10,000 RPM NA Small-Block Ford Maverick Makes 1,050 HP and Runs 7s at 177 MPH with a 5-Speed!

[@1blue71]

I'm a Chevy guy but anyone who still runs all motor is a real racer. No power adders way to go. Real racing

[@benwatkins7600]

Love NA all motor, no crutches, no excuses.

[@davidgraham7325]

Love those Mavericks and high rpm small block Ford engines I've got two of these Mavericks cars 🚗

[@davidgraham7325]

This is the way I do it no turbines turbos or anything just all Motor but 385 series in my 53 Ford cpe with 4 speed toploader and narrowed 9 inch , pickup front axle

[@scottadkins918]

you can race anything you want. its all about fun, no matter what the combo is...

[@philsocks3386]

Who cares if you're a Chevy guy, this video is not about you.

[@timrayburn2461]

He's a lucky man....bad ass car,attractive wife,177 mph at the finish line.Evan your videos are the best.Thank you

[@paulross9287]

I'm sure A LOT of hard work was involved as well.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

My eldest daughter has a '71 Maverick Grabber that we built with a 5.8 HO crate engine, C6 transmission and a Ford 9" Detroit Locker 4:30 rear gears. The car does low 11's consistently.

[@joefergerson5243]

That is awesome 🤟🤟🤟

[@Trendyrapslut]

what's her phone #? we could have a maverick date

[@robertredmon6387]

Cool

[@Axeman428]

Junk that C6 and get a built C4 and you will pick up a half second. A C6 drains 60 horsepower from your engine. A good C4 will hold up fine and get you in the 10s. I believe it was TCI that made a C4 with a lifetime warranty and 1000hp capability.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@Axeman428 Oh hell no. It's her car and other than the engine, it was built with components that we already had. Primarily, it's a street driven car and not built just for drag racing. On the street, it has a 3:50 gears with a Detroit Locker posi unit and Goodyear GT radial tires. I'm a master level factory certified auto/truck tech that worked for Ford for 40 years. I've been drag racing since the mid 60's and I damn sure know how to build a C6 transmission for best performance. My former NHRA gasser 1957 Ford Custom 2 doors sedan does mid 9's. I set 3 NHRA records with that car and won 3 NHRA class championships with it also. My 1969 Boss 302 Mustang won 2 NHRA Pure Stock class championships. I bought that car new at Tasca Ford in RI One of my former NHRA AA/FC cars is at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala FL. I/we did well with that car also. I do know a lot about drag racing. Likely, far more than you.

[@bobleenko512]

One must realize just how truly impressive this car is. 388 cubic inches. 1050 horsepower. Ran a 7.89 at 177 mph. All motor. Irrespective of the brand, you have to respect those numbers. You just don't see that very often nowadays. Great Maverick brother I'm a die hard Ford FE guy. It's all I've known for 50 plus years. But I will concede that turning that small block over 10,000 RPM lights my FORD fire. Great work with your SB Maverick. Truly impressive !

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

In 1972, when I hung out at S.I.R. in Seattle, Funny Cars ran the 7s. Watched Jerry Ruth run AA/FD in 6.19.

[@bigc6310]

Smallblock Ford engine, check, Old School Maverick, check, Ford-powered Fords great video! Keep 'em coming.

[@hankschrader149]

Agreed 💯

[@CoyoteFTW]

Why slow Ford down by put a Chevy engine doesn’t make sense

[@waynehand6067]

@@CoyoteFTW Well Chevys got to go fast somehow might as well put it in a Ford!!

[@davidgraham7325]

The only thing about chevys are that they are about half the cost of building ford's stuff and they are found in all forms of junk

[@robertparker6654]

You can find chevies i n the bottom of the river round these parts

[@frankjohnson6342]

As a Mopar guy from late 60’s early 70’s I can appreciate Muscle cars from that era as the best looking race cars. This Maverick has to be the most attention to detail beautiful Maverick I’ve seen it’s a real work of art plus it’s got 5 speed! It runs straight and hard, what a great car! Two really great things about it is that it has a naturally aspirated small block that’s a FORD and not a Chevy under the hood. If someone wants to race a Chevy then put it in a Chevy.

[@davidgraham7325]

What i always say to chevy boys 👦

[@FrostyBob99]

I'm a Chevy guy, and I agree. If I was to suddenly end up with a Ford, I'd be stroking a 351 and getting me some nasty heads. Unless, of course, I found me a 460 block.

[@bluegizmo1983]

Daaamn that's badass!!! My brother and I just built a '71 Maverick with a 351W. It's not gonna be on this power level though lol. It's been bored to a 363ci, 12:1 forged pistons, AFR 185cc small chamber heads, mildly radical cam, RPM Air Gap intake (mildly hand ported and port matched to the head), ford 9" rear end with reinforced spring perches, ladder bars, and a 3 speed toploader manual transmission. Should be putting down about 400hp to 450hp at the wheels. We built it as a fast fun tribute to our other brother who past away several years ago from a brain tumor. He had one of these cars as his first car back in the mid 90's, and it had a stock 302 and he took it to the local drag strip to race it. He loved these cars and never stopped talking about that car, and always wanted to build a fast one but never got around to it before he passed.

[@kirklandracing]

Now your talking my language. I still got my ‘70 going on 25 years of ownership. Thanks Evan for posting. Nice car reminds me of Don Bowles Maverick.

[@jamesmartin9375]

What a stand up guy showing us all that he put into this fantastic race car. Love it when he asks if Evan wants him to take the valve cover off.

[@motodude46]

I am biased because Craig is my brother. That was a good video.. I remember going out what I was a youngster going to cruise first Avenue with my brother Craig. He bought that car from an old friend of ours a Vietnam vet, Johnny Craft.

[@Sleeperdude]

Love it. Maverick and blue

[@aguyinnc2865]

Thanks Evan, another great FORD powered Ford! It's just singing at high RPM! Always loved the Mavericks, they came out when I was in high school.

[@terrygrover6440]

Evan another first class act interview, my hat's off to this guy for showing us the ins and outs of this car and thank you for all the great questions you ask him, you always cover all the bases in your interviews, another great job 👍

[@revanevan]

Thanks Terry

[@jerrywatson8281]

Thats very impressive making 1,050 Horsepower on a 8.2 deck and only 388 cubic inches...and running 7.80s at over 177 mph N/A all while turning 10,200 rpm...who said small block fords want turn some serious rpms and make some serious Horsepower!

[@aussi3212]

Nobody said SBF wont turn hard and make power.

[@metalted6128]

@@aussi3212Chevy guys say it. As they try to keep up!!

[@SpressoHead]

1980, I was a sophomore in high school. Bought my first car - a ‘70 Mav, 170-6 & 3 on the tree. Wish I still had it.

[@hankschrader149]

Nice! My buddy had a 70' Mav in 84' 6 banger. Man, we could pull off some serious no mercy reversies in that gutless thing!

[@hangonsnoop]

I think that the Ford Maverick is one of the best looking US cars of the 70's.

[@robertparker6654]

The maverick almost has Camaro lines, Ford guy though, before I knew any better , almost bought a 68 327 Camero vinyl top auto

[@billymanilli]

I like those types of cars too... Vegas as well

[@Captain-ls7hi]

1970 cougar eliminator was my favorite.

[@bixby9797]

In 82 I was a senior in high school and had a 72 Caprice Classic with a 402 4 Barrel. Cruise, climate control and 6 way bench seats. Great car. Set the cruise on 90mph and those bench seats were like sitting in the living room

[@supercuda1950]

BES is about 10 miles from me. My Son helped him move into his then new shop. Anyone can make a Chevy run, but it takes bravado to run a 10200 rpm Ford. I also had a Maverick but it had the 170 engine. Congrats on having such a unique car!

[@sauletto1]

I have Ford Mavericks in my blood. I absolutely fricking love this car and its history. Pure respect to the owner and his Family/Team ! Great video ! I've Been a Small block, C-4 spooled 4:11 "72 Maverick owner/ weekend bracket racer from about '99 to 2010 off and on. Still makes me ill having to have sold it all for hard times. I consider myself very fortunate to have done all my own work on it. Thank you for a very enjoyable 22:35 .... 🔧⚙🏁

[@qcamp9771]

Love it , I still have my high school car (1976) and it started life as 302 and 3 speed, 279 geared 8” rear. It is a super pro car now sporting a 514 “ motor, glide trans, and a pro stock style rear . It’s a 1972 Mercury Comet GT.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

LOVE THE COMETS

[@CanIbeFrank]

This is the most interesting car you've had on here. What an animal!

[@jose5oh_]

I know right

[@zezezosezadafrak8210]

What a way to run 7s!! My 69 Camaro runs 7.70s but that's with a 565" Dart Chevy with a 10/71 and dual 1050s. I took the easy way and as bad as that Camaro is, it can't hold a candle to this Maverick...

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Respect for BOTH of you!

[@jamesinman4344]

What a class act this guy is! To take the time to explain his car is awesome whereas many racers aren't going to give someone the time of day.

[@mchristr]

And he rocks that shifter just like someone in Pro Stock. Definitely a class act.

[@tracyamcneal9597]

Keep bringing it Evan. All of these awesome Ford Hot-Rods. This is another really trick car...High Fives to all involved.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

As a sophomore in HS, I'm reminded of the 1969 Ford Drag Team Mavericks. Most particularly, was Ed Terry's Silver Bullet Maverick that he raced on the west coast.. and at Fremont drags throughout the late 60's and early 70's.

[@jackflash6377]

Revan always has the best cars and the coolest people. Beautiful car! Really enjoy seeing the people and getting to know them. Great that his wife helps.. what a team! Thanks Evan.

[@revanevan]

Thanks Jack

[@electrichellion5946]

That maverick moves! Sounds so nice! Gotta love FoMoCo.

[@vrm86gt]

got to be one of the baddest Mavericks out there! Super cool! thanks Evan!

[@KevinJones-qr2jh]

Thanks for another thrill-ride Evan. What a beautiful Hot Rod

[@robertwest3093]

I love how the Maverick is finally getting the respect it has always deserved. I hate what it has done to the current prices though! I've been looking for another one ever since I sold the 1972 Maverick Sprint I used to have. I never thought I would ever see Mavericks going for $10K, never mind the ones with $30K plus!

[@twe73jr]

Over an inch of intake lift and shifting at 10,200 rpms.. imagine the stress on the valve train... impressive

[@Mike583]

Love your top of the line videos Evan! Always great cars & info on them & the owners! I'll never forget the day that dad came home, with a new '72 Comet. It was a pretty light blue w/ a black hood scoop, bucket seats,302 & automatic on the floor. Keep up the great work, you do the Fords & Mercury's proud!

[@revanevan]

Mike, thanks for watching!

[@JeffLacina]

Great job with the interview Evan, good stuff and always fun to hear you asking the right questions to "bring the story out" of your subject. Thanks for including that in-car video... no cheezy music or voice over... just pure Ford small block high-RPM music! Very cool!

[@Gregory-i9t1s]

1.090" lift@ the valve. That combined with all the compression, that's the best sound ever. Very nice and thank you for the great video.

[@sombra6153]

Great car! Great history. Hitting all five gears before the quarter mile mark comes up is pure awesome.

[@lll9416]

As a Chevy guy, this is why I love my Ford fam too!

[@jeffschwartz5199]

Since the first time I watched your show Evan , I've never been disappointed . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@revanevan]

Thanks Jeff, I know you are a loyal viewer and I appreciate it.

[@kennethchapman9564]

Reminds me so much of my 70 Maverick the same color even that started life in North Carolina with a straight six and three on the tree to. Put a Boss 302 crate engine and top loader four speed manual. A swap to five lug on all four corners with V8 mustang front suspension and springs and disc brakes with nine inch 4.11 gear with heavy duty springs and drag shocks all four wheels. Had 15" Cragar SS wheels front and rear, N50 mickies on the rear. Street raced back in the day. Canted valve small block humbled a few big blocks, Chevelle and Charger back in the day. Engine was bone stock out the crate and Rousch headers and remote oil filter setup.

[@reiddavis9293]

Im a Ford guy so this is nice too see!!

[@danonoveh8114]

The kind of Ford that makes a Ford Guy Proud, iam glad I bleed ford blue👍🏻💯❤️💪🏻

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Absolutely amazing car and racer! I can't get enough of these Ford small blocks! Thanks for explaining so much of the car and set up with us. Even a peek under the valve cover. So cool!

[@vinskeeter]

Wow. Awesome car. Respect for an NA going that quick! I'm at 5000' altitude and I'm NA, too. It's a struggle because everyone else is boosted.

[@bikbildr.5186]

All motor is the true way to know a real engine builders. Finding those lil tweeks that put them ahead of the rest of class.

[@williamrose8944]

BAD ASS MAVERICK, GUY DID GOOD WORK ON HIS CAR ..

[@michaelwilliams8297]

Just over an inch of lift on the intake, in a small block? That is awesome

[@lionelwells5618]

That's one of the HOTTEST small block Fords ever!!! Awesome car.

[@iknklst]

Super clean build, badass small block, cool driver giving all the info, great interview guys.

[@joelsmith4816]

Craig is one cool dude. 1050 out of 388ci is absolutely insane!!!!!

[@stuartwall8212]

Every aspect of that car is finely tuned....and the man builds his own headers to boot. A peek under the valve cover? What a classy sportsman.

[@tracyamcneal9597]

Hey Evan...I cut my comments short prior to the end of the video...shame on me. I also want to say with all sincerity that these people you do videos on are top notch respectable individuals to share their cars and passion for racing. The details shared are priceless. Thanks again for another great video.

[@revanevan]

You’re welcome

[@randyoehlert5045]

Love your Maverick awesome little SB Ford. I have a 62 Falcon SB Ford all motor. 750 hp with a 306. Tunnel Ram Holley carbs. 4 speed manual Center Force clutch. Only mine is street legal and runs at the track, too. Not fast as the Maverick but Little Fords are lots of fun.

[@6spd85notch]

I think that’s one of the baddest Mavericks I’ve ever seen. Seems like a tough class. Awesome

[@philclark1688]

Love this video Evan, it really hit home! My first car was a 74' Maverick, 250 6-banger w/C4. Wasn't longer before I 302'd it .... and the rest was history bruh!

[@terry4748]

Love the car and the color, amazing HP out of that 8.2 . Great job on the show, keep them coming.

[@mura0]

What a clean, neat, stunning Maverick. Love the video and the interview. The owner was super nice as well. You got a new sub.

[@GP80888]

I knew a guy in the 80s that had a 60 Falcon with a stroked 289. It had a straight shot tunnel ram. I think it ran high 11s. He ran it at 9 grand but I think he said he could go to 10 or 11 if he wanted to. If he’s from Cedar Rapids I’ve probably seen this guy, same stomping grounds.

[@johnnymossville]

incredible numbers. that car looks so well sorted out

[@jaimerodriguez669]

My son had a 351 Windsor stroker 383 and rev up to 8 rpm 900 hp small block Ford are awesome

[@joeinmi8671]

Can I like this video more than 1x? My quick head math says this engine is excceeding the physics of Nascar and f1 engines.

[@revanevan]

You can certainly share it and help us grow! Thanks for watching Jimmy!

[@SSbigblock454]

I've never owned a Ford and probably never will, but I'm very impressed...Great video and great shifting...Save the stick!!!

[@philsocks3386]

Who cares what you own, this video is not about you.

[@ToddsHouseofSpeed-uq5sp]

That is an incredible amount of power from that combination. Unbelievable. Very likely current Pro-Stock technology implemented in a much smaller displacement

[@pappy017]

Thanks Evan! Craig, congrats! Thanks for the tour!

[@paullane7489]

What an awesome car and a really great guy!!! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@doubleaaaron]

Beautiful car! I'm super impressed with it running so well with that small cubic inch. Very well done!

[@600wheel]

Oh I love that distributor design that is such a cool idea that solves so many problems for guys who still love the distributor and blowers

[@derekouellette6551]

Great video as always Evan,love the breakdown,super clean clean car 10000 plus rpm is a beautiful thing

[@longbellycaster]

The purity of a na stick car will always catch my eye.

[@smavtmb2196]

Love Mavericks. Cool/fast MAV and story. I own an early 1970/69.5 myself. Which just so happens to have the same engine 200 6cyl and 3speed manual transmission his Maverick orginally had. The shifter was moved to the floor. I have a new front and rear suspensions for the car. The engine & trans will also be upgraded. My Maverick will be designed for handling. My first car was a 74 Maverick my Dad bought me in the early 90's I started customizing and had it till 2008. Unfortunately had financial issues and had to sell it. That sucked letting it go, and why I bought another as soon as I could.

[@460FORDMAV]

I have a 78 bigblock…. Just loved this Maverick!!!! Awesome car!!!

[@MatthewJohnson-o4x]

Every number he mentioned in this video just blows my mind and it’s just a small block in a little maverick but with huge numbers

[@SavvySavage-tk2wl]

Nothing like waching & listening to a high reving sb ford shifted through a liberty 5-speed kicking ass & taking names in the most humble kind of way 👍👊

[@keithgriffith6002]

Nicest Maverick I’ve ever seen. Great job with it.

[@rongreen5099]

Great Video!! Sweet Maverick!! Had 2 myself and a Comet GT. Thanks for sharing your car with us!!!

[@bdubya1281]

Best episode yet! Maverick 💯

[@sorshiaemms5959]

WOW LOW DECK AT 388 CI unbelieveable na power the best all FORD IT DOESNT GET ANY BETTER nice to see its not a coyote or ls unreal cam lift loving it more of this any time thanks EVAN

[@No_Malarky]

I`m a Mopar guy but in 1996 for a mere sum of $200 simply couldn`t resist 'grabbing' a great running 1972 Maverick 2 dr/ht with 302 auto. Then I found a non-running sister-car`73 Comet GT also for $200.

[@confuse9]

There was a time that big block pro-stockers were just over 1000hp....

[@davescott686]

That's the truth 👍

[@SoI_Badguy]

I wonder why, exactly? Is modern metallurgy for valvesprings and the like just way better now? Is it the kind of computers and monitors engine builders have access to now?

[@fitts3396]

Very, very, GOOD !!!!! One of the best ones yet !!!!!!!!

[@douglaswilson3978]

Valve train looks like 401 ...65 buick wildcat valve train ..love this car 😮😮❤❤❤❤❤

[@craighills2382]

Brilliant ,love that car ,what a gentleman.

[@dubya9cuda247]

Bought parts off of Craig. He's a super honest nice guy. His stuff is top-shelf.

[@DanEBoyd]

That's one badass Maverick!

[@bicylindrico]

Wow, those engine specs are insane! Such a great build.

[@kevintucker3354]

I love watching these naturally aspirated geniuses work!! Sweet!!

[@chrishollis4288]

Don't care what you drive, You have to respect this. 388 inch,stick, all motor, .112 60 ft, 7.89 through the traps. Absolutely incredible car . I love everything about it.

[@motownXJdad9565]

ok now we're talking. this may trump my Dads freinds old 65 super stocker mustang you featured a while back. i LOVE Mavericks!!! my Dads last street ace car was a 72 grabber that was famously street raced in Detroit 1998-2008, it was almost the same exact color as this Maverick. wow such a cool car!!!!! i love the fact that Chris Uratchko had his hand in the car along with Liberty's and thier equalizer both Michigan ties. my Dad would absolutly love this car for 2 reasons, it got a SBF and its N\A. its a full second faster than our Sbf that had a fogger and a plate on it!!!!! i love it!! thanks again for another banger Evan👍

[@traviscassidy4717]

Super cool dude. I love it when people get jazzed that other people are jazzed about their rigs and like to share all the cool details.

[@trackstumper8333]

Great clip and interview. Thanks to owner for sharing his passion.👍

[@DougSlmon]

❤😮😊 he did a damn good welding job. Keep up the good work and that’s one sweet Maverick. I like that a lot.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

My first car was a brown white 74 Grabber 250cid back when it was the furthest thing from cool during high school in 1996. Regularly got called a "Pinto Plus" even though I loved it and kept it shiny.

[@JimN_AustinTx]

Damn. How’s he keep valve springs in that thing. Crazy lift and RPM

[@bobuncle8704]

Stu ning. What a piece of art.

[@matthewsmith6486]

What a car! Obviously that dude has it going on! Over an inch lift on both valves? Wow!

[@sstevocamaro]

This is a bad ass car! Idk WHY guys swap Chevy engines into Fords when there’s really no need.

[@thoof2001]

I maintain that Fords in general are just better looking cars and the Chevy guys know it but won’t admit it. They’re always blathering about ‘Chevs are cheaper to build’. Yes, they are. Cheaper.

[@terrencehall7264]

To save money. The average joe cannot afford that engine, let alone maintain it.

[@mchristr]

I didn't realize that 4-bbl NA motors were at 2.7 hp/c.i. Making compression isn't tricky but avoiding piston contact with the monstrous cam takes some design. Thanks Evan.

[@geoffmcnew5863]

That's alcohol compression on gasoline...sick.

[@carloslemos6919]

@@geoffmcnew5863 is it really gasoline? I'm trying to find that info, but I couldn't.

[@ragingbull3406]

Dude scored with the car and the woman!

[@edsmachine93]

Evan this is a great video. Thanks to Craig for sharing his beautiful Maverick's story. Thanks for sharing. I absolutely love stick cars and high RPM!!.

[@ptwccrider]

ABSOLUTELY SUPER COOL VID!!! Thank you and the Car owner and everyone involved in the build. Just great!!!

[@revanevan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewvarnam4302]

A 388 small block making 1,050 hp N/A how in the world.....I just can't believe that...holy cow!!!!

[@midnight347]

And it's a sbf NOT an ls which I think is absolutely hilarious and kind of ironic with all the dumbass ls swapped mustangs

[@Naoj2024]

@@midnight347its the cost sometimes dipstick…😂🐥🤣

[@gpracer270]

Great show! The Maverick has an amazing story, very cool!