How Much Did It Cost To "Bulletproof" The Ford 5.4L 3V?

[@majorahole]

This guy has the right attitude about trucks and cars!

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

You worked hard and waited for the right Truck to buy... As someone lost $35,000.00 buying it new. You bought it for $1200.00... Spent $1400.00 with your labor. You're into it for $2600.00 and no payments!

[@cliftt]

@12:06 The exhaust manifold is included here. $2800 and change.

[@757optim]

List those parts in the description. A LOT of 5.4s out there need "bullet proofing". Big help to folks. Good on ya.

[@Trendkill91]

Work with people who defend getting a new vehicle and make less than $59K a year and wonder why they can't afford anything. I agree 100% with your message.

[@chrishansen7004]

New vehicles aren’t really that much better than the old ones anyways I’ll never understand the fools, if it’s the power you want throw bolt ons and good to go still a lot cheaper than a new vehicle

[@kellyconstenius676]

Good advice!! I have three old Ford trucks 89 F150, 94 F250 and a 95 Power Stroke.And not a one of them owe me a dime. I look at a new one.. Even a base model will cost you over $30,000. Not just no.. But NO FRIGGIN way! Just for that I am subscribing. Your a good man. Keep it up.

[@zzbudzz]

Yeah , I make decent money and can't come close to affording a new truck! Who is buying these overly expensive trucks ? Not to mention paying personal property taxes on a 40 or 50 thousand dollar truck!!

[@oby-1607]

That's ok. My neighbor is a wanna be teacher and she bought an $80,000 Silverado with the diesel and she runs her kids to hockey practice. That is bad debt.

[@zzbudzz]

@@oby-1607 WOW! 80k i wonder what the payments are ? 1200 bucks for 72 months? Where is all this headed too ,no wonder so many people are months behind on their car payment!

[@plugger4945]

Oby-1 Your neighbor is the reason why a pickup truck is priced beyond your average guys reach. All these rich bastards pay these insane prices, so they can show off there expensive toy. They've put it out of reach for those who don't have the dough to throw around. It's a truck!

[@joe-lf2dv]

@@plugger4945 I kind of look at it like the kids who take on college debt. The college raises tuition and the creditors loan the money. The people who take on debt to drive a new car and the creditor don't care what you have to do to pay it. Like RtW says this is insanity. It is unsecured debt. It will depreciate below what you are paying for it before it's paid off. I wish more people would have his attitude about debt. We would be so much better off as a country.

[@kristofertheman]

Great video man! I am a full time mechanic and I have a car note. I've had older vehicles in the past that were bought outright and cash, but after working a 10 hour shift fixing other peoples junk. I didn't feel like coming home to repair my own junk.

[@robertswift6101]

yep same here,,,that gets super old real fast after working all day

[@michaeldelagarza9550]

Preach it brother !!! Keeping it real with a great attitude. You Sir are what makes America great !

[@edge4006]

I have a 05 FX4 5.43v and you have inspired me to keep her running! Love the videos!

[@richardstevens7547]

How awesome is this channel!?! Exactly how I feel. You keep doing you. I grew up watching my dad do exactly the same thing. Nice to watch. :)

[@pedronrivera22]

Great to see someone getting the word out about getting into bad debt. Most important is that you live by what you preach. Thank you!

[@terrycastle689]

The speech about money and banking is worth watching the video for. Buy used if you have the talent to fix it and remember, those expensive trucks are often bought just so other people will see the owner in an expensive truck. Keep it up and keep teaching the truth of common Sense living.

[@smeeks247]

Love the Grind Life. That’s what it takes in life. Some people start out in different places in life, but that doesn’t mean we can’t move ahead from where we are! Nice work man!

[@KS-bd4qd]

I am relieved , and truly inspired. The mindset of this man the Roaches To Wrenches message is apparent threw and threw. Thank you for all you've done and shared for us all to experience, truly grateful Canadian gal, who upholds(trying amap) and believes in the right to repair. Ive learned a lot about myself while working on my vehicle and so much more. This message resonated well. I just had to give some feedback, after all that we have all gone threw since, this is as important as ever. Big thanks for the assistance and motivation. I cheered when you started it back up! Great job! Wholesome and real.

[@johnelkins1389]

Good stuff man. Hope this channel blows up.

[@mw2addictish]

Civilians and mechanics, amen to that coming from an aircraft mechanic. I have a F150 with this same 5.4, I’m pretty inspired to put in some of the work you just did

[@rossmoreau7544]

Great video. I wished I had seen this before I spent over $5000 to rebuild my 2004. I have since replaced the front wheel bearings, struts, and brakes and calipers myself so I should be good to go for many years. Keep the videos coming.

[@robertsloan8062]

Amazing work man. I have the 5.4 3v in my expedition. Do everything myself as well.

[@andrewlegrand7594]

I have the exhaustive manual for F150 and Explorer. Good to see someone in action getting it done. Good job, brother!

[@roygunter3244]

I agree with you 100%, if you can't afford a new truck for $45,000+ and most people can't then you can do like you did. I just read that 7 million car loans are 3 months or more in arrears. That is a record level of bad car loans, the economy is in bad shape and there are a lot of people making really bad decisions. I really like your message and your work ethic, keep on keepin on.

[@superbroadcaster]

It's only gotten worse too.

[@gudlukkay]

​@@superbroadcasterexactly.

[@randybeard6040]

I believe you Won the Lottery on this Truck, Great work on the Mechanic job-it is very Rewarding to See a Job Well Done...

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a 2007 F150 like yours and the guy that I bought it from already paid for the work you did plus new tires and brakes and rotors. It had been sitting for about 8 months before I bought it. He sold it to me for $1750 and I am still wondering why. I keep thinking something must be wrong but it runs great and the 4x4 works good too. Keep up the hard work.

[@eduardobaez1599]

Dude, that's a very accurate and honest way to describe why the majority of people are so financially screwed. I subbed to your channel. We need more people with this mindset.

[@charleyharms6546]

Hey, mad respect to you and what your about. Thanks for the videos. I have the same truck but I was an idiot and paid 8 grand a year ago and now it's needs to be bulletproofed.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Here you out here working in the freekin' snow... !!!...I have 2 dudes I know w/ 2 and 3 car garages and dont work on jack...One is even a Helicopter tech....Always taking thier stuff to the "dealer"....They lazy AF...Me..I bought a old '94 Ford...I been thru ev'ry area of that truck....Front to back ..side to side...Did all in a parking lot....One has a heated garage..(3 car one)....I even offered to do basic maint for a fee ofc on thier vehicles...They blow me off.......Learnt it from watching You Tube vids like yours....Keep up the good work...We need 'em....!!!

[@Johnshaft1970]

I did the same thing with my 5.4 Triton ...... he runs HARD now 🎯

[@007rooks]

Good looking truck. I like extended cabs. Added internal storage and a regular size bed. The 4 door models with 5 foot bed look like an SUV with open air porch. Thanks for showing us how!

[@newstartsystems]

Just came across your channel because I have an 2005 F150 with tining rattle. You have a great aspect on life and vehicles. Keeping it real keep it up.

[@MikoTactical]

I just got one with 223k miles for $1000 lol… 4x4 and covered with rust. Only reason it wouldn’t run is the alternator, now it runs and drives smooth! I may do the oil pump, timing set and whatnot just to keep it running for a long time. And now I need to learn how to do some basic body work to prevent it from rusting itself out! Hello from Alaska, this series has been cool! I’ve been looking everywhere learning about this engine and this 11th gen Ford.

[@rt9tiger]

RTW - You should video a chat with Mike Rowe. So much wisdom about real people and real work... I grew up in Pittsburgh, now I am reminded of having my tools freeze to my hands in the winter, working on my '52 Chevy - it was ten years old and already a $100 rust bucket. I'm still fixing stuff fifty years later, those skills and habits are lifelong assets. Good on ya.

[@jeffmace260]

I have a 2006 F150 5.4 with 130,000 miles and just spent $3,700 for a valve job, new timing set and cam phasers, spark plugs and coils, miscellaneous gaskets and other parts I also had the transmission fluid and filter changed...my hat is off to you for doing the work yourself...I was afraid to try to fix this motor myself because of the complicated design...GOOD JOB AND WELL DONE

[@daneburkhalter7410]

Wow great video. I got a 5.4 with 200,000 miles I want to do what you did great video. Just subscribed can’t wait for more videos. All about that lifestyle budget trucks

[@hank1556]

good message man! nothing wrong with rolling up the sleeves. a good work ethic will get you far in life. get some sleep though man! lol

[@josephthespeeddemon]

My 2000 f150 5.4L 2V is at 316,538 miles and still a work horse. Good vid bud

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

2V are the real bullet proof Engines. I seen the frame rot out before the engine gives it up...

[@thelasthallow]

supposedly the last revision of this engine where they remove the cam phasers is even more reliable since they removed one of the big failure points.

[@f.w.1318]

@@thelasthallow Ford did away with the 5.4, the last production year was 2010, since then you will get the 5.0 or the v6 ecoboost, however Ford recently released the 5.2 on the Mustang Shelby Gt350 and 500 series cars. Its also a naturally aspirated engine which produces 525 hp, don't know if it will be offered in a truck package.

[@thelasthallow]

no fucking shit, i said "the last revision" meaning the last change they made to the engine, and the 5.2 has been out for several years now on the mustang its the fucking voodoo engine and it was specifically designed to go into the GT350 cars, i know my shit i used to build parts for the current S550 Mustang every day.

[@arod684]

Preach brother!!! This is a wonderful message. It's about the hussle and making good decisions with the bread you have.

[@sealtite87]

Solid video man, what a truck for the money. Nice work, really enjoyed the tear down video

[@billyvallejo5530]

I watched your whole series on this f150. You just gained yourself a subscriber. Great work.

[@strangeluv8]

Sounds like you’re on that Dave Ramsey plan....dig it! I’m trying to get there with this mortgage... Solid content in your vids! Subscribed!

[@ryanruz9397]

Just picked up a used high mileage 08 f150.. awesome video of what I need to do. Thank you man, subscribed!

[@joegunn8067]

You have a good work ethic, your humble and patient. You are what all Tech's should thrive to be! Keep up the good work. I'm subscribing!

[@airitwide]

I like the analogy of applying the methodology to all aspects of life -- so true.

[@joshuaoehler7849]

Love your attitude and work ethic. Great job I am now a subscriber.

[@rubenrodriguez1165]

This video, as far as for the F-150, is very inspiring. Including your first "Bulletproof F-150" video too. Thank you.

[@richiemattes5333]

I pray this man has his own shop. He deserves it.

[@martinm1961]

Love it,wish I had just a portion of your skills , I have the desire to buy a truck and fix it up , nothing is impossible. keep on doing what your doing.

[@williamabaker12]

This guy gets me inspired. Love his attitude about what he does.

[@edwardverduzco]

Love your videos bro! Good camera work and editing. Very instructional! Just bought a navigator with the 5.4 for the wife and new son. Your videos have helped me immensely in getting acquainted with the platform. Thank you!!! PS. Please use jackstands. We only get one body until we meet Jesus. Happy New year!!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Yeah, he can get cheap ones from Wally world or Harbor Freight....Getting crush by a car is # 5 way mechanics lose thier life or ability to continue thier profession......The 1st ofc is a shitty divorce w/ alimony and child support pymts....

[@terrytaylor9460]

Bruh, you are talking real talk. Much respect!

[@jefferythayer6103]

You did it right, and you have the in depth knowledge. I concur. I relate to your ideology of not giving up, in whatever. I've been " married " to my f-150 , 17 yeeeears, with pitfalls. The upkeep was mostly the last 4-5 years, but am believer in keeping it real, keeping it original. Am at that crossroad now, of, do I go for the $53,000+ new, or revive what is mine. I believe in you, man, keep the faith, and all will stay true. By the way, my 17 year old " commitment " is turning 350,000 mi. very shortly.

[@fish02100]

You've got this stuff figured out..I'm subscribed look forward to future videos. Great message ...INSPIRED!

[@marklafollett6266]

Awesome video. As a former mechanic I really enjoyed this video. I only buy older F150’s and fix them up and flip them. Your knowledge and demeanor makes your video tp notch. I just subscribed. Keep up the good and looking forward to more videos!!!

[@chavyflos6311]

My dads 5.4 started shaking and misfiring on cylinder 2. After replacing all the plugs and coils it still had the shake. Turned out to be an ignition terminal. Bought some for 15$ with pigtails and now runs smooth.

[@posenauto]

New trucks are 50k. 3k and some hard work for a truck that is almost in new condition is great in my book. I usually go with the Livernois lock outs and tuner to eliminate the variable valve timing. Put a bunch of them in with good results.

[@sirich7751]

What I like most is that it was all done using tools a regular guy can have. No lifts, no air compressors. Just knowledge, patients and a little strength.

[@homersimpleton5460]

Dude, you're an inspiration for real. Great video, solid wisdom! I'm a fan!

[@8hammer2189]

Dude you’re spot on about owning the note. That type of thinking will make you wealthy

[@thomasshaw4919]

Best best video I ever seen on KZbin, 100% real

[@horaceoakley6888]

awesome work! run for president youve got my vote, You are setting a great example with your awesome attitude! subbed

[@dgradijan]

Good stuff. Tuned in for the Bullitt proofing but inspired by the message. Great job. Keep it up.

[@Fortuna_716]

I had an 08, ran it until 260k and sold it. The triton is a good motor with a few upgrades, mainly the high volume oil pump

[@mikeclark1733]

just picked up a $2500 f150,my run around truck.my work truck is a 2015 f-350 6.7 diesel dump,but i gotta have a truck for work.like your channel.

[@trevorl8864]

I just bought a 2004 for 1500, needed transmission and had also a bad code with motor (p0012). Did the transmission for 1,340, and now I'm looking at the motor and watching youtubes about how trashy these motors. You inspired me to keep on going and hopefully make this truck unbreakable! THANKS MAN!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Much respect to you my good brotha,keep doing what you're doing,you know why,because it's just good COMMON SENSE that many of us don't seem to have or really just REFUSE to have.MUCH RESPECT AND SUCCESS TO YOU....What state are you in????

[@wiggster1080]

I've been thinking recently about paying the rest of my loan off of my truck and getting another truck that needs less stuff or trying to restore it and make it something that I want.. This gave me more drive to restore my truck man.. I'm considering this a pep talk lol. Good vids. Chunking the peace at yah. Take care.

[@smeeks247]

As someone who went to school for personal finance, this man just summed up the biggest financial life lessons in 5 minutes

[@jasonhaynes2990]

Mechanics or civilians....hahaha that’s perfect 👌🏼

[@sirich7751]

Crap........I'm a civilian.

[@michaelp5944]

Have to say ,nice job !! Awesome video

[@Dontpickatthat]

You are definitely inspiring. Thank you for sharing this engine rebuild and even more for sharing your vision.

[@joekahng]

really appreciate ur msg, hope ur channel blows up~

[@limabravo6065]

Right on, it cost a hell of a lot less to rebuild my engine and trans than to buy a new car/truck

[@ghostlyfox5727]

Hell yeah best attitude. A parts list would be nice to.

[@joshgust32]

For the one ready to stop being a civilian and start becoming an mechanic, it would be a good bit of information to outline what some of the cost is to get the right tools for the job.

[@technofry]

You are gifted my man! Thank you for a wonderful video. I have the exact same truck and your video gave me a ton of ideas.

[@mikespeck8642]

GREAT BIG THANK YOU FOR THE FORD 5.4 3V VIDEO, IF YOU GET ANOTHER CHANCE , DO ANOTHER 5.4 3V, BUT ADD A PERFORMANCE CAM. THANKS AGAIN MIKE SPECK

[@falcon7935ify]

I like your work on the F-150! The only thing that I can tell you if you really want to bulletproof that motor is to use full synthetic oil! I've used full synthetic oil on mine and it definitely improved the operation of that motor!

[@thelasthallow]

The big thing that will "bullet proof" this engine is the oil pump, ive looked into doing this to my 5.4L because supposedly the OEM pump does not have enough flow so you get alot of dry starts or just not enough oil to the top of the engine, the aftermarket oil pump you put in increases oil flow and pressure and really helps keep the top end lubed up.

[@canadianmarauder1923]

Just found ur channel. Subscribed. I own an 08 f150 with the 5.4. I was thinking about pulling heads too cause those plugs have me worried. You had a good idea there when you took the exhaust manifolds out with the heads. I’m an old heavy duty mechanic from Canada but I have a heated garage unlike you. Take it easy bud. You push yourself pretty hard.

[@tomkristman1456]

If you have the brown boots your plugs are the newer ones that don’t break. Check out fordtechmakuloco channel he’s the man

[@omarwills4991]

Like your attitude keep up the good work brother

[@bvelasco57]

You have given me motivation! Keep on keepin on brother

[@ronabner1577]

You are a very smart young man. Too bad more people don’t think like you do. I had a boss that didn’t care what something he wanted cost, all he wanted to know was what was the monthly payment.

[@tonytunnell9873]

Thank you so much I really enjoyed your video .I'm your newest subscriber. I watched both of yhe ford 150 videos .You're a hard-working man. I appreciate that I have a 5.4 liter with a blown engine it's a year 10 with a platinum package I'm in the middle of purchasing a new motor for it and researching the jasper or powertrain, and how to get the engine out .I'm thinking I will buy a Gantry crane at Harbor Freight and pull the body off what do you think of that?

[@jsseasideelectrical2289]

Great job and great video . Yes you did bullet proof it . I did the same thing on 2 5.4 s . In a fx4 supercrew and a Expedition . Both engines are reliable and run strong . I also added tuners and superchargers. .

[@TheNickhammond]

Did you get the pro charger or whipple? Thinking of doing the same.

[@breckfreeride]

Love your determination and motivation! Wish more people were thinking like you!

[@garyhamptonjr94]

Great message!!! Stay within your means. You had to have some good people in your life growing up. Keep it your pocket not someone else's. I have a little more into my 06, but I saved saved 30k by buying one in great shape with 82k on it.

[@torquethetalk]

well done buddy, great video

[@timboyd5402]

First video bud and you got me I like how you do stuff

[@timlueker451]

That was a great series. Great attitude man!

[@RealWolfmanDan]

You're a legit badass man love your content and appreciate you sharing your thoughts

[@turkfebruary5836]

Did you have any problems with the spark plugs breaking off when trying to replace them/take them out?

[@11co5955]

Recently discovered your channel and I'm loving it! What kind of businesses have you started? Would love to see a video where you talk about that

[@sprchrged]

Amazing video bro. Keep it up. You’re on the right track

[@dannybracken3499]

Thanks for all your hard work , I've learned a lot .

[@leeyarbrough9636]

Good message my friend I love this channel , like in another video I have one of these trucks I cannot work on it however I make enough money to get a mechanic to work on this truck an still for it at a steal , I think I’ll do the samething to my truck great inspired truck nice work again.

[@brettingram2162]

filially a person who understands life's reality on how to spend your money!!!

[@MrGreenReefer]

great video and the previous vid as well..Im a new sub and fan for sure! but bro, get some contact lenses to help ya read those numbers

[@arquettelr1981]

I like that he's just an average guy taking care of business.. No excuses.

[@mann.sarabjeet]

Hey bro, I have bought a 2007 Ford F150 from a known guy, he said and provided me proof that he got a complete timing chain job done by a local mechanic with all OEM parts. But there was a check engine light because of P0011 and P0022 code because of advanced timing or so. But the truck runs like a charm with no issue, I have cleared that light with an OBD scanner and it always popped out at low speed. and I drove it for 300km after clearing codes it and it never comes back until I hit a traffic light and drive it back on speed under 50 for a minute or two. Please help, I know it need a small and smart fix, and you are the hope. Thanks

[@mikespeck8642]

Only one thing I saw you left out in order to completely BULLET PROOF the 5.4 3v. New rocker arms and lash adjusters.

[@bryankinuthia]

Dope inspirational video, thumbs up 👍 brother

[@frankiebon4970]

I’m buying a 2008 king ranch f-150 today with the 5.4 3V. I’m buying it just because I want a full size truck and my truck is uncomfortable as fuck. (I also work out of my truck for my job and on the side). I’m just trying to do everything right with the 5.4 because I need it to last me a long ass time

[@1manarmyguzman629]

Real talk at the end 👍