Gigantic Supercar V12 Swap In an 80's Hot Rod!

I've had an Aston Martin V12 waiting in the shop to be swapped into the perfect hunk of American Muscle and finally found it! We're combining this wild high-tech 48 V DOHC V12 with a proper 80's Icon to create the perfect mix of fancy and furious! Watch Tony Angelo and the Stay Tuned crew get started on the next wild build!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - Aston Martin V12
10:24 - Foxbody Scoop!
16:20 - Showing Barb the New Project
18:14 - Firing up the V8 RX7
26:12 - V12 in a Foxbody?!
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[@lonewanderer3603]

You definitely never do the builds that everybody has done 1000 times. That's why I love this show.

[@dakotadennett6979]

As he swaps a fox body with the most run of the mill v12, who hasn’t done this swap?

[@coryraynor8393]

Except for LS in a Porsche

[@pssstttchhh]

Put your teenis away

[@theglitch99]

Imagine a person on the KZbins fixing and customizing a wrecked McLaren or any other supercar? That would be extremely rare!😅

[@johneburke1]

@@dakotadennett6979I’ve never seen this swap in a fox🤷‍♂️

[@RoB_666_]

Tony, If you can find them cheap enough....have a look at the intake manifolds from a DB9 V12 (DBS version is the best) they're a good upgrade and not as wide as the DB7 intake, while also putting the throttle bodies further forward, angled down and outwards slightly. Keep up the killer content!!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Great idea, thanks for the tip!

[@garyscustoms9317]

​@StayTunedTA Hey Tony, ride tech came out with a sla front suspension for the foxbody. You can modify the shock towers . It gets ride off the struts . And use a tubular k member. Plus you can run s550 big brakes or cobra ones. It's $$ but probably worth it.

[@Arthurzeiro]

I mean, a V12 Mercury Marauder would have been SICK. A Fox body is gonna be cool but a Panther Body sounds like a wiser idea.

[@WiringRescue]

The last 4-5 minutes of this are 100% hilarious. You can feel the "omg how are we gonna do this" without it being said. Absolutely love it guys. You're killing it as always.

[@Snappy-ut4bj]

This show is getting better and better! Thanks Tony. Working your ass off!

[@dazaspc]

One thing to keep in mind with this is those motors are based on a V6. They still use the V6 oilpump. Change the oil pump out for a high volume, even stock these things would spin more bearings than a Skidpan. No bs

[@RickMort]

The production value of your channel just keeps getting better! Great job Tony and Crew!

[@billhacks]

Thanks to Keith for being on camera. its nice to see the project right from the beginning including the sale.

[@elscorchomotorsports7199]

I am definitely impressed you found an engine big enough to not fit in a fox body. That is kind of hard to do actually! I love the uncommon projects you do. Keep it up!

[@alexanderjones6383]

Vortec 4200 engines take a bit of finesse because of the height. We had to lower the K member 3/4"

[@gabe22313]

@@alexanderjones6383damn I’ve always thought the 4.2 is the most underrated engine and in a fox body is wild af

[@Sparepartsracing334]

If i remember correctly, that engine is derived from 2 taurus 3.0s put together. Also, the Maximum motorsports manual brake kit is great for these cars and doesn't feel bad to drive on the street or track. And a Maximum k-member would probably help alot with header clearance and space to build mounts etc

[@TireSlayer55]

Maximun Motorsports parts are the best out there for the '80's-2000's Mustangs. Had some their parts on my 1990 GT and they completely transformed the car. Handled like it was on rails and I just had their basic street setup. Wish I'd kept the car and kept going with the build, I didn't have the tubular k-member & control arms or any of their rear suspension parts on it so it could have been even better...

[@Sparepartsracing334]

@@TireSlayer55 Maximum makes alot of great stuff! I've got their rear upper arms and bushings and panhard bar on my drift car. And the manual brake kit on our 24 hours of lemons build.

[@youtuber5709]

It certaintly looks like two 3.0 litre taurus put together .

[@ice44567]

Two Duratec 3.0's, yes. Although it's a bit more complex than that (a lot of bespoke engineering went into this 5.9 litre). But some things are basically off the shelf parts, like the front timing cover and balancer.

[@tylersmith7054]

I have essentially the entire front half of the MM max grip box and IRS in my fox. Top quality parts. The only thing I’d say that could be better is the Griggs Racing front end because the SLA setup would let them cut some of the strut tower away to make room for this monster. The downside is it’s painfully expensive.

[@easypeasymobilemechanic21]

This is better than anything MT is doing lately. You guys are awesome. So excited to watch this channel grow. Just bought some merch to support!

[@tedbutterman4614]

This build is going to be so entertaining. I can’t wait to hear it! I hope you keep the 5.0 emblems on it 😂 I really like how you start these episodes by showing us the whole buying process. I kinda enjoy that part myself when starting a project. I love scoring a cool motorcycle on the cheap!

[@Tailored_Creations]

The ending had me in tears. Cut to a v12 definitely not fitting in the mustang and tony having to convince himself multiple times he’s still in 😂

[@teddyjones8027]

Soo friggin pumped about this project guys and can't wait to see this entire build. Thank you for sharing, everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks, appreciate it! We are having a blast working on this channel.

[@Osiliusify]

@@StayTunedTA man that motor would be killer in a 63 Lincoln four-door with the suicide doors, and some 22 or 24 inch wire Dayton on it and airbags. You never expect that sound from that big of a car

[@DoesItTho]

When I’m overwhelmed by the ridiculous build I’ve started, I like watching Tony basically say, “Ha. Hold my beer”

[@pi55bier]

One of coolest, best conditioned rollers I've ever seen. The seats, motor, and trans are all things that can get replaced anyway. And no pesky harnesses and cables in the way. Awesome find!

[@nicholashouse1644]

Would be really cool to see ITBs on this thing but also you can delete the strut towers with Ridetechs SLA front suspension. Might be something to look into, to save room.

[@TonyS26]

I love the off the wall builds. This is the cool shit I always hope to find on Marketplace because I don't have the shop space to pull these off. Glad we can live vicariously through your builds.

[@Bird_Brain_Dave]

You definitely need to do a 5 lug conversion. The wheel selection is so much better!

[@danmyers9372]

No 4 lug thug huh?

[@chrishenniker5944]

The Ford Four stud pattern’s got some good wheel choices, it’s a stud pattern shared with Rootes Group , Peugeot and a few other manufacturers.

[@TheDward0909]

Really appreciate you guys openly discussing the cost of the projects. Keeps it realistic and makes the projects more relatable. Keep up the killar work!!

[@MaBcMCLAN]

My father always complains that the Cable TV auto shows he watches are all boring bolt on stuff. Showed him these videos and he was overjoyed. Keep up the awesome videos and I'm sure the channel will grow quickly.

[@bwonline5725]

OMG like putting a 502 in a Chevette! Love it!

[@davidjames2788]

If I remember correctly, the 6.0 V12 vantage engine was essentially two Taurus 3.0 Duratec engines joined together. So this build is super exciting and interesting to me.

[@JamesElise160]

Mondeo engines, but they may be the same thing (obviously it’s a uk engine, and the mondeo was a uk ford).

[@HammerWrench]

When you said Mark VII, my eyebrows went up! Love those cars!

[@jasonveto2320]

30 seconds into the episode, and I know I'm gonna love it! Always loved your appearances in roadkill! Favorite new channel! Let's go boys! Love how you go against the grain. Would love to see some more crossovers with lz, or jimmy. Could take or leave tj. Lol just like giving him a hard time. Another cool one would be a race between your s10 and tommyfyeahs gtr!

[@bigdaisy19k]

I love weird combos, this should be awesome!

[@StayTunedTA]

Same! thanks for watching!

[@bigdaisy19k]

Will continue watchin. I really appreciate how real life the whole process is no gimmicks (Still love ya VGG) no production company...it's good talent on camera having a good time and it shows. Keep up the good work.

[@mattyc2815]

I love Fox Bodies and I love the V12 plan. Custom headers, like y'all said, will be needed and maybe ditch the dual intake manifolds for some ITB's down the middle with a cowl induction hood for hood clearance. Rear mounted radiator or ditch the front bumper support. Very excited for this build and keep up the great work boys! ❤

[@code.7778]

Out of all the exciting projects you've had on this channel, this has to be the one I'm most excited about so far.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Your channel is AWESOME Tony and the Pizza is always a hit👍👍

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@jeffebinger1218]

Would have loved to see that engine in the t-bird , I'm unfortunately played out on foxbody stangs but I'm along for the ride.

[@kyleperozo6563]

Tony I don't know how you do it, but you have the best ideas for projects. Literally every time you come out with a new build I'm like holy shit this is a great idea.

[@michaelblacktree]

Now that's an interesting swap! I'm definitely going to "stay tuned" for this one! 😎

[@dougshaw2944]

Hell ya! Saw that silhouette in the thumbnail, recognized the fastback 5.0, can't wait to see how this all turns out. Love me some fox body. edit for: the view of that enormous engine hanging over that little engine bay had me cracking up.

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

Anyone who’s ever owned a fox mustang can tell that Barb has owned his share simply by the way he tried to open the passenger door. Thumb up top and fingers on the bottom, don’t lift, you roll it. Lol. Saves a lot of heartache and door handles.

[@salzar4431]

It looks like another unmissable series, looking forward to it. 👍👍👍

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@tylerwildman7119]

Bro if you pull this off, it's going viral for sure!!!

[@jasonr6763]

Eliminate the shock towers, i believe ridetech and a few others have a kit. You will need a tubular k member as well. That will get you some room.

[@LooseFab]

I just picked up a foxbody for my channel and ive been trying to cook up an interesting swap idea but this is WILD!! cant wait to see this thing ripping!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Sick! They are really great cars, I love the size of them compared to most 80's cars.

[@LooseFab]

i hated them growing up, now theyre my favourite 80s car and probably my favourite mustang!@@StayTunedTA

[@Jack-Mehoff]

Swap…only thing not done is a foxbody truck puller. So guess I’ll await seeing that video.

[@alexelrod242]

Gen 5 Viper v10 swap Mclaren TT v8 swap RB30 BMW S65 v8 BMW S85 v10 4g63 full AWD drive train swap Sti drivetrain

[@bored2323]

Swap a 2.3 ecoboost out of a new gen mustang

[@mistacoz]

I’m watching this alone but I genuinely got up out of my seat laughing and applauding when the V12 was sitting there squeezed into the fox body engine bay. It looks gloriously ridiculous. Can’t wait to see and hear it running!

[@051570orion]

The fox body is nice , I was thinking a old LTD 2 door would have been a cool ride to put that in. But that thang aught to be nuts when you get it running and driving.👍

[@SMOBY44]

That is a lot of work, and I know you will make it work. That's why I watch this show, you don't give up and you find a way. Thank you Tony and your crew for some great content!

[@niall21]

Aftermarket bucket seat! Nice!

[@Poolguy8879]

These guys are the absolute best !! Love this team !! Tony having his own show is the only way to showcase radical but somewhat budget friendly rides !!!

[@EarlsBackYard]

I’m a muscle car guy but I love the sound of a Aston Martian , Ferrari , Lamborghini v12 they all sound so good

[@erikrummel6277]

Thumbs up was earned as soon as the FC was fired up!

[@jonathanpeters186]

Thank you for pushing on and pushing on man. Don't ever stop. The channel is rockin and nobody does what you do and that's legit.

[@spdfrdm]

Hello. I am a car enthusiast from Malta and love your videos man! If you don't mind accepting a tip: The way I see this being done time efficiently and cost effectively is to cut everything from the windshield forwards, mock the engine in place on stands and then custom build a tube chassis & exhaust manifolds (headers if you please) around the engine/motor once you position it where you want it to be & then fit steering column & rack and everything around it. 100% custom.

[@spdfrdm]

You might have to cut the firewall & transmission tunnel ro have engine fitting as backwards & low as possible as well as I would suggest going dry 'sump lubrication' and this way having a completely flat 'oil pan' would facilitate the mounting of steering rack & other components. This build could make an insane drift missile or drag weapon adding twin-turbos to the mix!

[@JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe]

Whooooo!!! Best build yet..I am beyond psyched.

[@Babarudra]

that is... bananas!

[@denniskurbansade834]

I been watching those same cars on marketplace. Awesome to see content close to home.

[@DavidJ_M]

Looking forward to seeing this project progress! I've been into 5.0 fox body mustangs ever since a neighbor had one in the neighborhood I grew up in, he'd drive by when I was waiting for the bus and the sound had me hooked. Enjoy your channel!

[@DarkFoxx88]

I’ve seen so many swaps in these foxbodys . Coyote, 351, LS and Godzilla motors but a V12 in the lightest American muscle car is gonna be insane. That V12 is huge I bet it’s gonna be super tight getting it in. I’m very excited to see part 2 on this project. Can’t wait. Great content 👍

[@michaelschwartz9485]

I had an '86 Tubo Coupe. Loved it!

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

Tony: Yeah, we're out of gas SBC: HUGE FIREBALL!! 💥💥

[@richardharvey8939]

Great video glad you shared it with us 🎉

[@patrickm4566]

I dig this project, I’m glad you are keeping a Ford motor in a Ford. I’m a fan of the 94-98 SN95 cars, which are the same chassis with a sleeker body. To me, that would have been a more “American Aston”-looking car. Regardless, this is going to be so cool.

[@casscountyrebel]

Right on! Was hoping to see this swapped into a Lincoln Mark VII, but I can get on board with this.

[@wizardofhyd]

Dang Tony, you guys have put together one crazy project and I love every second of it, can’t wait to see the next episode!

[@robertmcfarland3323]

Awesome project I'm glad you picked the mustang for the v12 definitely one of a kind build.looking forward to more vids

[@kyle-of-For-When-I-Forget]

You guys get better every episode. So creative. Love it.

[@francisrizzo1529]

This looks KILLER. Looking forward to this build.

[@projectcarz4798]

Saw the wheels and knew instantly what it was, great choice of car

[@jeffflanagan2814]

Good Luck!

[@cap1206]

Excited to see your ingenuity at work on this build! I love the concept and look forward to the next episode!

[@chestercallahan8856]

Pumped for this build!

[@joeychaseable]

Awesome! I cant wait to hear it

[@musclecarcamaroman9092]

You could do away with the shock towers with Ridetech’s new front suspension for the fox chassis. Looks like you may need that room. Super excited to follow this build!

[@ryanearley8748]

Finally the Aston motor returns! You gotta reconsider on the chassis though. I just saw a Panoz Roadster for sale up here in the Northwest on Marketplace. It’s all SN95 Mustang running gear underneath. It’d be perfect. Think about it… 😂

[@ummduhgmail]

Absolutely wild, I love it!

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

Back in the day, my dad traded our family sedan '87 Tempo for an '87 cherry red 5.0 5spd GT when I was 16. It was the 1st "fast" car I had ever driven and have been hooked ever since. I'm a loyal Chevy guy but have to confess the old Fox bodies will always be one of my favorites

[@chadwolfe5188]

Stay positive Tony! Can’t wait to see the progress on this thing!

[@ryandoyle4344]

Love the concept!! Understandable if this doesn't shake out, just evaluate & pivot, if necessary. Just two cool builds, fox & v12

[@mlivshiz]

Fantastic. Can’t wait to watch 10 episodes of this.

[@johnwayne3904]

Can't frickin' wait, guys.. can't frickin' wait! 🤘🤘

[@rickjohns689]

This is absolutely Gonzo Ridiculous. I love it.

[@brianhickerson5]

Solid axle gasser to get rid of those huge shock towers. Don’t forget the biggest firewall notch so you can get the weight moved back. Fits like an old glove.

[@travise5286]

This is the best idea ever

[@TurboDog73TX]

As usual, the most unique builds. Good stuff guys!

[@rizole31]

Ngl when I saw the fox I teared up have always wanted one my dad had one he bought off the lot back in 87. Ended up getting stolen and stripped I had always dreamed as a kid thinking that's my car someday. Can't wait to see this one revived!

[@brianlafollette7530]

Dual V6 install in a Mustang! Most people just do twin turbos! Tony is most likely the 1st

[@dexburwell]

Gheezzzz Louise …. I Gotta “stay tuned” quite literally (pun intended) - Good Luck 👍

[@six8vw1]

Love your show, like the fact that you still mention the roadkill guys too, hope you do something with a fox thunderbird in the future, great show Tony, good luck to you guys.

[@brettallender8791]

If it does not already have them, subframe connectors are a must! I am very intrigued. This looks like a very tall order to fill. Will be watching.

[@13Monkeys]

This is going to be an epic build and i'm sure it will be incredible when completed! It is also going to be a very long road to get that monster of an engine in that car! Can't wait to see it all unfold! Thanks for the great content!

[@tommoon2700]

Awesome work man, always impressed 👍

[@enjoythesho1992]

Im glad you went with the foxbody over ripping apart that really nice turbo coupe

[@k.a.8494]

Making those headers are going to be an episode in itself. Might make for a cool welding/fabrication tutorial kind of episode as well 👍

[@JeffreyFournier]

You aren't only mechanics, you are artists.

[@g00se31]

That V10/V12 screech... (especially the LFA) goosebumps every time

[@wh1zz_b4ng]

I’m sticking around for this one 🤘🏻

[@lawerancelanham]

This is gonna be a HIT.

[@drgibs347]

HydraBoost brake system for the win.

[@airmotivewelding8012]

Crazy packaging on this one, gonna be COOL!

[@antdog24]

Thats a lotta mootz in that little fox body 😂 can't wait for the next episode!

[@andrewspence5611]

Super excited for this build, cant wait to hear this thing scream. Your builds are waaaay cool.

[@kevinschwager8360]

You guys are nutz. I think it's pretty awesome. But a v12 fox body is kinda nutz

[@essboo]

This is crazy. You are crazy. Can’t wait to see it unfold.

[@BillMulholland1]

Wow that engine is huge! It’s like trying to get an elephant in a Prius 🤣🤣🤣.. Can’t wait to see this thing in action. Awesome content Tony. Keep up the good work 🍻🤝👍

[@ectolle54]

I’m pumped to see this episode. My first car was pretty much that car 90 LX, 5.0, 5 speed, maroon, leather interior. I put H&R springs and a bunch of suspension stuff under it and a Ford racing clutch in my driveway. Sold it in 03 with 75k miles on it. That car reminds me a lot of it and I can’t wait to hear that V12

[@Weretarantula5]

I'm stoked for this project, cannot wait to see how it turns out after all the hours you'll have to put in, but it's gonna be so sick once it's finished!

[@bud215]

This looks awesome