Eagle-Eyed Fans Spot Potential Engine Flaw! And ZR-1 winter 60-130

[@WynterK]

Alex, long time ghost watcher here. Like you’ve always taught us, do it right the first time and be done. Have that motor looked at top to bottom rather than wondering IF anything else was done improperly. Considering that motor needs to handle 1200hp+, I would not leave anything to chance. Spend the money for your peace of mind and hopefully it will live a long life.

[@RaddestDad]

You’re a real one Alex. I remember that comment. You’re a real one because you actually read your comments. 👊🏻

[@nickemangione]

At this point its beyond a full refund. Your motor is worse than it was before you spent the $10k. To make you whole id ask for a complete stock long block. Not a 80k mile one either.

[@bmautowerx]

The lower bearing should NOT be missing the coating, I would always expect to see bearing wear on the rod side bearing first. It looks to me like a clearance issue. Crank looks good so it looks like it was caught early. I work on a few oems that use that style of coated bearing and even after 100k plus the coating is usually intact.

[@krazyd27]

Congrats on the 5s 60-130. Small victories and personal goals make these expensive car hobbies more enjoyable.

[@raytrujillo6828]

Great job getting that beast of a ZR1 in the 5's 60-130.👍 Keep the ZR1 content comin Alex.

[@AllThingsBoost]

Holy shit, blew straight past the 6.0s, that's wild! I was expecting like a 5.95 as best. Killer stuff!

[@Twobarpsi]

Hey bro! Yeah Alex's car is really moving.

[@AllThingsBoost]

@@Twobarpsi kinda makes Mustangs look bad lol

[@Twobarpsi]

@@AllThingsBoost it's lighter, running on race gas, 20psi (?), 6.2L, so that helps! They cost 70k as well.

[@midnight347]

​@@Twobarpsino shit these are super expensive and it's very nicely modified on good fuel in crazy good conditions with a very good driver lol. I went 6.5 in 55 degrees and 1600 da in a 740 rwhp 07 gt500 that was at the time about 4100 lbs with my big ass in it. That was before I did headers so it was like 725 I'm also 100 lbs lighter now it should go couple tenths quicker in similar conditions as before i could see low 6s with real good conditions like that not too bad for a fat mustang with worse aero I barely have 30k in mine including mods if that. It has a gen3r btw and I'm on 93/boostane. These things are fast and badass but they cost alot more than most mustangs especially in a similar year range.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@midnight347 that's a great time, but IDGAF about 60-130 times. It's all about the dig for me. Anyway, your car is definitely moving! 740 wheel GT500 sounds like a fast ride! I'm only at 540 in my GT500. Thought about selling it for a Gen 2 Coyote though.

[@RaddestDad]

Fun fact Alex. My 2023 Whipple tuned whipple f150 with 5,146 miles already blew out the drivers side cat. I’m going LTH long tubes and a return style fuel system and going to Lund with the tuning. If I’m blowing out catalytic converters in 4K miles after supercharging I don’t have much faith in the Whipple tune.

[@brillowolf]

Congrats Alex. What a way to kick in the New Year!

[@V8dadmartin]

Alex’s experience is really solidifying my, “do it yourself if you want it done right” mindset. Baffling how the builder knew this motor would have a lot of eyes on it and still fucked it this much.

[@akbarroosevelt2246]

All this content is fire!! The hustle is real!!!

[@GarageFanatic]

Don’t even do a cam unless it’s for content. Just do e85 and leave it. Sealed motor. Less problems. Living the dream. Keep it up. 😊

[@jaydubb71]

I agree with @bmautowerx. That coating shouldnt be worn/scratched off unevenly like I. I check bearing on every LS when I gap the rings. And the heat marks? If they were there before, the crank should have been trashed. But the shiny area of that bearing says a whole lot.

[@miltonperez1177]

I have one major concern. On the rod end cap it is worn in the exact area where the crank saw heat. I don’t think those hot spots are old. Even then the crank should have been milled smooth again and clearly it wasn’t done. The crank is golden brown in the same area that the cap is worn. Time stamp 2:58

[@thegonz7833]

Great way to close the year on a happy note.

[@Typesonnymd]

Wowsa... straight into the 5.7's secs! great stuff Alex! 💪🔥

[@hunter_mxrtxn]

i was reading up on engines and those heat marks are usually just from break in.

[@Spad68]

Happy new years Alex. All the best in 2024

[@javi5.096]

Awesome dragy Alex. Also seen them quick jacks life changing

[@jmanke6057]

Thanks!

[@LoneWolfSnowplowing]

Love the ZR1 content

[@LsxSosa]

Shout out to unc for putting out these video while on vacation 🫡

[@jjd975975]

How time flies. I would've never guessed you had that car for 2 years now.

[@mustanglife7420]

Hi Alwx. I understand how you feel about engine builders. Can I suggest a couple I had good luck with personally? I had a 4.6 done by PK Machine in Massachusetts. Paul is extremely thorough and knowledgeable with Ford Modulars. I sold my built Saleen years ago with his motor and it has been through 3 owners since. It is still going strong. This was a built 4.6 2v with a Kenne Bell 2.8, yes 2.8 HO custom kit. 26 psi. 700 RWHP. Another place I had experience with is JDM with a built Trinity. They too are knowledgeable and pretty reliable. I would try Paul Kraus though 1st. Give him a call and pick his brain.

[@jamesberry6106]

Glad to see checked the bearings on the 5.8 looked like some the black coating had come off must be king bearings . Some trash maybe went thought just a guess. Nice hit on the vette 5.70s no joke.

[@rambro0943]

There’s not a single shop in the St Louis area that I would trust to build anything with four cams. Shops just don’t care.

[@silversurfer_ss6411]

Awesome to see how easy you got the zr1 to gain time, can't wait to see the next round of mods!

[@joseluisverdin4613]

rod bearing looks like journal is out of round or possible bent crank causing side loading on the bearing?

[@terrykaz5095]

Happy New Year buddy....

[@oliverbryan6883]

This content stream is badass!

[@midnight347]

What was the da on the run? I heard it was 50 something degrees i didnt catch if you said the da. This time of year in florida id imagone its close to 0 da or less but im just wondering. Badass run.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Being in terrible DA (4k at best) I knew you would get into the 5's easy with cooler weather. Some lightweight drag wheels on a radial or bias ply and 2nd gear torque to get you moving and you could get even further into the 5's. E85, and a cam and you should get that 4 second 60-130.

[@midnight347]

It may not be quicker starting in 2nd even if you shift super fast like he does sometimes the shift is worse for you than just starting in the next gear it depends on gearing it's something you just have to test with but it won't necessarily always go quicker in that situation.

[@leog99gt56]

Nice run for being a one cam 2V❤

[@midnight347]

Yea with 6.2 liters and alot of boost and pretty good fuel and great driving and weather let's just downplay all that though lol.

[@t.j.soccorsi8810]

I wonder if you could go back and watch the footage of Keith tearing the engine down and see if the heat marks are there in that vid? 🤔

[@t.j.soccorsi8810]

I went back and watched the footage, and if you look closely, you can see what looks like the heat marks on the crank in the same places you showed. I mean, you gotta look because the guy filming didn't zoom in very well..

[@hieiamaru5356]

At this point this just gets better and better with the engine for section h8

[@ZONES89RS]

A stealth cam would top it off. Sound factory but pick up some extra power. Runs fantastic as is

[@mikes1437]

Sounds awesome nice hit

[@414Chevy]

That bearing looks like it is side loading. The coating shouldn't be worn unevenly like that.

[@MyThreeMe]

Is the Sunoco 260GT that much better than 93 with 85 added in? I know that there isn't enough fuel system for e85 yet but mixing the two (92 and e85) should still bring the octane up pretty decently high?

[@0rbie]

Those heat marks are normal from what I’ve seen on factory ford cranks. It’s not an issue

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Agreed. Pulled caps on 4 rods. Looks normal. Gonna retorque and send it.

[@hamadalshaqsi2005]

ZR1 is moving for being stock engine and run on just higher octane gasoline fuel. Heads cam and E will shave at least another second on your 60-130.

[@169abr]

Heeeyyyy my nickname made it to the video, Student Loans ftw.

[@bondobird]

Sounds like there’s so much drag when you rotate that crank. My engine doesn’t even click the ratchet

[@Hemihart]

I think Section h8 should be called Sallie Mae because of all the tuition you have been paying out.

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Are still trusting that crank? I’m curious. The joys of owning a gt500

[@Joebauers2505]

That intro is very nice, almost back to a complete rebuild on the gt500. kind of ridiculous normally i would say it wasn't "someone" fault but to give you no paperwork or even some form of communication about things found the first time i would say that's just negligence i would almost demand some form of refund.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

There will be a refund demand once I compile the cost to fix. And if the outcome is favorable. I will demand most of my money back.

[@Joebauers2505]

@@YDBT4LIFE good this kind of work needs to be accountable. Hopefully there's no drama with it.

[@minibikemadman]

but Alex Dewalt tools are the best. The worst thing you can have is a motor torn down after you paid to get it rebuilt right.

[@SunkistSRT]

I love this car. I wanted to go to Mexico today to break my draggy cherry and see what my car would do

[@MrRock861261]

I wonder if the wrong thrust bearing clearance is allowing the crank to walk on shifts and making all those heat marks. Is the motor behind a manual trans?

[@YDBT4LIFE]

It was shifted hard once

[@MrRock861261]

@@YDBT4LIFE if the crank is moving backwards it wouldnt have to be ran hard to heat up. That would also explain why most of the heat marks are on the backside of the crank going toward the back of the block.

[@phoenixnfa]

Hey Alex. I decided for 2024-2025 I want to clone your 19 ess car. Do you have a full build list for it somewhere?

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Ess g3x Id1050x Bap Ultimate headers Ffe Done.

[@phoenixnfa]

@@YDBT4LIFE stock drivetrain?

[@YDBT4LIFE]

@@phoenixnfa ben calimer stage 3 rxt clutch (clutch sucks) But all else is stock. Stock DS Stock diff Stock axles Just lowering springs and a drag radial

[@phoenixnfa]

@@YDBT4LIFE thank you Alex. Happy New year!

[@10SecondZ06]

Nice 🇺🇸

[@charwunsee]

Thumbs up

[@GurjB]

Command less fuel pressure and it might become more stable, you got enough inj duty left.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

First hit, Beeline.

[@gabeesquivelLethalZR1]

Time for some 18s w good rubber once past that power level.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Absolutely. Looking into matching 18" cf10s

[@slow99gt]

I've seen those heat marks on the crank when the mallory balancing weights are tig welded into the crankshaft... with that said though, that bearing looks like shit. Either the builder re used the bearings (which is shameful cause any engine builder would see the condition of that bearing and throw it in the trash), or he put in new rod bearings and got clearances wrong. On certain crankshafts, it requires a chamfered bearing and rod to be facing the correct direction. The chamfer is supposed to face out so that it doesn’t make contact with the crankshaft. There are no other possibilities on why the bearing looks like that, I'm just hoping the main bearings don't look like that as well.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Sad noises

[@slow99gt]

@@YDBT4LIFE sorry bro, truly a terrible way to start the new year but it can only go up from here…right? 😂

[@YDBT4LIFE]

@@slow99gt the thing is....who do you take it to? Lol I trust nobody at this point.

[@slow99gt]

@@YDBT4LIFE two of my friends have gotten their engines built by Jordan at modular head shop. I know people have recommended him to you and you can even watch his KZbin videos on his engine assembly. He is an extremely detail oriented/data driven person like to the point of extreme ocd which is the only type of person I’d want to build my engine. He is very well versed in 5.8 stuff. If you watch his videos and listen to him speak, in my opinion he is like the Lund of engine building Also, I just went back and watched the teardown video on your channel, he doesn’t pull off rod cap number two like you did, but he pulled off the one right next to it and it had a single line in it and he noted that a piece of trash went through it. If you go out to your garage and pull off that rod cap that he did at 17:42 in that vid and see the same line, then you’ll know for sure if he re used the bearings.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

@@slow99gt shit I'll do it right now. Haha

[@robhunter2435]

That bearing wear looks odd....it is wearing excessively in one area. You may want to check the others that have the heat pattern. That engine hardly has any run time , the bearings should look like new.

[@ghostwrench2292]

That’s an LS9? Why does it have a wet sump style oil pump on it?

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Lol previous was a gt500 trinity motor

[@eliteghost0001]

You’ve taught me a lot but not much tbh. Ford taught me way more and the new s650 tech opened my mind. Tik tok explained the importance of breaking in my vehicle and I realized how much hp was on the table. I had no idea the s650 unlocked 50hp once you broke it in. That was mind opening to me. I then watched your videos on mods and that’s when I realized you didn’t know what you were talking about. I’ve super broken in my car well past 1k miles and by my estimations, I’m at 1000 horse power because I’ve put in about 100k miles. So basically I figured out that modding is pointless and it makes way more sense to upgrade my horse power by braking in my car more. Thank you tik tok and thank you s650 🙏🏼 “full bolt on” yea okay bud , how many miles you got.

[@Jverrett5oh]

Send the gt500 motor to Blake Holcomb 🤣

[@notacoyote2790]

You should be able to run 9’s easy as is. My 60-130 was 6.8 and I ran a 10.2

[@midnight347]

Really? Hell my pb 60-130 with a 3800 lbs 07 gt500 (at the time it was 3800) and 725 rwhp gen3r was 6.52 I also ram a 6.55 the same day to back it up. I figured I could prob go mid 10s but our track sucks in Bristol Tennessee I could see low 10 or high 9 at a good track with some good da like some of these other guys see. Badass. What did you run 10.2 with?

[@guthrie_1]

Does that rod cap look right?

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Most motor guys say it's fine.

[@guthrie_1]

@@YDBT4LIFE Ok nice.

[@Bowman210]

Certified tooner 🤓

[@booombyybyy]

3sec 6 to 130 would be killer

[@bradbradley353]

At this point. Given the complete lack of detail you have found I would take it all the way down. It’s not my money obviously but at this juncture I don’t trust anything this guy did.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

I agree.

[@letd1995]

10k and they reused the rods and all the head components haha that’s crazy

[@YDBT4LIFE]

The reasoning I got was "it's labor intensive" me: so is removing the fucking motor.

[@letd1995]

@@YDBT4LIFE the hardest part is taking the motor off and apart fuck that. You would have been better off and done a better job by yourself. I know you don’t have all the tools but send it to machine shop and do assembly and make videos on that we all learn together smh

[@YDBT4LIFE]

@@letd1995 I'll never have anyone assemble a engine again I'll learn the hard way.

[@AJUSA1]

Zr1 gets down

[@surge45-70]

Yes,you'll gain 60 more hp...

[@freedom6919741]

The motor thing makes me want to puke 🤮. I am not sure I could just let it go. You are handling this with class. I don’t have any of that I guess.

[@renedl22]

2nd

[@lethalmach1]

Buddy completely neglected to look at how fuqed up the bearing was and proceeded to put it back and torque it hahahaha!!!... bro leave the engine alone, pay someone to do it for you because you know jack 💩 about what your looking at and mind your business 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@hatch450sx3]

Dude who hurt you? He said flat out he didn't see anything he was going to ask the people that know a lot more than him if it's all good. He never claimed to know much about engines. He has to learn because OTHER people can't do their damn job correct but run a shop.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Twitter fingers probably doesn't have a car as quick as my slowest. He goes by neutron performance on IG, tagging me on 12 second car stuff. He's a total clown.

[@lethalmach1]

​@YDBT4LIFE hahaha... I'm the clown yet your the 🐈 that blocks people for simply disagreeing with you, and I'm the clown right? If that statement were true, that would make you a female cause only females do that type of shit on social media.

[@jpiccirilli]

That bearing is junk. Not good at all

[@the__black__box]

the more and more i see of this engine teardown, the less i understand what is that you paid 10k+ for, he owes you some money.

[@mjcmustang]

First viewer lol

[@lethalmach1]

How can you call that a legit 5 sec 60-130 when you was WOT at like 30mph 🤣?... you gave yourself a huge head start with all the momentum on earth. I could understand starting at 50-55 but dude!?!?!... you was already in it at like 20. Gtfoh dude. You still in the 6s if you really want to be honest. Try again and be honest. Listen, its ok to be slow. We all know you are 🤣 🤣

[@hatch450sx3]

Play it back at .25 speed it's clean at 62mph he's at 0.02s. I got the screen shot as proof. So kindly GFYS. Respectfully of course.

[@YDBT4LIFE]

Exactly. Lol no matter what you do the timer doesn't start until it sees 60 mph So are 1/4 mile time 60-130s invalid? @lethalmach1? Do you not understand how the draggy works?

[@Clutch_Kick187]

You cannot call someone slow, when you have done nothing in the car world anywhere near what AF has done.. Junkyard worthy honda's and bone stock subaru's.?? You would be lucky to see a 6sec draggy hit from 60-90mph.. Haha..

[@jmendozas197]

Most guys doing 60-130 pulls will start well before 60mph to gain that momentum. There's nothing wrong with how early you start it, since the timer won't start until it hits 60mph regardless.

[@lethalmach1]

@Clutch_Kick187 hahaha tell me you 🥒 ride, without telling me you 🥒 ride 🤣 🤣 🤣...

[@fread51]

Just go ahead and send it to fast forward racing engines

[@YDBT4LIFE]

They don't do 5.4-5.8, they do coyote only on the ford side.

[@fread51]

@@YDBT4LIFE okay I didn't I didn't know

[@YDBT4LIFE]

@@fread51 all good.