What I Found After Tearing Down My SVT Lightning Engine & Looking Inside! CARNAGE ALERT!

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@LegitStreetCars 2 жыл бұрын

Ok people, what are some must-do performance mods since I'm building the engine? Head to keeps.com/legit for 50% off your first order of Keeps hair loss treatment!

@orhankucuksahin6297 2 жыл бұрын

Blower upgrade + headers

@decapitofamily3410 2 жыл бұрын

Better transmission mounts, check and re-balance driveshaft, lower mileage rear differential would be on my 'try to do' list to keep performance and get me back home after fun

@hutchdw77 2 жыл бұрын

SwainTech thermal and lubricitic coatings

@carculturenation2166 2 жыл бұрын

hell i wouldve just slapped a coyote in it and N/a have more power than that motor with ported blower. Then add a whipple or turbo to the coyote and have the lightning everyone wanted in 2023. 850 reliable wheel daily hp or as high as 1200whp out of a stock sealed coyote. think about it v8 f150s and mustang gts can make that 1200whp and mustangs have ran 7s and f150s 8s in the 1/4 mile with stock sealed engines. No heads no cams no pistons no rods

@carculturenation2166 2 жыл бұрын

think about it to buy another engine if needed . 3000 for a coyote and thats with e85 and its a 400whp truck. 10k for a whipple so you still get the supercharger noises and beef it up to as high as 950whp with any vmp whipple etc. me i would go turbo just because no swapping pulleys just adjust boost as you drive

@erich6879 2 жыл бұрын

Way more info then I will EVER need and I will NEVER build/rebuild and engine, YET, I STILL watch every minute of the video! Well done, Alex.

@juanc5149 2 жыл бұрын

Why will you never build an engine?

@kenney5454 2 жыл бұрын

@@juanc5149 Unfortunatley I no longer live in a house with a good size garage to work in like before in the suburbs were I could park and work on all the toys, not anymore. I'm in a condo now with strick rules and fines for having such fun, a guy here got a $100 fine for swapping his battery

@juanc5149 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenney5454 And is that how it’s going to be for the rest of your life? Are you in an assisted community?

@seancmadison 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenney5454 you have a kitchen or living room correct? Perfect for complete engine rebuild.

@peni80085 2 жыл бұрын

"then", well you need to go back to elementary school

@4035andrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex. You left your old job and took a huge risk doing this full time, and it's great to see you so comfortable doing what you love solely on KZfaq. I think you and I are roughly the same age, *I'm 37* so I appriciate what your doing at your age. Keep it up man, you've helped me along with thousands of others.

@Devastator0 2 жыл бұрын

As a Ford (Australia) guy, I'm happy to see this engine will be getting rebuilt and the SVT is really getting the love it deserves! Keep up the good work Alex & I can't wait to see how this progresses!

@marionelson3264 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good chance to swap a Barra engine into it.

@zollotech 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this finished.

@melvingibson4525 2 жыл бұрын

Handled like a true professional. Can't wait to see this build

@JDARJISJ 2 жыл бұрын

That poor engine was abused to be that broken at less than 100k miles. For those who like engine carnage, there is an auto recycler who does engine tear downs every Saturday on the “l Do Cars” channel. This was just an appetizer what will probably be on his channel this evening.

@JDARJISJ 2 жыл бұрын

Tonight’s was also a 5.4 from a F150, but the infamous 3 valve version.

@marionelson3264 2 жыл бұрын

@@JDARJISJ By watching those videos, I found out most of infamous 5.4L 3 puke, I mean 3 valve engine came from Kansas. Car Wizard is fed up dealing with them, and also he said "you come to the shop with it and it is carnage, I'll kick your butt right away"

@SplosionMovies 2 жыл бұрын

Another IDC fan! I love his stuff :)

@simonomisimonomis 2 жыл бұрын

yes, idc is an awesome channel

@resurrectionautorebuilders8465 2 жыл бұрын

I love internal engine stuff! Can't wait for this engine build series to continue! I can definitely relate to the "while we're in here" upgrades. I'd for sure put all the "go fast" parts in while you have it apart. There's no better time......

@2wheelsx2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are keeping your spirits up. Opening up an engine and finding all kinds of carnage can be extremely disheartening. Can't wait to see what you turn this project into!

@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you're a youtuber and it makes content for you.

@ghostwrench2292 2 жыл бұрын

It's disheartening when it's your daily driver. When it's one in the fleet of many, it's the perfect opportunity for a sick build like Alex is going to do.

@mikaeljonsson4686 2 жыл бұрын

Considering he stripped and rebuilt a twinturbo V12, this will be a walk in the park... 😉

@richardprice5978 2 жыл бұрын

my vote is the intake air temperature and or in cylinder temperatures got to hot not detonation damage also i would check the valves and seat's ect. for damages/ware as i have seen this before in a caddie/inport repair/race shop i worked at

@DebtLife_Projects 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, awesome excuse to go built! I recommend JDM Engineering, even if you don't buy from them, talk to Jim Jr, and he can answer any and all your questions, very knowledgeable dude. Since your going built, I'd ditch the Eaton for a more efficient blower. Even if you don't want big power, you can make power more easily with a 2.3 whipple, than you can the Eaton. Eatons have to be pushed very hard to make what a 2.3 can make very easily, and with a lot less heat and stress on things. Cool video though. I'm also available if you have any questions. I've been around these for a while, and can either help ya answer questions, or point you to an OG Lightning guy who can 🤘😁 much love though, love the series! ⚡️

@nikitaoake123 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching ya for some time now.... I swear you tear apart every car you have. 🤣🤣. Excited to see it all back together and working great. Love watching you. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@LegitStreetCars 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know. I really thought I was just going head gaskets

@MagicBrownMan 2 жыл бұрын

kind of the bread and butter of the channel. I love how he like I can stop her but while I'm here I'll do all these other stuffs because you know I'm here anyway. But I love the content and, in the end, either Alex or whoever ends up with the gets something amazing and an awesome car got the love it deserved.

@five0pd310 2 жыл бұрын

IMO, the '97-'03 F150s engine mounts are fantastic. Mine have been flawless and smooth for the first 20 years of its life (I have an '03 Sport w/ the 5.4L) and continue to show no sign of stress. If yours are too, I say leave the rubber mounts alone. They should last the life of the truck. I can't wait to see the whole series. I love your SVT Lightning!!

@ThatOneCastleGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Man that intro - better than early 2000’s reality TV. I love how quickly we switched from “destroyed” to “this is a great opportunity to do what we all want: make this go faster.” I’d say sorry but I think this worked out better for everyone 😆.

@WhitexFeatherx 2 жыл бұрын

BINGO it's never over till you quit. Or it's seriously cost prohibitive. Lol

@revealingfacts4all 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is quickly becoming my new drug of choice. Love watching the journey & progress unfold...

@J__HUTTON 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree but if I was actually doing drugs watching this channel I would end up 10 mins in going out side and striping my own car 😂😂

@revealingfacts4all 2 жыл бұрын

@@J__HUTTON lol, yea me too.... 🤣

@ghostwrench2292 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I came home from wrenching at the dealership, grab a beer and watch Alex do some wrenching too!

@PeeterPuncher 2 жыл бұрын

The 2v 5.4's are great engines N/A,seen many 300k mile trucks. A coyote swap would be more bang for your buck....the amount of money you will have into the forged 2v, you can swap a truck coyote with a 6r80 and make close to the same power without a blower and it will be more reliable. Foxcast Media is swapping my brother's 2003 Harley Davidson F150. BTW the the rotaing assemblies are same as the regular 5.4's.

@kingofkings1ify 2 жыл бұрын

Will forever be entertained by how smooth you roll from the video into your sponsor ads like keeps, I get a good chuckle out of it

@RenatoHideki 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, I am addicted to this SVT lightning series! Sad Its going to take like 2 months for a new video on the series, but I will be patiently waiting! Thanks for that great content!

@Mr_Reset 2 жыл бұрын

I would have been crying. Love your confidence and always pushing forward. Great content as always!

@chuckburns216 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding content, Alex!! many thanks for some of the most interesting vids on YT. Your knowledge far surpasses other "wrenchers" on the site. Can't wait to see more.

@youtubevoyeur4104 2 жыл бұрын

Love a full rebuild. So glad you’re doing this Alex. Your explanation of everything is amazing too. I’ve seen other guys just put music to a tear down but you’re doing I so well. Best you do the heads too (while you’re in there!) Nice work mate

@F6HemiCharger 2 жыл бұрын

Use a high volume Melling oil pump. Triton V8s can benefit from more oil flow. It was a tip I picked up from FordTechMakuloco.

@dakotafrench9001 2 жыл бұрын

I own a Galant VR4, same drivetrain as your GSX. I bought it running rough and just found out its got bad rings and needs a rebuild. Im doing the exact same thing as you and doing all forged internals. So funny to hear you come up with the exact same logic for the build as I did!

@WhitexFeatherx 2 жыл бұрын

Siiick. If only it was the AMG tuned galant

@dakotafrench9001 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitexFeatherx love the body kits on those but they are NA. I prefer the turbo! And good luck finding an AMG. Kudos to you on knowing of them.

@ghostwrench2292 2 жыл бұрын

oooh. Galant VR4. Those were special to see even when they were still in production. I have always liked those!

@brutekiller787 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, twist the coolant hoses to break the seal, much easier and doesn’t gouge the barb ends with the pick. Super satisfying as well

@jasondhh 2 жыл бұрын

So, my dad was a home mechanic and over the course of many, many projects tried to get me interested in cars and engines...to no avail. I think it's amazing, Alex, that you produce this fantastic channel that provides regular, massive content drops that don't only speak to mechanics and car enthusiasts, but to neophytes like myself as well. You take the time to show and explain everything in detail and you never show fear, which for people like me is the #1 thing that keeps us from tackling car repair projects on our own: fear that we'll screw things up and/or make it worse than it was today. Respect for your knowledge, your confidence and your infectious, unbridled enthusiasm. :)

@ianmock2 2 жыл бұрын

replacing rubber with poly is a worse experience in almost all scenarios except in maybe a race car where you need the feedback on a track.

@MKRN98 2 жыл бұрын

I have poly bushings in all suspension components. Can't complain, not too stiff. Just gotta pick the right hardness

@makeitwork583 2 жыл бұрын

Such a solid channel. I can always expect quality workmanship, good explanations and a contagious love for cars! Be well.

@jrbuch 2 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm and could see the positives to parts failing. For as long as we knew your SVT had a blown head gasket, I'd been looking forward to the series of engine work and videos you're making.

@mercedes-amgforlife3237 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah Alex! Can't wait to see and hear it when it's all done.

@mercedes-amgforlife3237 2 жыл бұрын

Also that oil cooler gasket was a prone failure point. I have worked on a many 4.6 2V with those gasket leaks. Usually the O-rings flatten out leaving a leak path.

@JohnDavis-ed5sg 2 жыл бұрын

I was amazed to see the 'cracked' conrods, I've never heard of this - I wonder if there is a large reject rate in this process? But they look great when fitted together.

@wesleymyers8205 2 жыл бұрын

They do this on all third gen hemis as well

@wesleymyers8205 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to work well for those engines

@Abslance 2 жыл бұрын

lots of bmws do this too :)

@cosmindiaconescu2960 2 жыл бұрын

Normal on a lot of vag engines as well

@peterdang9475 2 жыл бұрын

Bob and vagene

@bmorros 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this! So glad I waited until Monday to watch this. Much needed laughter for a Monday!

@Joyrider564 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this! I tore down a 5.4 a couple years ago, so this was a memory recap for me. Best of luck on the rebuild! I hope the block and crank are good!

@ILiketurtles68 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody get this man a nitrile glove sponsor stat.

@Raydog145 2 жыл бұрын

Most entertaining intro in your series, Absolutely crushed it, beating the likes of Sam Crac, and Rich Rebuilds...... Dramatic, but not over the top like them...Nice Job. Keep going Bro your Videos entertain and educate. ( Dont Get me wrong I like Sam's chanel , Rich not so much.

@bgee461 2 жыл бұрын

All channels I don't watch anymore 😕

@WhitexFeatherx 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. So many youtubers have all this clickbait stuff and all this padding with less than ideal content

@mikerz6775 2 жыл бұрын

I see you’re a tesla fan boy

@bgee461 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikerz6775 who, me? You flatter me thinking I could afford a Tesla. 😀 No, generally speaking I think electric cars are a shit idea. They consume a tremendous amount of rare resources that require a tremendous amount of processing, shipping, etc ... and if everyone was out here car charging, the power grid just can't handle it. So yeah, overall a shit idea. Quite simply I don't watch Rich anymore cuz he doesn't actually do any work.

@jeffrogers2180 2 жыл бұрын

Used to enjoy Rich rebuilds, but now all they do is act stupid and laugh at each other's jokes. I like Sam as long as he keeps his political opinions to himself.

@joecutro7318 2 жыл бұрын

You make something I would never think to tackle hella interesting! Looking forward to watching this unfold!

@abteentajdin8877 2 жыл бұрын

The intro of the video was awesome thank you so much for this can't wait to see this all together again and going fast

@module79l28 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that transmission has a tiny engine attached to! 😄

@stephenhayes3765 2 жыл бұрын

I’d bet the previous owner was using the cheap gas, same reason they used water for coolant

@LujinCustom 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s an old school R&I tip for connecting rods. Slip a 6”-8” chunk of generic fuel line over the studs. It protects the crank coming out and helps centering during install

@hotpuppy1 2 жыл бұрын

These rods had bolts. Nothing to put tubes on.

@ndg49 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! You are really going all out on the SVT Lightning. Good luck!

@davidpeterson6147 2 жыл бұрын

@24:50, when only one or two pistons show those signs, then it is typically a bad fuel injector(S) and not the tune. My guess is the fuel injector is clogged causing a lean mixture in the affected cylinders. You really should buy a new set of fuel injectors anyway and Fuel Injector Clinic injectors are the best for a boosted engine IMO.

@LegitStreetCars 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely will replace the injectors

@stevenlee4437 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect the same when I scored a cylinder… but I burned everything up including the valves. Those valves don’t look burned up though, so maybe it was lean detonation

@richardjohnson3370 2 жыл бұрын

All the burned pistons seamed to come from one bank so perhaps a faulty knock sensor ?

@toxiclovept 2 жыл бұрын

Let's go forged!

@warrendemars 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex! Looking forward to the rebuild.

@Lasertrac 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video, but more importantly I love your attitude. You have been blessed with a positive perspective about life and situations you might find yourself in. My uncle recently passed away. He was a Vietnam war vet. Only survivor from the plane he was in. 7 yrs in the Hanoi Hilton (longer than John McCain might I add and was able to say publicly " it was the best thing that could have ever happened to him. The world needs more people like that, who act as examples and mentors especially to those young ones coming up. Thanks for sharing your life journey with your viewers. Always remember though, family first.

@MM_in_Havasu 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, Alex! Would like to suggest that you include your lovely wife in more videos, she looks like a sweet lady and can sure drive that blown SUV you built for her! Forged internals(pistons)and maybe H-beam conrods if you plan on throwing serious boost into this engine, and some good headwork always helps! HD valve springs & fresh valves round out that end. Thanks for a cool video!

@Fibs4Tibs 2 жыл бұрын

Dumb question- but would you ruin anything if you flushed the coolant system with rust converter?

@jamescole6846 Жыл бұрын

I would imagine so. It wont hurt the block but the cooling system touches plastic, rubber, aluminum etc.. there are probably some chemical properties of regular rust converter that would eat away at these but that's why they make THERMOCURE. It's a rust remover made for the cooling system of vehicles. At least that was the only thing I was ever told to use.

@jahbrake9791 2 жыл бұрын

So stoked for this and the Eclipse build!!

@Squishmello13 2 жыл бұрын

Made my day visiting Chicago for a lay over and watching your channel! Thanks for all your content!

@PANTYEATR1 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a 5. 4L engine? This would be the perfect time to make it a 5.8L or even a 6.0L. better cam maybe a slight compression bump, Total Seal rings and that thing will be a killer! 💪

@TBendez 2 жыл бұрын

Supercharger kinda negates anything positive that comes out of a compression raise. I mean, if he puts in new forged pistons/rods and that slightly raises the comp, it's alright.

@PANTYEATR1 2 жыл бұрын

@@TBendez i agree, and that pinches down his window of error when tuning. I was only figuring maybe . 5 - 1 point of compression increase tho

@carculturenation2166 2 жыл бұрын

@Pwnulolumad 2 жыл бұрын

Winner here

@PeeterPuncher 2 жыл бұрын

exactly what I told him, no matter how much you build a 5.4 it will have problems.

@osinue 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos just keep getting better. Good job Alex.

@plunderbunny84 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, please get as much video as you can about the machining process. It amazes me how many people see the process as “black magic” and “witchcraft” because they have no idea what’s happening. People spend decades as mechanics and as far as they’re concerned, beyond a brake lathe they have no idea how important machine shops are to every single vehicle (including Teslas) on the road. “Ten over” are just words people use and they have no idea there’s meaning behind them. You share so much about so many parts of making a car look and run fantastic, please add this to the knowledge you give to the masses! (If the machine shop will let you of course...) Thanks for everything!

@81recinos 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I been a follower for a long time now go big or go home it satisfy me how you help others but yet you struggle with your bad news but yet you make it good at the end ...blessings

@jeffpollick3122 2 жыл бұрын

Great sound effects, curling, and dead lifting. Yeah baby! 🏋‍♂️💪 😀👍Great work on the engine. I'll be watching the next one for sure.

@willemjordaan4108 2 жыл бұрын

Nice viddi, Alex. Enjoyed it !

@adamdo548 2 жыл бұрын

These videos make me more confident to work on my own rig. Thanks Alex

@yellowdogfarm 2 жыл бұрын

I learn so much watching your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@redjar69 2 жыл бұрын

Bummer, but silver lining of a fully built engine is pretty sweet. Cant wait to see the new engine.

@toinfinitiandbeyond9209 2 жыл бұрын

Another Great video ...good job Alex.

@checkmatenate Жыл бұрын

Yeah def love the commentary while you take apart the shine and teach the viewer about the details like detonation and the rings poop’s out and the scratches one the journals and cylinder walls.

@TunefullyOG 2 жыл бұрын

The TC nuts could be mangled because someone did the flywheel lock trick with an offset 14mm and having it jam itself stuck while you get the lower boost pulley off. I'm just now finishing up my JLP heads and Stage 3 cam swap. Super stoked. Love my Lightning. Forged and built block is in the future.

@kerrylewis2581 2 жыл бұрын

This was the best Keeps Commercial of all time. The dome comparison was genius.

@bobskinner4389 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Alex. Great Content

@ppellet4738 2 жыл бұрын

Alex I think that you had your suspicions about this engine all along! Awesome video!!!! Once your SVT is back on the road, I’m sure that your wife is going to want to race it at the track!!!!

@eljefedelvalle5492 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for more lightning content since you first introduced the truck, can’t wait for the follow up !

@jo_eileen1993 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching ur video when I have the time. The way you handle tuff situations when it comes to the cars it’s self or just the parts are amazing, U never let anything stop u from accomplishing what u have ur mind set to 💯 I just started learning how to fix my own car, From watching ur videos & learning to just not get so mad or upset when something goes wrong. If there’s a WILL THERES A WAY !! Keep up the good / hard work 💪🏼

@loopy2646 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel im really learning thanks

@br549rdr 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome content💪 Yes you gota make this build fast because you already have the apparel 👍. Can’t wait to see the machining video!

@mikedoubleohdoubleu2135 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this build! Woohoo! Let’s go Alex!!!

@edpollard989 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT Video Alex, I really like your work on the vehicles that anyone might own opposed to the V12 German "stuff". Look forward to the Lightning engine rebuild video and some old Rolls content. BTW that BMW interior restore was astounding, I never thought you could bring back leather seats that had been painted with house paint, you are a guru of many talents. A BIG shout out to your Cadillac SUV drag racing wife, loved that video.

@crashjch 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it finished!

@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex. There is a way to clean rust from the coolant passages. Seen Evans coolant run in an engine for a year. It cleaned the rust by blocking it and the fluid flow dug it out

@ProjectFairmont 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very professional.

@redwalsh87 2 жыл бұрын

I salvaged my Mach 1's block and crank when my rod bearings went bad. The stock rods and pistons are crap anyways. The block and crank are good units. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this rebuild Alex!

@RUSST1981 2 жыл бұрын

Great opening bit! Got me good.

@Interich 2 жыл бұрын

loved it, I was expecting to be a piston or a rod to be damaged, but I didn't saw it. The change in mood is priceless.. made me think of the saying.. when a door closes.. a window opens.. which is clearly what happened here.. a window of more powa baby. Look forward for the rest.. I wonder if the slk320 that was in the background if is part of a new video..

@ylmztechnics6950 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for more Lightning content, specially with the upgrade parts 😍

@setunedouche 2 жыл бұрын

Well brother I may be purchasing my first Ford Lightning next week. I have a ton of things to ask the seller tomorrow before I go see it Monday. I am super excited man. Been wanting one since I was 19 years old (1999) lol. I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your Lightning content. I enjoy all your content but you know what I’m sayin lol. Wish me luck!!!!! God Bless America!!!!

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 2 жыл бұрын

i have a suv and after 6 years i am doing a engine build upgrade turbo still in the shop and counting the days - nice video and thank you .

@tylerm.9408 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the transformation!

@luckyguy600 6 ай бұрын

Good video. Lots of tips on lots of stuff!

@unstablebobgable 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I learned alot. I was under the impression that Lighting's had 4 valve heads. Live and learn.

@rbmwiv Жыл бұрын

I have become addicted to this channel. I can’t stop watching the videos.

@steelwheels327 2 жыл бұрын

Man , I look forward to this build!!! going to be awesome !!

@Jgrace-hu6xn 2 жыл бұрын

Well since you got the shaft on this deal You're the right guy for this for sure can't wait till its finished

@michaelallen2501 2 жыл бұрын

Been there. Bought a 97 Z28 with a Vortech blower kit from the era. So no injectors just an FMU, no tune, just a spark retard box with a knob the previous owner didn't understand. Found broken ring lands on cylinder #7. Took the opportunity to upgrade to forged rods and pistons, bored .030 over, upgraded camshaft and ported the stock heads and intake, 24x conversion (Holley Terminator X) and a custom closed loop catch can. Now I've got a 600hp LT1 Camaro that I can trust the engine in for years to come!

@jonpferreira 2 жыл бұрын

Great…now I gotta wait another week and my legs are numb from sitting on the toilet for 35 minutes. Great video Alex.

@sagenshiell7852 2 жыл бұрын

Reach out to modular head shop. They build some nice and strong 5.4. They can get you set up.

@garycamara9955 Жыл бұрын

Since I have been building cars for 50+ years most of the info was not new to me. But it was good to get a review. Interesting video. Never seen an SVT block torn down.

@tdtvkc1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex and Peter, thank you for rebuilding and not just swaping out a different engine. I'll enjoy the rebuild. Wondering what ever happened to the V12 Mercedes, did I miss something.

@RobbertW2 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to see the R170 SLK320 in the back, reminds me of mine that i still got to fix after an front end collision

@ANDERZENAMG 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew cracked connecting rods were a thing, that kind of blew my mind! Very cool and super excited to see this thing built up to LSC standards!

@llaneration 2 жыл бұрын

Can not wait to see the reassembly video!

@brianeno1062 2 жыл бұрын

10:00 Alex grab it lightly with a waterpump grip and break the sticking hose that way! Very easy!

@Maks1472 2 жыл бұрын

LegitStreetCars- your one stop shop for everything from soap opera emotions to workout form tips while rebuilding cars

@anthonyk8327 2 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to see you fully build this beast! The car gods must have planned this.

@andywicker9865 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!! Someone made a shirt with small on the front and big stuff on the BACK! I live in Kazakhstan, so I won't be ordering, but awesome!!!! An Alaskan in Kazakhstan. Love the explanation you provide.

@rayrussell6064 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the entro and as I said in you first video to be honest I saw the cylinder walls first and had to play back to see the piston so at this point better rods and pistons bore the block polish the crank or turn it if it needs it port the heads or after market heads cams and a proper tune and you should be good to go. In a way I'm happy for you once all is done it will be a beast. God bless and as always be safe 👍

@kingvalentine5932 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex!

@ragingcaseofhemroids 2 жыл бұрын

a friend of mine had a lightning years back and was having issues with the heads. i think he said it was something the way ford manufactured the heads from the factory and there was something on the passenger side that wouldn't allow the head to sit fully flush on the block. i want to say he mentioned that you'd need to have the brand new heads from ford taken to a machine shop to have the issue resolved. i figured i'd mention something about it so that you could look around for that info in the ford community and plan ahead before you get too much farther than you are. good luck with the rebuild of the engine and keep up the good videos.