Full-Tilt Build On Our Ford 300 Inline 6 For Serious Power Gains - Engine Power S8, E3

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  • The six-cylinder Ford’s dyno numbers keep climbing as we give it major cam, piston, and cylinder head upgrades. #horsepower #ford #engines
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  • @bobteachesphoto6379
    @bobteachesphoto6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My Dad was an engineer at Ford for 26 yrs. He used to bring home a 1968 Fairlane that was a test sled, it had a 300 six in it. With a 4 bbl! They put all kinds of parts on it, brakes, shocks springs, alternators, power steering pumps, wheels, tires, real axels you name it, and would beat the crap out of it, the only thing that didn't break was that 300 6!!! Thanks for doing this video series it brings back some fond memories of my Dad and Ford and the 300!

  • @gw5309
    @gw5309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    My late Father-in-law was a mechanic and a truck driver. He was also a dedicated Bowtie guy. He died over 35 years ago. He told me once, the Ford 300 was the best truck engine ever manufactured.

    • @betoestrada3248
      @betoestrada3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I am a chevy man but I had a 1983 ford f 150 with the 300 and man I loved that engine

    • @roberthaynes4639
      @roberthaynes4639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      My dad was a mechanic at lacygne power plant for kcpl I believe 34 years he worked there until he passed away. He drove a 1983 f100 300 straight six 3 speed column shift from Clinton Mo to lacygne ks 5 days a week. At 780000 miles the state of Mo deamed it unsafe to be driven on a public roadway due to rust. At that time he sold it for 600 bucks to a farmer it had the original never rebuilt engine the never rebuilt manual transmission and original clutch.

    • @Noname-kk1tu
      @Noname-kk1tu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would agree.

    • @canadiantrucker9574
      @canadiantrucker9574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My first truck was a 1988 F150 with the 4.9 I6 engine. The truck was a rusty pile of shit but that engine was tough as nails

    • @gunfisher4661
      @gunfisher4661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They were very good engines.

  • @SaneAsylum
    @SaneAsylum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    This is a smart man's engine. Fools see the 300 and think that it is weak. Smart people know what the long stroke does for it. A phenomenal engine. A legend.

    • @JA-ox7hm
      @JA-ox7hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Dude check out a Mopar 245/265 Slant Six.

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Saw one of these transplanted into a '63 Fairlane at the local oval. It was kicking butt until it blew. They are a great engine and respond well to building if done properly. And the long stroke made it a great truck motor, it's why the pickups had them!

    • @harrystevens462
      @harrystevens462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1988chevy Camarillo rear hatch pull down switch

    • @michaelkruper9775
      @michaelkruper9775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first truck engine. Stock the engine itself is absolutely bulletproof. Wonder if the slant mopar or ford 300 is the winner all else similar.

    • @SaneAsylum
      @SaneAsylum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rocketmail125 No you'd be excited too if you weren't a dumb kid. See there's a difference in inflection...

  • @benjamins9121
    @benjamins9121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Criminally underrated engine, it's hard to stand out in the inline 6 world die to a lot of other good ones but the Ford does, something like the timing gears just shows how it was engineered to be dependable

  • @proximap2151
    @proximap2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I had a f-150 with this engine, never let me down.. great engine!

    • @AlexLap36
      @AlexLap36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i had f150 85 with this motor is indestructible

    • @hank1556
      @hank1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      there's a guy in my town with an '88? F150 with this engine and 800k miles on it

    • @jackedwards7420
      @jackedwards7420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had a 1973 F150 with the 300 and 3 on the tree, had tons of torque! I don't know the final ratio but I could take off on level ground in 3rd gear only issue is I couldn't pass a gas station only got around 8mpg!

    • @jackedwards7420
      @jackedwards7420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      John, I don't know about that my 73 ended up with over 500,000 before rebuild; it's all in how you take care for it!

    • @deadon4847
      @deadon4847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@johncholmes643 Had an 83 that went 800k.

  • @GetsumJ
    @GetsumJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Anyone old enough to remember the "Big Six" knows that it was bullet proof. I consider it one of the best engines ever built.

  • @johnvelazquez4626
    @johnvelazquez4626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    You can tell this that gentleman is wise. He's always asking questions, not to look down on the young man or to question him, but to improve his knowledge on the subject. I'm getting ready to go to a mechanics and machining school. I hope my instructors are half as helpful and wise as him. Props to that young man for knowing the answers too!

    • @stu3131
      @stu3131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Find a mentor, so you can become a mentor. Good luck!

    • @bradtrout1659
      @bradtrout1659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Props to you for recognizing that. Hold on to that and you'll go far!

  • @walterpalmer2749
    @walterpalmer2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    The beauty of the straight six motor is it's overall simplicity and good harmonic balance.
    Nice job.

    • @larrywhalen596
      @larrywhalen596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Walter Palmer: Plus, as I commented, due to the fact these engines have five or seven main bearings as long as you perform the routine oil changes and maintenance you can expect to see 350K miles; mine has over 285K and is still running strong with only having the head milled and a new set of valves, etc. just because I figured 'why not' so put them in while I had it opened up, plus a new fuel pump, water pump, 100 amp alternator, two row radiator and an all new brake system.
      It sees use a few times a week and every time I stop at a red light or to get gas, always have at least two or three people who will tell me about thier Father or them owning a Falcon, which was my first purchase in 1965 of a '63 Falcon Futura after I got married.

  • @ZeroBoostBuick
    @ZeroBoostBuick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I really appreciate you guys doing stuff with the Ford 300. Father had a 79 F100 with the 300 i6 and to this day days it's the best engine ever made, reliability wise.

  • @robertkerr4199
    @robertkerr4199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    Engine Power is the best part of Sunday. I like all the shows on Powernation, but this one's my favorite. Can't wait to see the 300 get boost. 👍

    • @Heathh49008
      @Heathh49008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why do I get them on TH-cam before my paid Powernation subscription?
      Might as well cancel that.

    • @flattire819
      @flattire819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woo hoo !!! 😁

    • @davidsmall1128
      @davidsmall1128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Monday morning i got Friday on my mind.!

  • @lightningstrikestwice6302
    @lightningstrikestwice6302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    As a retired mechanic I'm loving your immaculate shop! You guys do a great job with presentation. No bs! Just straight facts. Again, great presentation!

  • @vanpenguin22
    @vanpenguin22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Looks like finally someone besides me understands that lighter colors in an engine compartment means being able to see things more easily.

  • @stephendrummer1542
    @stephendrummer1542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I had two Ford vans way back when with this engine in them, when it came time to say goodbye to each of them it wasn’t because of any engine or power train problem, the bodies just plain rusted out beyond serviceability. The engines and power trains were still in great condition.

    • @philtripe
      @philtripe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i had a 1990 e350 with the 300 and a C6... no top speed but massive amounts of torque... motor blew at 140k, the "composit" timing gears teeth all wore out ... stupid thing was basically wood chips and glue

    • @MrPlemke50
      @MrPlemke50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know a guy who checked the oil in his F150. It was something like five quarts low.

    • @Wildstar40
      @Wildstar40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hence the term: 'Diamond in the Rough' lol.

    • @scottdoubleyou563
      @scottdoubleyou563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I sold a 93 F150 with a 300 and M5R2 trans, about 5 years ago. It was originally my Granpa's. He bou g.j t it new in Buffalo NY, and gave it to my dad in '99. I bought it from dad in '04. When I sold it, it has 722,000 miles on it. It was the original motor and trans, with just replacement parts like the alternator, water pump, distributor, etc. The guy I sold it to is still driving it, and now it's got 780,000 on it, and it still runs great.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottdoubleyou563 that’s good mileage even for a big diesel

  • @mwaynem
    @mwaynem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    You're right on the longevity of this motor. The company my dad worked for had a fleet of ford vans with the 300 6 in them and would sell them after 300k to 400k miles on them and you could see their new owners still driving them around town years later.

    • @LUNITICWILL
      @LUNITICWILL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Ed Miller the 88hp number is from the pure industrial application. the version in the pickups made anywhere from 105-117hp carbed (FI made about 190hp)

    • @dustinontaiyabbi5608
      @dustinontaiyabbi5608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ed Miller 88 hp and about 240lb/ft at 2000rpm

    • @777jones
      @777jones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Makes me think of the UPS truck sound.

    • @HAL-dm1eh
      @HAL-dm1eh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bigboreracing356 My dad's fleet van had 320K hard driving city miles and literally not one single problem ever with the engine.

    • @MattsRageFitGarage
      @MattsRageFitGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigboreracing356 I don't think there's many if any 300's still being used by UPS. I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled them in the shop all the time for major repairs, anything that company owns with wheels with the exception of new tractors are the biggest pieces of shit on the road! scheduled for repairs, parts on order, in other words we don't want to fix it until it breaks, then we still don't want to fix it right. The hub I work at are almost all v8 either LS based or whatever Ford engine is in the Ford powered big brown turds. They've been scrapping the diesel based package cars once something goes wrong with them it seems, I see very few of those left and there's a whole pile ADA behind the shop at any given time. I've seen quite a few get engine replacements and those ones weren't even that old. Still haven't seen anything best the 24 valve cummins in the old 40,000 hour yard goat though! that thing was a pile to drive but ran great.

  • @brianfalls5894
    @brianfalls5894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    WOW! Gotta love those old 300's. So far as 6 cyl. are concerned, I believe that is Fords bullet proof motor. Just like Mopar's 225 slant 6. Another bullet proof motor. Great job on the build guys!

    • @leereynolds2911
      @leereynolds2911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you forgot the gm 292 engine most 6 bangers are to be considered in remods

    • @HUGH.JANOS.
      @HUGH.JANOS. ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't forget the jeep 4.0!! Mine had over 300k when i got rid of it and had never been opened up or rebuilt

    • @edifyguy
      @edifyguy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HUGH.JANOS. I knew a guy who had one with over 600k miles that still ran ok when he sold it because he was tired of it.

    • @aaronmcconkey1062
      @aaronmcconkey1062 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@HUGH.JANOS. not made by jeep lmao

  • @jeffwalker9122
    @jeffwalker9122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My first ride was a 78 F100 with a 300 in it. Never let me down! Bullet proof old engine!

  • @chadevans7603
    @chadevans7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I learned how to turn wrenches on a 300 six. Still my favorite engine.

    • @shortmoneytrucker964
      @shortmoneytrucker964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I learned on it's little brother, the 240.

    • @AlphanumericCharacters
      @AlphanumericCharacters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ‘63 F-100 with a swapped in 300. Standing on the bumper and barely seeing over the radiator cap.

    • @loganmyers3394
      @loganmyers3394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had a 85 f-150 300 straight 6 4wd 4 speed Manual field truck at 13 years old, could see through my floor boards but ran like a dream, learned how to changes starters, rebuild carburetors and a bit about distributor caps love the motors cant kill them

    • @jdubskiwright2380
      @jdubskiwright2380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@loganmyers3394 true 300 big six is a beast..there not fast but reliable and torque monster ..I daily a 94 2wd 5spd

    • @spiralinglight
      @spiralinglight 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jdubskiwright2380 my bro had the 2wd 300 5 spd and I had a 300 4x4 auto. Both of them went 400 + k before the bodies rotted away to unweldable filler and foam lol. Both ran fine

  • @kunu98
    @kunu98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I wish engines were this simple still

    • @usmcvet0313
      @usmcvet0313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just buy old stuff. 👍

    • @plshelp2906
      @plshelp2906 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Simple” 😩 I just bought my first classic with this engine and I look under the hood and all I see is a pit of confusion

    • @dylanberns8175
      @dylanberns8175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      J

    • @JerzeyBoy
      @JerzeyBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FixingWithFriends Jaguar V12

    • @jafferm1938
      @jafferm1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FixingWithFriends Not as bad as my grand national lol

  • @MARedleg
    @MARedleg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great job sprucing up that old six! The valve cover should have been painted Ford blue though to make it stand out.

  • @Zappy1210
    @Zappy1210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    300 I6 was THE best, most reliable engine I ever owned. Had it in a 1996 F150 I bought new, drove it 490k miles, replaced only an A/C compressor before I sold the truck in 2016 and the guy who bought it drives it to this day in 2023.

  • @FordRanchero289
    @FordRanchero289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    EnginePower has everyone from all automotive spectrums on the seat of their pants for this 300 Ford

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah. I'm good. If I want to see an I6 build a 2JZ is better. Not a 600lb anchor

    • @FordRanchero289
      @FordRanchero289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@bmstylee I'm sure we all wanna see a Barra, not a typical Camry build 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FordRanchero289 3.0L Jag?

    • @fightfanian
      @fightfanian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @@bmstylee you just don't get it, you aren't a hot rodder. This kind of stuff just goes right over your head. That's why they make crate motors, for people like you.

    • @fightfanian
      @fightfanian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Real gear heads at least

  • @Zach-ju5vi
    @Zach-ju5vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Just bought a 78 ford with a 300 and it fired up on 6 year old gas at -25c

    • @traxxasrcfun
      @traxxasrcfun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh these engines always fire. They don't care what the circumstances are

    • @Zach-ju5vi
      @Zach-ju5vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@traxxasrcfunthey sure don't. That gas was as at least 6 years old because that's when the truck moved last and you could tell by the smell of the exhaust totally rancid. The carb wasn't even bolted on properly lol, I couldn't believe it started and idled after it warmed up.

    • @cassidyhvezda983
      @cassidyhvezda983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think the cold weather makes them magical... I'm approaching 200 miles without oil pressure and it hasn't been above freezing in at least 4 months (MN).

    • @weatherwalk5435
      @weatherwalk5435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My 78 had an inline 6 where all 6 rod caps were loose. Only way you could tell anything was wrong was because of a small tapping sound. It still ran like a champ

    • @donaldfrazier5244
      @donaldfrazier5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much money to do all the mods? Without the turbo!

  • @verothacamaro
    @verothacamaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hell of a lot more power than I expected. I love the 300. Perfect truck motor, imo.

  • @ironman89122able
    @ironman89122able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    always a sign of a true professional when they have a caulking gun of silicone to use, I still use bolts and gaskets to hold and seal parts

  • @abeclarkatp2595
    @abeclarkatp2595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love seeing these builds that are unconventional. Well done!

  • @roberteskew9436
    @roberteskew9436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love seeing this. Still have a 300 in my farm truck.

  • @noniespam
    @noniespam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the better straight 6’s ever made. I would love to see this come back and dump those V6’s

    • @caseygtr
      @caseygtr ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe in straight 6 superiority, it's a shame america didn't bother with them in high performance applications.

  • @robertwhite7845
    @robertwhite7845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 1987 Ford van Econoline had a inline six 4.9 l in it. We'll use it for all sorts of things we used it to haul a boat we use it to haul a trailer full of off-road toys, it was a true Workhorse

  • @pbalerig
    @pbalerig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This is one of your best episodes. Absolutely great info and demonstration.

  • @hetfieldprophet
    @hetfieldprophet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    3:08 Surprised he had enough in him to move that head after hauling all those pens around!!🤪

  • @texp87
    @texp87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had one in my 79 f 150. By far my most favorite engine.

  • @beyondsand
    @beyondsand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's great that PowerNation is filmed in middle Tennessee and I'm local.

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Can hardly wait for the turbo

  • @ts302
    @ts302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    I would like to see it Fuel injected and then turboed

    • @RedmistAU
      @RedmistAU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Ford Australia did that. they call it a Barra

    • @robhicks2117
      @robhicks2117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Word.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@RedmistAU imagine putting one of those in a 260Z

    • @jamesworkman686
      @jamesworkman686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you not watch the end of the video?

    • @abethebabe539
      @abethebabe539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can’t like this comment enough

  • @danielbetancourt2792
    @danielbetancourt2792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Fuel injector: measures persisted amount of fuel
    Carburetor: lol u want gas “floods engine.

    • @markmccarty727
      @markmccarty727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cause pat the gas 15 times before they turn the key!! Run it 10 miles before they push the choke back in
      That's why they went to automatic choke!!!

    • @charlesprice7608
      @charlesprice7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don’t mock what you don’t understand. You sound like older people mocking fuel injection. I managed 58 mpg with an 80ci Harley and made excellent power. And a camaro with a 383 stocker and could knock down 19 to 21 mpg both with carburetor’s both where daily driven and reliable. I use fuel injection now, but just because I’m lazy and it’s easier. Wouldn’t claim it to be better.

    • @FarmerDrew
      @FarmerDrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Carburetor: lives mechanically
      Fuel injector: voltage is too low and I've burned out the FI computer

    • @boingkster
      @boingkster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah injection is superior, but for the guy who doesn't have the cash to get that setup in a carb is perfect. Slap it on, connect to stock fuel pump, dial in your ignition and you're away. Good carbs (ie Holley Brawler, Edelbrock) come with an electric auto choke, too, so you don't need to worry about cold starts. Just turn the key, give one pump and start.

    • @FarmerDrew
      @FarmerDrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@boingkster also for reliability in small engines

  • @robertsharman7665
    @robertsharman7665 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love my Old 1974 Ford F250 with its DRW's and granny gear.
    I love its simple 300 i6, single barrel Stromberg and points distributor.
    Although Its computer is many years older than the F'truck and may have a few blown fuses it keeps it going suck, squeeze, bang, blow.
    Unique Aussie Built T'truck from Imported and Locality Sourced Parts.

  • @iceman45ification1
    @iceman45ification1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    It's a shame nobody makes an aftermarket head for these gems. An Edelbrock would be a sweet deal for this engine. Great video as always. 👌

    • @TheFARM2019
      @TheFARM2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      So i spoke with promaxx where they got the cylinder head from... they sell new efi heads that flow better and for some more moneys they will install the larger valves shown on this episode and they can even CNC port them for you as well flowing 218cfm which that head is gonna be on the turbo build

    • @ericmatthews7652
      @ericmatthews7652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There are guys that make their own heads for these. One guy I been watching cut 2 LS heads and welded them together.

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      There is no aftermarket head. Probably because there is no market. Simple economics buddy.

    • @henryjensen2741
      @henryjensen2741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bmstylee the 300 inline 6 is getting super popular. With gas prices rising again there is alot of talk about swapping these in place of 5.0 v8s with a turbo.

    • @fightfanian
      @fightfanian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericmatthews7652 could you give me a link. I am thinking about doing the same thing, or raising (and re-shaping) the intake port 3/4"-1" on the efi head by milling the wide open surface above the ports and brazing on some square stock for the extra meat, and milling some plugs to braze into the old floor of the ports. Press-fit some dowels to fill in the unusable old manifold bolt holes, and tunnel porting the exhaust ports.
      Either way it's going to be a lot of work

  • @weldtestservicesllc633
    @weldtestservicesllc633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This has by far been my favorite build yet. Looking forward to the turbo install!

  • @doctorzaius4084
    @doctorzaius4084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome to see a bunch of work thrown into these old boat anchor engines, I love it! The results are incredible too, never would have thought a 300 would make this much power without forced induction.

  • @brokenbackunlimited2187
    @brokenbackunlimited2187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been following you guys for years, on my Sunday mornings. I enjoy your informative and innovative ways of teaching. I've learned more from you than I did at tech school. I'd love to see you guys build a Mopar,slant six. I've had 2 in my life. They're very torque related. And their fast.I'd love to see it?

  • @christianatv381
    @christianatv381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    More straight sixes and other oddball engines!!!

    • @chrisbaker2903
      @chrisbaker2903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's pretty funny that you think of a straight 6 as an oddball engine. They are inherently better than a V type engine except for weight and length. If done right they can perform with any V engine of similar design parameters. BMW still sells and races inline 6 powered sports cars. And they sound so very good when made to perform properly.

    • @alexisyepez6467
      @alexisyepez6467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisbaker2903 I think he means like old American i6 they where never really used for power

    • @christianatv381
      @christianatv381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisbaker2903 Only oddball in that TV shows don't do much with non V8s. I just rebuilt a straight 6 myself. They're awesome.

  • @scottyV1000
    @scottyV1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been waiting for this one - my dad always liked the straight 6s in his pickups.

  • @libertystuffnthingsreviews829
    @libertystuffnthingsreviews829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool. I used to watch these shows 20 years ago on TV. Nice to see them again. This is a lost art.

  • @danielfaatz5168
    @danielfaatz5168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I honestly LOOOVE this show, it’s the reason why I wanted to become a technician. I know, I know. There’s lots to learn about cars. These guys are definitely experts.

  • @beatboxingboy1
    @beatboxingboy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Definitely my favorite of the builds you guys have done. Can't wait for the turbo!!

  • @thegcia7
    @thegcia7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this build. Once I’m done w my 87 Turbo T I would love to build a 77 four door Ford with a 300 inline 6 and compound turbo set up. Can’t wait to see the power it makes w the turbo.

  • @lukewarmwater6412
    @lukewarmwater6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember a magazine back in the day. it was called 6=8 and there were performance parts for any inline six you could name in it...... this takes me back!

  • @pointdoc1
    @pointdoc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice...I have always respected the Ford I6 300 and it was nice for you to bring this current!

  • @robertminato2706
    @robertminato2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always great to see Pat get excited at the dyno! Keep up the great shows.

    • @jimmartin7881
      @jimmartin7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's probably hopped up on the reefer, you see the hair on that hippie?!

  • @crawdad7305
    @crawdad7305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Perfect Sunday morning coffee vid!
    👍👍👍

  • @jeffposchalk1740
    @jeffposchalk1740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think the ford 6s are underestimated great work would love to be stuffing that little power plant in my 4wd f100

    • @edifyguy
      @edifyguy ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure I'd call it little. ;)

  • @djustice5252
    @djustice5252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve owned quite a few pick ups in my early years with these in-line sixes. They were crazy reliable.

  • @snakeboy256
    @snakeboy256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been waiting for this 🙌 for this for so long! Needs boost!

    • @Kchouser24
      @Kchouser24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "How much boost should we put on this"
      Me: Yes

    • @williamtillman8489
      @williamtillman8489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All of it 😆😆

  • @koltonshort7701
    @koltonshort7701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always been a fan of the 300CI inline 6 amazing videos thankyou for doing the 4.9L strait 6

  • @million65555
    @million65555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have book marked this video and have watched it multiple times. Wish I had access to their shop. Great project. Thanks

  • @Seth-mu3wo
    @Seth-mu3wo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Ford pickup had a 300 inline 6 with a 4 speed manual. I loved that engine and trans combo. It ran great, and had plenty of power.

  • @LuciFeric137
    @LuciFeric137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Guy brought me his bike that wouldn't start. Had a rag stuffed in the carburetor.

    • @guardrail2897
      @guardrail2897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had an old Wheel Horse lawn tractor that you had to stuff a rag in the air intake of the carburetor to get it to start.

    • @jimmartin7881
      @jimmartin7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@guardrail2897 A choke's a choke I guess.

    • @MrPlemke50
      @MrPlemke50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've heard crazier.

    • @mry82
      @mry82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That'll do it! Edit @jim martin, lol :)

    • @zeekwolfe5781
      @zeekwolfe5781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A friend once bought decades ago a Chevrolet with a 'stove bolt ' engine. I ran okay for a awhile and then it didn't run and made a lot of noise. Well, turns out that the previous owner had replaced a couple of insert bearings between the crankshaft and rods with pieces cut from a leather belt. My friend was disturbed about this and used bad words.

  • @matiasdamian8106
    @matiasdamian8106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait to see this beast boosted man... hope you guys do it soon! Amazing build, great job

  • @jamesrawls4426
    @jamesrawls4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first two pick-ups had the 300. I loved the fact I could peel out on our dirt road for a couple blocks.

  • @rodbottorff7033
    @rodbottorff7033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had this same 300 engine in my 85 F- 150 and loved it plus it was a 4 speed shifter 4WD,,,loved the video.

  • @dadgarage7966
    @dadgarage7966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this. There are lots of Fords with these engines sitting around that can be had for zero dollars just to drag them away to be made into a unique daily.

  • @timothypetty7065
    @timothypetty7065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this show just wish it came out before I finished rebuilding my 300 I would have love to get that head

  • @privateparty4900
    @privateparty4900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah buddy... these guys are getting it done. Nice to see so much expertise and equipment in one place. I've watched other "builds" where no one even bothers to set ring gap.

  • @blueridgerennsport
    @blueridgerennsport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Favorite engines of UPS trucks and airport tugs everywhere!

    • @shawnedwards1474
      @shawnedwards1474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A lot o ford truck also

    • @blueridgerennsport
      @blueridgerennsport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shawnedwards1474 Captain Obvious? Is that you?

    • @whatyoumakeofit6635
      @whatyoumakeofit6635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not anymore. The re wont be anything besides electric motors in uos trucks, fed ex trucks, amazon trucks, etc etc.....in just a couple years. Anyone that doesmt believe internal combustion engines are being phased out is fooling themselves. Believe me guys.....they are going away and its coming quick. I work in the auto manufacturing world in R&d, testing. I wish people would wake up and take notice. It makes me sick. Every day I try and not think about it but, ts difficult and it makes my stomach twist into knots. We need to fight this people. Everything we love is getting ready to disappear.

    • @williamstellmon7565
      @williamstellmon7565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ford needs to nix the ecoboost and make a modern version of the I6 300.

    • @woodsinme
      @woodsinme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 300 in my '78 f-100 actually came out of an airport tug with a governor. Lol.

  • @lighterguy82
    @lighterguy82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love that white paint

    • @drainmasteruk5995
      @drainmasteruk5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too... that’s going to be my choice of colour on my engine build now.... thanks 🙏

    • @brentparsons2661
      @brentparsons2661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drainmasteruk5995 you will definitely know if it’s leaking oil 😂

  • @davidthompson245
    @davidthompson245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I enjoyed watching this much more than the usual V8 stuff.Keeps things interesting!.

  • @flyingdutchman4794
    @flyingdutchman4794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see that people are putting out performance parts for this engine. I had a 1995 F-150 with this engine about 15 years ago; wanted to build it but parts were almost impossible to find. If I can find another one it would be the best of both worlds - mechanical upgrades plus EFI.

  • @christopherallen9615
    @christopherallen9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This engine was and is amazing!! Please and thank you for all the vids on it!!

  • @williamtillman8489
    @williamtillman8489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dang I am loving them working on those 6 bangers.

  • @rickystewi
    @rickystewi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bout time you guys have ben dragging on this build! TURBOS! hopefully before Christmas!

  • @davidboston4574
    @davidboston4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got same engine in my 85 Ford, inline 6 in my opinion is top 3 engines ever made!! Thank you guys, great video!!

  • @hotrodf
    @hotrodf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently building a 300 for my 86 f150 short bed 2wd and plan on running fi-tech and an hx35 off a 12 valve. Super stoked to see y’all building one up

  • @19digupherbones
    @19digupherbones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    awesome engines. tough as nails ! excited to see the turbo testing !

  • @seanerik7339
    @seanerik7339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love that old beast. Learned to drive in a 78 Econoline van 3 on the tree....usually just left it in 2nd gear

  • @jackpatteeuw9244
    @jackpatteeuw9244 ปีที่แล้ว

    When that engine first came out in the 1960s, it was part of the BIG six family. The 240"went into cars and the 300 went into trucks. (The small six was 144/170/200 and eventually 250.). IIRC, the early truck engines had a forged crank, forged connecting rods and forged pistons.

  • @danjohnston3422
    @danjohnston3422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the paint. The pinstripes on the pulleys is a nice touch.

  • @peytonyoutubee
    @peytonyoutubee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It would be awesome to see a magnum 5.9 build

    • @professorx7398
      @professorx7398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did a stroked 5.9 build a while back. I don't remember if it was a later model block or not. I was thinking it was an LA series engine.

    • @importsstillsuck
      @importsstillsuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Skip R he meant 318

  • @ryanmalin
    @ryanmalin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I always LOL at how many pens Pat has in his pocket! LOL when you see a guy like that at work, you know he aint gonna do any work.

    • @nicholas5623
      @nicholas5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      glad im not the only one that noticed that loaded pocket lmfaooo

    • @jimmartin7881
      @jimmartin7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Al Pha He was a hall monitor for sure.

  • @bobr2959
    @bobr2959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been running with the 300cc 6 cyl. engine now for like 43 years in 3 different Ford Vans. Always dependable and economical to maintain. Long lasting motors. Recently bought a used 1995/300CC motor off of facebook marketplace for $200 that had 76,000 miles on it. It runs great. Why would Ford stop making such a good engine is beyond me. I always wanted a crate motor but never found one. Someone needs to save all these old 300's for the future.

  • @jeffreydove821
    @jeffreydove821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 240 and three 300 Fords. They were all about indestructible. Cool to see somebody build one up for fun.

  • @michaelmcintyre4059
    @michaelmcintyre4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job on this engine! Have you or can you do a 308 Twin H Hudson ? Thank you for helping all us "old" gear heads remember the good old days. Take care, Michael

  • @danielfrye4445
    @danielfrye4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't wait for the next episode on this moter I've always wanted to build a 300 for trail truck.

  • @alfneuman4056
    @alfneuman4056 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your engine builds. As to being bullet proof, I had a 2 liter Pinto that went to Florida & back from Cincy getting an honest 27-28MPG. It was only after we returned did we discover the distributor shaft wasn't getting lubricated.

  • @morninboy
    @morninboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had two F 150's with straight six's. Put 500,000 Km on the first in 18 years and now my second is in the driveway for sale with 427,000 Km after 22 years. 1981 and 1996 model years with the same body style. Best motor ever

  • @jasonosmond6896
    @jasonosmond6896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    9:23 Sweet Chili Doritios, Pat's a fellow man of good taste I see

    • @darrentylor5473
      @darrentylor5473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was the in episode paid ad. Hopefully Pat gets paid for that

  • @jpoplin1
    @jpoplin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been waiting on this one thanks guys 👍

  • @williamsporing1500
    @williamsporing1500 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had one of these in a 72 convertible mustang, 3 speed on the floor. I used to pull a boat with it. It wasn’t a screamer motor, but made lots of torque

  • @fcbaker65
    @fcbaker65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show on the inline 6 ,my friend did his in the 80's to his 63 Ford Galaxy ,his goal was to get that heavy boat down to about
    2500 pnds ,he gutted it an did his own metal work ,an even did the frame work for a tilting front clip ,it was indeed a nice build ,
    it would eat stock v-8's with out breaking a sweat!..It was funny!...Great vid on this ,it is rare to see a inline 6 performance build!

  • @kevinford6420
    @kevinford6420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Impressive 👍can't wait for the turbo. 😁

  • @Wrenchen-with-Darren
    @Wrenchen-with-Darren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job on hp increase!! Well done, and a great video. 👍

  • @colinpate3059
    @colinpate3059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right out of highschool, l worked at local wholesaler delivering mom and pop gas stations, restaurants and general stores around northwest Ohio. It was great job only making a buck an hour. We drove new 1972 Econoline vans with the 300 six and 3 on the tree. We drove them hard and fast and they didn't complain a bit. I also remember a E/SR Ford T that ran at the local dragstrip that had a 300 Ford six. It hooked hard and ran real strong and beat up on many small block Chevys. The sound I'm hearing as you run the dyno reminds me of the wild sound that little race car made. It surprised everyone who saw it run.

  • @funkyzero
    @funkyzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was a teenager, I remember watching a Mustang at US30 dragstrip with a straight-6 290 with 6 throttle bodies on it DOMINATE everything in the class. That car was destroying every small block v-8 it went up against. it was a freekin torque monster and even ran the high side better than the v-8's

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Long live the mighty In-Line Six!
    Way-da-go Ford 300's!

  • @Kstang09
    @Kstang09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stoked for this one! Love the marshmallow color scheme. haha.

  • @jayyoutube8790
    @jayyoutube8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 1st build was a 87 300 I6. It was fun. Ran great when it was done

  • @chrisnizer5702
    @chrisnizer5702 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these kinds of builds. Straight 6's are plentiful and capable of making good power and stump pulling torque. Relatively inexpensive too so they're a great option for folks on a tight budget.

  • @bronco686
    @bronco686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I’ve been looking for an efficient gasoline powered low end torque monster application for my 68’ Bronco, and had been on the fence between the 300 i6 and a V8. This episode more than just nudged me off that fence, and I gotta say this will now be my choice. Now for the bigger question....would you guys build it for me?

  • @otsigo
    @otsigo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is my favorite ford motor. Its unassuming but it just works. tower of power.

  • @frankcherry3810
    @frankcherry3810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a 70 year old, who learned ‘engines’ by taking apart and working on 60’s era motors, this takes me back to my youth

  • @michaelmartinez1345
    @michaelmartinez1345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! Extreme power gains with upgrades, but still naturally aspirated...Awesome results...