I Bought A $9,000 Engine For My SVT Lightning Off eBay Motors! First Start On A Pallet! It's LOUD!

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In this video, I buy a $9,000 engine for my SVT Lightning off eBay Motors! We take some of the engine apart, look inside to inspect its condition and then fire it up while it sits on a wooden pallet. Enjoy the madness and let me know if you've ever replaced an engine.
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[@LegitStreetCars]

Check out the Ebay Motors app! pages.ebay.com/motors/motorsapp/ Ebay Motors Instagram instagram.com/ebaymotors/

[@jeffsanchez8094]

I want to buy ur wagon ??

[@jhuntosgarage]

Diablo Sport is Holley's tuning division(?). Just bought a Diablo Soort Predator 2 tuner for my Silverado to turn off AFM and add power. was super simple and works great! @holley

[@markusbalmer7501]

Its amazing seeing that it could be up and running soon been waiying for it good work with sll the cars

[@shekharmoona544]

What's the condition of the Cam Phasers?

[@federicoavalos8811]

What’s Nathan’s socials to reach out about the custom valve covers they look sick 🔥

[@clkgroup6367]

You and Peter work well together - he's a good fit for your efforts!

[@kylemcweeny878]

After 30 videos together why is this comment still popular 😂

[@lloydtafadzwanashe1650]

His character even makes everything easier to work on in the workshop

[@brad9529]

They have a good energy together, Peter is submissive enough to make it work, whilst still not a bitch, he hold his own.

[@kylemcweeny878]

Right I get that but we all like Peter and Alex continually makes videos with him so why do we keep commenting the same thing even after 30 videos?

[@sonnybarlowyt]

This didn’t age well 😢

[@johntrumbo6928]

It's always a good practice to blow out the Spark plug area with compressed Air before you pull the plug so dirt doesn't fall into the Piston area.

[@blake8297]

That was making me cringe. Guess he knows he's just making a video and is going to sell it on fleabay.

[@bloopernoodles8682]

That was annoying me, the amount of dust and dirt falling down into the cylinder

[@nattyrights]

I think the same thing after, yes after, changing my subaru plugs. a couple of those cavities were dusty. I didn't blow them out with air, but that would have been good times to have had.

[@christopherament8638]

I was dying inside when he did that then he did a compression test dry with dirt on the cylinder walls

[@jimr3179]

Agreed,that was alot of dirt and rust.

[@brodyz8327]

Watching Alex and Peter on a Saturday morning takes me back to watching cartoons and having a good time when I was a young lad. 😃 I’m looking forward to how to the finish product will look and sound.

[@nicklorigo3507]

lol i thought i was the only one who felt that way, watching this channel has been by saturday morning ritual

[@Need4Sweede]

They need to do more weekend morning uploads!!

[@elijahscott5293]

Yes sir

[@ArmadaAsesino]

Yes, 100%! I'm in Australia so it's a Sunday morning for me when I end up watching the video. But definitely gives me cartoons before school vibes for me as I head off to work after. haha

[@FastSS02]

Alex: "I have noise cancelling headphones" Peter: "NO, it sounds GLORIOUS!!!" Yep, Peter's a car guy!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Who else owns a supercharged car/truck? Whatcha got? I have the Lightning, the E55 wagon, the Escalade ESV and a bunch of turbo cars.

[@CS-Loc]

2008 Cayenne Turbo for my "truck". 600hp with just a tune and completely stock otherwise. It's a "sleeper" with no Turbo badge on it. Hurts a lot of feelings up mountain passes.

[@bryco32]

88 Fiero GT 3800 L67 swapped

[@tannerjohnson1057]

2005 impala ss

[@terrypaquette2824]

I own a double pulleyed, ported Kompressor, larger intercooled, methanol injected 1998 SLK230, with a set of road cams and a tune. Makes 376 hp and 490lbft of torque from 2000 rpm. Lowered on Bilstein b14 suspension, camber corrected with camber king control arms. Gaps gt mustangs and rt's all day 😂

[@calvincooley1074]

93 5.O Mustang 331 stroker w/ Paxton Novi 1000

[@CarswithNash]

I’m glad the engine turned out to be good. I always clear the plug holes with an air gun and then put a couple drops of oil down them to keep any debris from dropping into the cylinder when I remove spark plugs.

[@ajfarson]

Install cutouts so you run open headers on-demand! Sounds SO GOOD

[@joedimascio8015]

Needs cutouts

[@rswafford09]

He really needs cutouts. That sucker sounds so mean

[@MISTERgadget]

The “diablo” decals are covering up the port on the ECU that was used when actual physical chips were installed on them to tune it. If you want to tune it using a flash tuner, take that off and make sure there isn’t a chip on there, otherwise it’ll override anything that is flashed on there. The other thing to keep in mind is that the SCT MAF you got with the new motor needs to be tuned for as well, it’s not plug and play. The upgraded MAF is important, just a pulley and a cool night can max out the OEM MAF

[@TwentytenS4B8]

I got $15 that says that Diablo tune is what roached his old engine. I posted a comment above that it would be wise to get a proper dyno tune once the new engine is installed and verified working with no codes. I've seen first hand what a bad tune can do to an engine at my friend's shop. He has an Audi RS3 engine with inspection ports in the side of the block made by an exiting connecting rod done by, you guessed it a bad tune. Fluid Motor Union has a dyno and could fix him up.

[@sav22rem22]

@@TwentytenS4B8 I was thinking the same thing. Damage seemed tune related

[@neilbrown82]

@@TwentytenS4B8 he needs to get a hold of a quality tuner that tunes Ford like Marty ochs from Moe's speed shop in Dallas Georgia

[@vinny6_9]

@@TwentytenS4B8 was your homie not watching his a/f when gunning it? i assume it leaned out and the rods went bye-bye.

[@iknklst]

@@TwentytenS4B8 Supercharger and a tune by not so reputable sources that seeks big numbers by running lean on top? Recipe for rapid self-disassembly.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

that engine with the open headers sounds mad!

[@35Zeuss]

More like angry for no reason 😡🙉🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewkasparian4359]

Alex be careful with the old ecu it looks like you got at least a 4 maybe a 6 lb lower pulley on it, maybe even a smaller snout pulley on that blower too, you need to make sure the tune is set up for this engine or you can get detonation.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

That Diablo canned tune is what killed his last engine. I've heard too many stories and seen too many results.

[@neilbrown82]

@@TwentytenS4B8 yup 💯

[@dbyrd34222]

@@TwentytenS4B8 I hope he sees this so he doesn't put a built engine in just to blow it up

[@krankysledzz]

Should have spent another $4.50 on a utility knife. Lol

[@stephendoyle2393]

The knife is fine He is trying to not cut the engine or accessories

[@joayers65]

Maybe the blade is in upside down!! Geez...

[@embeaston]

A new blade is even cheaper. Lol

[@SamVieiraGuitar]

Haha I was thinking the same... gave me anxiety LOL

[@01gtbdaily30]

Or hear me out . You can pull the cap off the back end and use it to snap the tip off and boom it’s a brand new knife.

[@jamieroberts4403]

Peters face when that thing started first time epitomised every emotion a car guy/girl could have if they did this themselves. And his smile didn’t disappear. LOVE IT 😍

[@DazedOz]

That sound is literally what all the time and effort is for. So awesome

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

Seriously, back in the very early 00s I had a black 1992 Acura Integra with bronze 16" Rota Slipstreams that I had done a bunch of engine work to and I pieced together a turbo kit from almost all junkyard parts. I got the turbo manifold from SSAutochrome eBay back in 2003 before they started selling cheap turbos, I paid $50 for a used Dodge Daytona T3 turbo, I paid $50 for a used front mount intercooler, I fabricated the downpipe and charge piping out of exhaust tubing, $75 for a set of DSM 440cc injectors, $100 for a Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump, a buddy of mine let me use his old Zdyne Gold SECU that he had in his EF Civic that he totaled, and I had the turbo's oil feed and drain lines made by a hydraulic shop. It went on to make 288 whp at 14 psi...without head studs. We used to drag race down the highway on the weekends back in the day and my car was one of the fastest once I put drag radials on the front. The only vehicle that could ever really edge me out was a 2002 Lightning that was a manual trans. He really used to piss me off because he would always brag about it afterwards and call my car Jap Scrap. He had alot of money in his truck though. It was black with 20" chrome wheels.

[@Sam-si8zr]

Every time I see a new video come in, it makes me smile. Thanks for the great content bud!

[@celrolla7760]

Yea yea yea

[@amunarjoh]

You, and Peter are turning into to a great team. Love the action!

[@kylemcweeny878]

Turning into? They have made 30 videos together already 😆

[@amunarjoh]

@@kylemcweeny878 they still still; turn into....

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

2:55 I don’t think you’ll be ruining anything with that utility knife, Alex 😂 it barely cuts the cellophane …

[@Ryan-85]

I just ordered a set of tires off eBay, I had the tires at my front door the very next day & even got the tires installed within the hour after delivery. My head was spinning. Ebay comes through sometimes. Kudos to eBay

[@normiels3]

The Lightning sounds perfect for that eBay event, I think everyone has a soft spot for a clean Lightning especially one in a nice color.

[@jamesengel8867]

Those dents in the headers wont affect anything. David Frieberger on engine masters did a test and basically smashed a tube shut at the end. No matter how many dents they put in them, they still flowed well and the motor made the same power

[@chandlerhull5988]

I love the square drive impact being used to disassemble the crate. Done like a proper mechanic

[@LU-D1GITAL]

A torque converter is a fluid coupler. It transfers rotating motion with internal baffles. It acts as a buffer and also can multiply rotation force

[@uisahoebhaha6165]

love the content . Keep pushing. But In the future it’s always good practice to use compressed air and blow out the spark plug holes before removing them . Keeps a lot of that trash that can scratch cylinder walls out the engine .

[@amaurypena6526]

Good afternoon. If I'm not wrong. Those cylinder heads are interchangeable. Left to right or right to left. So are the intake manifold gaskets. That way they look like that. Great build. Thank you

[@WaywardWhiteWalker]

I always make an illustration on some cardboard of what I'm taking apart and stick the screws, nuts and bolts (think zip ties) into the cardboard. No mater how long its been I know exactly where the parts are and where they go. It's easy and works great.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Take photos with your smart phone.

[@SchoolforHackers]

I’ve used the cardboard method for years on computers. Think lots of tiny screws. It’s a lifesaver.

[@WaywardWhiteWalker]

@@SchoolforHackers Works for everything. Where are the nuts and bolts? Right here. Where can they be stored? Anywhere. Where does the nut or bolt go? Right where it shows on the picture. Never lose a thing and know exactly how it goes back together. Awesome. Cheers

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

Had a 97 cobra. God I miss it but always wanted one of these lightings. Only two door truck that looks sick IMO. I need this one.

[@shanecloyd6646]

I'm not a Ford guy, I'm a Chevrolet guy, my dad and brother worked for General Motors. Dad worked at Delco Battery in Muncie Indiana, my brother Inland Fisher Guide in Anderson Indiana. Both have passed on. But that Ford sounds like it could give the 5.3 LS a run for its money!!! Sounds Awesome!!!

[@austinkobernick7745]

I got a huge smile on my face when that engine fired up!

[@Fludzz_]

Very cool. The lightning will always have a special place in my heart. When I was a kid my dad took delivery on the first 2nd Gen lightning in Canada, and followed it with an 02. Always had so much love for these

[@br549rdr]

Really really enjoyed this one💪. You could feel the excitement in the shop when that thing fired right up.

[@dannysublett1014]

I wouldn't be able to sleep after hearing that! So amazing! I look forward to seeing the progress.

[@tollefreyerson6710]

Dang Alex and Peter!! Great video!! The motor sounds great!!!

[@Will_b83]

I had an 02 that I wrecked into a guard rail missing a head on accident when a ford excursion swerved into my lane. This was in 08 so insurance totaled it. I bought it back and me and a buddy rebuilt it over 2 years. I drove it for another year then sold it to the friend who helped me rebuild it. He still has it today and it is completely restored. Hated to let it go, but it’s one of those deals where if you were going to, this is how you’d want it to be.

[@ricohorca9904]

Alex..."The torque converter converts torque..."Hahaha...Brought me back to high school auto shop with Mr. Greenhouse. He asked a class mate what an alternator does and the answer given was...the alternator alternates! 🙂

[@nicholasvinen]

It alternates the current...

[@TheDJF3]

“It’s alive!” Fr fr that thing sounds wonderful

[@rexusdark716]

Imm sure this engine is gonna sound so good with the whole exhaust connected.

[@IntrexinCustom]

I hope that tour even comes close to the northeast. We like to get forgotten about up here, but we fight harder than most places keeping our "legit street cars" on the road because of rust. Seriously it's a big scene here, in my little area you'll see a modified car for about every minute you drive around.

[@BudgetingwithFalyssa]

I had a minor repair of my own Mustang this morning. Yesterday, the bearing for the fan went and the blade was wobbling wildly as a result and cut through the shroud. Caught it within 5 minutes and called Auto Zone for the replacement. Swapped in and running again less than 24 hours later.

[@Chilicharger665]

Thanks for the update, chief.

[@MrCarGuy]

And this is related because...?

[@akurma1576]

Noticed that same odd gasket thing on my 1999 Mustang GT passenger cylinder head when I supercharged it. I was told that Ford used the head in a variety of different applications and some had intake manifold bolt styles. Therefore the gaskets accommodate for either style intake manifold.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

The dust falling into the cylinder when you boroscoped is killing me😭

[@TunefullyOG]

One more thing 😆 also get a PS Resevoir relocation kit. 60$ and worth it so you can pop the covers off without taking the resevoir bracket off each time. It mounts it to the front timing cover on the studs and also replace your coil pack screws with some nicer ones from stan Saab.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

What a great feeling it is to hear an open header engine scream to life. Great job Alex and Peter.

[@DanielCooper1]

I love Peter's crazy happy positivity. He's like the other half of you and the two of you together are too much fun.

[@jeremyali9431]

Happy you're doing a traditional type motor for the truck instead of a coyote of something like that. Eventhough you could get more efficiency and probability power at a cheaper price. Period correct, nostalgia and tradition matter; at leat to me they do.

[@MercedesE63S-AMG]

I blew my 01' motor in 2004 with 25k miles on it. I bought an 03 long block with 2500 original miles for $2000. 👍 That's where my 9mm went to. I would say those were my cats that weren't cats but I took downpipes & cut the skin off my cats then welded them over top of the downpipes. Looked just like I had cats. 😜 We have state inspection in Virginia so you do what you have to do here. I had those Granetali or something like that coils on mine. I forget how to spell it. It was so long ago. I always shopped at Lightning Force Performance back in the early 2000's. I don't know if they are still around or not. No problems at all with those coils.

[@keitht7546]

Sounds like 9,000 we’ll spent so far, can’t wait to see you turn the key and put in drive ✌🏽

[@lic2kil007]

@9:55 my brother in-law worked and did allot of the programming for Diablo back in the early 2000's. He was also part founder of Diablo. .

[@DocMackGarage]

Is that a green sepertine belt ? Isn't that like a more heavy-duty one. Looks great .

[@bmwe30guy]

Gates HD fleet

[@MyFriendPeter-d4k]

25ft-lbs on the spark plugs and they will never blow out. I've been using that torque on all 4.6, 5.4, and 6.8 V10's for years now and never had one come back.

[@passion8059]

Sounds amazing, looking forward to next instalment already!

[@mach1stang]

The fuel pump resistor on the front frame missing is causing your issue. Guys make sure that thing is good. These trucks will strand you if that thing goes bad. It's in a bad location too. Right at the front of the truck where things can bash it. It's a white ceramic horseshoe 🧲 looking with two wires. Cheers.

[@mattnowlin6626]

Coming together amazingly. It's almost a shame to cover the frame up it looks so great 👍 😂

[@buddycraftsman]

Hello Chat/Comments! Have a Great day!! 😁 Looks like what makes it a Lightning is the Thunder 😲it makes when running (28:00)... Lol... Great Job. I was waiting for Peter to tell you to hit the emergency brake, so it does not roll when started...🤪 Lol... Y'all are so much fun. 2 Big Thumbs Up 👍👍- BuddY CraftsmaN

[@balsamicboot5358]

When the motor started it was pure “the guys” energy 😂

[@PANTYEATR1]

@ 9:40 I'm glad I'm not the only one that takes extra Chipotle napkins to keep in the truck😏 those green top Ford injectors are 42lbs. Injectors. I use 4 of them in my turbo 4 cylinder. For me it's the 8mm and 10mm sockets that grow legs and walk to the airport.

[@Earlbaker25]

I appreciate the long form videos to get me through my work day.

[@madmatt2024]

13:25 Modular Ford engines like the 4.6 and 5.4 use the same head casting for both sides. Naturally, the same intake gasket is also used for either side but some ports in the head aren't used depending on what side the casting is used on.

[@scooterwoodley195]

The dirt falling into the cylinders from the spark plug wells hurt my soul

[@3500camarz]

Yeah, they shoulda blew around the spark plugs with compressed air. Or at least blew out the dirt within the cylinders

[@robertlenard8951]

By far the best KZbin automotive channel and my favorite KZbin channel automotive wise. Southern Illinois here

[@ruturajreddy1]

When are we seeing the M539 Restorations colab Alex?

[@therealdojj]

Should have been in the summer from a previous video But I think they said both super busy so maybe we might get a zoom call episode to tide us over 😁

[@trentdawg2832]

Those valve covers are very nice, bravo to the dude that hooked them up

[@Mik35959]

You can find everything on eBay motors except rods?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Its a manufacturer issue. They physically don't have enough made

[@Mik35959]

@@LegitStreetCars I wasn't busting balls I love the channel and watch it religiously. I just can't help being a jr troll sometimes. I just found it funny that you said you can find everything;)

[@m14lvr]

The head castings are the same left to right. There are just different ports milled in each. The gaskets are the same way. This makes the gasket stick out but saves alot of money in production.

[@chrisholland2348]

Never pull the plugs out on these motors without blowing them out first

[@DrRick-dq4bb]

Peter is really a GREAT addition to Legit Street Cars.

[@taylortankersley6325]

Who else saw the VMP label on the blower and said "Ooooh" at the same time as Alex

[@billymasoner3735]

Soooo….beyond the fact that I’m just a huge fan of this channel and all of the random vehicles you work on, I gotta say. Peter is the perfect kind of eye candy, he’s HAWT! Keep up the good work y’all!

[@banneddamn]

Blow out those spark plug holes first... Geez.

[@dweezy3100]

I've had my 2007 Crown Vic for almost 10 years and my spark plugs did not shoot out of the cylinders until I overpaid for those yellow Accel coils!

[@BamBamsflow]

Wouldn’t it be cheaper to buy a Coyote and at low boost would’ve doubled the power for less.

[@calvincooley1074]

Agreed

[@stickit2theman1]

Yes However i think he just wants something that'll drop in and go A coyote would require a ton of custom work wouldn't it?

[@js-sx5xf]

Probably wanted a direct fit from the jump.

[@deandalapanda]

Because your mom said he could buy the SVT Engine… sooo thank your mom

[@joshuaa1921]

Watch the video he explains why…

[@jupiter2035]

The stock lightning rods are sinter forged. Manley has Rods for the GEN2 in stock rightnow.

[@alexandersteven6484]

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[@roguefrederick]

Who's Mr Tom Hutchinson ?!

[@Johnclayton28]

Tom Hutchinson is an expert trader, he uses both manual and algorithmic trading techniques while trading ... He is amazing and indeed professional in what he does.

[@06_chris411]

I love that feeling of the first start up! Once he revved it i was shook it sounded amazing reminded me when i rebuilt my ford pintos engine rebuilt it bottom to top bigger cams and other upgrades! This is amazing good luck and good job!!!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st

[@Josh-hr5mc]

They key restriction from stock to making real power after mods is the cams, of course you gotta add heads, etc. My friend made 750/775 with foxlake heads, custom cams, 2.6 Kenne Bell. 60 lb injectors and dual pumps. It put down 350 stock on the same dyno.

[@vernellpresident7173]

i shared this video with my son. He wants to work on his truck's when he was in school i told him to take auto repair. Now wish he had.

[@512undertaker]

i mean the lightning 5.4 and shelby gt500 5.4 and 5.8 are the same they are just an aluminum block engine with 4 valve cylinder heads which you can still swap over to 2 valves and all work the same

[@TRX2021]

That Diablo ECU means it was sent off to have it turned by Diablo....They offer thar for my 2021 Ram TRX as well...

[@user-wg3yn1it5y]

Alex I love our tenacity your a great leader. Peter is a great addition too, and thanks so much for pushing envelope like you do. Plus plus being so genuine and humble.

[@RWB930]

Alex that hole in the intake was used for a dry shot of nitrous.

[@anargylewanderer8721]

I'm pretty sure that intake gasket works on both sides, so when it gets rotated around to the other side, that coolant passage that's exposed, lines up with the passage on the front of the opposite cylinder head.

[@ralphmenta249]

On a serious note.... I am an AMAZON junkie, but the last few months I have browsed eBay motors and actually found WAY better prices for parts and options for my Audi and my wifes VW Atlas. All I can say is that I am very impressed with Ebay lately.............

[@MvP4eVa1]

Peter is the type of cool guy that hangs with you; talk about cars while you work on your car. believe it or not it gets boring if you’re on your own working on your car for several hours just talking to yourself. Lol .

[@jamesengel8867]

That VMP supercharger is pretty healthy. Cooper Bogetti here on youtube knows those people that makes them. He drove 1 of their test/project cars for an event once

[@Firebird400]

I had a vmp 2.3 on my mustang was a great blower . Not super loud but made good power and didn’t cause any trouble

[@Nickkkk838]

Lots of junk fell into that cylinder @15:45. Hopefully ya got it all cleaned out before the startup!

[@BMWCubsMan]

With these 4 thread heads it probably isn't too tight. Factory spec is around 15lbs. Torque them to 23lbs to avoid any spark plug blow out issues. Ask me how I know...

[@johnmcdermott9559]

Great video. Good luck remembering where everything goes. You and Peter... A dynamic duo. Gonna have to push it to make that 2 week deadline. Keep on trucking.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

gotta admit thats one of the best sounding engines i have ever heard as is!!!

[@shekharmoona544]

I hope the body fits on the chassis when it's time. Body flex can occur if it's off the chassis too long.

[@robpeabo509]

The re-install will be great! I am so keen to see how the Lightning performs with this stock engine with the supercharger it came with compared to the one that came with the lightning when you bought it. I am certain you did some performance runs! Even if you didn't you have to do some and compare it with the rebuilt engine.

[@johnbarton1878]

You have taken the term crate engine to new highs. Good luck with the build.😲

[@DrGibs347]

Yep.. i hear ya on the rods. I ordered manley rods back in early may... its september and im still waiting. Supposedly in mid November manley might be shipping them out but i have my doubts.

[@seropm8725]

Bro I actually love this channel so much. I’ll be on break at work and be watching these videos while I eat my ham sandwich. Truly the best.

[@auto3garage522]

I wonder if old blower would be good on ls with demeuse engineering kit 😳

[@bigggmustang73]

Probably be a good idea to blow the plug wells out with air instead of dropping that sand down in the cylinder

[@jimschafer9196]

SWEET love the lopping and sound, she a runner God speed in the marathon reassembly and road trip preparation. Make great content. Sweet find and buy on the engine.

[@meboostatv6145]

That's crazy, that Junkyard is in my hometown & height some parts from them, once you're done with that engine I'll be happy to swap it in my lightning! That be so cool to ship it back where it came from and go to a good home 🤠 it'll see alot of racing

[@DCDLaserCNC]

When you were removing the plugs, they looked like only 4-5 threads were actually going into the heads based on the view of cleaner threads vs dirtier from being outside the head.