The Ford Explorer 5.0 Swapped 1968 Mustang FIRST DRIVE!

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The Mustang RUNS!! In this episode I take my Ford Explorer 5.0 swapped ’68 Mustang on its first drive. But first, I finish building the over-axle section of the exhaust and add some exhaust tips. I also build a custom cold air intake mount and get the ECU mounted and boxed in.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Building a Custom Cold Air Intake Mount Bracket
04:15 - Building an over axle Exhaust Tailpipe
09:05 - Building a Custom ECU Mount
13:15 - 5.0 Swapped Mustang's First Test Drive

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@fdwsr71 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Just one thing and you might already know this but here goes. The Mustang cowl is notorious for rusting out and leaking water down inside the firewall and onto the drive and passenger floor board. It the area where the car gets fresh air ventilation at your feet. Hate to see the computer get waterlogged.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll definitely check for that!

@andrewwasson6153 4 ай бұрын

I’d agree 100% about the moisture concern under the dash. I’ve got a 66 that’s solid and in remarkably good shape but it has that leak above the heater box. The ECU is exactly where the drip occurs in my car.

@olikat8 4 ай бұрын

I can identify with the feeling- have a little time to finish a Valiant V8 sedan, shake it down, then get it to Atlanta for a charity event/run to Texarkana & back. Definitely have some help & sponsors/company friends, but it's both a push and exciting as the car goes back into shape

@megandyprescott 3 ай бұрын

I just finished binge-watching your build on this car. Talk about a lot of hustle to get things to work. It was a lot of fun to see your fabrication and to see you do the whole thing with old-school airtools and plug-in electrics! It reminded me a lot of working on stuff with my dad back in the day. Built not bought for sure. Great Car ad great channel.

@noboltsleftbehind 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate ya! I'm definitely a work with what I got and figure it out along the way kind of guy

@bryanhallman8183 4 ай бұрын

Glad you still have the Challenger. 🤩 I loved watching that build.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

I’ll never get rid of the Challenger, pretty sure I’ll be buried in that thing.

@chuizune 4 ай бұрын

Man, cheers to that. What a Journey it’s been. Congrats! Keep up the good work

@NightWrencher 4 ай бұрын

Man! Cant wait to see that thing out at the track ready to rip!

@maristoldboys5466 4 ай бұрын

Learning So Much watching this channel/videos

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Awesome man, glad to hear it. That's why I do it 👍

@andrewwasson6153 4 ай бұрын

Congrats. Great job! The car sounds amazing and the engine seems like it’s smooth as glass. Your build is inspiring.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@TheJoefussGarage 4 ай бұрын

What a wild ride, 😅, thanks for taking us along for all of it !!! The drones shots were awesome 😎.. I'm sorry, they couldn't have been drone shots.. I apologize for insinuating that. You are a law abiding citizen of course... I'll be watching you polish this thing up, to get it to the strip.. Party on !!??

@mrphiscal 4 ай бұрын

No bolts left behind but what about the SHOES. 😅You kinda left them behind on the test drive !!!😂 congrats another great build that moves

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Weight savings

@hotrodray6802 2 ай бұрын

So what??

@mikemoore201 4 ай бұрын

Watching your videos is extremely motivating! I'm cleaning my shop out now so I can get to work on my 66! Thanks for the great content!

@xozindustries7451 4 ай бұрын

Congrats! Well done

@oscarjimenez9814 4 ай бұрын

Great job Really enjoyed watching your build Ready for Molly? 😂

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. The real question is, is Molly ready??

@petea 4 ай бұрын

Man, awesome job!! Seems like the driveshaft geometry is happy too. So, angle grinder the top off another beer, you've earned it!

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Driveshaft was the thing I was probably most worried about, but seemed totally fine. Huge relief for sure.

@brianf9222 4 ай бұрын

Nice job

@timcarr953 4 ай бұрын

When I saw your first video on this I wasn't sure about you keeping the inline 6, but I binged on all the videos to see it through. Good job.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man, yeah looking back it was probably short sighted to monkey with that 6 cylinder for as long as I did. Learned some valuable lessons for sure though.

@WorthyBuzz 3 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehindwhat became of the old motor?

@WorthyBuzz 3 ай бұрын

I want to build my 70 Fastback into a hybrid by adding 200hp of electric motor to my inline 6 but need to rebuild the motor. Looking to by another inline to run around town while I rebuild the original

@noboltsleftbehind 3 ай бұрын

@@WorthyBuzz sold it to someone for a couple hundred bucks

@noboltsleftbehind 3 ай бұрын

@@WorthyBuzz that’s a very interesting idea I’d love to see how that works out!

@jacobjarvis2545 4 ай бұрын

Now you need to do a chevy!!

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

I totally should! I’d love to complete the set

@brandonloveday 4 ай бұрын

Congraulations to you sir! This has been along time coming and you have done an admirable job. I suspect that you will have a great time fine tuning and tweaking this car. Don't stop the videos on it though, take us along for all of the adjustments and "gremlins" that will pop up from time to time. Again, well done. Oh, keep an eye on that ECU with heat as well. With it being on the floor board I do hope it doesn't cook it. The other comments were right to let you know about the cowl areas in those cars they are awful. I had to completely replace mine and no it was not fun.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I’ll absolutely keep the videos coming as this thing evolves and there’s still a bunch of episodes left before the build is done

@andynicoll8566 4 ай бұрын

LOL, I hate you California guys, we're facing another snow storm up here in Alberta and your driving around in shorts and bare feet! Nice job on the Mustang, I figured you'd be happier with that engine, a six is kinda cool but it's a Mustang! So now you have two "carbon breathing dragons", you better get an EV for your daily or Newsome's gonna deport you! (giggle)

@mmartin2924 4 ай бұрын

Make sure the cowl does not leak water into the interior (right where you mounted the ecu). These cars are notorious for rust causing leaks right about there, where you mounted that ecu.

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Good looking out, I’ll check that for sure 👍

@ryantaccone6285 4 ай бұрын

Does the exhaust circumference need to be welded completely 360 degrees around the seam?

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely want to weld all the way around the seam. I didnt film all of the welding but I also like to hit my welds with soapy water while the car is running and re-weld anywhere I find bubbles

@ccathey3934 4 ай бұрын

Nice work! I did a similar mount of the ECU on a /6 F100. I’m curious about the airflow needs for cooling of the factory ECU’s. Do they need airflow?

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

It doesn't seem like it to me, it was sealed into a little box on the Explorer even more so than I have it now.

@ccathey3934 4 ай бұрын

@@noboltsleftbehind good to know, I spent a LOT of time extending the harness to allow this box to be moved inside the cab. Leaving it in the engine bay and sealing it up would've been much simpler.... would love to see a performance test eventually - I am guessing high 13's in quarter mile

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

@@ccathey3934 I'll be taking it to the drag strip as soon as it's finished for sure, and I'll be posting an episode about it👍

@hotrodray6802 2 ай бұрын

I put them under the glove box.

@jonlennon3348 4 ай бұрын

Keep in mind the old cars steered somewhat loose compareed to rack and pinion. My 67 is really tight but doesnt compare to any new car with a rack. Mine is a tribute car with a real hipo 289,4speed,posi 9 incher. The car is fast. Do a video flat footing the accelerator. I cant wait till I hear that pony breathe.

@hotrodray6802 2 ай бұрын

BS... fix all the worn out stuff. Mine drives like a modern car except the slow ratio steering.

@nathanieljones7981 4 ай бұрын

Broke the #1 rule!!! Never add spark near fuel system!!!

@chrisseymour426 3 ай бұрын

I hope your computer is mounted high enough on the floorboard that it will avoid coolant if you ever develop a leaky heater core.

@noboltsleftbehind 3 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@hotrodray6802 2 ай бұрын

🔔😎 Thats NOT a COLD air intake. Fabricate an air filter box that prevents 200* under hood air from reaching the filter. Suck only ambient air. **** Computer ought to get really hot enclosed against that bare metal floor board. When you start getting wierd running, check this.

@hotrodray6802 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get those wheels for $120 apeice ??

@noboltsleftbehind 2 ай бұрын

A website called Autoplicity

@dubtapes1529 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Congrats! Love the builds... I was first drawn to your channel because I am a fellow Z owner, but I am a car guy through and through so all of your content is right up my alley and I have to say, I think you have the best car channel out there. Love your approach, filming, and your demeanor and attitude. Great stuff... please keep it up! Cheers to the Stang 🍻

@noboltsleftbehind 4 ай бұрын

Dude, thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that. I'll definitely keep them coming, plans for the next build series are in the works as we speak!