1966 Ford F-100 390FE Driving 2016-10-08

[@jirivanhara2354]

Man this is awesome. Really. I am european, and I mostlly like agile sporty 4-6 bangers, but this... It looks like hell lot of fun driving! Its like 50 years old TRUCK, that gives probly arround 350-400 hp! I mean, look at the pull of that thing! Thats insane :D Amazing, and driving it countryside like that really must be ironing your soul.. :) Really really cool.

[@Krankie_V]

I love this comment. Thanks for watching!

[@Krankie_V]

Your comment inspired me to make another video, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHTQYqmLiLypfNU sorry for accidentally calling you British when I really have no idea what country you are from mate

[@Terminxman]

probably closer to 200 hp but there's nothing like driving these old trucks. And they have tons of torque, close to 400 lb-ft

[@CJColvin]

@@Terminxman Yep.

[@marvinl8519]

That's why I bought myself a '66 Mercury Monterey with the 390 FE here in Germany! There are no european cars imho that can compare to that feeling while cruising

[@JasperJames0912]

"the guy who lives there complains about me so I tried to be really annoying for him" lmao! I need you as my neighbor

[@ciociesiobhan680]

Oh she is saucy. 390 is one of the greatest sounding motors Ford's ever put out

[@orionsells246]

Just picked up a 66' F100 with a 390 in it! It's been incredibly fun and I don't regret it whatsoever!

[@noahshort8412]

orionsells everyone’s getting f100s I bought a f350 dually with a 390 it’s a real beast

[@Nick-dz4ml]

Do you roughly know what the 0-60 on the 390 is?

[@JRC99]

God _damn_ this thing sounds great.

[@sfranklin9073]

I had a short bed with a 352 3 speed manual. That 390 sounds off the chain. You have a definite moonshine hauler there.

[@Krankie_V]

I'd love to have a stick shift in this truck. Hopefully someday I will be able to change it over. Thanks for the comment friend :)

[@henry5018]

That is one of the best sounding V8's!

[@Krankie_V]

Glad you enjoy, thanks

[@CJColvin]

It's sounds a million times better than any modern truck will ever sound like.

[@bettojackson8327]

V8? 🤯 Whats horses?

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I had a 1966 F100 with 352 V8 and 4 speed manual transmission. I loved that truck and drove for 10 years. But decided to restore my dad 1968 F100 with 390 V8 & C6 Automatic,( that was in 1988) It also is a great truck. I still drive it, it has never been parked. It out lasted my 2 olds cars

[@bradylindley8694]

that thing has a killer exhaust note makes me smile watching the videos

[@Krankie_V]

Brady Lindley thanks bud

[@xaviercrawford650]

you sir just got a new follower. love the truck

[@classiccarfanatic]

v u should restore that truck

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Brady Lindley haha same

[@CJColvin]

Same here brother.

[@JordanEmonds]

Gives me goosebumps the sound of it. I want one 😍

[@nathanmcdonald610]

That truck sounds absolutely wicked in the best possible way.

[@roberthenson6114]

Really enjoyed the ride along. Took me back 30 years when I had my 65 with a 352 with a 3 speed with electric OD man such a sweet and fun ride. Loved the super clean engine bay shows your pride.

[@Krankie_V]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@TwinStickFilms]

Idk what it is but those FE engines really have a sound of their own, one of the best V8s I've heard! I miss driving around a 390

[@Krankie_V]

Thanks buddy I love this sound

[@tylerhurd9569]

That because of the firing order. I believe it’s the same as the flathead and Y block era ford motors.

[@MonsterBuddy10]

Beautiful truck! I grew up with dad driving a 66 f100 with a 390 in it and a 4 speed. I'm so glad it's mine now! Such a fun truck to drive and have fun with!

[@danielsnell9053]

Maaaannn those Ford FEs sound good!! Why it's my favorite engine

[@jehusits3499]

I got the biggest smile on my face at the moment you said "right when I do this".

[@Krankie_V]

Jehusits so did I buddy

[@happyfreeliferc]

i love this !!! i was born in 66 and a Ford guy

[@user-kz5th5bn3m]

Right now I have same year truck and model but with a crate 302 in it. As much as I love them rat motors my dream is to have a 390 in it. It’s powerful and sounds absolutely incredible. Great video my man

[@Krankie_V]

Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. I absolutely love the FE engines.

[@AdeptApe]

I saw you defending my oil filter video on my channel and so I checked out your channel and hey you love old Ford Trucks! I sold my 67' Ford I had for a few years that had a 352 in it when I bought it. Of course I pulled that out and put a 460 in it with a roller cam and higher compression pistons, but that was just for better ummm, fuel economy, yeah. Anyways your truck sounds great.

[@Krankie_V]

Adept Ape hey thanks for watching

[@haydenfoutz6858]

Would you prefer a 390 or a 460? I can’t decide and I’m choosing over a 68 ranger with a 390 big block or a 75 Ranger XLT with a 460.

[@Krankie_V]

@@haydenfoutz6858 both are pretty good engines! The 460 has a better oiling system and probably a bit easier to build up. The valve train is better on the 460 as well. The FE engine series holds a special place in my heart though and because of that I will stick with them even though there may be better options out there.

[@1957kwick]

I’ll bet everybody in your neighborhood knows about the little red Ford truck and how loud it is. Awesome!😎

[@donnybra1230]

looks like a lot of fun can't wait to take mine for a ride some day. Yours sure has a set of pipes on it

[@abelkarma2026]

Awesome ! You really never see vids like this. Badass how you’re laying into that throttle

[@Krankie_V]

It's quite a liberating feeling to jump in this pickup and lay into it. Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

[@karlnash7105]

That sound makes me smile. I'm looking for a roller project to transplant my 390 (.30 over/C6) from my 1967 Galaxie 500. Car rusted away but engine still with me :-) ♡

[@jp360ford2]

Thanks for the eargasm 😉🤘 nice setup!!!

[@Krankie_V]

Glad you enjoy

[@zacc4133]

This is one awesome truck and one reason why I want my dads 76 f100

[@thefoophimself1207]

I got one of these plannin on fixin it up next April and here in it sound like this is a amazing

[@1966nasa]

Nice work brings back memories of my dads 65 very well done.

[@neilsmicrophone5725]

very nice, I have a mercury of the same year white and beige and you can't beat the body style of '66

[@myrenschwartz4544]

Lovely eh? ya just gotta love the old FE style big blocks. I recovered a 67 Ford tow truck with the same webbed 390FE. I look forward to the future project. Cheers.

[@rodjeep42]

This is wonderful, what a sound, glad you were brave enough to do this with wet roads :-)

[@charleschidester6767]

reminds me of my dads 46 Lincoln. sounds great.

[@Krankie_V]

Charles Chidester thanks it's a lot of fun

[@shadowknight99999]

I love the old fes, I got one in my truck paired with a np435 and 4:56 gears and I rarely have to downshift from 4th

[@militarychevy711]

Sounds mean man! Love it!

[@cristyanvillanueva]

Nice. I miss my 76 f100 watching this video

[@rustyjeep2469]

Wow that thing sounds mean. Love the idle.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

I love the truck. Great project

[@thomaspimley4330]

I really love the sound of the 390 my dad had one with a 4 speed sound so bad ass.. when your shittin and getting

[@johnnybell395]

You got to love the sound of a big block 390 Fe.they almost sound like a Harley Davidson.😍😍😍

[@SuperKONR]

She sounds great!! Pretty damn fast too!!! I'm glad you got it all back together so you can enjoy it again! You can't stop smiling driving it and I can't stop smiling watching it haha. Thanks for the video!

[@Krankie_V]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoy!

[@jerrybockes4769]

Nice truck buddy and btw nice Mercury grand marquis great cars!!

[@eduardoramonjr.30]

Hello i am fortunate to still own and drive my Dads(RIP) 66 F100 IT Still has the original 352 engine thats on its sexond rebuild the total miles since new i calculate at about 250000 miles and still humming with hedman hedders holly 350 2 barrel 3 speed trans im running 30 over with 390 heads i have won many abet due to the fact it starts with 1/2 click of the key no pumps on gas. Getting ready to install power discs up front already has original power steering imagine power steering with that big 17 or 18 inch steering wheel gonna drive it to my end and leave it to one lucky nephew its been lots of fun and happy driving memories good luck with yours

[@jfloyd6334]

thanks for the update!

[@mehlville97]

This video put a big smile on my face!!! F'in A!!!!!

[@Krankie_V]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726]

On those old Cruise-O-Matics drive was actually in the lower position (where your shifter says 2), it starts out in 1st gear and goes to 2nd then 3rd. The position that we consider drive today was 2-3 for driving in snowy conditions. The lowest of course was 1st. Nice truck.

[@Krankie_V]

Shaun Butterfield thanks for the comment. for some reason or another, this trans only starts in first when the "1" is selected

[@greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726]

Krankie V, I love the truck I've owned 9 65-66 Ford trucks. My current is a 65 100 short box with a 347 EFI and AOD.

[@Krankie_V]

There is probably something minor wrong with the valve body because it does not go into first gear in any position other than 1.

[@coolbluelights]

Great video man! it's a lot more fun in person haha

[@saltyabcdef3202]

Sounds and looks nasty. LOVE IT.

[@DanGerous6230]

nice truck, don't paint it, the old paint gives it character

[@noahshort8412]

Dan Gerous he should patina over the rust

[@SuperKONR]

Back for the umpteenth time LOL. I gotta rebuild the MX transmission in my 59 Mercury, it might actually be the same trans as in your truck. In D1 it acts like 2nd gear is gone but in D2 2nd gear is perfectly fine. Something in there also sounds like a paint can full of gravel at times LOL. I'm finally swapping a 4 speed into my '76 f150, and I'm on the lookout for a 390 crank and rods. It has a 360 so I figure when I go to rebuild it I might as well add the cubes. Hope all is well with you!

[@Krankie_V]

Good to see ya buddy and that sounds like a fun project. I'm sure you probably know that in one of the drive positions it starts off in 2nd gear while in the other drive position it takes off in 1st. It's weird to me that second gear would act differently in each position.

[@SuperKONR]

@@Krankie_V Yeah it's weird, when it starts off in 2nd, it's fine. But in the other position it starts in 1st, then it flares to the moon and then hits 3rd like 2nd is burned out. It could just be gunk in the valve body but considering that it's supposed to be a closed system, that's likely going to mean a rebuild anyways. It's supposed to have bronze friction discs instead of paper lined clutches, pretty interesting.

[@MDC2020]

Ya know its a good video when I watch it and smile..lol

[@Krankie_V]

My Damn Channel thanks bud

[@loganrickman5243]

Great video thanks dude

[@lennertschei2170]

This is an eargasm :O ❤️🔥

[@CJDUBstang]

Yo dude. When my 428 was off the road and fucking having probs these vids kept me going. Tks. Got my own selection of driving vids. FE for the MF win!

[@Krankie_V]

CJDUBstang glad you enjoyed buddy

[@aapddd]

Shit, that sound ! I own a 63 t-bird with the 390 but it has been in the shop for over 5 months. Parts are hard to get in europe and it's sad to see these cars vanish from the roads. Even with the global warming shit going on, these American cars should survive. They have their place in history.

[@Krankie_V]

It is sad to see the history disappearing. My take on the subject is that these classics don't get driven enough to have a huge impact on the environment anymore. Let them have their limited use, and preserve the automotive history. Thanks for watching, cheers

[@aapddd]

@@Krankie_V exactly, I agree. Some people try to discuss with me about the car. I try to walk away. They can't see the joy it brings to a lot of people. 99% really like the car though :)

[@redtra236]

Cool truck. I have a 1966 F250 with a 352 and 4 speed.

[@Krankie_V]

Sounds like a fun truck to drive man

[@Coronet_shop]

Krankie you got a loveable road. I would run my 3spd 390 like you do. Well soon enough

[@100texan2]

I miss those days of simple automobiles, too many gadgets nowadays.

[@JBizzle822]

Love the truck!

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Sounds good!

[@Krankie_V]

thanks bud

3:55 Nice revving!!! 😈

[@Krankie_V]

Lucas Martínez Parra thanks for watching

Krankie V You're welcome, my friend. :)

[@mxasks]

Strange that it would be different. I know mine is exactly how it was build considering it's been in my family since it was new and i know exact what has been done to it..

[@CJColvin]

So what are the plans for the Dodge D250 you have in you're yard.

[@hectorjimenez806]

great truck, I love her.

[@Krankie_V]

Thanks bud

[@yeboscrebo4451]

390 likes haha. I’d like but I don’t want to mess it up

[@fatf100460]

cool truck. i have one the exact same. sounds chunky and pulls like a 16 yo school boy .

[@DanGerous6230]

sounds like it has a real tall gear in it like 2.76 or 3.08, if you put a 2500 stall and a 3.73 gear in it i think that it would wake it up for sure

[@Krankie_V]

i think a 2000 stall would suffice with a lower gear for street use

[@trevortemplin4797]

You should bring that truck to ohio so we can race them. I think it would be pretty close. But I'm glad you got yours to a good running condition.

[@Krankie_V]

maybe some day haha

[@mattharris2095]

Dude has a d100 f100 and a honda 3 wheeler...already know he is cool lol

[@Krankie_V]

Right on brother man 🤘

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

352 360 and 390 were available for that year they all looked identical if its original you can tell by the VIN number or you have to run a bunch of other numbers off the block that sounds like the 352 I had in my 67 the 352 had a different sound it was higher compression I remember when I put enough timing in it for it to really be Snappy it was hard to start when it was hot

[@Krankie_V]

Rusty Stuff in 1966, the only v8 engine available in the f100 pickup was the 352. The engine in the video is a 390 from a 1968 galaxie or thinderbird.

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

Krankie V yeah they had them in the big cars that's what I meant by they were available it's so hard to tell if you get one used sometimes what somebody put together I remember putting industrial truck heads and closing the extra exhaust on a 390 then I found a 360 but it had dish top pistons then had the bright idea of putting those heads on it and it would barely run the compresion was so low I tried some crazy things with those before there was any internet to help and nobody knew anything other than just try it

[@Krankie_V]

Rusty Stuff I ran the casting numbers and part numbers to confirm what this engine is.

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

Krankie V it's pretty easy now you can do it from your phone when I was playing with them there was no such thing as an internet and you couldn't even hardly find a book you had to rely on what someone told you

[@sapphirethehusky873]

Shorty or long tube headers? Sounds fantastic

[@Krankie_V]

Long tube

[@CJColvin]

I bet the people in New York City would feel they're bodies shaking if you drove you're vicious sounding 390 FE powered 66 F100 in New York City and I bet they'll give you the finger as well.

[@Krankie_V]

LOL yeah screw them

[@CJColvin]

@@Krankie_V LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mehlville97]

If I was blind I would have thought I was watching Bullitt!!!!!!!

[@rodneyharris5130]

Wat the most u drove the truck since engine build

[@tydodge]

"It will hold second gear for as long as you want."

[@williamshortt6950]

I'm working on a 69 f100 3 speed on the floor with a 390 anything you know would help I have some short videos on here under 69 f100 my gray have not drove it yet it runs need fuel cell

[@dmo544]

Hey where you from.. message me im interested in a similar build. But the trans has me concerned

[@FelixTheHouseFreak]

damn that was fun!

[@Krankie_V]

thanks for watching :)

[@mxasks]

the first position is for snow.. the second position is for drive (all three gears).

[@Krankie_V]

A Smith it's not a green dot

[@mxasks]

My 66 Galaxie 500 has a green dot in the second position for all gears.. The Drive is just 2 & 3 for snow.

[@Krankie_V]

A Smith yah i'm familiar with them, this one isn't the same.

[@mxasks]

www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1221582-c6-automatic.html ? Transmission difference? C6?

[@Krankie_V]

A Smith it's not a c6 but that's what I plan to swap it to

[@sergioburdin4793]

Love the sound of your truck man!!! It's amazing. I have a 1966 Ford F100 with a 292 (Made in Argentina) What exhaust configuration do you have in the truck, I would love to have that sound in my truck... Thanks, and keep making videos! Best regards!

[@Krankie_V]

It's got headman hedders with 2.25" pipes and flow tech purple hornies brand glasspack mufflers

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

I have a 78 f100 and it has 351w and was wondering what exhaust u had on yours cause it really sounds bad ass and I wanted to do same thing to mine make it sound like that

[@Krankie_V]

CD'S repairs and automotive check the video description guy

[@jerrybockes4769]

I'm ur 2,000 subscriber lol

[@Krankie_V]

Well thanks for the sub and welcome to my channel friend

[@jerrybockes4769]

Krankie V and thank u for all the great videos buddy

[@montanomontana1438]

That truck sounds mean are you running with the factory dished top pistons with that choppy 305h cam if so im gonna buy that cam for my 69 f250 sounds good man

[@Krankie_V]

They are the factory pistons 9.3:1 compression ratio if you're running an auto trans you'll want to upgrade your flexplate and install a higher stall speed torque converter, something like 2000 rpm stall

[@montanomontana1438]

Krankie V what cam do you recommend i have the stock truck block 8:6 1 compression im already getting a 4bbl intake holley 670 and headers my stall is 2000 from the previous owner changing it

[@Krankie_V]

montano montana well you can run whatever cam you want. this cam I have sounds mean but makes very little low end torque. With a 2000 stall you'd be ok though

[@montanomontana1438]

Okay cool ive been watching your videos for awhile

[@Krankie_V]

thanks for watching bud

[@josephdennett2166]

ok the 352 had heddman header 2.25 inch pip and purple hornie glass packs right

[@Krankie_V]

yes, same exhaust on this engine

[@JBizzle822]

Did the transmission change at all between 66 and 67. I haven’t noticed my 67 with the c6 tranny try to shift up in second like you talked about.

[@Krankie_V]

This is a MX cruise-o-matic transmission, not a c6 so it is definitely different.

[@bartonofarrell2693]

Sounds fantastic.love the 3on the tree.i think 3 speed , right?

[@Krankie_V]

It's a 3 speed automatic. I shift it manually to keep it in the power band. I have a 3 speed manual which I hope to swap into the truck though.

[@josephcarlosruiz8934]

I just bought a 70' F-100 long bed with a 390 big block. Only 22 and dont much about cars but my mom knows quite a bit from her muscle car days. Any suggestions on if I should raise the truck, or ad spacers for when I wanna go mudding? I live out in the mountainous desert with lots of dirt and mud hills so theres no way I'd want to ride that low, even tho I love Lowrider mini trucks. I need to hall wood and landscaping equipment..

[@josephcarlosruiz8934]

Also as far as being auto ignorant I think it's my fat for not doing auto mechanic classes in school even tho my father was in prison and I was a bad kid doing dumb shit

[@Krankie_V]

I'm not sure bro I've never done anything like lifting a truck. If you go that route, do a lot of research and make sure it's done correctly or you'll have a bunch of problems

[@parwaz7861]

Hi Krankie V, remember that abandoned house you visited with controlled explosions about 5 years ago? Will you be going back? :D

[@Krankie_V]

Probably not, the house has since been fixed up and is offered for sale or rent. Who knows, maybe I'll move in hahah

[@parwaz7861]

Lol okay xD

[@johncontrerasmosquera6345]

Oh my God ♡

[@DylanJahoda712]

What year and model is the black truck in your garage?

[@Krankie_V]

That is my dad's 1976 Ford F-100. He bought it brand new and still has it

[@DylanJahoda712]

Nice

[@DylanJahoda712]

I got a 1967 Galaxie 500 Fastback 390, badass car

[@phillipdavis8961]

What are you shifting it at

[@Krankie_V]

5000 rpm

[@glasserallen]

What sized carb are you running? Nice running 390fe.

[@Krankie_V]

da man in this video it's a 600cfm holley but I just recently traded up for a 750 double pumper

[@clayjones1063]

What valve size are you running and what casting number of heads I love the truck I am working on a 76 f100 explorer right now

[@Krankie_V]

Pffff I'm not sure man the heads are nothing special. The valve sizes are pretty much stock except the stems are oversized. This motor isn't anything crazy just sounds mean lol

[@MDC2020]

Sounds good man. Hows that old truck handle on the road. Thinking about picking up a 65 shortbed

[@Krankie_V]

My Damn Channel it handles about how you would expect a 50 year old pickup to handle. body rolls in turns, steering feels a little loose, suspension is soft. however, I've always been able to keep it on the road- even in a panic skid where I really thought I was gonna lose it.

[@MDC2020]

Krankie V Looks like the old truck handles pretty good man. The one I'm looking at is a 65 Shortbed with a 302. Body is maybe a 5 out of a 10 but shes road worthy.

[@mikecarignan7002]

been following posts really inspiring.i have a 66 w 352 ,needs a lot but you guys got me at least doing something onit,i feel i can at least help preseve it for next person.

[@الدولةنيقن]

is that manual gear or auto?

[@haydenfoutz8634]

How do you drive a ford MX cruise-o-matic 3 speed auto transmission?

[@Krankie_V]

Hayden Foutz as shown in video

[@midnightraiin4035]

i have a 1969 ford f250, with 390 whats the hp rating

[@Krankie_V]

It's somewhere around 300

[@midnightraiin4035]

@@Krankie_V thanks krank, love that sound!

[@haydenfoutz6858]

Is it hard to drive without power steering difficult? I am thinking about buying a 68 ranger but it doesn’t have power steering. Is it stupid that might be a deal breaker for me? I love the sound of the 390’s so it is probably worth it anyway.

[@Krankie_V]

Hayden Foutz it's definitely more work to steer. Note that these old trucks are easily converted. The steering boxes are all pretty much the same and still available to buy remanufactured units. It's not hard to find a power steering pump either, and the mounting brackets and pulleys can be bought secondhand. The toughest part would be finding a set of hoses that fit but I bet that's not really hard either.

[@billypyles212]

They were geared for the no power steering, but still way different than power steering

[@pierceweibrecht6335]

What headers and exhaust is this I have a 1969 f100 just interested I’m shopping for a new exhaust

[@Krankie_V]

Standard full length headman hedders and flowtech purple hornies glass pack mufflers. 2.25" pipes. I wish I had used 3 inch pipes though. 3" gives a deeper tone

[@pierceweibrecht6335]

Thank you and how much was your motor was it a crate motor Or rebuilt ?

[@Krankie_V]

@@pierceweibrecht6335 I bought a used engine from craigslist for about $500 and then put about $2500 into it in parts and labor.

[@hunterduppong1410]

Stick valve springs?

[@Krankie_V]

Hunter Duppong it's got double valve springs from comp cams. They came in a kit with the camshaft and lifters

[@hunterduppong1410]

Krankie V thanks real nice truck rebuilding my 352 as we speak! Cheers

[@haydenfoutz8634]

What kind of transmission does that truck have?

[@Krankie_V]

Hayden Foutz ford MX cruise-o-matic 3 speed auto

[@dannydwyer4792]

Do you know what cam is in the 390 and about how much horse power? Great sounding truck!!

[@Krankie_V]

Comp cams magnum 305H This thing is probably somewhere between 350 and 400HP. It could do a lot better with upgraded pistons and such. It's not really built properly lol

[@Moosekawk1903]

What do you use to get this awesome sounding engine

[@Krankie_V]

Gamechair 2003 mainly money... lol check the video description mate