Ford 300 Inline Six Gets Eye-Popping Off-The-Shelf Power - Engine Power S7, E17

[@otsenres1636]

Doing a dyno after each part installed "separately" to see the gains is much more intriguing than doing one pull and then swapping HCI all at once. More videos should be done this way,its more "real world" since allot of enthusiasts mod their vehicles in stages.

[@Jung-Thug]

It'd be interesting to see what kind of gains they'd have gotten with the new intake and the stock exhaust.

[@timm.6391]

Exactly, seeing what parts make the most difference is great.

[@MyLonewolf25]

@@Jung-Thug definitely would have gotten more from intake and stock exhaust than exhaust and stock intake

[@charlesfitton9677]

Yep - even a reading when they took the governor off, to establish a base line..

[@dustinlittle4194]

@@Jung-Thug my guess was that was the plan before it broke

[@JD-tl7ld]

Those old 300ci inline 6s were bulletproof.

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Ford used them for garbage trucks [super heavy duty] by just adding a forged crank. ['61-'68? iirc...]

[@internetperson8146]

I had a ase instructor that did a money for clunkers event where they'd kill the motors on the old cars by draining oil. The f150 kept starting without oil when it should've siezed a long time before. Wait an hour and start it again. I don't do fords, but I swear by this motor through and through.

[@traxxasrcfun]

@@internetperson8146 ive heard the same stories from people that did the cash for clunkers, they they hated doing ford 300s because they were a pain in the ass to kill😂 awesome engines

[@bmstylee]

Just about anything can be bulletproof if it's out of gas at 3k. I've seen diesel engines turn higher.

[@iambeeman1]

@@bmstylee I hear tell, the stock bottom end is good to 6000+ rpm.

[@texasrox2010]

I'm liking the inline 6 builds. Keep them coming.

[@xc8487]

Need a chevy inline 5.

[@timothykeith1367]

Inlines rule! Then, boxers.

[@pangaute]

Love to see them run an Aussie ford Barra six

[@stitchjones7134]

Check out "hemi 265"

[@skiptastic1000]

agreed

[@TripAMD]

About 15 years ago, we ran our 300 over 40 miles pulling a 10,000lb load, after we overheated it and blew the radiator comin home from the Swamp Cabbage Festival. Thing was knockin and bangin around REALLY BAD the whole way. I watched the temp gauge go up and max out past the L, then drop down to nothing, like the truck was off. There was zero water in it. I had to hold it to the floor and could only sustain about 30 mph (thankfully there's no hills in southern Florida. I don't kno if it woulda climbed a hill tbh). We had a 351w to drop in it so really didn't care if it blew up. We we're tired and just wanted to get home if we could. Anyhow, got home, shut it off and came out the next morning and turned it over and it fired right up. Smooth as it could be. You never would've known what we did to it. Its still running and driving to this day. 94 1-ton, work truck. Its never broke down and left us stranded, ever. We always made it home. We blew a head gasket comin home from the Keys, but it still made it back to the yard, no problem. We ended up putting the 351 in a mud truck. Anyone reading this probably already knows what's up with a 300. Just figured i'd share my little torture story.

[@eyedeeowe]

Good share buddy! I love reading these old 300 6 war stories. How do you think it would have performed that day had you had the upgrades these gentleman did here in this video? ✊🏼 Also, whats your mpg's look like on your 300?

[@TripAMD]

@eyedeeowe Thanks, man! I think, with those upgrades, it probably would have blown up for real. Not because they didn't build a good motor, but because I think one of the things that keeps a 300 alive is the fact that they're not especially powerful engines. Which makes it kinda hard to sling um apart. As far as fuel mileage? I guess it all depends. But, on that trip to the keys that I mentioned, we ran 80 miles an hour most of the way, and it got about 6-7... absolutely horrendous. we have a 460 that gets better mileage. Thank you for replying. I forgot I made this comment. These were some good times I had with my dad! I appreciate you jogging my memory:)

[@charger19691]

Definitely one of the best engines Ford ever designed and built.

[@ddd228]

It may be a good engine for an inline 6 swap? I have an older Supra.

[@beefwithjacob1869]

@@ddd228 I love the idea of the that being its something you don't really see

[@andrewglasgow5355]

Just rebuilt the i6 in my f100 last year and its just lovely. And holy fuel efficiency i was not expecting.

[@charger19691]

@@andrewglasgow5355 , well, you just saved an incredible workhorse from the scrap freighter to China. So many people scrap these engines for MORE POWERFUL V8 swaps. I miss the simplicity of inline 6 cylinder engines from GM, Ford and Mopar.

[@andrewglasgow5355]

@@charger19691 literally 1st yr knowledge and 22 yrs of lego and all I saw was a lego set made out of metal 🤣 2 hrs out, 10 on the stand then 2 hrs back in. Bing bang boom. I had so much fun. It was a gift from my GPA so i will rebuild it as many times as I need to.

[@172ventura]

I find this more interesting than another small block anything.

[@bmstylee]

Yes if you feel compelled to do something different. But you will spend significantly more money to make the same power a mild small block makes. See salvage yard LS swaps.

[@Rebar77_real]

@@bmstylee Then you're just another LS swapped whatever. If someone wants to do something different, let them. Does having only 6 cylinders offend your ancestors or something?

[@codyleemeece]

Wild Bill he just said it was more interesting. Not better. I find it more interesting too. It’s easy for some of us to get bored seeing the same ol thing over and over again. For me seeing the old forgotten engines get a little spotlight time is pretty cool. It’s not always just about how much power you can make ultimately; it’s just about taking something and making it better. As long as you’re burning fuel and having fun then it doesn’t have to be 1,000+ horsepower.

[@vee950]

@@codyleemeece i agree you

[@vee950]

@@bmstylee everyone says LS swaps are so cheap there's a shop there on KZbin and they charge 30k to LS or hemi swap jeeps so it just depends I6 engines are the most powerful engines in the world trackor trailers buses cabover's all commercial vehicles there all I6 engines

[@Alexz265]

Pat's childlike wonder at this engine gives me hope for humanity

[@corywilhelm9768]

Yeah....me too.

[@deanstevenson6527]

Jacob Krzystowczyk : I think his delight in derestricting tge crazy 1 bbl carbs ludicris 9 psi air restriction was what made it for me. You wouldnt run a Lada or Polski Fiat carb on a 5 liter six would you? Um, yesss. Ford did. Thats what stopped them ever blowing up. Air restricted engines. Our 4.9 liter Falcon 302Clevelands made 240 hp gross with just a 2 bbl Bendix Technico WW carb in 1971. What a way to remove half the engine power. Drop half the air intake by making it a 1 bbl engine. Thats what Pat was probably thinking!

[@Alexz265]

Dean Stevenson I get that 100%. Lowering power numbers on industrial and medium duty on up engines extends life. This engine did everything asked of it just like 100,000s of other ones for years. There are times that I wished my F250 had one of these instead of a 460. Torque and reliability are more important to me to hp and racing. Been watching these guys for years. Before KZbin power nation and power block were just about it for enthusiasts. Pat has always been my favorite host. On the normal scripted builds, you can tell they have a passion. But on this one, Pat really gets a lot out of it and I appreciate that.

[@unicornsteaks6769]

Hear that gasp when they removed the valve cover.

[@corywilhelm9768]

@@unicornsteaks6769 Yep. Pretty cool. Hardware vs. software......hardware will win every time.

[@fredwalt2282]

I’m original owner of 1979 Econoline 100 with 300 cubes and manual four speed on floor. Yup, that’s what I ordered. Currently has about 280k miles. When the exhaust manifold started whistling I called Clifford. Got triY headers and 4 bbl intake. Runs great !! Never pulled the valve cover yet !! Never seen another like her !! Treated her to a Maaco paint job last summer. Good for another 40yrs. That’s my baby...

[@mindtouchone]

In the 1970s I worked at a race engine building shop in Nashville and we built 2 300 Fords like no others, They both went into NHRA record holding cars. Both had cylinder heads that were made from 5 Ford Boss 302 heads that were sawed apart and then furnace brazed together in a fixture so they would bolt to the 300 block. Then they were what was called "high ported" where the exhaust side was milled off and a billet aluminum plate was bolted on. This allowed the exhaust gasses to exit at about a 45 degree angle. One of the engines had 3 Weber 2 barrels and the other had a fabricated Hilborn mechanical injection. Everything inside of these engines was the best with BRC pistions, Carillo rods, Solid roller cams and everything else.

[@docstruthers]

I learned to drive in my grandpas 88 F150 with a manual trans. Had the 4.9L 300ci in it. He gave it to me when he replaced it with a newer pickup. I was young, teenager, 14 or 15. It was running rough and I vividly remember looking around under the hood in our East Texas field in the summer, wind blowing the leaves like crazy through the trees that had been there long before us, fresh air. That truck was special. Wish it was still around. A shame a lot of people don't get our obsession....man and machine. All I can say.

[@LD100]

Can't wait to see more of this 300!!!

[@matthemberry]

I wanna see it ported with a cam in it.

[@markbulva4188]

There must be stroker kits and aluminum heads! Even a nice roller cam and efi conversion would be cool

[@CelestialShinigami]

This video was posted today and they hinted at a turbo early on. They aren't done with this thing yet.

[@bowez9]

@@markbulva4188 unfortunately there are no aluminum heads, least the last time I looked.

[@freddym.1489]

@@markbulva4188 what's nice is that it's already a stroker version of another inline 6, however how much further can they stroke it.

[@ryanclem9386]

I've got such a soft spot for these motors... so many good memories, mine was the most reliable thing I've ever had

[@Malama_Ki]

Amen brother! I had a ‘80 F-100 and miss it to this day.

[@radioguy1620]

all my Fords last pretty well but my 300 was great, also my 2.3 Ranger, darn rust !

[@dufus2273]

i had one that just ate distributor drive gear pins. never figured it out. no bent shaft , turned freely, proper lube. drive pin was hard and fit snugly. no clue. anyway the kid wrecked it .

[@The78CJ5]

I built a 300 in line six in 1976 to go in my 61 falcon dirt short track car. It would blow some of the V8 engines on the track away. That engine made a ton of torque. I wish I had a list of the things I did to it. I was 17 years old at the time. Thanks for pushing my way back button.

[@Zappy1210]

The first new vehicle I ever bought was a 1996 F150 XLT 4.9L automatic. I drove it everyday for 12 years before trading it for a new 2008 F150 XLT 4x4 5.4L. I pulled a 24' Crestliner with a 125HP outboard for many years and you barely knew the boat was behind the 96 F150. When I traded it in for the '08 it had 285k miles on it and still ran great only ever replacing an A/C compressor the entire time I owned it. The '08 F150 5.4L was horrible. It struggled pulling the boat, one engine problem after the other and I missed that old '96 so much. I traded the '08 off just after 54k miles 4 years after I bought it when the second set of cam phasers went bad on it and pretty much ruined Ford for me for life after that truck.

[@ryancurtis9399]

Coming from someone who has owned several 4.9s, those things would pull whatever you put behind em, and you couldn't kill em!

[@drew8256]

And they get much better fuel economy than any other engine in a pickup.

[@jdrok5026]

@@drew8256 um no they don't lol. They literally got less mpg than any other engine the things where terribly inefficient.

[@meandthemrs7403]

@@jdrok5026 I agree, and think they are a great motor anyway. Most reliable. However, my current 92 F150 automatic is the biggest dog compared to the 83 F250 4-speed carburated and 94 F150 5-speed manuals. This 5-speed auto has always been a piece of garbage as far as I'm concerned.

[@jdrok5026]

@@meandthemrs7403 while they run forever they have issues with the front and rear cylinder having a different wear rate

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I have one in my 85. I drive it state to state no problem. Needs a little work but the inline 6 is amazing

[@williamcharles9480]

I love those inline sixes. Naturally balanced by design with the ability to run smooth as silk. I've got the 4.9 liter/300cu.in. inline six in my 93 F-150 with the M5OD 5 speed manual behind it. This is the factory fuel injected version with the old OBD 1 management system. OBD 2 didn't get installed on this engine until 1996, the last year Ford offered the engine in it's pickup line. I've done a few mods by adding a K&N air induction kit, an MSD-6A spark box with an MSD high output coil. I made a custom set of ignition wires by using MSD's 8mm low resistance wire wound ignition wire and wire terminals. I looked for a pre-made set, but it appears that no wire sets of this caliber are available. FlowMaster's single outlet muffler and pipe kit finishes off my daily driver. These few mods have given the old truck what I feel is a seat of the pants increase in power. Let's say a few horses above the factory 175 HP rating and a sound out of the back that tends to turn some heads. The FlowMaster system gives the old six a nostalgic sound similar to that of an old Jaguar XKE... at least to me. While what I have isn't a sleeper, it's still fun as hell to drive with the manual transmission. Unfortunately the factory fuel injection system doesn't allow me to get too radical, so I can't use a more aggressive camshaft, at least for now. There's one thing that I know for sure, though, this engine will outlast the truck itself. It can be said, that this engine is definitely one of Ford's better ideas.

[@markekberg8371]

Ford fuel management can be tricked to give it more fuel. Not sure where the the 02 sensor is on yours, but I put a true dual on my 94 bronco with a 302. I put the sensor in on one bank only. It fueled better and my bronco had some serious snot compared to everything out there.

[@scout2m448]

factory rating is definitely not 175 more around 145-150

[@trackpackgt877]

thats a cool truck them 300s had good torque much more than horsepower there like diesels low end grunt and actually had more torque than the 302. i think the 300 had like 265 pound feet that mated with a 5 speed great truck!!!

[@williamcharles9480]

@@scout2m448 The HP rating that you've listed is for the old carbureted version of these engines. The boost in HP came with the addition of fuel injection and OBD One, plus the intake and exhaust manifolds were reconfigured to increase flow to suit the new fuel management configuration. After all, there is a lot of displacement to be considered, also, with 300 cubic inches, (4.9Liters), to be had in this inline six, to go along with the added changes to the fuel system. In the world of automotive six cylinder engines, 300 cu. in. is a big damned six.

[@scout2m448]

@@williamcharles9480 I'm really not sure where you found that but everywhere I look It says 145-150hp for all the EFI trucks. And yea it's basically the same size as a 5.0 302 so pretty good.

[@ryanfry390]

Starts up after looking like that and sitting for that long, because that’s what 300s do! Easily top 5 favorite ford engines of all time

[@jakeess7012]

legend has it dude is still jamming pens and skrewdrivers into that pocket

[@spacecat7247]

Lol most I have EVER seen. If he falls down he's going to puncture a lung.

[@HaventHerd307]

Ya, whats up with that?

[@GregHuston]

I think it's a hold over from his Days as a Teacher/Professor at the School of Automotive Machine.

[@nativenation3296]

lol

[@Joe-hu7di]

That's the sign of a real mechanic. He has all of his fingers still because of those.

[@rchydrozz751]

Years ago back in the early 90's. The drag strip I often went to, a guy had an inline 6 cylinder in a short dragster, like a slingshot. The way it ran, you would of thought it was a V8, until you heard it. It was fast. We went to the pits and got a closer look at it.

[@largotokyo6286]

Finally people are starting to showoff all the perks of the ford 300 inline 6. The cummins of gas motors... Also inspired cummins 12 valve.

[@1978garfield]

Funny you mention that. Onan used the 300 6 in a lot of generators. They were later bought by Cummins.

[@jdrok5026]

@@1978garfield Onan didn't own the 300 i6 design and gas and diesel engines do not translate well to the other ignition type.

[@jdrok5026]

@Derrin Eckelmann 12vs rare? They are everywhere

[@jdrok5026]

@Derrin Eckelmann idk why people really keep 12vs as most of the time when I see them half of them do less work than my 5hp briggs and the other half don't even run due to the neglect.

[@jdrok5026]

@Derrin Eckelmann the 12v just has a fuel solenoid but again letting them sit can be bad for the pumps and seals

[@kenhollender1094]

Almost doubling horsepower and torque, without tearing anything apart. Definitely looking forward to more of this build

[@locker1325]

Fabulous step by step build with easy to follow progression. Loved the power gains after each step. I think most people would have loved this Engine in their truck with that last build alone.

[@texasrox2010]

6:45 that's why you use an old pad to help compress the piston

[@raymassey5394]

Right I was wondering if I was the only one that thought that 😂

[@kevinjohnson9372]

That's the best way and adding a little length to the handle on the c clamp works wonders

[@MRGF78]

Works for me... everytime...

[@Timman57]

Yeah, that tool is for the guys that already bought everything else off "the truck" lol

[@BrewBlaster]

I've never done it any other way. This guy is treating us like we are Sammy Sausage-head.

[@robertdurbin85]

absolutely love this 300 series. I am currently redoing my dads old f250 that had a 460 and I am changing it out for a 300. Hoping to get 200 horse an 300 torque.This series gives me lots of hope!

[@legocommandercody800]

Keep the 460

[@Thecowboy69997]

I know this is an old comment, but if the 460 still runs, I'd keep the 460 and use a 300 for a different project

[@aaron62877]

I had one of these 300s in an f150 when I first got my license. Great engine but I was young and dumb and thought I needed a V8. Traded the truck to a friend for a c10 with a 305. That was a lesson for me. 😢😢 13 years later the i6 was still running in a different vehicle and I bought it back. 17 years after buying it back I still have both engines. The i6 is in another pickup...the 305 block is the base of a table in the shop. 😂 The i6 is 42 years old, has been used and abused and is still running strong and smooth.

[@benscott19841]

Anyone else amazed at how much he fits in his pocket?

[@markparent3323]

This inline 6 build is where it's at! More content like this please. Ps. Thanks for not including the monster truck announcer.

[@robertcox1726]

I had a the 300 six in a 1990 F-150. What a smooth and reliable. It was unique in that it would start at the touch of the key. I loved that engine.

[@jeffroid_tv]

I have the EFI version of this engine in my 1990 f150. These things are BULLET PROOF!!! I was raised a Chevy Guy, but to be honest I would have to say that the Ford 300 is even More Dependable then any of my 350 Chevy's have been! Most Impressive! Thank You!

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

I love the Ford inline 6! One of the best engines ever, Id love this combo in a old square f150!!!

[@DocDewey]

@Eroc I have a 1977 f150 with a 300 in it. It's backed by a 3 on the tree transmission.

[@harryb7912]

The issues with the 300s was ability to flow. The heads weren't made for flowing well, and if you fixed that, they made power even with no turbo

[@harryb7912]

Actually you can take a set of 302 Boss heads, chop a cylinder off each, weld them together and you're good to go. Lol A WR 1/4 mile was set with that setup.

[@nathanegbert977]

I've always wondered how you can run a 300 at full throttle day after day pulling heavy loads and not destroy the engine. It appears the way it was designed, full throttle from the factory is actually closer to 60% of potential. Pretty smart, really. If you want an engine to last forever, restrict intake and never allow it to work hard.

[@SchoolforHackers]

@@harryb7912 Holy crap, what a cool idea!

[@timmorris3056]

When you changed the old points distributor to the new High Energy GM unit capable of 60,000 volts, you didn't change the plugs to accommodate the higher voltage spark. We've gained HP with a change to E3 diamond fire plugs, and even more HP with the addition of an MSD 6 ignition box that fires the plugs 20 times per revolution up to 3,000 rpm. More complete fuel burn to utilize the power from every drop of fuel. The emissions dropped drastically as well since there was very minimal excess unburnt fuel in the exhaust.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I was thinking the same thing. I'd opt to change to Iridium plugs with sizeable gaps. The spark plug gaps when running points are pretty narrow.

[@olblu8746]

My 69 f-100 has a 300 in line 6, it's a beast when pulling. A C6 auto trans. backs it up. One pull of 4500 lbs l made kept me wondering why it was having a hard time keeping up at 65 mph. I won't run over 70 mph ever. When l stopped 20 miles down to get some lunch, l smelled something burning. I checked my dash gauges, everyting was ok. I got off and walked around the smell was comming from the rear wheels!! The wheels were very hot.....l looked inside cab and saw l had forgotten to release the parking brake!!! 20 miles the 300 had pulled a very heavy load with rear brakes on. No harm done to motor it still runs great, smooth. Powerful lil motor. Best engine l've ever had pulling my trailer loaded. Ford should have kept improving it instead of changing motors every 4 years.

[@johnhutchinson5398]

Man I can’t say enough great stuff about all that you all teach us. So , great job fellas. I recently bought a 1999 s10 blazer four wheel drive that only had two owners and they took great care of it. I just lucked out on this thing. It ran great and the engine compression was 165 to 170 psi on all six. Cylinders. It had a leak in the radiator and needed a intake gasket. I’m disabled and I’m 63 now and I’ve done all my work since I was 15 years old. But I bought a top end gasket set and a new radiator. I installed a radiator during a hot day and I had a bad attack with my heart from the medicine I take it makes my blood get thicker when I get over heated. I love these little s10,s and happening across this one was a blessing. I was gonna let my daughter use it to go back and fourth from college. But when I had that attack it normally puts me in bed or the hospital for days at a time. So needing to get this s10 going I sent it to a so called machanic. All he did was put some radiator seal in it. I had drained all the old old and put a new oil filter on it and knowing they would flush the block out like I would have I didn’t put oil in the motor. Just put the oil and antifreeze in the vehicle for them to put in once they put the new intake gasket on. But they called and said it was ready and I went to get it and he actually tried to buy it from me and bragged on how nice it had been taken care of. But I paid him his money and got in it and crunk it up and started home. All of a sudden it started knocking and I looked at the oil pressure and it was flat and the temperature was pegged. Just before I could turn it off the motor locked up. First thing I checked the oil and there wasn’t any oil in it or no water in the radiator. I looked for leaks and there wasn’t any. Come to find out they didn’t put oil or water in the motor. I had to take him to court and only got back the money I paid for him to put the intake gasket in. Which was right at 800 bucks. A perfectly great engine blown. Now I’m disabled and have been since my stroke and heart surgery. I only get less than a thousand a month for all the years I worked. I’ve looked for a engine and I can’t afford anything I have found. I’m out begging people for any short block that anyone would love to just give away. I can use the other parts from the motor and I can rebuild a short block. It may take the rest of my life to do it but I’ll die trying. It’s been a very hard life for a strong young hard working man to get knocked down to his knees at such a young age with kids to raise. My wife takes up all the slack along with what the good Lord blesses us with. I hate having to beg for anything but this was for my daughter and now my dream of giving her something nice is shot. Have y’all got an old 4.3 laying in your junk pile that y’all would donate to a old man trying to keep a dream. The eighth vin is w if y’all or anybody could help. Man it took me two years to save my pennies to find a little blazer like this. I’ve been so made since they blew this thing up. I can’t even keep my blood pressure down. But thanks for taking the time to read this. Y’all keep it between the lines. John.

[@earnietaylor8527]

I love how this motor is being built and Dyno tested. Showing everything in incremental parts is very helpful for the common guy looking to build a motor like this. Build everything like this!

[@nferraro222]

I love the incremental testing. THIS is how much a header is worth - THIS comes from adding a decent intake...the ignition was a surprise. Points should have been able to handle that rpm and load. The original must have been completely shot. BTW if anyone is looking for one that hasn't had the balls beat off it, check out the mid '80s Ford econo-stationwagons. They actually had these jammed into that little engine bay.

[@413x398]

Which econo-wagons would those be?

[@carportshenanigans5918]

@@413x398 they were never installed in cars. The 80’s passenger cars had the 200ci inline 6...a whole different turd. 😂

[@nferraro222]

@@413x398 Hang on - let me see if I can get an ID.

[@nferraro222]

@@413x398 OK, got it - mid 80's Ford LTDs. Sound weird, but they're not the giant dinosaurs from the '70s - they're a Fox platform. Don't know the exact year. An ex-girlfriend "volunteered" me to work on the thing for a bunch of nuns (yes, this is true and yes, she was hot enough to get away with this behavior, for a while)

[@413x398]

@@nferraro222 You need to do some better homework. These tall deck inlines were not ever put in passenger cars. The low-deck inlines (200) were phased out in or about '83 and replaced with the Essex, which was a 3.8 liter (232 inch) VEE 6, a whole differ animal with aluminum heads. Please from making statements without verification just for the sake of throwing out a post. Thank you.

[@cliffdaddy126]

Chevy, Ford, and Chrysler all made fantastic inline 6's!

[@strattuner]

took the 250 6 out of my van,dropped a 292 dead stock 6 back in,started it up and it burned rubber in reverse,scared me,as this van never chirped the tires before,drove it for another 50,000 miles with many oil changes, sold the engine to a guy in grand prairie texas,its sitting in a 58 chevy now,don't junk these engines 6 in a row will go

[@mikejohns3104]

@@bigboreracing356 In another league tho.

[@mikejohns3104]

They did. I'm a Chevy guy. But I like the Chrysler first for it's durability and flexibility. It fits cars and trucks. Ford second, not because of quality, because I think it's the best, it just don't fit cars. That said, there is nothing like driving a ford 300 truck. Chevy third not because it is crap, it's just "meh" compared to the other Chevrolet engine options.

[@strattuner]

@@bigboreracing356 yeah but you can't pull up to the car pumps and pump in whatever is cheaper,and yes cummins makes a indestructible engine,no arguments there,to me the 3006 and the 292 are the king daddies in inline pump gas circle,454 and 396 parts fit the 292 and 327 pistons go right in,chevy loved interchange,me to

[@strattuner]

@@bigboreracing356 1 million miles to me is indestructible,have a nephew who has one, 12 valve with many oil changes it has 713,000 miles on it,its been to the moon and back,we'll see if it makes it back again,low rpm, brute torque and no timing chains,all gear driven makes the difference,i say indestructible

[@duanehenicke6602]

I did most of these upgrades to my first truck. 1982 F250. Yep you could get a straight 6 in a 3/4 ton back then. Headers, intake, 4 barrel Holly, hotter cam, and heavier valve springs. It woke the old girl up!

[@hughbarton5743]

I was a Ford parts guy starting in 1978, and ran at one point anything with wheels. The engines were incredible! Aside from lifter cover gaskets, they seemed to never need anything but normal maintenance stuff: filters, plugs,etc. They were, quite literally, bulletproof. And the industrial versions? Aside from draining all fluids, I can't imagine how you could kill one.

[@recentskepticism122]

When are you guys gonna post the rest of the 300 motor build!?

[@matthewwheeling379]

I wanna know this too.

[@calvineenigenburg3524]

Right!? Ready to see that turbo bolted on!

[@emmettwalker8268]

I want to see more I own a truck with this motor it is awesome

[@colerippeon3903]

Debuts jan 28th. So next week

[@paulcochran3780]

its up as of feb 14 (today is the 17th)

[@redetroitwing]

It's a perfect off road engine, having all that tq just off Idle is great for any truck or bronco!!

[@mostlycensored7668]

I had an 84 bronco with a 4sp and the 300/6, it was a billy goat... good on gas too!

[@beatboxingboy1]

Definitely my favorite build so far from you guys. Hope to see more on this!!! I've added basically the same mods to my 300 in my truck, and it really woke it up!

[@Narrowgaugefilms]

My Dad had this one in an Econoline van. It was the easiest oil change on the planet! The filter just hung on the side of the block with clearance at least 6 inches anywhere!

[@artszabo1015]

It amazes me how this engine accepted that 4 barrel without a cam change. Way to go guys, you never disappoint. Art from Ohio

[@JonBecker81]

That could be the biggest NA percentage gain in power they’ve ever done.

[@bmstylee]

Well when you only make 80 hp it doesn't take much.

[@konnerkramer329]

@@bmstylee they also pickup up 80hp with an intake swap

[@zachutson7205]

@@bmstylee you been negative on alot comments. You must got smoked by a old 300

[@bmstylee]

@@zachutson7205 no. I'm just not a fan of people making something that is a horrible performance base sound like it is the best thing since sliced bread. It's not a 2jz. There is a reason this thing is extinct.

[@zachutson7205]

@@bmstylee it was a industrial engine used for generators and such and for bullet proof reliability. Of course it's not going to make alot power. But with the basic upgrades they made doubled the power. What a engine.

[@dandiegidio7729]

When compressing the caliper pistons, do it before you remove them, using the old brake pads to keep everything square. That's the way I've always done it.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Same.

[@Joe-co4sq]

I've always done the same, not having to worry about damaging the old brake pads.

[@dtotheponcharo]

i do the same thing with a big flat head or old tire iron before removing calipers

[@jaredkennedy6576]

And always -always- open the bleeder first. Otherwise you are pushing the most contaminated fluid back up through the system, through the ABS valve, through the master cylinder, and causing headaches for later.

[@marcuscheko2226]

i didnt know of any other way ! serously , i always thought thats how you did it , then discard or save for the trade in

[@farmerdude3578]

I love the 300 six. Still run them on my farm. What really restricts these engines is the heads. Open up the intake and exhaust ports.

[@philsteele3158]

I bought a 1964 f100 from a gentleman in 1974. He had ordered it from ford in 64. That truck had a three on the tree and even after ten years of service I could break the tires lose in every gear, loved that truck.

[@markkoernke8437]

The 300 Ford is in the same realiability class as the AMC 232 and the Slant Six of the same era. The 300 is the upper end of the mass industrial class. One of our local friend has a Hip roof barn full of Ford 300's like this that he collected over the 60's through to this year from car and truck wrecks. He ran a wrecker service and cherry picked every engine that he could. He just sold a barn full of early 1960's Hemi's and big blocks that most people didn't even realize were made by dodge/chrysler. We're in Michigan and all of the unique came down the road from the proving ground only 12 miles away. He passed on a lot of history like this. Keep doing more videos. Love them all. Liberty1775

[@fknsl1]

I had a '69 Econoline with the 240 version of this engine. At the time (1978) the only performance improvements I could find were a set of Doug Thorley StreetTubes. Picture 2X3 Dual Exhaust. That SOUND when you let off the gas was the highlight of the experience. This brought it back in Vivid Color!!! I used to purposely let up in Tunnels...

[@drewnelson6463]

I love it. I can't wait to see more. This eingine is something I have worked with since I was 12 and I'm planning on putting one in my 77 f150 supercab.

[@spiritcallsus]

I just happened upon this and found it extremely interesting in that many years ago, about 45 to be near exact, I had been a long-time fan (and owner) of Toyota LandCruisers. My first new one was in 1966 and subsequently owned 6 or 7 of them, always using them to their limits off-roading and racing in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Roadrunners (loosely called "jeep") Club (mostly Jeeps, a Scout, a few Broncos, Chevy Blazers, etc. Early on I had my dealer replace the engine on my second new one with a new Buick 401 cu in V8 , only the second conversion in the entire NW (I heard that a guy in Seattle had put a 389 Pontiac in his being the first conversion) soon after chevy v8 conversions of all types were showing up everywhere. My machine then was quite impressive with other upgrades and huge (for the time) Implement tires for sand use. Later with another new rig (I lost count of the sequence number) I came across what I thought to be a HP 396 Chev motor, tore it down for rebuild to find it a HP 427 ... but due to some problems when first ran in the rig it galled some cam/lifter surfaces due to incompatible materials used by the builder. About then a friend in the club working as a mechanic at the Chev Dealership found that GM had just released their first Big Block HP "Crate" motors to the public, a couple of us jumped right on that deal. His in a Chev Suburban and mine replacing the 427 ... these were LS6 454 450HP engines, the first and last of the "MuscleCar" reign ... making a long story shorter (as I am just reliving my youth, I am 80 now, and know you readers are not at all interested) ... eventually I "outgrew" the racing to that degree (100yd Sand Drags) and just recreated stock engine rigs ... always marveling at the great torque performance of such a small engine (135HP) ... wanting to upgrade to a 292 Chev 6 cyl, preferably the Ford 300 cu in ... well modified of course ... but never got around to it. ... so after so many years of not even thinking about it all, along came this here article ... wow! Had I ever known then what could have been I sure would have done it!

[@spacecat7247]

Thanks. I always love a story.

[@HaventHerd307]

Me to.

[@AndyFromm]

Finally a good engine

[@bmstylee]

I see a boat anchor.

[@traxxasrcfun]

@@bmstylee sounds like someone got gapped by a 300😂😂

[@AndyFromm]

@@bmstylee 😯

[@joshperry4538]

I see the engine that got your parts to you on time in the ups truck back in the day.

[@evilroyslade6477]

Barra :)

[@fordinlinestraight]

Hands down 1965-96 ford inline six is the best engine for durability, simplicity and reliability! Hey and standing in the engine bay while changing plugs is the icing on the cake.

[@woody5109]

I pulled a 1967 230 out of the junk yard, new points and coil, fresh gas, started right up, straight sixes are so cool.

[@platinumgrit]

Fantastic work! I really find the inline 6 build interesting. AND - great job doing runs after every upgrade. That's way more interesting than just doing all the mods and a dyno run.

[@SeahawkSailor]

Thanks! Really liked the step by step process of measuring between each modification. This is the first video of yours I have seen. I’ll be watching more!

[@peanutbutterandjammy]

Ill take all the 300 big six content you can give me. Go whole hog on this one guys.

[@l.d.p.9365]

Well I absolutely love this video because you have shown me that I got the right motor! I've never had a 1983 Ford F-250 with an inline six although I've seen the inline six and a few tractors and other industrial machines and I knew they were reliable but I didn't realize how awesome they were cuz I've never worked on one before. I just recently bought a 1983 Ford f250 dolphin motorhome and it's in relatively good shape with 85,000 miles on it so I'm definitely going to be putting a new manifold a Hooker header a new distributor and changing out all the hoses and vacuum lines and doing her full rebuild on the carburetor as well as new gaskets and seals from the oil pan up and the rear main seal which doesn't leak which is amazing. Thank you very much for putting out this video!

[@ElCamionero]

I have to say that straight sixes have always had a special appeal to me - the smoothness inherent in their crank rotation is music to my ears.

[@BrianSmart1959]

Great! I was hoping you would do some more with that 300. What a great motor. I love that Offy intake.

[@RedneckBallistics]

Gotta be honest, this is probably my favorite engine you've messed with.

[@JerzeyBoy]

To complete your collection, get y'all hands on a Ford Barra engine. Also that meaty ford6 jumped from 88hp to 166hp with JUST three bolt on's is what a lot of people do with their own cars before going big buck builds and you guys should keep presenting your builds like this. I would like to see you guys build up a Honda 1.8 to 2.4 four banger like this.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

I bought a new 1983 F-150 and took it all over North America. After a few years I bought a Palameono slide in camper with a crank up roof system that gave it a six foot ceiling hieght. It was a HEAVY beast. But that 300 C.I. had the torque to keep it moving. I just let it take it's time, it went across the Blue Ridge Mountains. The manual transmission was a good match for the load. It ran great in Florida and another trip to Galveston Texas. It turned 100K on the road to Lake Nipagon Ontario. It continued on for another 100+ K .

[@stempo1]

I loved my 78 f-150, That 300 would wheel all day and never let me down.

[@TheScoundrel70]

I've long had a soft spot for the Ford 300. They seem to endure so much and just keep running. Like all straight 6 engines, they are very smooth running too. Great choices for farm trucks and other vehicles that spend more time working than commuting. I have to say I'm surprised to see the power gains that were achieved. I have to wonder what effect the increase has on durability and longevity.

[@creepingbert]

Wow. You can really tell this guy knows his stuff. Just look at all the stuff in his shirt pocket!! That's a pro for sure:)

[@luciankristov6436]

When you turbo these things, they turn into diesel engines. Nuclear torque!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Oof, I've seen the vids on here. Bigass lump of torque around 425-450 foot pounds at some ungodly low rev like 2300

[@harleyme3163]

funny, the stock chev 454 we built had 900 pounds of torque withe the crank we used.. at a stop you could put the 2 and a 1/2 ton duelly it went into in 2nd let out the clutch with no gas and it would steadily creep up to 20kmh lol towing at 32 foot avion trailer you could put in first and let off the clutch with no gas, thing wouldn't stall. but the main saying in the drag racing indy is "you can only beat cubic inches with rectangular dollars" meaning my stock big block can never be beaten by a small block unless they spend 10x more on it. blower.. turbo... nitrous... etc...

[@spacecat7247]

@@harleyme3163 yes you are right. The small block builds become insane to even approach the numbers of the Big Blocks when they're loafing.

[@jaymziebonnatonna80]

@@spacecat7247 Sooo not the point here bud

[@jaymziebonnatonna80]

@@harleyme3163 "the "stock" 454 with the crank we used" ??? everybody knows that 454's put out 900 stock..., right?

[@stwhite5135]

Anyone who loves cars and trucks knows the Ford 300 inline 6 is a workhorse. I didn't realize they made them all the way to 1996. Thanks.

[@Wrayacres1987]

Love this video guys! My best friends dad had a 300 fuel injection that had 700k miles documented!!!!! In a 92 f150 5 speed 4x4 that he bought new. Unbelievable dependable engines!! We just swapped a low mileage engine in and shes ready for battle!!

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

The same goes for Chrysler’s Slant Six Engines!

[@Phantom0fTheRouter]

They were both starved and keep running anyway.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

63 Dart 225 push button would keep up with my 73 318 Dart auto.

[@GregHuston]

@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel A more fair comparison would be an earlier 318 73 had low compression (8.6:1 vs the earlier LA-318 with 9:1) and was pretty choked up compared to earlier variants. Not taking away anything form the /6 as it's one of the most bulletproof engines ever created, these Ford 300s and AMC's I6 were right there with it.

[@Purosanluispotosi]

@@GregHuston I have a 1995 f150 and ford bronco 1987 whit this engine and. They are grate on gas mileage also easy to work on it

[@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930]

The slant 6 is absolutely a great engine, but the 300 Ford is a little stouter in a pick-up. I've owned and loved both engines ,but the Ford does have a little bit more grunt.

[@radrac3r]

...Its your second most watched video in the past month...you should probably put out the next installment of this beast! :) ...please

[@redetroitwing]

Finally, I've literally got the same engine that had been rebuilt with a small cam, but they put that stock single barrel carb on it, I've got same intake and plan on using a Holley efi with it and the HD exhaust manifold, should be good for close to 300 ft lbs of tq just off idle

[@anomilumiimulimona2924]

Im building my 2f landcruser engine, for the induction im gonna do like david vizard did and go with three 2" su carbs. He said it was a virtually unstallable engine, and he gained 35 hp on the top.

[@tylertimmons5543]

Any reason you’re going to a HD manifold instead of EFI split manifolds?

[@FRLN500]

I installed the Offenhauser Dual Port intake on my 300. It gives better torque numbers. I also installed a Comp Cams 268H cam, Holley 390CFM 4bbl. I tried bigger carbs and gained high rpm horsepower but lost some torque. The 390 4bbl seemed to be the best choice for my purpose.

[@redetroitwing]

@@FRLN500 what are you running the motor in?

[@redetroitwing]

@@tylertimmons5543 I'm leaning towards thr efi manifolds now but just for simplicity I wanted the HD because I wanted to go with a turbo eventually and it would be easier to plumb, and headers heat up the engine bay and I do a lot of trail driving, it does awesome at low speeds and I'm avg 16 mpgs with the single barrel carb but it'll drop when I make the swap!

[@adamfrbs9259]

Had one....spent it's whole life as a bakery delivery van....then I got it...ran it a year..split a trans cooler line. Swapped to a friend for a trailer, he fixed the line, pulled a 27ft camper with it and lived in it for a few years. Last I heard it's finally gone. Thing was a champ.

[@oomogoo5161]

Back in the 80's a buddy of mine had 1969 pick up truck with an inline 6. Man, those inline motors were no joke... it was strong and just about wouldn't ever quit.

[@lessharratt8719]

You forgot marine applications. Thousands of these 300/6 where installed in boats.

[@scottmerrow1488]

And in airport equipment.

[@wisevision2981]

What boats?

[@lessharratt8719]

@@wisevision2981 Chris Craft, Carver, Monks. And many others.

[@TickleFingers]

😂 That why you use one of the old pads to press the pistons back into the caliper. What ding dong tried to press the pistons with the c clamp end?

[@spaided]

Exactly. !!!!! Old pads for the win

[@Hanzyscure]

I thought. What mechanic would buy such a useless tool ?

[@bertgrau9246]

Tickle, like the others I was thinking the same thing. I agree that example with the C clamp was stupid. Great post SIR

[@dodgeguyz]

Glad I’m not the only one. In fact if you have to crank a C clamp so hard your hand is sore then you need new calipers!

[@anonymousanonymous9991]

@@dodgeguyz If you haven't lost any break pressure it can make your hand sore. Mine at least. Still, a useless and likely overpriced tool which doesn't seem to require any less difficulty.

[@Miata822]

There's something wrong with that engine. All Ford 300/6 engines are supposed to leak oil out of the side covers. It prevents rust of something.

[@bigsparky8888]

HA HA HA...MINE LEAKED AT THE CAM GEAR COVER BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING BOLT BROKE OFF(???) AND THE BRACKET WORE A HOLE IN IT LEAVING 7 QTS OF OIL FROM IOWA UP INTO RAPID CITY S. DAKOTA...I WAS THERE A MONTH AND A HALF TRYING TO FIGURE A WAY TO FIX THIS LEAK...EVEN WENT TO FORD FOR THAT COVER...N/A...OH CRAP...But with a Windshield chrome moulding clip and URETHANE...I FIXED IT...IT WAS SOLD TO PIK UR FART YEARS LATER...STILL SEALED...

[@Black70Fastback]

haha, mine never actually leaked that much oil but it did seam to think that the power steering belt belonged on top the battery.

[@Miata822]

@@Black70Fastback Yeah, I had a problem with the serpentine belt. Turns out all the parts are different for the pickup and van versions.

[@blindhog2756]

If they can't leak,they will bust....

[@machscga6238]

The 6.5L Diesel (Chevy) had extra rust protection on the same type or rust prevention system

[@godofrock]

The 6-300 was my first rebuild with my father. He said if you can build it you can get a car. Smart guy got a free labor rebuild and never had to help me fix all the junkers i drove.

[@patrickduguay8]

I had that engine in my 1982 F150 Custom and even without any upgrades it had insane torque! With the 4 speed manual, the 1st gear was a bull low, I could pop wheelies!

[@mtxrawkus]

One of the cooler engines to build up. Great episode guys!

[@Dwohman]

I have had quite a few Ford's with this motor. It's almost impossible to kill them.

[@mikesmith-pg3lb]

Will be doing a upgrade on a 79 Ford F100 4.9 6cy with a Holley 4 bl Offenhauser intake.Any comments or suggestions on how this may or might turn out

[@lclnbm]

@@mikesmith-pg3lb i have a 79 f150 with a 351m.

[@dustinlittle4194]

I am "patiently" waiting for the final build and parts sheet, theres a sleepy '89 in the driveway thats ready to wake up.

[@richmoore3223]

I had a 77 f150 with the 300 straight 6,,pulled horses all over the southwestern states,what a great truck that was,foolishly sold it with 160,000 miles on it,was still running strong.

[@caryd67]

I work at a truck shop. We do fabrication, not engine/drivetrain type work. I build flat decks, side-curtains, dumpers, install and repair rail gates and tuck-away hydraulic tailgates. We had a 5 ton Hino come in for a re&re; he wanted his 26’ box transferred to a new Isuzu cab and chassis. No problem. Did the job, guy drives away happy, leaves the old Hino behind for the scrap guy. This truck had a 411 cid inline six diesel with a 5 speed manual transmission. Watching your videos, I wish I had your skills… I would have absolutely loved to refresh that engine and tranny and put it in my ‘90 F250 ..

[@rcintron123]

Maybe a camshafts upgrade could gain maybe 20% more in power.

[@grad0n]

and after install rev it up to 5K.

[@Eddinski]

@@grad0n Actually they can go to 8k rpm, search "Ford TC Engine"

[@iDrive4fun93]

Exactly what I was thinking, some springs and a cam would really wake it up, especially with that 4 barrel carb.

[@losergamer04]

It could very easily kill torque down low if you did that. Nothing a turbo can't solve.

[@iDrive4fun93]

@@losergamer04 if you were to put in a cam that revs to 5k or so you wouldn’t be losing much if any.

[@Brock_Landers]

Damn...almost doubled the horsepower by swapping out that pile of an intake manifold and carb. Now THAT'S a result!

[@blakebillings4625]

I catch myself coming to check in every day. So exited for the next episode. Y’all ever need a third character I’m your man. I love those old straight six.

[@dolphsplash2563]

I just bought a 91 with inline 6 for 600 and been driving it since the guy Truely blessed me

[@justanotherpatriot7873]

I've been watching this "channel" since it began when I was a teenager back in the 90's. Still think I'm that same teenager sometimes, until the next morning when I can't move lol. But, love watching you guys still. Thanks, for the many years of entertainment guys!

[@CrashKingz101]

Nearly a 5L gas i6?? Holy heck! And here i thought the Barra was a chunky boi!

[@oliverwestwood5420]

Barra is a chunky Boi, this Boi is a mega chonker

[@T0YCHEST]

Im thinking about putting a barra in a lotus elise, or fab a replica cobra to be mid engine, do u think itll fit?

[@farcere]

@@T0YCHEST 300 is not a very large engine, just look up the dimensions and compare them to other engines

[@T0YCHEST]

farcere barra and 300 are the same? I never seen a barra but i hear they can make 600hp na easily

[@shanehayes857]

@@T0YCHEST barra up to 2 to 2,500 hp now

[@falloutpc1]

Been 2 weeks i hope they are still working on this. More excited about this than the other projects.

[@anotherlefttoe451]

“And even if you like imports, that’s okay too”. That made me laugh and imports are my favorites lol.

[@icfubar9150]

Had this engine in a 94 F150. The internals of this engine are as perfectly balanced as it gets with very little counter weight needed on the crankshaft. With the transmission I had, 5 gear manual and the 4 wheel drive with chains on the wheels it could plow through 18-24 inches of fresh snow no problem. I fact I'd have to get out a clear the build up from in front of the rad. That truck just acted as if were a tracked caterpillar dozer. What a joy that vehicle was with the smoothest manual transmission I've ever owned and I am by no means a Ford or any other brand guy.

[@nebrrex6910]

Power Nation , please continue with this project. .

[@plainlogic]

That thing has almost full torque from the bottom. It was definitely engineered to pull from a stop.

[@spacecat7247]

The beauty of an online six. Lots of torque

[@johntempest267]

Torque is modest compared to the 302 V8. But having it all right off idle is 4.9 magic.

[@blackbirdpie217]

Had they started with the intake manifold and carburetor, then added the header pipes you would have thought the header pipes made all the difference. But it's a system and improving only one part gives only minor results. It's when they all come together that the total gains are realized'.

[@shaynegadsden]

my thoughts exactly the carb and intake would have only made a small gain if they did them first getting plenty of air a fuel in is pointless if the exhaust can't get out

[@dodgeguyz]

Much rather watch this than an LS build any day!

[@joelmellentine3641]

I've always been a fan of the inline six cylinder. I owned the 300 CI in a 78 ford truck that met all my needs, the 4.0 liter in a 99 Jeep cherokee (my son is still beating on it). I've always been impressed with the smooth operation of these engines, but I was never a fan of the fuel consumption. Well GM answered that, I'm now driving the 3.0L duramax with the 10 speed for a little over a year now (a little over 12k due to Corona). This powertrain package delivers the ultimate in power, performance and efficiency which was key for me and the mileage I run when commuting. No it's not a big large displacement engine, nor a big truck, but just like the other inlines they are purpose built and expected to last. Oh and when they kept efficiency in mind when designing the engine and knew they had to keep up with today's performance expectations they threw the variable turbo on it. How about you put a turbo on the ford 300? Those would be some great numbers!

[@fredford7642]

I have had two Ford 300 inline pick up trucks and never knew how low powered they were. Yes they went on and on forever, but low powered....wow! To jump from 88 hp. to 166 hp. with those simple mods is impressive. That old motor runs so smooth and no engine rebuild. I look forward to more of this story. Thanks for a great video!