@@mwilliamshs I did, and you mentioned headers which are not manifolds either.
@@keeganlangford5580 a header is a manifold.
Looks like you did some nice welding on that exhaust.
That truck is perfect.
Nice Old truck. I like the blue mustang in the garage.
The exhaust note on this 300 is SWEET! I’d love to put a 3” exhaust on my ‘95 F150 with the 300. It probably would sound fabulous….no more Whimpy exhaust note.
One of the Nicest old Ford trucks I have ever seen Plus having the exhaust and carb upgrade makes it even better
I have a '65 F100. Ran the 240 engines for 39 yrs. Using a 1V carb. Put a set of the efi exh. mnflds on. I also had a pair of plain jane mufflers added. Then a short run for each muffler that turned just before the pass. rear wheel. I get very little backpressure with this set up. The increase in power was amazing, The last 240 was 27 yrs old. gave 169,000 miles of reliablity. Not one problem out of the motor. I faithfull changed the 10W30 oil before the 3,000 mile limit came up.
With the 27 y.o. motor...it was time for a new motor. I went with the 300. The difference in power is stunning. I don't need a V8 with this set up. Still using the 1V carb and the oil bath oil filter. I am using a different oil. It is Shell's Rotella T-4 15W40. This oil was recommended by a guy who was a West coast nitro fueled dragster. The motor really does well with this oil. I am getting 55-60 PSI oil pressure at 60 MPH. Very happy with this engine.
started to order one of those intakes for my 1980 F-100. That's a really neat set up and it sounds fantastic.
love that you do true mechanics, and actually make your own stuff.
I’ve got a 65 F100 stepside with the 300 inline 6, same offenhauser intake, Holley 600, it’s been sitting in a garage since 07, so I’ve got my work cut out.
Enjoyed the video, I also like the econoline camper that you have on the channel, look forward to seeing how it turns out!
Put that Budget Builds logo on the doors of that baby!
Love to see this build come around to where you have it! Its been fun to see you grow!
What a great sound! My favourite was the 'Yellow Banana' Jeep, before tear down. This one is now definitely one of my favourites 🤩
If it's a lifter sticking, run a quart of Rizlone in it. Works great!
I took a deep dive into this channel at the beginning of vacation. I have to say it’s been really fun seeing you develop your camera presence and the way you involve us as viewers, how you show us things they creativity. I miss my Dad and it’s so cool you get that time together. I watched some of your 1st episodes today. That’s when I noticed you really enjoy this stuff. The rest was already there, you just needed time to develop it. Thanks for keeping it real & letting us share what you’re doing.
Sweet old iron bub I've got a 67myself 😎
Unless you find some NOS or old stock lifters, I would just run what you have. There has been a terrible amount quality control issues lately that are being documented with lifters. Until the quality changes, I wouldn't be throwing a new set in.
Seeing the old f350 moving around and about town puts a smile on my face when I see it. You guys keep me smiling through a dark day. Day late and dollar short but congrats on the new shop Michael. As always much love from Pickens.
You two are amazing with what you guys do with these old vehicles. I also spy another Caddy. We recently acquired a 1980 Caddy diesel. We followed what you guys did with the Caddy and now ours purrs like a kitten.
That's a cool old truck, love the build, awesome content!
I remember the look on your face when you told me that you had sold the light blue Caddy. This wasn't much of a surprise. 😀
Very cool sound from that truck! Nice work getting the most out of that il6.
Love the look of it :)
Great mods for the 300. I had this engine in a 1982 Bronco, a real puller. I did not know of the mods you have made. Wish i had then, Onward!
Very cool
Thank you!
First time viewer. I really enjoyed your video. I do similar things on my channel and love the 61-66 ford pickups.
@@WhiskeyDents Really glad you’re enjoying! 😊 We definitely love em to! My first truck was a ‘63 and haven’t been able to get enough of them since!
@@BudgetBuildz mine was a 66. 352 with a 3 on the tree :)
@@WhiskeyDents Awesome! I bet that was a good one 😊
The hose fittings on your offy intake are for the engine's coolant flow to pass through the manifold to warm it. It looks like your passing crankcase ventilation through it? Might be the camera angles at 15:10, 16:49
this truck came out great
What a great old amazing sounded Ford truck ! Im realy enjoying your skillful work,on all the old lovely cars on this channel,thank you :-)
I love the sound of your 300 six. Depending on the RPM, sometimes it sounds almost like a big diesel.
Don’t have time to watch full video now so I skipped around. Sounds soooooooo good!
What a great truck! Sounds like a diesel. Perfect tow/haul rig.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. The upgrades were all great ideas for this rig. Enjoy putting her to work.
Love those old Ford in lines! Especially the 300. Flowmaster exhaust are great! I have a true dual setup on my 90 5.0 Mustang with shorty tube headers and sounds great! As you are a boat guy also, thought I’d share what we put $ down on. A new to us, 33’ Sea Ray with twin 502’s! Yeah baby!
Nicely done in the drive way a true shade tree mechanic, what fun and what a great energy, and to top it all off your little girl likes your videos what more could you ask for. Now that’s success
Absolutely love this channel you can fix anything 💟💟💟
Good looking truck incl the wheels
This truck is so awesome! You guys really did a great job with it. Sounds really great too. Why don’t we see it being used as a tow vehicle in any of your recent videos?
Great mods, should more power.. it's a solid work truck
Very nice homemade bracketry.
Love the truck and everything you have done to it.
I live in South Carolina also.
It runs great, very reliable, worked great for years. Let's change it!, haha.
Super sweet ride 😍 love what you did looks amazing!!!! Sounds good as well keep up the good work 👏
Great job, sweet rig and thank you for sharing.
Your video technique is getting awesome. Good quality camera too! Love your work on this big six. So much smarter than buying a late model truck for $$$$$$$$$....(If you could find one in this market.) Always enjoy watching you guys work together.
Great content as ever, with another VW Caddy to follow.
Awesome video as always. Nice ‘66. Cheers from Florida.
I've got one of those Harbor Freight welders too, except I got the bottom one of that line. Which means no gas, so the welds tend to come out pretty crappy on some metal. I wish I had saved up for this welder, but I needed to do some fabrication and didn't think I would use it as much as I do. Truck sounds great! My buddy has an F600 sitting in his field, also with a 300 in it. If it's 4wd, I will be convincing the wife to let me scoop it up
Great job on the truck.
Great editing. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks boys!
Nice another golf/rabbit caddy 😁
Great content, great improvements on a nice truck. Keep up the good work. I love the channel.
I love straight six sound!! mine have custom exhaust to be very easy on the flow!
reat improvements on a nice truck. Keep up the good work. I love the channel.
That is one cool truck. Thanks for upgrading and keeping the 6 cyl. From the title I was afraid you were doing yet another boring LS engine swap.
Always loved that truck.
que buen trabajo hay en esa ford!! Saludos desde Argentina👍
Good Sound!! Beautiful
Great video again, here for your perfect, calm sunny weather again...Man, I'm so jealous of your weather...Where abouts in the US are you..?...🤔😀😀🇬🇧
Mate i love all of your videos.
Very cool.
The content with you and your dad is awesome.
Sell me your truck.
Shalom from Mississippi gulf coast and GBY 🎉❤😊
Nice a true Ford made stakebed truck.
Sounds great love the ole truck
The truck sounds awesome!
Truck is looking great!
You and your dad did a great job on the ford. I enjoy seeing vehicles that have been rejected get new life. There are new cars on the road today that dont run as good as what you and dad did for that F350 👍. I enjoy the videos, keep em comin.
Awesome video Michael, that exhaust sounds fantastic
Nice truck and the additions you did look awesome
I fell asleep watching this video and I am glad I rewatched it because there's another rabbit pickup!!!!! I cannot wat to see videos on that!!
Your video's always bring a smile to my face and make me forget my troubles, thank you for that. I wish I could be there with you guys. It must be nice working on old cars together with your dad, and he looks so young could have been your older brother! All the best, waiting for the next video. (VW caddy?)