I Made My Taurus SHO Fast & Found A HORRIBLE Factory Defect! FORD HAD TO KNOW This Would Blow Up!

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2 ай бұрын

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@LegitStreetCars 2 ай бұрын

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@brutekiller787 2 ай бұрын

I’m commenting everywhere so you see me. Hire me!!!!

@justinwilson7007 2 ай бұрын

we should supercharge that caprice ppo

@carlosgutierrez3319 2 ай бұрын

my wife needs to watch the SPOS segment, I have the disease in a very progressively way😀

@JGarcia2016 2 ай бұрын

Your tranny tranfer case probably will go out at 159k

@orange2352 2 ай бұрын

Get your push ups in OJ says!

@Weidjeep 2 ай бұрын

My wife was listening in the background and she immediately said that I to have SPOS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@theglitch99 2 ай бұрын

We all do brother, we all do......

@RubberChickenMan007 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 that's what my girlfriend said

@chrislabean4710 2 ай бұрын

Same lol

@Fahrenheit_Motorsports Ай бұрын

My wife heard that part and was asking what I’m looking up on WebMD 😂

@darrinscoilsclouds1498 Ай бұрын

me tooo!!!!

@chamankudmarbettu5675 2 ай бұрын

I opened youtube to know how to operate our microwave to heat some readymade momos but I think I'll watch LSC instead 😂😂😂

@LegitStreetCars 2 ай бұрын

You just press the number 1 button and it takes care of the rest. Enjoy my video!

@CharleyMur 2 ай бұрын

same

@vadim7590 2 ай бұрын

You also looking for microwave instructions? @@CharleyMur

@kovo3314 Ай бұрын

There's this amazing series from the golden age of youtube called "Is It A Good Idea to Microwave This?". Those guys could certainly operate a microwave, highly recommend

@FTW523. Ай бұрын

The

@skittlesgarage Ай бұрын

19:09 irony for me is that I had a 1999 V8 Taurus SHO that had a slashed gas tank when I hit metal scrap that fell off a truck in front of me at 70 MPH. I was on my way to have the cams welded to avoid the known issue when this occurred. I JB Weld the gas tank at the gas station. That temporary fix turned out to be a permanent fix. LONG LIVE JB WELD! The car lasted until 2015. It went to over 180K with no major mechanical problems. I had sold it to my much younger brother who owned it for years until his girlfriend wrecked it.

@johannjohann6523 Ай бұрын

JB Weld is "the shit"!

@guerian84 7 күн бұрын

Could have left out the part about the gf cause that pisses me off did she fix it she probably did that shit on purpose

@jamescorfield534 Ай бұрын

The funny part is the skit where homie mistakenly orders parts and he’s like ‘oh nooohh,I didn’t again’ lol

@Tylerspyler Ай бұрын

Based on previous SHO experience with this generation, I think you have a high pressure fuel issue. Last one I had, had a failed high pressure fuel pump that killed the fuel injectors. It will be fine at higher rpm but will be very sluggish from a dig. You may want to consider the replacement of the HPFP and injectors. Should help the sluggishness off the line. The pump is pretty easy to replace and injectors arent too bad. I could help you out with it if needed. I work in the area. (I was a master certified ford mechanic for 10 years)

@theemasher777 Ай бұрын

I am certainly not a technician but working in parts for Ford the last 6 years of my life you see some trends in this issue. The high pressure pump and injectors even for trucks with the 5.0 and 3.5 are common items to check when having a long crank or fuel pressure issue. Sometimes it's just the driver module. Definitely worth a look for a car with 150k miles.

@daviiaco 2 ай бұрын

I’m a doctor, and certify SPOS is the real deal, good thing is the treatment includes more wrenching and ordering more parts

@GrandPitoVic 2 ай бұрын

ROFLMFAO!!!!

@chiefdenis Ай бұрын

SPOS also known as GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome for photographers, terrible illness to deal with, but the victims are unaware of the dangers because it's such a fun affliction to be burdened with

@GrandPitoVic Ай бұрын

@@chiefdenis ROFLMFAO!!!!

@thomasbordi8726 Ай бұрын

A Ford Taurus at 166.666 miles

@thomasbordi8726 Ай бұрын

Me a cool man a 2020 Nissan Sentra SR.🤨

@SammyM00782 Ай бұрын

Whenever something awesome goes on a car for a dollar, you should cut the "I'll buy that for a dollar!" scene from RoboCop 🤣

@MarkBarrack 25 күн бұрын

Richard Dawson! RIP

@johndsmith7785 Ай бұрын

Gear Head Rocks!! I change the PTU every 10-15k and tranny drain and fill every 20k. You're going to love it in the Snow! Get rid of the noise maker as it leaks and youll loose boost pressure.

@rotax636nut5 2 ай бұрын

SPOS is not new, back in the day here in the UK the same malady was called 'Escortitis', the symptoms were an incessant urge to modify the engine and update the suspension, many sufferers lost all their money when the illness struck hard and they often suffered from divorce. The sickness is highly contagious and those looking to avoid infection should watch out for one of the main indicators that infected folk are near by looking out for black tyre marks on the road and the roaring of a small engine being revved hard, The best medical advice is to get out of the infection area as soon as possible to avoid transmission, if an infected car unexpectedly comes into sight displaying indications that the driver is infected (such as wide wheels, modified bodywork, loud exhaust etc) the advice is to close ones eyes and put fingers in ones ears and wait quietly for the danger to pass..

@derekspringer6448 Ай бұрын

Ah yes I hate when they try to dump their auto trans. Nobody can avoid transmission at that point. Its errywhere.

@jasonhovey815 Ай бұрын

lol I’m saying 157253. Thanks for the tire code to btw I need a new set of tires

@escortturbo98 Ай бұрын

I suffer badly from that 😅

@davidtappe5337 Ай бұрын

No treatment but continue with the disease. That’s a terrible diagnosis. I own a Nissan Frontier. They just work as is.

@rdnslastweektonite2463 Ай бұрын

As a 4 escort (2 in bits, all non running atm) owner I feel personally attacked by this diagnostic

@rickybobby5950 Ай бұрын

I had a 2015 PP SHO before I got my E55, it was full bolt on, down pipes and a 3bar tune from Livernois that was good to about 450hp AWD. It was SCARY FAST and ate up highway at an alarming rate and still got 24+mpg. I only got rid of it because the warranty ended and it started to show signs of the water pump/ timing chain issue yours already had repaired. It was black on black, lowered with bronze TSW wheels and with the Borla exhaust, you could tell it wasn’t your average Taurus. Even the police usually just gave me thumbs up, even if I was going over the limit and a couple I got to know in my area said they wished their cruisers looked that good. It handled pretty well for a big girl but the couches you sit on limit your cornering ability unless you brace yourself on the door, lol. I just paid off the E55 and she needs some suspension work so it will stop eating the inside of the rear tires and I need to do the rest of the mods I have sitting in a closet so it’s coming off of the road for the summer. I’m going next week to visit my parents for Mother’s Day and picking up my 2001 E430 that’s been sitting for 3 months and driving it 1500 miles back across the country back home. I’m doing my own LegitRoadKill trip! Wish me luck! 😂

@derekspringer6448 Ай бұрын

Some people don't realize just how much your seats can prevent your cornering ability. I love adjustable bolsters. I ain't gonna put a racing seat in absolutely everything... hold me in at least a little guys c'mon!

@FWDSUXARSE Ай бұрын

Ford's internal water pump design on these is horrible along with any other manufacturers who decide an internal water pump is the answer. Ffs do a remote pump and be done with it manufacturers! I've got a Gen 5 Taurus with the 3.5 and the same BS internal water pump so I'm using a digital coolant gauge to monitor temps because that weep hole doesn't always tell you when there's an issue. It's my work car so if it dies I'll sell it for whatever I get for it and find something that doesn't suck as horribly. It's a limited awd too. Also I would never touch an ecoboost Taurus. If people who own them like them, more power to them. It's got miniscule interior space for the boat of a car external dimension wise and after owning 9 different Fords including my current work car, I'm done with em. I'll stick with Japanese cars, older muscle cars, etc. Nothing new by any American manufacturers.

@jctaiter Ай бұрын

Bad case of SPOS , IT MAY BE TERMINAL.

@Deathdealer4L Ай бұрын

I had a 14 tuned by Brew City Boost. I got rid of mines for the same reason. I miss it sometimes but the explorer ST keeps me happy lol

@hayden6056 Ай бұрын

So a 3 bar tune means 45 psi or 30 psi because of the vacuum side?

@christopherdeluca1100 Ай бұрын

Love ur enthusiasm and general positive attitude! Also love SHOs and think it's definitely one of the most underrated 'modern' hot rods! Special thanks for how you incorporate the bolt sizes and screw types in ur vids...details DO matter! Lol. Born in Chicago (North side-Rogers Park) so go Midwest! Thanks for this video. WolfmanVegas!!!

@dragonhouse320 Ай бұрын

Awesome video! Going step by step through the mechanical repair and maintenance is so interesting. I had a 2015 SHO tuned, cold air etc. a couple year back. Such a great daily.

@davidparise4517 Ай бұрын

I daily drive a 1987 Ford Thunderbird 2.3 Turbo! Modified. It gets 27 mpg. It's old but paid for. I love your channel.

@chrispapanastasopoulos9192 Ай бұрын

I had a black 87 tc loved that car! Super easy to maintain.

@MrKarason 2 ай бұрын

I had a ex police Taurus and my genius mechanic used a brilliant way of clawfoot swivels and extensions and took the sensor on top of the PTU out and drained and filled the PTU in 2 hours. I was verry impressed . I did the front and back myself and when it cam to the |PTU) I just was not smart enough to figure it out. But he did he is a young kid maybe 25 years old but grew up in a garage.

@benar156 Ай бұрын

The dream of owning my daily was the reason I subbed to your channel 4 or 5 years back ( the 211 videos ) my daily was an clk500 A209 back then. My daily now is a Mercedes SL500 r230 with around 175k miles on the clock. No trip to work without a big smile on my face. So always happy starting my workday....

@whpony96 21 күн бұрын

FYI, you installed the exhaust tips inbound too far. When the car is at idle the hot air from the exhaust will accumulate behind the bumper cover and deform it. The tip end should be flush with the bumper surface.

@MrSpartanPaul Ай бұрын

My SPOS started when I was only 14 and now I'm 60. It's incurable

@matthew6202 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@jochenstacker7448 Ай бұрын

My daily is a 2012 Dacia Lodgy, it's a Romanian car. It's a mix between between a van and a station wagon. It has a 4 cylinder, 8 valve, 1.6 non-turbo petrol engine, making 83 horsepower. It does 0-60 in 14 seconds. I'm sure you can agree that with performance numbers like that, no further tuning is required, I got all the power I need.

@ckm-mkc Ай бұрын

I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Delica Spacewagon off-road van. You would be lucky to get to 60 mph, maybe downhill in a hurricane.

@beniaminv Ай бұрын

Man Dacia still exists? lol. I haven’t heard that manufacturer since I last went to Romania.

@mickleblade Ай бұрын

Dacia are owned Renault, they're a success dude to selling budget cars for poor people. Think no AC and manual window winders...

@gjjnbb9167 Ай бұрын

Where's peter

@jochenstacker7448 Ай бұрын

@@mickleblade you do get some niceties now, alloys, tinted windows, leather, AC, cruise control and so on, but the one I have does indeed have wind up windows and no AC. Aircon is the one thing I would like. Their slogan is "status symbols for people who don't need status symbols". 😁

@efrainsalasjr.6583 Ай бұрын

I daily drive a 2020 Jeep Unlimited 2.0 T with a few mods, I've installed a Mishimoto upper intercooler pipe, a Turbosmart blow off valve, an s&b high flow cold air intake and for the exhaust gasses I installed a MBRP 2.5 catback exhaust and 4.56 gears. Eurocompulsion ECU/TCU tune to be done in the near future.

@mgarry1234 Ай бұрын

I daily my 07 LX470 but your channel is constantly giving me ideas to buy a new fun daily and keep the LX for the weekend trips

@Brandon_Brown 2 ай бұрын

I definitely suffer from a horrible case of SPOS 🤣🤣

@thomashunts6359 Ай бұрын

My daily is a 2014 Masi Speciale CX. And even us cyclists get SPOS.

@derekspringer6448 Ай бұрын

I suffer from a rare, yet related form of SPOS. Its actually called "Stupid Piece of S**T!"

@maxwellbolzman7077 Ай бұрын

Nice finally seeing someone actually work on these PTUs. I can’t tell you the countless of times I’ve seen where a thick black metallic paste just comes out of it. You tell the customer they should at least do a fluid change but they don’t care.

@jaymorrison2419 Ай бұрын

The problem is two fold, and fords fault. The PTU fluid is classified as 'Lifetime' which means there is NO normal maintenance schedule for it, which also means you dont get a reminder from your normal care places. It also means a dealer wont do it even if you ask. AND, if you have the non-performance package version (the PP has a cooler line going to the radiator, a design is shares with the PPV), there isn't a drain on the PTU, so the only way to flush it is to vacuum extract, so its not even something you can easily do at home.

@thompsongjr Ай бұрын

Ford will not change the PTU fluid. It is a lifetime fluid, and they will refuse the service when asked. You have to go to an independent shop.

@jzuelch Ай бұрын

@@jaymorrison2419 Drill a drain like he did. I did that years ago on a Freestyle I used to own. Very frustrating that 2 decades plus of using PTU that Ford still claims lifetime fluid on a qt of gear oil.

@billgoodman8812 11 күн бұрын

Great improvements on the SHO! I’m daily driving a 23 Honda Ridgeline. It’s a quick truck at 6.0 seconds 0-60 and tows up to 5,000 lbs. Not bad for a minivan/suv based truck.

@howeybros Ай бұрын

Great episode Alex!

@alexanderlhanson Ай бұрын

Currently dailying a 1991 Saab 900. Pulled it out of my garage after 3 years, and it’s been magnificent.

@ramtinson Ай бұрын

LSC quickly became my favorite youtube car channel. Quality down to earth stuff with a side of silly

@mrcarcologne3811 Ай бұрын

I always been interested by the new Ford SHO & now You just made me want to buy one & upgrade it right away

@steamboat75043 20 күн бұрын

167,517 miles is when the xfer case blows up. Fitting hoses that don't want to go on. A little dishwasher soap as lubricant works wonder. You can also microwave hoses just a bit to heat them or use a heat gun - good for motorcycle head/carb boots. Dishwasher soap to put on motorcycle hand grips works well. And when soap dries- they are on nice and tight. Looks like quite the project. I do enjoy your vids. Keep up the good work. The odd repairs I do I document like how to training vids.

@allencampbell5432 Ай бұрын

My daily is a 97 Firebird Formula, with 205k miles on it. Has been for about 4 years now, and I have no plans to stop driving it every day.

@michaelm3381 Ай бұрын

1998 V6 Firebird daily driver with a 2001 Firebird Formula as a backup car here!

@End3r_Wiggin Ай бұрын

I've got to say, Alex: I ALWAYS look forward to your vids. You seem to hit that one spot in my brain with each and every vehicle you work on, that brings pleasure. You pick, fix and modify the exact vehicles I've lusted after for years. Keep doing what you're doing!

@jensenredd4939 Ай бұрын

I’ve found this to be true for myself always something I’ve been interested/obsessed over at some point. Waiting for an S60r like mine🤔

@LegitStreetCars Ай бұрын

Thanks brother!

@craighooper7508 Ай бұрын

I was sorta pissed he's stole an idea I've been toying with for a couple of years and if more people find out about these the price is going to go up I can't find a good ppv for cheep now thanks alot Alex 😂😂😂😂, did they make a Lincoln version?

@crypto_que Ай бұрын

It's so odd, that this is one of my favorite cars of all time. It's not nearly as flashy or showy as some of the sports cars or performance trucks/SUVs I like but this car is at the top of the short list. Excellent job doing maintenance and modifying this car. This is one sick sleeper/grocery getter.

@Feledwards Ай бұрын

Cool video. I’ve always loved the Taurus SHO, 1st gen to to the 3rd Gen.

@fransb8543 Ай бұрын

I'm happy you are raising awareness for SPOS Alex, we don't get the recognition we deserve. I've found buying a Lexus helps a lot, but my older BMW's still cause relapses every now and then.

@davidtreeby3909 Ай бұрын

my Lexus LS430 is getting coil overs, uprated control arms and drop links fitted. Not sure if this counted as modifying a daily use car

@RafaelLedesma45 Ай бұрын

@@davidtreeby3909 My LS430 motor got damaged by a shop replacing the cam ear gaskets and now I'm having to take them to court, other shops are quoting me 7K to repair. I'm in disbelieve that I'm dealing with this situation.

@ScaryAF_Entertainment Ай бұрын

I always loved the SHO!!! Back in the day, my friend had a manual 1990 SHO, which was so fun to drive!

@wayneessar7489 Ай бұрын

The 1990 intake looked very cool...! ...and those lift hooks so you can pull the engine for belts or plugs.

@cfm251 Ай бұрын

What a steal on that SHO. I currently have a tuned ecoboost explorer and it’s a lot of fun

@tgeesliniii2747 Ай бұрын

Im so glad somebody is talking about this. I've been suffering for quite some time. I've told my wife, " it may be time for help."

@rottedandmodded 2 ай бұрын

A little SHO with my coffee, I think so!

@djtrexx Ай бұрын

156,000 for the transfer case. Or as soon as you put some power to it!

@djtrexx Ай бұрын

I had a 1996 sho, loved it, with the true Yamaha motor.

@hackjian 2 ай бұрын

My 4 year old son and I start our Saturdays with your videos!

@LegitStreetCars 2 ай бұрын

Thanks guys!

@montyponty2915 2 күн бұрын

Great content Artur respect From UK 🇬🇧

@user-ww6vs5ml9s Ай бұрын

I never miss an episode of LSC it's my Saturday morning treat after watching the usual internet garbage all week keep up the good work dude you are awesome

@CarswithNash 2 ай бұрын

I definitely would not label myself as a Ford Taurus fan, still I've been waiting all week for this video!

@levarnichols5195 Ай бұрын

Hey, brother, I just gotta say you're a great mechanic. And you always produce great content from the editing to the commentary. An even a lot of funny moments ,Thank you for what you do. You are awesome. You are truly an awesome individual. Been watching you for about 4 years. Always cool, never boring. Keep doing what you're doing. From one chicago guy to another

@ineedmymodfixed 17 күн бұрын

I recently got rid of my 16 SHO. I had a water meth kit with a noise maker delete intake pipe and it was so much fun. I've seen some comments saying you've had the timing and water pump already taken care of, watch out for the turbos too. I had a rear turbo blow along with a dripping water pump and it was just time to let it go. Super fun under rated car though.

@MrCaptainjrod 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for all the great content man. Did you open up both blowoff valves ?

@qijuans2920 Ай бұрын

Youre my favorite KZfaq channel. Thanks for the priority tires discount. I was wanting to buy tires for my wifes ‘10 Mazda 6 3.7l. I even bought the same tires you did for the SHO. Keep up the awesome work. Youve given me confidence in building my 93 Trans Am. You show that not everything goes to plan, fix it, and keep moving forward!

@jeromemotter4344 2 ай бұрын

That PTU isn't going to last much longer. Running them low and not changing fluid every 30-40k absolutely kills them. Open it up and you will be amazed how cooked the old fluid is. Check out FORD MAKEULOCO's you tube videos on these. Keep up the great videos man.

@JREwing78 2 ай бұрын

Can't have cooked fluid when there's no fluid left!

@jeromemotter4344 Ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@derekspringer6448 Ай бұрын

@@JREwing78I'd argue thats the best time to actually have cooked fluid. When it runs low and then there's only enough left to cook onto the sides, and every other surface inside the PTU... When the remaining fluid inevitably gets hot as a MF!

@jcritter9295 Ай бұрын

Agree! Change every 30,000 miles!

@twoah5410 Ай бұрын

Dorman I believe makes a replacement unit

@BadgerGT500 Ай бұрын

That thing is awesome man, quick little daily

@Steebles1908 22 күн бұрын

I currently run a heavily modified 2016 Audi S6 as a daily - but will always miss my 2012 Livernois SHO on Methanol. They're really special cars, and have SUCH an amazing presence on the road.

@Hammerback972 Ай бұрын

I’ve been working the overnight shift at Churchill downs doing security on the horses racing in the Oaks and Kentucky Derby. I’ve checked for a new video so many times, you can only talk to a horse so much without it talking back before boredom sets in 😂. Childhood dreams of a real Mr. Ed were crushed once again!😂

@derekspringer6448 Ай бұрын

Every Saturday morning!

@mrsaving6285 Ай бұрын

Go Baby Go!

@ROBIN_SAGE Ай бұрын

I forgot all about that show. Loved Mr Ed as a kid in the 80’s.

@sparks6666 Ай бұрын

My dad was a beer distributor in the 80's and 90's. He had all the beer at Churchill. As a teenager I would get an armband that was all access. Could go literally anywhere. Was hanging out on the top floor clubhouse as a 17yo. Haha.

@sparks6666 Ай бұрын

One year he also got me into the bus parking area where I sold T-shirts, was the only one selling to 100's of buses, made so much $. I've got so many stories....

@ssiever3 Ай бұрын

2013 SHO with the performance package. I put the car on jack stands, poured some Liquid Moly in it, and put it in drive for 10 minutes and then reverse for 10 minutes, then drained and replaced the fluid. I plan on doing this a couple times with oil changes. Then do fluid changes every 10k miles or so.

@jayjaybrown9101 22 күн бұрын

Your a good man Aurther Morgan 🙏🙏

@paulwilson529 Ай бұрын

My 2010 Flex failed at 162,990 miles... Had the same issue you are dealing with being it is basically the same car with a boxy body... I did exactly what you were talking about and got the case from a police Taurus with the 3.7L V6 with the cooler and it held more lube.... worked great so I sold it while all was good.... Only recent car I have had that I really miss.

@PracticalRecycling101 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your disease. I hope you can 'work' your way though it. Strength brother.

@iheartdiscgolf Ай бұрын

Out of all the channels I watch, I like the way you integrate your sponsors into your videos. Most people have terrible transitions or splice some ad that doesn't make sense in. At least you show the product while you are in the process of filming your current vid.

@naichestube Ай бұрын

Man that’s a big upgrade I can’t wait to see what it makes now.

@Sholaab 22 күн бұрын

Good info

@billcunningham8485 Ай бұрын

While at my dealer, who I do not use for maintenance, I asked about the maintenance interval on my transmission and Supercharger… was told lifetime. I then asked why other manufactures have mile intervals on the exact same parts - they doubled down and told me “lifetime”. So frustrating. Don’t worry - did EVERYTHING at 42,000 miles - even when the previous owner did it at the dealer. Gives me peace of mind knowing the definitive date and miles of the service plus using product brands I trust.

@jamayajackson5256 Ай бұрын

"durrr I don't know what fluid color and smell mean. I changed it all. I did good?🤣

@omar_padilla 16 күн бұрын

I'm guessing 175,000 miles when it gives. Just found your channel and I'm enjoying it as we speak. Keep up the great work!

@dominicrussell8158 Ай бұрын

Hopefully the Taurus lasts until 156429 miles. Love that you take cars others are worried to buy and fix them up, long time subscriber and love the builds.

@Dozier717 2 ай бұрын

Here in NC, there are approximately 60 Ford Taurus SHO models for sale. I started looking to purchase one a couple of months ago then earlier this week, I lost my job!! At 52 yrs old, I know it's not the end of the world because I've been through this before, albeit 20 yrs ago, I'll somehow make it. No job, no car (driving my dad's 04 Ford Explorer) to and fro my old job. Anywho, great video!!

@redroomfotog9253 Ай бұрын

Dozier - keep the faith bro. I too lost my job at age 52, and faced no decent opportunities for employment. So I decided to turn my hobby into a money maker. I survived and am now 77 living in Raleigh. Best of luck, and God bless.

@mikemcvay2965 Ай бұрын

Ever since the 90s everyone has slept on the SHO and underestimated them and their performance.....

@erimus1 Ай бұрын

This guy is brilliant

@scottwilson1258 4 күн бұрын

the Disease !! Subscribed

@StrongmanTaylor Ай бұрын

The PTU fails mostly because of galling of the fluid. That causes bearing failure. The heat from the downpipes literally cooks the fluid. Leaks don't help either. Also the ptu holds 18 Oz of fluid. The best fluids we have found have been the Amsoil and the Redline Lightweight Shockproof.

@130rne 22 күн бұрын

Anyone tried insulation behind the exhaust to keep the heat down?

@84gssteve Ай бұрын

Weather is nice so my daily is my 59 Studebaker Lark IV. Mechanically, it's a new car so I get the 50's style, but with 90's tech drivetrain/running gear. 2JZ-GE freshly built, 5-speed, 4-wheel discs, Corvette rack&pinion, fresh stock suspension with Koni's and big sways, Buick Century bench seats and a nice radio. Reliable, sounds great, handles better than you'd think, 30mpg and all the confused looks!

@yatubekid Ай бұрын

Slowing but surely becoming my favorite KZfaqr.

@XX-fq8kp Ай бұрын

LOVE the drag racing with the baby seat ! There is a 0-60 4 second baby seat option 😂😂😂

@89Malvarez Ай бұрын

Watching your videos from the very middle of the continent. I'm currently driving my 2005 Mistubishi L200 4x4, 4M40 motor, NA, 250k+ miles. Best wishes from Nicaragua, Central America. Loving every single one of your videos.

@Silky_boi Ай бұрын

Couple great items to add as far as upgrades goes: EPP Air Intake is a well worthy upgrade as it separates the piping to the two turbos which will result in less waste gate duty cycles and sound cool. EPP hot pipes: as you increase boost the stock hot pipes can result in boost leaks (especially the noise maker) and you can order them in any color and being aluminum might help with some heat dissipation XDI high pressure fuel pump And when 400 AWHP gets boring Gearheads gen 3 turbo upgrade will blow you away.

@kenm4678 Ай бұрын

Good Vid! I drive a 2017 F150 RCSB 2.7 tuned intercooled, DIY intake, and 4 inch catback. In a full Icon 2.5 suspension.

@jbarker2160 Ай бұрын

I have a Fusion Sport and it's an amazing sleeper with one of the most reliable engine/transmission combinations you can get!

@davedumond9268 Ай бұрын

I owned 2 SHOs in the 90s (91 and 98) and loved them both. I was searching for a newer one a few years ago but just didn't find "the one". Now I'm in a SUV but still miss having a car and an AWD SHO would be great. I like what you've done with yours.

@SilkySmooth02 Ай бұрын

Same her, I had 3 MTXs back in the day (93, 90 and 92) . Years later I bought a 2010 MKS EcoBoost (SHO in a Tuxedo) and modified it into the low 12s before the trans and PTU gave me issues.

@TheWhiteShadow342000 Ай бұрын

I have a Flex Ecoboost. It's the middle ground of everything.

@jaylambert5915 Ай бұрын

I love it! “I now have a tuned SHO” meanwhile there’s a car seat in the back!! All good! I have a car seat in the back of my scatpack.

@ScottTheEng Ай бұрын

Daily driver: 2004 SL500 with fully functioning ABC system, thanks for your videos on your nightmare system!

@jamieroberts4403 Ай бұрын

Loving the videos as always Alex keep up the amazing work. As for your question I daily a 2006 ford Mondeo ST220. Which I think is the UK equivalent to your Taurus just without turbos. 3 litres of pure N/A V6 fun

@tylerscanny5126 Ай бұрын

My daily is a 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro4X with 25K miles. It’s got plenty of power, drives/handles well, has all the tech I need, and the seats are very comfortable! I bought it because of the 3.8 n/a motor (no turbos), hydraulic steering (I like a heavier feel), and it was the only midsize truck that I like the design of.

@blackgenesis7472 Ай бұрын

What does it have to do with this? I have twin turbo explorer with a tune and it tows 6,000 fairly well. About same as your truck with 3,000

@DanielRichards644 2 ай бұрын

Cup Cake Trays are reusable solid metal trays that you drop cup cake wrappers into and the wrappers make the ridges on the sides of the cup cakes, muffin tins have the ridges formed in them because muffins don't get wrappers (traditionally).

@fklcomputers Ай бұрын

I have a Kia Sorrento 2020 I love it. It’s fantastic super simple boring put all my crap in it. Don’t have to worry about where I park it. One of my favorite cars I’ve ever owned.

@stephensiler3854 Ай бұрын

47:13 plus - Alex going off on boost and tunes with a car seat in the back. That baby better have a 3 point harness, man...

@donwardrop875 Ай бұрын

My project for this year is a 2010 Audi S5 4.2L with a 6 speed manual. New clutch and many more parts to get it running. It sat for over 2 years when I picked it up. Learned do not buy cheap injectors. Very satisfying. Runs pretty nice now. Good looking car.

@itz_complex0571 Ай бұрын

I would’ve bought the 3.0 I love the whine

@itz_complex0571 Ай бұрын

I would’ve bought the 3.0 I love the whine

@antonioneves7451 2 ай бұрын

please do a water pump replacement when needed, I would love to see the engineering benefit for installing a wear part in the engine, thanks for the great content and entertainment - the pure joy in your face and singing when you make repairs is plain awesome!!!

@usd25674 Ай бұрын

"SPOS' loved the humor, had to subscribe.

@racerboy2212 Ай бұрын

Wicked cool daily driver!!

@juscheckin8285 Ай бұрын

Hey Alex. I daily drive a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4matic, 132,000 miles. I never thought I'd own a Mercedes but since watching you and all of your Mercedes videos, you gave me the courage to get one. Before this I had a 2013 BMW X5 xdrive 50i which you know the issues they were plagued with. Not that Mercedes are worry-free. But watching your videos literally made me more comfortable purchasing my first Mercedes. And it's an awesome machine. So thanks and I look forward to your videos every weekend.

@martykath4427 Ай бұрын

Daily is a 2003 Toyota Hilux ute 2.7 petrol with 450000 kms. Can loan it to anybody. Perfect for moving jet skis, karts and motorcycles and using as a work bench. In Australia we buy 91, E10 (10% ethanol) ,95 and 98 octane fuel. Also occasionally available E85.

@GH-cp9wc Ай бұрын

A 15 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport is my current daily, but I have experience with 4 prior SHO's 89, 92, 99. 01. Those motors were anemic compared to newer versions, but persistent issues kept me from pursuing newer SHO's.

@mrTransAm0362 Ай бұрын

You ever thought about doing a diesel truck build. I think like 07 and blow is all pre DEF fluid and emissions and stuff. Trying to pick up clean pre-mission diesels can be someone expensive with today's market especially low mileage. But I'm sure you're like me not scared of something with a miles if it's rust free and everything seems to check out okay.

@LegitStreetCars 2 ай бұрын

What are you guys daily driving right now? How long has it been your daily?

@zx1100a1 2 ай бұрын

95 Impala SS that I bought new

@brutekiller787 2 ай бұрын

22 model 3 long range now. 2010 ford flex ecoboost before that

@ChaseRademaker 2 ай бұрын

Ford f150 2003 230,000 miles being daily/ Tuesday/Thursday for about a year, 2019 jeep wrangler been daily since bought in 2018 75,000 miles now

@Mr_Reset 2 ай бұрын

XC60 T5

@mrticklenuts2124 2 ай бұрын

2010 mini cooper JCW, almost 2 years now. I’d love to see you get a mini!

@brianbird3756 Ай бұрын

I was so relieved when i crawled under the wifes '15 SHO to change the PTU fluid after we put 10k on it (85k now), and the fluid looked like maple syrup. Went back in with fluid that looks like maple syrup.👍

@every-istand-ophobe6320 Ай бұрын

The water pump replacement doesn't "require engine removal" i changed mine in the car. Cost me $900 in parts but i also replaced cam phasers.

@Ryn0_333 Ай бұрын

I love the SHO, even the older ones. I am currently driving my second Focus ST, but I might sell my Ford Edge for one of these.

@LegitStreetCars 2 ай бұрын

At what mileage will the PTU blow fail?

@brutekiller787 2 ай бұрын

It already has. Tap a drain on the bottom if it’s not a PP ptu

@brutekiller787 2 ай бұрын

I should watch before I comment

@rottedandmodded 2 ай бұрын

@@brutekiller787 You said "PP". Thats all. Nothing valuable to add.

@craigdilcher9802 2 ай бұрын

I say 158,000

@brutekiller787 2 ай бұрын

@@rottedandmoddedit’s a well used joke in the community

@ronsloan7662 Ай бұрын

Hey Alex, my daily is a gray 06 300C SRT8 bone stock. Like your SHO, mine flies under the radar of most people.

@PRproduct Ай бұрын

I had that BOV mod on mine and the rear was spewing very little bits of oil on the back of the motor so I would put a catch can on it.

@PandaMan02 Ай бұрын

1:05 maybe that is why i recommend replacing the engine while being in there to replace the spark plugs.. 🤔

@professorlacy2247 Ай бұрын

I have a '14 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost. I found a Ford dealer with a machine that extracts the PTU fluid. 95K miles and no issues.

@thatguybloo Ай бұрын

My PTU prediction is 183,482 miles. Love the content!

@SammyKurts-ku2ht Ай бұрын

Great parts only I see !

@terrytasler4835 6 минут бұрын

You may be the best mechanic ever. Cutting threads with a ratchet. I have to admit I could never do that. Good video, wish I had your sickness.