1993 F-150 Engine Swap: the 500hp windsor gets installed!

[@robertwebb539]

Just keep plugging away at it LT, infomercials and all! I will keep watching the channel buddy! You are very informative. 👍

[@LawrenceTolman]

I appreciate that!

[@rarbaugh07]

I’m glad you show us all the problems and issues that come up, and explaining it in detail. Keep up the great content, I’m a Chevy guy but will watch everything!

[@pnwchris2000]

I’ve got an ‘88 F250 build going on right now and it has a 351Windsor in it. I just got the bed off today and I’m going thru the whole damn truck. Nothing untouched, full frame off restoration. Buuuut I ain’t made out of money and I take a while to do things so I’m not saying this’ll all happen as fast as you do stuff haha.

[@steveright1937]

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard “Is it in yet “ !

[@alan11121959]

...that's what she said... (sorry, just couldn't help myself, lol)

[@doug3805]

You don’t have to apologize for the infomercial. Glad to see a man that will work and do what it takes to support his family. I enjoy the videos. Thanks

[@davidcallahan5157]

Reminds me of doing 1970monte Carlo those engines sit way back!

[@divadyrdnal]

Everyone has had to use bolts to pull the engine/transmission together at one time or another, good explanation on what/how to check for…

[@LawrenceTolman]

Yup, as long as you’re careful should be no problem

[@marshallowens4494]

LT, I'm glad you get these opportunities to get sponsorships and I say keep making money. I'll keep watching!

[@jackwells1452]

Nice job LT I'm glad you found the solution to the flywheel problem 🇺🇸💯

[@LawrenceTolman]

I still would've prefered an SFI Flexplate, but this will do for now

[@jackwells1452]

@@LawrenceTolman Ford performance has a neutral balanced flywheel and blue print engines has one

[@hodad200]

Halfway through the year and you’re at 50k!

[@LawrenceTolman]

So close!

[@jonbell7296]

OBS ford owner 1995 4.9 love yours shudda went manual T5 ore sumthing .

[@reallywow6755]

I didn’t realize blueprint sold an internally balanced 408. I installed a blueprint 408 with a C6 same hp and torque rating. Mine was externally balanced with a harmonic balancer. No issue with flex plate. I would like to convert mine to a 6r80 or possibly a built 10r80 in the future. 1986 flareside 4x4. I fueled mine with an Edelbrock pro-flow 4. Great set up.

[@chrisbowie6019]

LT, f*ck all these guys saying you ramble too much, it's all technical information that you deliver in a clean concise matter. One of the reasons I love your channel is that your not just slapping it together, you explain the problems and the solutions. Anybody b*tchin about that has no interest in a how a car goes fast, just seeing it go fast. It's not about the destination, but the journey. At least that's why I tune in. God bless you LT. And God bless the USA.

[@kleimbach77]

Chris could not agree more

[@edwardmyers1746]

I quite enjoy some of the mucking about on this myself too

[@donwalsh7521]

Hey LT, I think you have 1 of the best channels out there. GREAT work Sir. Look forward to seeing your content for the real world no nonsense truth on all issues. Thanks

[@LawrenceTolman]

much appreciated!

[@jeremyparsons2944]

and ford went from that giant engine bay to having to take the cab off to take heads off a 5.4

[@teaguegearhart9851]

And it’s in and looking good. Great to see you in your wheel house. Well done.

[@jwg34]

Looking forward to hearing you start it up

[@kpsgarage]

Might want to look for an E150 van with a Saginaw box from an 87-96 if they’re going with larger tires/ wheels. Factory Ford pump will heave its guts.

[@stevegarboden2437]

Actually any E series (small block), I have one off of a '94 E350 5.8L, bolted right up to the 5.0L in my '93 F150.

[@Averagegunenthusiast]

It's so frustrating trying to get the right parts sometimes but it ends up feeling so gratifying when you finally do and finish the job.

[@schwanzmunster2503]

Good job LT! That's the upgrade that I wish I could of done in my 1995 Bronco 20 years ago. Sadly I live in the rust belt and the rust won.

[@MichaelRadelet]

Just in case it helps, the ford vans of the same year as the truck have a different power steering bracket and use a Saginaw style power steering pump.

[@LawrenceTolman]

ill keep that in mind for when the time comes. thanks!

[@Finite-Tuning]

Is it in yet? No, I need another inch and a half!!! Yep, been there lived that a time or two! Sometimes ya have to get real creative and run the chain through some heavy pipe to get that extra reach while big Bob stands on the back for counter weight. Cheers man 🍻.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I'm probably gonna make a good solid extension for it since I seem to always be needing a little more length from it

[@Finite-Tuning]

@@LawrenceTolman: I've thought about doing that as well. And too it would be real convenient to have a slide on slide off counter weight system for the rear. Something like a body building bench press set up. It would be real nice to quickly add 50 lbs at a time to the rear just by sliding it on, the same as you would for a bench press bar. Most of the time we only need a couple hundred max to stabilize the thing... But when we don't have the extra weight, well, life is a dance as I know you already know. Cheers 🍻.

[@EricErnst]

You mentioned a fuel pressure regulator. The sniper has one internally in the fuel rail. You will need an external one if you need boost referenced fuel pressure increases.

[@LawrenceTolman]

This was the super sniper that looks like the 4150 carb, I didn’t know if those had the regulator or not…

[@EricErnst]

@@LawrenceTolman mine is the standard 4150 sniper with only 4 injectors. I have my feed on the rear driver's side and my return coming from the rear passenger's side fuel rail. I used 90⁰ AN fittings. I slapped a centrifugal supercharger on and have been just using the self learning feature to just have higher duty cycle for correct fueling to compensate for lower fuel pressure when under boost. I've got an external boost referenced fuel pressure regulator but I haven't installed it yet. I still have the front end blown apart and need to get it all put back together. I'm pretty sure the super sniper would have the same included regulator.

[@EricErnst]

@@LawrenceTolman there should be a round flange with an AN fitting on the back of the snipers fuel rail. 4 screws hold it in place. The regulator is behind those screws. I just looked up a replacement fuel pressure regulator for sniper. They show a picture and everything. It's for 4150 and 2bbl 2300 snipers. It should be preset to 59.5psi. Check holley pn 12-878

[@EricErnst]

@@LawrenceTolman Sniper Instructions 1. Locate the regulator cover on your throttle body unit. 4150, 2300, BBD, and 2GC units will have covers like the one shown in the photo on the left below. Autolite 1100 models will have a cover like the one shown in the photo on the right below. Be sure to note the orientation of the regulator cover. 2. Remove the return line from the AN fitting on the cover (if applicable). 3. Remove the four fasteners on the perimeter of the cover that retain the cover to the unit. At this point, the regulator should be visible. 4. Pry out the regulator with a small flat blade screwdriver. Pry from alternate sides until removed. 5. Install the new regulator by pressing on the perimeter flange only until it bottoms in the housing. Lubricate the regulator O-ring to ease installation. WARNING -- DO NOT PRESS ON THE CENTER OF THE REGULATOR, THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE! 6. Replace the O-ring gasket that seals the cover the unit. For the 4150, 2300, BBD, and 2GC models, use the larger O-ring supplied in the kit. For the Autolite 1100, the smaller O-ring must be used. (Note: For prolonged O-ring life, it is recommended that you lubricate the O-ring prior to installation with a silicone-based grease or oil.) 7. Re-install the four fasteners to retain the cover to the unit. Apply one drop of blue thread locker to the threads of each fastener. Torque fasteners to 15-10 in-lbs. 8. Reinstall return line (if applicable).

[@speedwack]

I actually thought that OBD thing was pretty cool

[@gagebailey4733]

I’ve heard you mention a super duty axle swap on this project, if the customer is going for more of a prerunner/obs raptor it would make more sense to me to do a build on the TTB front end using parts from desolate motorsports with some coils overs. Just my two cents, keep up the great work!

[@LawrenceTolman]

we did throw around the idea of a long travel 4x4 TTB setup...

[@DXFXmc]

I like the reviews. Always GREAT content.

[@northernstreettrucknerd2483]

Congrats on the 50K mark dude! Sucks when the momentum of a project stalls on parts mis-haps. Great build dude

[@Upracefan]

Putting in a Ford engine with a AC Delco engine hoist! Priceless! The dowel pins looked like they were painted, that will make it hard to bolt together.

[@CJColvin]

That Windsor V8 looks badass brother.

[@ValarAmstaffs]

I have no doubt that you will be to 100k by the end of the year! Keep up the great work LT!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Fingers crossed!

[@jonathanallen8236]

You should get a junkyard pump and bracket from a 1995 econoline van with a 351. They use the GM style pump. It bolts right up and I used a pressure line from the van too which only needed some minor bending. One of the best mods I’ve done to my 1994.

[@RJ_Cormac]

Ugh, you need to get a AC/PS bracket off an E350 5.8L, it has the Saginaw Pump you'll want in the future. Do it now, only issue is possibly drilling the compressor bolt holes slightly larger. Very common, easy upgrade, I've done it. No more whiny Ford power steering pump!

[@jerryrounds8586]

As always great job LT. A true professional.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I appreciate that!

[@casualobserver1663]

If we were still watching you on TV it would be a lot more commercials and way less content so I say do what you have too to pay the bills and grow your business /channel, it's only going to get better ,

[@kleimbach77]

that's why I like this better than truck tech it was just a ad with little projects in it

[@helvetesfonster900]

Yeah all those shows are 5 minutes of work 15 minutes of sponsored products and the rest of the time is commercials. This is definitely better and I do not miss those shows.

[@michaelhopkins9595]

keep it up man been watchin ya since the truck techs!!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thanks! Will do!

[@josephparent2226]

Nice truck

[@matthewsumrall4625]

I definitely don’t mind it man

[@scottg391]

Anyone who’s ever done any sort of swap on any ford will tell you this is to be expected. I went through this with a 302 and a top loader 4 speed 40 years ago and doubled down on stupid and went through a similar situation with a 400 to 460 swap into a 79’ 1ton pickup. Engine and transmission, perfect, motor mounts, perfect. Accessory drive…sideways it went and straight to the bone yard I went looking for anything with a 385 series plant under the hood. Many hours and some light fabrication and we had a running piece. It shouldn’t be this way but Ford doesn’t want you touching their junk. I concede and don’t touch their junk anymore. I drive Chevrolet’s now and the only Ford I own has a big block Chevy under the hood. I always enjoy watching your channel. Great projects and content. Great music too. I’m so tired of ear bending heavy metal playing in the background while someone is trying to finesse a camshaft into a block.

[@vortecmacs]

Man that flex plate was quite the debacle, wasn’t it?

[@LawrenceTolman]

yeah, never would've imagined it would be so hard to find a heavy duty flexplate for a fairly common (to me) engine/trans combo

[@karlisenberg]

thank you sir enjoying the videos

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad you like them!

[@leehuntnurse2405]

This is good information I got a 1996 f150 with a 300 in it whit a 5 speed so giving me so idea

[@andersonrowland]

Great video, keep them coming!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thanks, will do!

[@rotaxtwin]

As much as a PITA that Ford is to work on, it's a good looking truck. Hardly see an early 90s Ford round here that isn't halfway returned to the earth.

[@bennapier9260]

I give the e4od a week

[@themaxee08]

I give it the first day with the actual owner. He’s gonna want to rip it and we know how that goes.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work

[@bdugle1]

Crazy how hard it is to find the right flex plate to join engine and trans… I’m also wondering about that 8- or 10-speed trans swap for later. My 6L90 talks back and forth with the E38 ECM constantly to control torque, gear selection, and lockup. That aftermarket install will need some serious smarts-it seems like, anyway-to control the trans properly. It’s not like a vacuum hose or a kick down cable any more.

[@LawrenceTolman]

you've got that right! supposedly the US Shift setup is in Beta Testing (as of Nov. of last year) so I hope that means they'll have em for sale soon!

[@kylecorcoran8028]

Be ready. You will likely need a crank pulley spacer, and there’s three different ones because of the three different timing covers and accessory systems.

[@LawrenceTolman]

the balancer actually came with a couple different spacers, so that'll actually be one of the easier challenges of this project

[@kylecorcoran8028]

I ran into this when 351 swapping my sn mustang. Wanted to keep the stock 95 accessories, but had a trick flow balancer. Took two tries to get the right spacer. Like I said on the last video, being a Ford guy can be painful sometimes lol.

[@sgtmiki_]

Still watched the infomercial though!!

[@grants.9120]

Hey, when you drop that in the engine bay does the engine bay say "is it in yet?"

[@speedwack]

I saw a movie once with that title

[@J0eBl0e]

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!1! (someone had to do it)

[@1973GLH]

Great

[@richardharvey8939]

Love the channel.

[@LawrenceTolman]

thanks!

[@johnhaines6546]

I think the Rocky theme song would have been more appropriate.

[@sts7049]

you should hang up all of those non-usable flexplates on the wall as a momento!

[@LawrenceTolman]

to remind me to not work on a Ford lol

[@RandomGuyDan]

Do what you need to do to make a living and keep the content coming. I have no problems with a few sponsor infomercials.

[@tommoon2700]

Hell yea LT 👍🤙

[@klumsytone]

Yes! I’d like to see a hydroboost conversion.

[@michaela1655]

50,000 subs!

[@fordsandbeagles]

What are you using for a fuel pump? Looks like factory lines too.

[@LawrenceTolman]

factory lines, but my plan was to install a Walbro 255

[@myrondesjarlait9752]

Don't need another infomercial, but a quick word on how much you actually use the 0BD2. Also have you increased your gas mileage?

[@bobbymulwee7641]

If sponsor's get you paid and keep you making videos it's all good

[@MegaRgallardo]

That E4OD is gonna die….like a lot.

[@jkuebler8911]

What parts are you planning on ordering for the fuel system? I have an 89 F250 mud truck that I'm currently ordering parts for to go carbureted. Would like to know what you'd recommend for a regulator and to adapt to the oe fuel system.

[@CruzDelgado-p9y]

How much does the whole swap cost including the engine and everything?

[@evanbuttle4423]

I am actually doing this same build right now. Currently 408W trying to decide on sniper or hi ram. Ill be mating it to the E4OD temporarily. Did the Sniper setup prove to be a good option for this build? Also is there a way we can get in touch as i would love the ability to ask you some questions. TIA

[@Highstranger951]

Easy to bolt up the bell housing without the stupid distributor in the way

[@chiphaby]

What headers are those? What size are the primaries?

[@TheKansasDude]

I have a friend that is the kinda dude who puts header bolts on with a 3/8 ratchet and a 2 foot cheater pipe... Well, he sucked up the trans on his mustang with the bellhousing bolts and ended up breaking both left and right side ears off of his block. Turns out the input shaft splines were not lined up lmao. He said that he was "barely tightening the bolts". He's not very smart lol

[@LawrenceTolman]

yeah, thats what you don't wanna do lol

[@letty85chevy]

Hey lt im working on a 92 with the same spring lock fittings n i wanna connect it to 6 an line can you give me a lead on what u found to adapt the fittings

[@jamesandersen9024]

LOL, doesn't that make it technically a mid-engine truck.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I guess in the same sense as C1 to C7 corvettes… “front mid engine”

[@idusrhodes9220]

What headers are those? Part Number?

[@ATVGUYS]

Dude, please use a gopro for handheld vlog shots, it will look a lot better IMO.

[@scottkrieger4701]

Hi great video do u know the name of the company in texas that has parts for all makes and models of old vehicles 1999 back to 1950 . Looking for parts for my 1996 Ford f150 eddiebuear edition. Thank you.

[@whatchu_talkin_john_willis]

With a carburetor? Yikes! Especially when Holley terminator x for the ford is available

[@LawrenceTolman]

Not a carburetor, the customer elected to run a Holley Super Sniper on this one... so EFI, just not multiport.

[@redoakmotors9918]

What state are you in , I’ve got tons O left over parts from my 85 bullnose 408 build 🤦🏻

[@TeamTopKick]

He is in Utah.

[@chrisbowie6019]

Watch a couple vids, mentions it in in 90% of them

[@sogood4u489]

The music was better before now it sounds like Malcom in the middle.

[@helvetesfonster900]

I'll be honest I would much rather see the content creator endorsing a product knowing that they got paid well to do so rather than them relying off of the garbage KZbin AdSense bullshit. I don't think anyone could possibly fault to you for trying to make a living I mean this KZbin channel certainly beats the pants off of the old TV show where there was 5 minutes of work and 15 minutes of sponsors. Also I saw it in another comment but I'll mention it as well, I like getting to see the challenges you face when parts don't work or things don't fit. I often get discouraged when I watch a KZbin channel because everything seems to go so perfectly for everyone but when I undertake a project there's always stupid little things that cause annoying time consuming setbacks and it just makes it me feel better when I know that it's not just me.

[@LawrenceTolman]

hey I appreciate the feedback and the support for the channel! I try to keep it real and show the good along with the bad

[@bluecollarfox916]

I may have missed it, but what heads and cam are on that motor?

[@LawrenceTolman]

not sure of the exact specs on the heads, but looks like the cam is a 236/248 @ 0.050 on a 114 LSA

[@bluecollarfox916]

@@LawrenceTolman if it has .579 lift it’s probably the comp XFI236 hr-14. Bad ass cam. Tried to get one but they were back ordered forever. Check on the heads on the exhaust side right under the valve cover lip. There could be a part number. Curious if they are pro comp heads or maybe a variation of them. I have 210cc pro comps. No issues yet.

[@larryw5429]

Why would you need a fuel regulator if your using a fuel injection system?

[@LawrenceTolman]

every fuel injection system needs a fuel pressure regulator to control fuel pressure...

[@TheFARM2019]

How about a manual steering gear box instead of hydraulic and put a flaming river electric power steering… you know if you do have enough vacuum to run the brakes with that engine… if not then your plan should work just fine

[@JHM81]

What would you recommend as a vehicle to start as a first-timer’s project truck? Availability of parts, ease of maintenance, etc.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I’d say a GMT400 1988 to 1998 chevy… affordable, stylish, plenty of parts, and tons of different ways you could build one

[@Minitrucker231]

That 10 speed probably won't hold up behind that Windsor unless it's built. They're fairly problematic even at stock power levels. I hope it all works out but I don't trust them if I'm being honest

[@edwardmyers1746]

This thing isnt being bred into performance truck either so idk about that 10 speed too.... thought it was an off roader. better have a huge tranny cooler on it because the converter is gonna be cooking all the time if your slow crawlin

[@Crowbar_772]

That's what she said 🤣🤣🤣

[@LawrenceTolman]

haha... wondered if people would enjoy that

[@DMCollins1977]

If you think a product is good and could benefit us viewers and and make some money showing us the benefits of the product Nice fitting engine

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

This title isnt very mormon friendly. ;-) Great vids like usual!

[@juanf4739]

8spd is dodge 6/10 speed are ford transmission

[@LawrenceTolman]

Yeah, I realized that after I edited it…

[@brentunderwood7600]

thats why i hate automatic transmission iv built over 10 f150s 1980-1996 i always go with 5 speed so much easier.

[@ali.al-ismail]

First like 🔥

[@ali.al-ismail]

@@Saan455 ???

[@sheridanblackley9394]

Shorty headers yuck

[@ali.al-ismail]

Keep up the good work. And less Ford stuff please 🤣🤣🤣

[@BurkesRepair]

You're right....we would much rather see the same Chevy stuff being done over and over and over again. More Ford stuff please!

[@ali.al-ismail]

@@BurkesRepair Chevy stuff can be plentiful!! Ford crap brings frustrating videos 🤣 unless it's LS swapped

[@MrRewdtv]

Dare i say, research before you take on a project you know nothing about. Hating on any brand due to your own ignorance, makes you sound like a whiner.

[@curvs4me]

Dang that trans is some kinda dirty lol.

[@LawrenceTolman]

yeah, its been leaked on for some time

[@johnodell9841]

Love the channel.

[@LawrenceTolman]

thanks!