Full Build: Turning a Stock 2020 Ford F-150 XLT Into The Ultimate Sport Truck

The Ford F-150 has been one of the most popular, American-made vehicles since it made its debut in 1975. It has a longstanding legacy of being the ultimate working man’s pickup truck, and we’ve decided to take it a step further by taking a stock 2020 F-150 XLT and giving it a facelift by improving its performance, comfort, functionality, and flashiness.
When we first got our F-150, it was 100% stock from the factory. So even though this truck was fully capable when we first got it, our mission was to transform it into an even more capable sports truck. That means we get to work with a completely blank canvas, so naturally, our imaginations were going wild!
Of course, like any F-150, one challenge we faced was being burdened with such a wide selection of extra parts, as well as knowing which ones to pick without going overboard. After taking it out for a road test, improving this truck’s handling and braking abilities was the main directive behind this build. Thanks to our friends at EBC Brakes, this F-150 seamlessly transitioned from stock to the ultimate sport truck.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Continental Tire: Extreme Contact Sport Tires
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Covercraft: Custom Fit Seat Covers
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Decked: Drawer System
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Derive Systems: SCT BDX Performance Programmer
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EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes, Rotors, and Pads
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EBC Brakes: EBC Greenstuff Brake Pads
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EBC Brakes: EBC Greenstuff Brake Pads
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EBC Brakes: EBC USR Slotted Brake Rotors
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Holley: Carroll Shelby Wheels
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Matco Tools: 20V+ Cordless Infinium Brushless Grinder
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Matco Tools: MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to Music City Trucks
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Sonax USA: Sonax CC36 Ceramic Coating
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Summit Racing: Belltech Suspension Components
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Summit Racing: Corsa Sport Exhaust Systems
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Summit Racing: Ford Performance Parts Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors
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Summit Racing: S&B Filters Cold Air Intake Kit
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Rough Country Suspension Systems: Tonneau Cover
Sea Foam: Sea Foam Deep Creep
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[@PowerNationTV]

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[@thegreatoutdoors9769]

This is actually a very sad build for powernationtv. Should be doing classics still not the new trash can electronically computered junk

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

Hey guys, it ok to NOT put graphics on every build

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

That like asking a vegan not to mention to everyone they meet, "did you know I'm vegan?" 😂

[@Turbo4Joe363]

Yeah, F150s don't need Ricer stickers.

[@buzzbomb67]

Lol thats like telling KZbin its ok not to put 5000 ads every video… one is just fine!

[@kevinfox500]

Have to agree. However I can also see the why in this case, as it isa SEMA Show build, with EBC. You have to build something over the top, and attention getting. It's the only way your build stands out, for many attendees..I'm not one of them, and what catches my eye ain't flashy graphics, or big custom wheels, with 30% aspect ratio rubber. I'm more of a sleeper guy, same for my wife. And we love rat rods, and patina shop trucks. And something with subtle mods, that you have no idea why, but know it's not stock. And as a painter, I love a nice finish on an eye catching color. Needless to say, my wife and I almost never see exactly wjat we like, but we respect any sweet looking build. Even if we would have passed on what they made. There is, and never will ne, any build that comes without sacrifice, be it cash or time. Every build speaks to the passion of the people who built it. That will always make a nice custom something worthy of respect, to those who created it.

[@M4A3]

Its also ok for people to not put those stupid ass wheels and ridiculous rubber band tires on trucks. Yet, they continue to put those useless, ugly trash piles on there. Its ok though, just seperates the mall crawlers from everyone else.

[@thebarslug]

So they took a stock truck, lowered it added a fart can muffler and a “cold air intake”. They made it slower and annoying sounding. Congratulations! You turned it into every kids 95 Civic.

[@jeremyTallen1]

Why did they put camper graphics on?

[@uendarkarplips7263]

😂

[@michaelteague7822]

Camper graphics lmao!!

[@JamesPhieffer]

The only real improvement performance-wise was in braking. Otherwise the truck was slower and didn't handle any better. The stickers detracted from a beautiful paint job. Rims are nice. All in all, if they'd just swapped the brakes, added leather seat covers, and ceramic-coated the truck, they'd have a truck that's cheaper, faster, and better looking (depending on how important a monochromatic paint job is).

[@jaydenhall526]

They also did intake and exhaust and tune which does give it a little more power and torque

[@slimshady3374]

I own this same truck in the Oklahoma edition....Mine looks better stock than all their crap they put on it.....Great running truck, I've always had v8s but my 2020 will smoke all of my prior trunks. Also has great torque. 380 hp 400 ft lbs of torque....It's all you need.

[@johnbcardin]

So the SCT tune took a 6.1 second truck and turned it into a 6.7 second truck?

[@nathangregory9002]

Needs a 5 star tune

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

​@nathangregory9002 Yup. As these do 6 sec stock as long as someone knows how to drive them.

[@1leggeddog]

Those lowered trucks look so much better then jacked up high

[@s60t5M]

Not a torque wrench in sight. Plenty of ripped bushings coming up soon too.

[@dailydoseoflogic5496]

First mistake was going with the 3.5l instead of the 5.0.

[@lyndelllyon754]

That is a beautiful truck I need to get mine fixed so I can drive it I got to put the power steering lines on and I'm not able to do it yet

[@ronniejohnson317]

I understand the graphics are for advertising , in this case. But I don’t want to drive a billboard. My 13 regular cab, short bed with a 3.7 base engine , ran 0-60 at 7.0 from the factory.

[@rednecknerd3694]

I ain't gonna lie really do like this truck. Plus I really would like to own a truck like this truck.

[@TheMeanmarine13]

well shoot. I clicked so fast hoping it was the 5.0 coyote engine. Still going to watch though. Im curious to see what the little eco beast can do. Let's Go!!!

[@DUNEBASHING]

What happened to the full floating rotors that EBC brakes was going to supply?

[@bri-manhunter2654]

CrewCab love💪🏻

[@waterlilly2100]

You guy’s know that MATCO makes caliper hangers, so you don’t have to use tig wire lol!

[@thefuzzyone3283]

So doesn't bungee cord lol

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

whats the point when theres other ways to hang a caliper that doesnt cost anything for your average guy in his garage a caliper hanger would be a waste of money

[@hambone03]

I would love to have that truck

[@derrickschultz6871]

Those are very modest gains in performance. The main gain seems to come from the appearance upgrade, shes a bute. Those EBC brakes also seem to be a worthy upgrade.

[@Timmayytoo]

Well, like all of their projects like this, it's really just an ad for a sponsor - in this case EBC Brakes - so that's not very surprising. If they were actually serious about performance, they would have gotten one with a Coyote V8 and put a supercharger on it.

[@jonnathans553]

Curious where you got the painted bumper and grille. My F150 has chrome and iId like to replacement with painted ones. Either than to black-chrome them.

[@MarkK01]

The issue I have with the EBC brakes is the cost. I can get a set of Power Stop brakes for a lot cheaper. This is for my 2016 Ford Escape Titanium. Living in Canada where everything is over priced to begin with. Every saving you can get is what matters.

[@superpug666]

Agreed on everyrhing overpriced, as a fellow canadian...stuck in qc

[@kevinross3086]

Yeah, but that's what happens when your country has "free healthcare"

[@superpug666]

@@kevinross3086 ok..

[@kevinfox500]

​@@kevinross3086exactly. The funding doesn't just materialize out of thin air. It comes from the pockets of the citizens. Love visiting, we live across the Niagara river from there, but I wouldn't want to love there. NY already taxes us enough!

[@MarkK01]

@@superpug666 I was born in QC but did not stay long after that. My Dad moved us around a lot.

[@texknight67]

I think most of these builds are done the complete opposite of what I'd do with them. It don't help that I absolutely hate red vehicles and any sort of graphics or trim.

[@Nate-Da-Gr8]

That thing still needs a few mods and we don't need graphics on every car or truck. Plus I have a 2018 2WD 2.7 EcoBoost and I think mine handle n stopped better then that. I'm not saying EBC brakes are the best but there ok. Plus idk what mode u had trans in. Get rid of the tool box thingy in bed that's extra weight and u lowered it way to low.. they have a special made hook for that back seat ford doesn't want u to know about. And need a oil catch can system. And much more...

[@holeshot1721]

2.7 eco boost drive it straight off a cliff!

[@07slowbalt]

I just had a mini highway pull with my 2018 supercrew 5.0L vs a 2022/23 rcsb f-150 5.0L. He took a small hit and i was surprised how little he pulled. Now a longer run would probably tell more of a story. It was all in fun down in mexico.

[@kevinfox500]

It's the difference in the emissions laws. They can import what we can't, because of our national safety and emissions laws.

[@sidneysanders5726]

Is that a 6 speed or 10 speed auto?

[@slimshady3374]

10 speed I own one....Great truck so far.

[@ButteredToast_93]

Ok.. so clearly: brakes upgrade are the only things that are worth doing?! Also, guys.. they’re running EBC Brakes in the decal so OBVIOUSLY they were paid to do so and also didn’t pay for their upgrade. TV vs KZbin means we don’t see a “sponsored add segment” that’s clearly indicated here

[@WhitefolksT]

I love it... just too many damn door handles.

[@musewolfman]

Shaved handles are so 1995.

[@WhitefolksT]

@musewolfman Lol nah not that!! I just think the 4 door trucks with the tiny little useless bed suck and look like ass. I can't put a dirt bike in that. Do people even do truck stuff with trucks anymore?!?!

[@redlight3932]

​@@WhitefolksTpeople don't even turn screwdrivers

[@07slowbalt]

​@@WhitefolksTugh yes you can. Supercrews come in either a 5.5ft bed or a 6.5ft bed. A 250cc bike is 7ft long. Put the tailgate down and both bed configurations can haul a dirt bike with ease. Id argue a shortbed truck looks better than a long bed regular cab.

[@movaughn20]

@@WhitefolksT Been using the hell outta my 5.5 ft bed f150. It's full of tool boxes, ladder rack, insides full of pack-outs. Love the short turning radius of them. Weekends I pull the boxes and it still catches a little air, rips mud, sand, pushes snow... LOL Not a fan of lowering em though.

[@johngidman4574]

Sorry, I must have missed the part where you lowered the front??!

[@ButteredToast_93]

Screw the graphics, and why do body color matched accessories and bumpers?? If you’re going to swap out the chrome then do bed lined bumpers and mirrors

[@illernpiller]

When I saw the concepts I was nope.. And though I bet they are lowering it.. I was correct and then it was even more nope and then the tyres and it was a double nope.. 😂

[@MachineDr.]

Tommy has become the Tucker Carlson of Powernation. I really have trouble watching all episodes without him.

[@aarongutierrez7717]

My 2.7 eb supercrew did a 5.97 0-60 on a draggy with spinning (its a 2wd no locker) so either Nashville altitude is up there or a 5star 93 tune would benefit that truck a lot

[@holeshot1721]

Im tuning out right when you said the truck has a 3.5 turbo engine! Put a cylinder block on the gas pedal and launch this heap of tin right off a mountain. You know they have a 5.0 coyote option and even a 6.2 option! Pshh

[@hoonage5]

Watching the mechanics start the bolt with the pneumatic tool = cringe

[@superscort57]

Looks really nice

[@Chef-James]

Sounds terrible.

[@MRGUMMI3B3AR80]

God forbid anything to go bad but wouldn't a helmet do more harm with airbags? Just a thought. Great show guys

[@joelford92]

Rerun?? I think this is a Rerun

[@mikewhite3123]

Turbo=preload... but without traction its just gonna get slower...

[@Chef-James]

Minute and thirty seconds in. Two wheel drive and cloth seats are negatives? Not for everyone. Later.

[@randywelch1704]

i like cars and trucks shows tv

[@RafaelToscanoAKALovo]

So whoever won this truck???????

[@onieljohnson-zm6sf]

More

[@bromanguydudesir]

These guys built a slow and heavy vehicles that's no longer functional as a truck. What a waste

[@movaughn20]

Brandon was a good match for the show, anyone know what he's up too?

[@John-lu2mp]

Last check he was in prison for domestic terrorism

[@movaughn20]

@@John-lu2mp For real?

[@fckurcouch]

They could of done so much more its pretty much a stock truck with basic performance tweaks, and the fact that they put shelby rims on a none shelby is just wrong

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

i swear i wish people would stop pushing those braided stainless steel brake lines that braided stainless line makes it impossible to tell if your brake lines need to be replaced and the braided housing doesnt do a damn thing for making the brakes work better as it so loose the brake line still swells when pressure is applied to the pedal theyre only intended to be aethetically pleasing and are absolutely not a performance enhancing item WILL NOT RESPOND TO COMMENTS

[@mikewhite3123]

So the braking, acceleration,and handling are all over the place on a bone stock new truck....

[@ilmswilliams]

The graphics are meh, those seat covers are awful and you should have done this with a Coyote.

[@leyberld]

Stickers? Really?

[@NASTYcraftX]

I threw up 3 times looking at the interior

[@blairbreland1443]

Well you chrome haters destroyed another truck by lowering it and reducing it's capabilities.

[@JSFGuy]

Cultural misappropriation I see it. Now it's ethnicities...

[@musewolfman]

It's a 2wd truck, what does it need to do? It can still haul a couch or some mulch from Lowe's. That's about all most people do with a truck anyways.

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

*7 to 8 sec to do a 0 to 60 pull? These trucks are capable of a bit faster than that in stock form* Usually 6 sec easy. The only problem with 2WD is the brake boosting produces torque that just shreds the tires. I know my 4WD would when in just 2WD with the rear axle locked *Tuned 4x4 3.5 ecoboost trucks do 5 sec 0 to 60* I think a Five Star Tuned with just air filter mod did 4.7 sec. All stock engine, turbos etc I'm guessing maybe they did the half ass 0 to 60 attempts in hopes of easy "improvements" perhaps.

[@mikewhite3123]

The 2.7 is even a monster with a tune,and been proven to smoke the Chevy 6.2 and the hemis... this could have gone so much better.

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

@mikewhite3123 They are impressive. But something was wrong here in this video as the stock 3.5 EB is faster than the times in this video. It may just be that it needed to be driven by someone who knows the sweet spots of these trucks for brake boost, amount of throttle... And they should have turned the traction control off and let the tires slip a little. Traction control can really pull back the torque and be stingy at allowing full output again. Someone who drives these trucks would know. Mine was a 4WD so I did have 4W Auto which was a secret weapon at stop lights to allow me to fully brake boost 👍

[@---fk1ct]

That V6 just doesnt have the soul. The sound is not great even through an expensive exhaust. Gotta get the Coyote with the regular cab if you want a sport truck. This is just a SEMA special.

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

The V6 doesn't sound good with a loud exhaust. But that turbo V6 out performs the Coyote by quite a bit. Especially towing.

[@christopherlongmire7976]

They should completely ditch the ecoboost engine. They're trash especially since they have an aluminum block.

[@JSFGuy]

Great, just had to lower it? This is the ethnic series.

[@astutenomad2879]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

Ahhh sheit... 😮

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Lots of lowered street trucks. My lowered Ram is 4X4 as well, “No Prep” setup for the street, definitely not a daily driver though. My 4X4 Colorado is lifted though🤣

[@JSFGuy]

@@bri-manhunter2654 Right, well that's sort of a purpose build it does neuter the off highway capability, after all I think what 90% of trucks never leave the road anyway so, you might have something there.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

@@JSFGuy. Agreed, that’s why I bought a my Colorado Z71 4X4 as my daily. I can off-road it all while having my lifetime warranty💪🏻

[@nomercyinc6783]

the graphic down the side looks so dumb

[@xycho351]

We can go without the jokes! 😑

[@happykillmore349]

If your spam blocker had to block a weasely spam ad every time you hit fast forward or rewind like mine did, remember to downvote and report

[@user-qk5fu5tq3r]

This is just one long commercial. I'm done with Powernation. Been watching since the old days when it was on TNN. This build is laughable.

[@jotighe2]

hey, I'm a viewer; how do I win the truck?

[@rancedanko]

Lost interest when found out it was the ecoboost

[@jamesbarber8308]

The ford gt has the same engine

[@travisslion5006]

Single cab all day, enough of the crew cabs 😂

[@MinnesotaResident]

At least the people who drive the crew cabs have a family unlike you 🤣🤣

[@TheMeanmarine13]

My favorite truck I've ever owned was a single cab 2001 SVT lightning. But I was a 22 year old Marine with no kids. And my wife stole it most of the time LOL. I have to have a 4 door now with 2 daughters and dogs. Much more practical Edit: Lightning's only came in the single cab, in case certain people didn't know 😉👍.

[@travisslion5006]

@@MinnesotaResident sounds like you only have 1 vehicle with a comment like that lol

[@MinnesotaResident]

@@travisslion5006 1996 ford f350 power stroke, 2006 dodge ram 2500 5.7 hemi, my wife drives a 2020 suburban, try again

[@travisslion5006]

@@MinnesotaResident so explain your comment then?

[@Tsilsby]

I was really excited when I saw this episode listed... Until they said 3.5L eco... ugh... No body wakes up and says I want to turn my v6 into a race truck What you NEED is a 5.0L V8 American Muscle. And then plant a Super Charger onto the top of the engine. And then you have a race truck............... sorta.....

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

5.0 is great once you add the superch. Stock to stock the V6 turbo ecoboost out performs the NA V8 in every way. Acceleration. Towing. Etc

[@laes9010]

It should have been a 5.0 not a sissy v6

[@bjbeardse]

I call this a wasted episode. Brakes were the only real performance upgrade the rest was just a bunch of crap that isnt worth it. And it sounds like a 4 banger. Nope, I want the time I used watching this back. I doubt these guys could do a real budget build. Try this you have 7,500 bucks for upgrades and $5000 for the vehicle purchase. Only stipulations are US nameplate and big block. Nope they wont take that on.

[@AndrewSmith-km6zb]

A heavy, lowered, 2wd truck... seems like a waste of time and money.

[@matthewschiebout7384]

FAIL! And I can't believe how bad those graphics are, just wow!

[@user-xd6tw4lu7v]

get rid of that junker motor

[@davidcampos268]

That might be the worst tune in history

[@TundeEszlari]

I love your videos, you are very good KZbinrs, can I get a comment heart?

[@JSFGuy]

You said that on the last video...

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

❤

[@timplumey-fl5xn]

I wish they would have turned this truck into a dully.

[@alankowalski8781]

This build is starting off with the wrong truck. No 4x4, no coyote with a Whipple blower, and no 2-4 drop from Bell Tech. Those are the ingredients for an ultimate sport truck. And ditch the guy with the accent. I was really excited to see this build until I started watching the video. 😔

[@jeffreyharris7651]

Worst bulid ive seen on here. I love POWERNATION but this show sucks.

[@taurus66]

What’s with the dumb sticker on the side of the truck.

[@earlmason3168]

10000 miles on a ford, it's almost ready for the junkyard!