1961 Ford Falcon w/ 5.0L & T5 Holley Sniper EFI

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Look the look of that car man. The ole moonshiner wheels. Just sick AF. Perfect color as well. Great build brother. Bravo.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Appreciate it!

[@FIGGY65]

Holy COW Dude! What a wicked sounding little engine! It must be a rocket ship; it must be an absolute blast to drive!

[@OctaneElectrons]

This car was a total blast. I miss it!

[@rolledbrim2326]

@@OctaneElectrons wow you sold it? I was just about to ask how did the T5 hold up? I have heard stories about them jumping out of gear.

[@JamesWilson-bw5uq]

Great job young man!!!! I'm 76yrs of age I had a '63 k falcon 2dr Hi top four spd. I dropped in a 289 270 hp engine. Ran great for its time. I like what you've done here. Great looking ride!!!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! Sounds like an awesome car. I had a blast with this one.

[@Edward-uz4do]

This wS my first car. Bought it from the neighbor for $1000. . 55 years ago. Thanks for the memories.

[@OctaneElectrons]

No problem, glad you liked it!

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Good job on this, sounds pretty healthy and makes for a great sleeper. My neighbor was a Ford guy and his first car was a 61 Falcon. A 6cyl with 3 on the tree. First thing we did is put was extended shackles on the rear springs. Then talked many nights of putting a V8 in it.. never did.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on, sounds awesome! It's a great car, and alot of fun.

[@jimriess3564]

Gorgeous. I just bought a '62. 144 Straight 6. Yours sounds amazing.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on, congrats!

[@Kevin_747]

Perfect little hot rod. Everything tastefully done. Makes me miss my '63 Ranchero.

[@OctaneElectrons]

It was a great car! I miss it, but having fun building my Model A hot rod and driving my 81 Firebird now. I need to make some new videos on those soon.

[@tedcorey3054]

Nice car . My Dad had a '61 ,I think it was 2 yrs. old when he got it . It had a 170 ,factory buckets and console ,all black .

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on, great car!

[@eddiemartin2262]

Best thing you done not cut the radio out did you know that radios worth a lot of money that AM radio was featured from 1960 2 1962 that was one of the most powerful AM radio ever built by philco-ford and not only that only fit the Galaxy and the falcon❤😊😊 if working at reels worth a lot of money please keep it

[@OctaneElectrons]

I agree, definitely wasn't going to cut the dash up. Looked great in there.

[@exerperez420]

A beauty wow thanks for showing your beautiful falcon God bless you and your family hello 👋 from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 see you next time 🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘🥰🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@gabrielabate6020]

Very nice looking Falcon!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@tygould]

Currently refurbing a 61 falcon and we put a 302 boss in it… sick car love that color on it

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! I'm sure it will be awesome.

[@arnoldanderson1501]

Such a nice Falcon, you have done a great job, thanks for sharing.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! I need to do an update video soon.

[@hankroberts-mi3yd]

Wow. Great job sir!! Love our Falcons. You should be very proud! Looking immaculate.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! Always love Falcons.

[@muggins57]

Nice build, tastefully understated, job well done!

[@OctaneElectrons]

thanks!

[@genaroaviles7983]

ONE OF THE BEST BEAUTIFUL FORD FALCON VIDEO, A DREAM CAR FOR SATURDAY AN SUNDAY

[@OctaneElectrons]

Couldn't agree more!

[@slicedbread9003]

Nice! I also had a '61 Falcon. It was bone stock. I always wanted to go in your direction. Then I got a '90 Mustang and had the 5.0 V8 already and sold the Falcon. Regrets. Yea, especially seeing your Falcon. Nice job. I like the steel wheels.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! thanks!

[@kenyork1107]

Very nice and tidy , I wouldn't change a thing . Love it .

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thank you! 😊

[@pinslayer4579]

Always wanted to do one of these .... Great build !

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@Nine_Finger_Wrenching]

Wow!! I love that interior. The knobs matching steering wheel. ❤ outside was beautiful too. I’m all over FB market place right now looking for some rusty treasure to build with my 3 sons. Makes for great content too. 😂

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on, good luck hope you find something awesome!

[@Nine_Finger_Wrenching]

@@OctaneElectrons I ended up with a 91 Mustang GT. It’s a mess 🤣 I should have content for years.

[@OctaneElectrons]

@@Nine_Finger_Wrenching Haha nice. The worst ones usually provide lots of entertainment. Check out my latest video, working on a 72 Dodge van now!

[@HenauderTitzauf]

This is a great build, great vlog. Much better than the 1963 Falcon Futura, 144 c.I. 6cyl., 4 speed out of an English ford, a real wheezer, and cost me an arm and leg at the time. Two months after I bought it the Ford Company they came out with the Falcon Futura fastback, 260c.I. V8, better 4 speed, great upgrade. My only thought would be some high back seats with head rests, cause that v,8 is gonna snap you head!

[@OctaneElectrons]

haha thanks! I love the car. Yes the 5.0L roller cam motor is much better than an old 144 6. That Futura with the 260 sure would be awesome though. I originally had tall bucket seats in the car out of a ~2000 Cougar. They just didn't fit or look right. Way too tall. I really like the lowback vintage vinyl buckets in this thing.

[@BlueOvalEdge]

Sounds awesome brother. Good choice on the DUI distributor. Half the price of the blingy MSD with better performance since its curved for your application and not a universal dist.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks, I agree. Worked great on the car!

[@johnosborne1009]

Very very NICE BABY BIRD👍🏽

[@OctaneElectrons]

Yes, thanks

[@ironcast]

Beautiful car. Love it.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Me too!

[@billyhensley592]

Sweet falcon

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@garycichra991]

A good friend had a 62 Falcon wagon ‘ 3 on the tree 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OctaneElectrons]

Very cool!

[@lawrencekraemer1123]

Small block Fords always sound the best.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Agreed!

[@markraborn4326]

Nice Falcon my first car was 64 falcon sprint still love falcons nice car thanks for the video

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! No problem.

[@rma7921]

Clean clean... have a 60 falcon myself and I'm on the fence about tossing in a 302 or keeping it stock... after that turn over start and the holley efi setup, think I'm not on the fence anymore... what u got is just too much fun!!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! I'd got 302, it's worth it.

[@Hereford98]

Very nice! Especially like the Sniper display next to the old instrument cluster, cool. Hey but the shifter knobs is upside-down 🙃

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks, it was a great car and setup.

[@ozzymd1]

Nice car , I like all the modifications ! 👍

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! 👍

[@williamm1874]

What a beautiful car......well done .....and something different...

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! I need to do another new video. Since this, I've done Holley CD ignition, Holley Dual-Sync distributor so the Sniper ECU can control timing. I've also had the car pinstriped and it's looking awesome.

[@danonoveh8114]

That is one sweetass little falcon dude, i love it 💯💯💯👍😀

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! I love it. It has been my every day daily driver off and on this year while I've been trying to find a good used truck. Really fun to drive and extremely reliable.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Yeh man ! Granny’s ride is under cover I love it.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Yup!

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice car, I hope to get mine there one day.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Good luck, I hope you get your car dialed in!

[@gregkistner1955]

Great looking and sounding car! Nice work!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gusdeltoro2610]

I hava a 1963 two door, V8 A/T, and its some kind of rare, because all the cars that came to México in that time, came in 6 cilinder 3 gear std transmission

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! Sounds awesome.

[@tomhamilton9140]

Great build . Thank you for sharing.

[@OctaneElectrons]

No problem 👍

[@robertmead9234]

I love that shade of blue!

[@OctaneElectrons]

me too!

[@78SilverBronco]

Awesome falcon. I’ve got a 60 with a 61 grille (2 door sedan. I love these cars. You have some beautiful paint there and super straight body. Very nicely done. I bet at only 2300lb that thing rips!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks very much! I love the car it is a lot of fun.

[@johnblake9044]

I too had a 62 falcon ranchero. Wish I had it now

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! Love Rancheros.

[@darrellgambrell371]

Install a metl shield between the rear seat, and the trunk. In a rear-end collision, should the gs tnk rupture, this will provide a barrier providing some protection to occupamts.

[@OctaneElectrons]

I did this on my old 66 Mustang. I'm not too worried about it on the Falcon, but might at some point.

[@dcheetham8603]

Hey man, me again - what did you do for exhaust manifolds/headers? I have a set of gt40p Heads that I'd like to use on the 302 I'm swapping in for the original 260...

[@OctaneElectrons]

Standard Hooker Super Comp headers for 302. They fit fine. Very tight clearance at the steering box, had to put a dent in them to clear well at that point but that's it. Overall they were great.

[@dcheetham8603]

@@OctaneElectrons Thank you!

[@tonyfriend7413]

Man those Falcons from that generation are getting hard to find. When i had mine from 1978-1982. There was still plenty of them around yet. Not no more though.

[@OctaneElectrons]

I haven't seen another one around here in years. It's usually the only Falcon at Cars & Coffee and any shows. More interesting than a Mustang!

[@tonyfriend7413]

For sure.

[@tonyfriend7413]

I do not a Still a Dime a dozen cars and trucks. I like the rare ones.

[@tonyfriend7413]

Sorry like those

[@hankfink]

T-5 transmissions definitely have a speedo cable hookup, and plenty of gears for your rear end+tire height

[@OctaneElectrons]

This T5 definitely does not have a speedo cable. I believe it is from a 90's mustang that had an electronic speedo output. It is geared perfectly for the car!

[@morganleblanc730]

Cool FALCON! I would run some American Racing Torque Thrust on it if I had it but that would be the only thing I would change.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! I've looked at other rims, but I like these 15" wheels with the small center caps for now.

[@michaeledwards8058]

Australia missed out on the early 2 doors and the V8s . my 1960 XK 4 door had 144 cubes with 2speed fordomatic.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Sill an awesome car! Australian Falcons were always cool.

[@michaeledwards8058]

@@OctaneElectrons they are. I only wish I'd kept all my early cars

[@scottbivins4051]

That is one nice 61 Falcon.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks, I love it!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Man I'll bet that thing is a blast to drive. Years ago my Great Aunt had one but it was a four door. She drove the wheels off of that thing. Right now I know where there is a car like yours that has been sitting up on jack stands under a carport for about 15 years. Do I need a another project not really.

[@OctaneElectrons]

It is a lot of fun! Sounds like you should grab that project car...

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@OctaneElectrons Man my two bay shop is full and things are starting to take over my yard sooo. But with more projects in the yard that means there is less yard to mow. lol.

[@eddienash5426]

LOVE THIS CAR!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks alot!

[@calescapee9642]

I like the Horseless Carriage plates.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Best deal for registration! $5/year in CO.

[@martincarranza7546]

Hermoso!!! Saludos desde Argentina.

[@dennishough3709]

Muy Hermoso!!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@martincarranza7546]

@@OctaneElectrons Aquí el Falcon es el clásico Argentino,es un auto muy amado y a la vez odiado.

[@SchofieldBrothersRacing]

Very nice car. I have a 62 I am building for drag and drive type stuff.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Sounds great!

[@russellcarter1872]

Awesome car. I will own one someday. My dad had a 61 wagon when I was young. Kick myself in the ass for letting it go.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on, I hope you get one!

[@gw88gt]

8 gallon oil pan?! I'd hate to see that oil change receipt 😂 Nice car man. Never been much of a fan of those but this one looks nice

[@OctaneElectrons]

It's probably overkill I agree. But it looks cool! And more oil don't hurt.

[@ricktotz4078]

Beautiful falcon good job

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks 👍

[@dintexas2095]

Nice Job ! 😊. You did good !

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thank you! 😁

[@scottsession7789]

beautifully executed!! Scott

[@OctaneElectrons]

Glad you liked it!

[@Chris530-65]

What oil pan did you use to clear I steering? Love the set up you have

[@OctaneElectrons]

It has a Jegs (or Summit, don't remember) house-brand 7 or 8 quart (dont remember) oil pan. It's similar to a Moroso pan I've seen for sale. Works great and much cheaper.

[@mattgonzalez5694]

nice ride man

[@OctaneElectrons]

Appreciate it!

[@matiasguinea4131]

Nice car regards from Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@Chris530-65]

Hey can you tell me how much clearance you have at the bell housing to firewall please. I’m using a 95 bell housing and someone told me it will hit the fire wall. Thanks for answering my questions. Love the car.

[@EvanGrist]

Sure I'll check. Email me at [e-mail]. I can take some pictures for you.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Send me an email below and I'll check for you.

[@moerizk3753]

What is the front end made up of? 5 lugs? Spindles from another car? Steering? Or is it all original. I’m doing the same build and wondering what I should use for the front end suspension steering and brakes.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Yes 5 lugs from a Mustang I believe? I don't remember now sorry. Worth it for wheel/tire options.

[@JonCornelius-z6m]

Very nice..what are the front bucket seats out of..who makes em..I have a 63 futura and I don't like the bench seat..

[@OctaneElectrons]

They are ProCar by Scat lowback vintage buckets. Easy to get at Summit/Jegs. Use the Procar 64+ Falcon seat bases and sliders, they work fine just have to drill some new holes for the inner mounts.

[@ronmorris1641]

What exhaust manifold do you have on the driver side? I am doing a 1960 Comet and the original manifold hits the steering worm gear...any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Hooker super comp headers. Had to clearance the driver side a bit with a hammer, but they fit.

[@lindeleasley]

Nicely done.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@johnmeredith60]

Nice little car

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks! It's been great.

[@Chris530-65]

What headers did you use? Will the 5.0 factory Shorty headers fit or is there a better option that will fit the falcon, thanks

[@OctaneElectrons]

They are Hooker Super Comp headers for a 5.0. They do fit but are very tight next to the steering box, and need to be clearanced (with a hammer haha) a bit. I did not see a better option.

[@B1Springfield]

Really nicely done car!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@johnp1966]

world products are a good cylinder head. nice falcon.

[@OctaneElectrons]

They are just fine after having my local machine shop set them up correctly for the cam.

[@jarredloffler4331]

What size wheels and tires are those? Any spacers or mods to make them fit?

[@OctaneElectrons]

15", though I don't recall exact tire sizes. No spacers needed but very close to fenders.

[@fugubudday]

Any chance you know the number for the upper radiator hose?

[@OctaneElectrons]

I don't recall sorry!

[@garycichra991]

Nice. Nice Build. 👍👍👍

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks 👍

[@zsuedram]

Hey all you need to do is shrink the headliner with a heat gun !!!! It is very simple just go slow heat then pull the heat gun back ! It will shrink

[@OctaneElectrons]

I've tried that a bit. It helped a little but didn't totally smooth it out. I will try again soon.

[@SuperMustang331]

Can you tell me exactly what Holley you have and what fuel system with it. I have a 62 and looking to do the same exact thing

[@OctaneElectrons]

Its the base Holley Sniper system. I'm using the Falcon/Mustang 14 gallon tank in-tank regulated fuel pump with no return needed. Works great.

[@concernedcitizen1320]

what is needed to swap in a 289? Suspension mods? Mounts? Etc?

[@OctaneElectrons]

This car has v8 falcon springs, stock otherwise. It will get upgraded this year most likely. The 5.0 swap was done when I bought it, not sure what mounts were used.

[@W.H.Slater-49Fordlightning]

Do you remember which tank that you have is the fuel pump top load or front?

[@OctaneElectrons]

I had to put in a 66 Mustang 14 gallon tank to fit the Holley fuel pump. It fits and works fine. The Falcon had a stock 11 gal tank that is not compatible with the Holley in tank pump. The pump installs in the front side and bottom of the tank.

[@W.H.Slater-49Fordlightning]

@@OctaneElectrons Thanks so much for your reply. I getting ready to order a tank, is yours a top load or a front load. I need a 255lph and 58psi is that the same as yours. Thanks Bill

[@l.munnier9658]

Q. Is that A , 4 or 5 SPD. Trans. ??? Thinking about 5 SPD. In my wife 63 Merc. Comet. Thanks Lou. M.

[@OctaneElectrons]

5 speed, a T5 out of a Mustang. The 5th gear is great for highway speed cruising.

[@l.munnier9658]

@@OctaneElectrons Did you have to cut up the tunnel or anything else, I know you need a hole for the shifter. My comet is a rag top.

[@Chris530-65]

Nice car! I have a 63 and getting ready to put in a 95 mustang engine and T5. Did you you the mustang tail shaft and if so do you think it’s to far back for use with a bench seat? What crossmember did you go with? Keep up the video’s!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on! I don't recall, I believe it might be a chevy s10 tailshaft that moves the shifter further forward. The Mustang tailshaft sits further back and might interfere with a bench seat. The crossmember is fabricated. Thanks!

[@DumbCarGuy]

I have a 61 Falcon. It was a B*#@! trying to find an aluminum radiator and they were all wrong just a bit. I just ended up cutting slices in the body sheet metal so the radiator mounting flanges would slide through the slices and go to the bottom where you need to make sure your radiator has the cropped corners at the bottom to clear the diagonal bracing. This allows your radiator to be more forward. Just curious if you know what I am talking about.

[@OctaneElectrons]

This radiator was in the car when I bought it, not sure on the mounting. Looking close at it, it looks like it picked up existing mounts though, I don't think the core support was cut.

[@venvnco6259]

Really nice car.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks I agree!

[@classicstangbrn8964]

What t5 are you running to not use a speedometer cable?

[@OctaneElectrons]

I believe it was Fox body mustang, but I don't recall.

[@vincentenk4449]

Nice ride!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@robertrodriguez8934]

What headers did you use for this set up?

[@OctaneElectrons]

Hooker Super Comp. Needed a bit of clearancing (with a hammer) around the steering box, otherwise fit great.

[@amyjoobryan3807]

Bad ass brother.love it.

[@OctaneElectrons]

Right on thanks!

[@genius-no5sl]

Beautiful

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrLowrider527]

Sweet Ride

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@Chris530-65]

What front seats did you use? They look like mustang

[@OctaneElectrons]

ProCar low back vintage buckets from Summit. Used the ProCar brackets as well for a 64 falcon. They fit fine though you have to drill a couple new holes if you had a bench seat car.

[@kiplindsay8413]

Nice work!!!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@victorslowik3786]

Any Harleys in the works? Greetings from Texas. :)

[@OctaneElectrons]

I rode my old 98 Dyna Super Glide down to San Felipe in Baja Mexico about 3 weeks ago. 2 week trip with the boys, about 3k miles on old Dynas for the El Diablo Run. Bike's still in pretty rough shape from the trip, so it'll be getting fixed up soon. Currently working on a 2004 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 build, and a 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador rebuild, so the Harley will probably be sitting for a bit.

[@ronnieking1025]

return spring on the throttle would be nice

[@OctaneElectrons]

What makes you think there is no throttle return spring? I have 2. You can clearly see it from the bottom of the throttle linkage to rear of intake manifold at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rGhmqvh8R7a5o

[@2nd66tube2]

what headers are you using ?

[@OctaneElectrons]

Hooker Super Comp

[@johnjtrey]

Any chance you can dig up the link for the seats? Those are some quality seats for the price! Sick car!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Ya no problem, I posted it below: Sure they are ProCar by SCAT lowback buckets. Passenger: www.jegs.com/i/Scat/942/80-1400-51R/10002/-1 Driver: www.jegs.com/i/Scat/942/80-1400-51L/10002/-1 And I used the later Falcon seat brackets, they fit perfectly. The outer holes were already there, but since this was a bench seat car I had to drill the inner holes for each bracket. Passenger: www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-81241 Driver: www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-81240

[@akabigbro]

what size tires and wheels are you running?

[@OctaneElectrons]

I'll have to check as soon as I get the car out of winter storage, I'll update soon.

[@grayg9838]

Where did ya get those door panels ? I need some for my 61 .

[@OctaneElectrons]

Sorry I'm really not sure. they were in the car when I bought it.

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

What are the rims and tires off of???

[@OctaneElectrons]

Really not sure. They are pretty common 15" ford steel wheels. The hubcaps are from a Crown Vic I think.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Very nice!

[@OctaneElectrons]

Thanks!

[@rdmwrc]

What a beauty! What are your wheel and tire specs?....from Australia

[@OctaneElectrons]

Sorry I'm not sure. They came on the car when I bought it.

[@CastleGraphics]

My '61 is very close to yours with the config. '85 GT 5.0 & T5. 4-wheel discs & panhard bar on rear

[@OctaneElectrons]

Sounds awesome. Any video of it on here?

[@CastleGraphics]

Just a bit of dash cam before it got painted. It's blue now, which was it's original color, and it also has the EFI now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnYcpqgec5setU

[@sorshiaemms5959]

MY DAD DAD ONE WISH I HAD ONE NICE WITH THE V 8

[@OctaneElectrons]

right on!