Turbocharged Ford 300 Inline Six Makes Over 500 HP on the Dyno - Engine Power S8, E14

Ford’s inline six industrial engine gets what you’ve been asking for...a turbo!
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[@arkhsm]

Started at 88hp, finished at 522hp; has to be the biggest improvement from stock EVER !!

[@kirbychristopher9741]

Seriously, what else gives you a nearly 300% increase in HP for essentially bolt ons, minor machine shop work, and DIY Garageability. Makes me wanna yank mine from my truck for a while.

[@andrewwest1032]

@@kirbychristopher9741 its super easy my buddy makes 429 to the wheels with his 300

[@MrAppltec]

@@kirbychristopher9741 a Cummins you could get 300% increase with bolt ons

[@leslieforster1774]

@@MrAppltec yes you are correct. However, Cummins bolt on's are twice the cost of what was done to this 300.

[@davelowets]

The thing would have put down more h.p. than 88 by simply giving it a basic tune up first.

[@davidpettriess9286]

Has to be the coolest engine power episode ever, thanks

[@amandeepkhuber5591]

Absolutely

[@gushaman]

Agreed

[@dioad1739]

Yes

[@nutcrackernoonan3637]

You ain't just whistling Dixie!

[@chaoszombie9995]

It’s a break from the V8s, a much needed one at least

[@p3anuts]

This was a great episode, you built up an engine the average person can afford.

[@davidbarnes6410]

I think that would be the first build they did

[@Kingsize24]

This is the best episode of Engine Power ever. PLEASE MORE 300 content. Push the boundaries of it!!! Sleeves and head, etc. More boost.

[@frankiezap]

More boost, more fuel, more timing....I want to see a comma in those numbers

[@ASMRekt]

This things a 4wd tow pig and not too heavy either. Probably still gets 20 mpg

[@harryotaint9163]

Aye! More boost AND more cowbell!

[@hectorpalomar4533]

They should try the FORd Barra from Australia

[@nonsequitur807]

Did you see the boosted 292 episode?

[@rottdogg8926]

One of the best motors Ford ever produced. They seemed to take abuse and still run forever!

[@troyyarbrough]

I agree. Ford really hurt my feelings when they discontinued the 300. I drove an old 1970 F100 for 6 years and I was not easy on it. I broke just about everything on that old pickup EXCEPT the motor. And yes, it was the 300 inline six.

[@victorgirouard1543]

Definitely one of the best all straight 6 motors made great torque numbers!

[@jamesworkman686]

Yeah as long as you didn't rev it to high and float the valves

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

@Adam Chapman nah the aussie barra is better. Dohc, not underpowered, and the factory block can handle 2000+hp.

[@deborahchesser7375]

And the 4.0 Jeep motor, both legendary

[@therobb5738]

I've taken 2 of these apart about 4 times each now, and yes- These will run 70 mph on the highway with a half ton of sand in the bed, with 2 cracked pistons, all rings seized, and not 2 squirts of oil. Then I re-re-built it with 5 new pistons and all new rings, bearings, and a HO oil pump. Absolutely love turning the key on my '85 F-150. Runs smooth as a sewing machine, even the air conditioning holds a charge and works. It may never go fast, but I can pull a stump at idle and 100% guaranteed to take me anywhere I need to be.

[@francislutz8027]

This. Every gear-head friend I have has a similar story of an abused 300 that would break hearts, not parts. The old "they quit making them cause they can't profit from selling parts that don't break" story has stood the test of time pretty damn well

[@JWBEATY1012]

Its hard to kill an old Ford.

[@linuxuser21629]

Had one of these in a 76 f350. Most of the truck rusted away, valves outta adjustment, and most service was "it's still running, drive it". Motor had an easy million miles on it. Still most reliable truck in the fleet.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

Built Ford Tough! 👍 too bad everything that every company makes today is garbage.

[@mattisenberger4042]

I've owned two myself. Absolutely awesomely dependable engine the 300.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

Now this is cool. The 300 is entirely overlooked. It would be nice to see more projects with it.

[@JL-hw5rt]

You must not know anything about cars 🤦 . Heavy motor needs to be in a heavy frame . It's bulky and expensive 🤡

[@tamcphail]

@@JL-hw5rtclown

[@bodhithespoodergen]

@@JL-hw5rtok who cares this is still really cool they made 500 hp with a engine that only made 88

[@camerondavenport4857]

​@@JL-hw5rtpeople have been running these in dirt track racers and drag cars for decades 🤡.

[@858415]

One of the greatest engines of all time. Awesome seeing it get some love.

[@Cmobley_]

My Dad was so sad in 96 when they made the new body style with the v6. He bought the last i6 they had because they were selling them side by side. The salesman asked which one he wanted,new body or current and there wasn't a bit of hesitation. On the way home he just kept shaking his head and saying he couldn't believe they were getting rid of one of the best engines of all time. He put well over 300k on that '96 f150 with the big six and all he ever did was scheduled maintenance and oil changes. Best truck ever and I wish every day that I had it right now.

[@tomrobards7753]

And it's a shame all manufacturers stop making the inline 6 cylinders some of them bet ever made

[@gyorkepark]

I did a fresh rebuild on a 300 six, 268 grind comp cam, 240 heads, HEI distibutor, EFI split manifolds, and a Weber 38/38 on the stock intake, and my old gal cooks 🤙

[@luislongoria6621]

I wouldn't even bother looking for one of these in a junkyard. Imagine finding someone's project car in a barn and going straight past it for the 🚜

[@howardharter8098]

Being a huge I6 Ford fan, this episode gave me goosebumps. Outstanding job.

[@tturi2]

you like the barra?

[@boostjunkie2320]

Because it finally confirms a lot of our suspicions. You really can't go wrong with a big inline 6 and a big turbo

[@apismellifera1000]

@@tturi2 I do it is a nice straight 6

[@skinny-peters-JR.]

me to.....big 300 ..6. Fan....had a 1993...f150. 4x4....300..6...motor Snowplow on it.....got the job done with attitude. ...grrrrr.......

[@apismellifera1000]

@@skinny-peters-JR. If you still had that truck would you have the engine making 500 HP like the one in this video?

[@timothyforce1949]

This was more satisfying and way more fun then almost everything else I've seen from this show. I really want to see them start making power on all sorts of different, underdog engines.

[@francislutz8027]

I had a smile on my face the entire episode. There isn't a gearhead alive that grew up around 300s that didn't wonder why that bulletproof engine never got the love the 302 and 351s did. I want to see more of this

[@dustinkuchar669]

@@francislutz8027 my first pickup was a slapped together jolopy of a ford f150 with a 300 and a granny 4, that motor drove me to the pits of hell and back, had a warped valve cover so i always carried a gasket and 5 quarts of oil for when it blew. dad still hauls wood with that ol rig, not fast, but he hauls it

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

To be honest thou the 300 isn’t A underdog from the factory it would out pull the 302 had a friend and his dad both bought brand new trucks only different was his dad sprung the extra money for the 302 but his son out pulled him every time they tested them out against each other and that’s a honest fact

[@Thelongmanable]

*_THEY should do a ford, gm, and Chrysler inline six turbo build off.. As in same turbo and efi to see what made more hp then put them in cars to drag race them... Inline six muscle cars still way cheap under 20 grand mint condition.._*

[@Thelongmanable]

@@francislutz8027 *_Like a multipoint efi custom build like Casey built back in the day but for inline six!!!_*

[@ASMRekt]

I want this so bad. It’s the ultimate crawl around and tug truck motor. Even the NA motor is good with a manual and 4wd. It pulls way more than you would think quietly.

[@kevindoble5046]

Those 300 motors were in so many 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton even I bet some heavy hauling 2 ton or so cargo trucks and flat beds throughout tge late 80's to early 2000's, most underappreciated and overworked engine probably ever.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@kevindoble5046 im looking out the window at my 95 f150 5sp 2wd with this engine while watching this

[@mikeallen5291]

It's easily attainable now. Summit racing sells the kit for a cunt hair under 3k!

[@MeCC2003]

Please don’t laugh. I feel like I already know but, is this CA legal

[@GabrielGarcia-eu6vr]

One of the greatest engines ever.. truly stands the test of time.. seeing it respond so well to forced induction makes me giggle like a fricken maniac!

[@lawrencefoster2120]

It's a 300ci. One of the absolute best engines ever.

[@bmstylee]

Actually it's not. They've bored and custom built pistons.

[@limprooster3253]

@@bmstylee Okay... Is your point that its a 308 and not a 300?

[@fordnut4914]

@@bmstylee regardless its still best motor made.

[@bmstylee]

@@fordnut4914 nice story. To bad it's not true. If it was so great as you imply why hasn't it been made in several decades? As Pat said it's a relic. It's completely irrelevant in a modern world. As much as i dislike the turbo 6 that Ford use now they can make the same power and torque at half the size.

[@fordnut4914]

@@bmstylee you must not know nothing about engines.

[@Hamsteren91]

Yes most epic engine power episode ever that 300 is stout af.

[@CTSHOEBOX]

G5

[@sux2bu883]

Six in a row will go !

[@tony_5156]

But how much does it weight? A barra is obviously better for power and sounds better.

[@migmag_9789]

@@tony_5156 Yeah but I dont wanna ship a whole block from Austrialia

[@bloobebybloob6091]

@@tony_5156 And big block ford's are better for power and sound what's your point

[@wysoft]

The 300 is just one of those engines that everyone loves and has a respect for. Never met any gearhead who didn't like the 300. I grew up with several full size Broncos in the family, what I wouldn't give for a decent example with a 300 and manual everything behind it.

[@JensSchraeder]

I wish Ford would make this engine in this configuration. Ive got a 3.5 ecoboost and i love it. I can’t imagine this thing under my hood! Love the inline engines. Naturally balanced.

[@pheonixfps9248]

Buy a Barra from us here in Australia 👌

[@richardjohnson4696]

I'd actually like to see this shoved into some old sleeper grandma Ford. Maybe an old 1979 Fairmont.

[@shadowstallion71]

The station wagon variant

[@jcgamer892]

@@shadowstallion71 will not fit, block is too long. unless you can find a 1 inch thick rad that can handle that power or modify the firewall and move it back about a 1 foot. How do I know? My dad tried to put a 300 Straight 6 EFi in a 91 foxbody mustang...just because he was bored one time. However, it will fit into a AMC gremlin through >:)

[@justinknapp2186]

An old stock appearing f100 would be badass too

[@43mackmobile]

64 Falcon 2 door

[@jamesalexander7540]

Thanks for the chuckle.

[@isaac2862]

I've got to thank PowerNation for listening to their viewers and making this episode possible! 👍

[@starkenterprises2371]

Gee thanks guys. My 87 f150 300 4x4 B.W. 4sp stick short bed I've had for 20 years honked twice while watching this video. My other is a 93 f350 7.3 4dr 4x4 auto and it deserves a turbo first. Both best motors ford ever put in a truck. My grandkids will drive these trucks. Both have pulled unbelievable loads. Neither are fast but are unstoppable. My friend had one in a delivery van and ran it for months with 5-10 lbs oil pressure.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

It's fun, seeing someone finally giving the "Big Six" the recognition it deserves! Good job, guys! I had a 1982 Ford Econoline van, with this engine in it, and I agree: This is the best inline six cylinder engine on the planet. I gained a lot of top end torque, by merely installing a bigger exhaust and down-pipe on the stock exhaust manifold, paired with the factory intake and mono-jet carburetor.(Identical to what was on your engine when you got it) I had the 4-speed overdrive transmission, which was created by changing the 3rd gear ratio to create the overdrive. That meant, the transmission acted like it was a 5-speed transmission, missing 3rd. With the huge RPM gap between 2nd and 3rd, it would "run out of breath" in second, before I could get the RPM high enough, to be in its torque curve in 3rd. The big exhaust solved that, by giving it enough torque band, to cover that spread. I was able to use it to pull a travel trailer.

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

Seeing that you started with 88HP, This engine is now putting out over 6 times that. Now we know why they last so long in stock form. I am putting one of these in my speedster build. I am starting out stock and then after it is on the road, I am building a monster 300 for it. It is called Project Boat Tail. Thank you for doing the R&D for me guys.

[@jamesworkman686]

Get an 93-95 one there EFI and make 150hp stock I have one

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

@@jamesworkman686 efi will require engine management taht os much more expensive. Carb is the way to go

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

@@jamesworkman686 That is the plan

[@CzechSixTv]

To be fair, when it made 88HP the governor for the industrial application was still in place(you can see it above the alternator in the first dyno run). Just removing the governor and properly tuning the stock carb should have easily gotten it close to the automotive engines 170 gross HP rating.

[@limprooster3253]

@@STAY-GOLD-VINYL The efi ones had the good exhaust manifolds and the higher compression head (though i think the carb head can be made to flow better). I think starting off you'd be better off to carb swap an efi motor than to start with the carb one. Youre swapping intakes to lose the YFB anyway

[@Trains-With-Shane]

I was expecting to see Richard Holdener hiding behind a tool cart giggling to himself.

[@SirEpifire]

Just see his bald head poking around the cart just as it starts making boost.

[@arod84]

Whisperings of ring gap and a little more boost… lol

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Lol, you know Richard felt a disturbance in this force as this boosted girl went through her paces.

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

My concern is always longevity. I’d be interested in NA upgrades at the 250-300hp level that still preserved the reliability the 300 is known for.

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

With the turbo: o-ring the head, steel head gasket (may already have one), water injection, inconel valves, electric water pump drive. Their intercooler helps keep temperatures down. The piston rings become the limiting factor, but they might last 100k even with hard running.

[@jvogler_art4708]

It will last as long as the Toyota turbo i6s. Strong ass engine. It can handle the turbo.

[@rylan642]

My bigger concern is torque, for a pickup build Of course, keeping longevity

[@jamesj5130]

​@@rylan642The nice thing is this is an industrial motor built like a brick shithouse with very strong components and internals that have great reputation. They did not need alot of boost to make over 400 hp and plenty of torque to back it, which would be more than plenty, unlike the new ram hurricane which is a 3.0 gasser non industrial motor pushing 27 lbs of boost to be in the 500s club and 22 lbs of boost to make 420hp big difference those motors are not going to last in my opinion even for an I6 I think they're too damn hopped up and not built strong enough because it's for mass production and its stellantis lol.

[@rylan642]

@@jamesj5130 I meant for my case only doing 5 or 6 psi

[@chrisnizer5702]

WOW!! Those are some pretty kick-ass numbers for a straight 6. Hope it inspires some folks to think about these awesome engines for their project.

[@doomguy584]

I got 2 300 6 one in a 150 1996 other in a 78 f150

[@MrRagequitnow]

Ford 300 is one of the best engines ever made. I drove one for two years, doing flooring work, overloaded as hell, and had 488k miles on the odometer. Had close to 550k, when trans literally fell out, van had some serious cancer. What hurts the 300 so much is that 60's cylinder head. I'd love to see a modern free valve head made for the 300, and see how much it wakes up.

[@Ausblack]

Have you seen the Australian barra motor?

[@Thraser999]

Literally those inline 6 engines (the AMC, slant 6, and even the chevy 250/292) were just undestructible, wonder if someone got one to a million miles...

[@MrRagequitnow]

@@Ausblack yes McM, uses them from time to time, and skid factory. :)

[@Ausblack]

@@Thraser999 atomic performance or nizpro is worth a look

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Dragboss garage was just talking about a Cleveland headed 300 built by Bruce Sizemore that made 500hp back in the 70s.

[@sheldoniusRex]

A build list for the final NA with 287ish horsepower would be pretty sweet. Sounds like a fantastic daily driver F150 engine.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

it was listed on another episode. though the roller lifters only added couple hp so barely worth adding them.

[@Agilepickleunite]

@@SgtJoeSmith that’s for longevity not power

[@chrismunson7899]

That's what I was thinking

[@CoreyBrisson]

​@@Agilepickleunite Not trying to be a troll, but I have 500k on stamped rockers that'll beg to differ. The rollers are for alleviating a slight bit of friction in the upper end of the engine, but won't do much for longevity.

[@blakemile282]

I have watched this series three times now since it first came out. I have honestly been bored with the same old builds for a long time now, but this is a reason to dream, plan, save and scheme. Even if you nock 150 horses off you still have reliable fun that ain’t the same as what everyone else runs. Love It!

[@saltycreole2673]

I've always wondered what this engine could do if pushed to its limit. You guys made my day.

[@leifhietala8074]

Pat: Frankie:

[@jpop2499]

Guys, this is probably one of my favorite episodes, and I am not even a Ford guy! Awesome! I think our old wrecked 78 F250 with the 300 6 just stirred from the grave down on the farm!

[@danonoveh8114]

You can be a fordguy now, nobody will hate you.😆

[@dustinh4175]

I hope you actually do, its a piece of American history.

[@zarkeh3013]

Imma mopar guy witha '77f150np435np205 300! had a '74 w100 and Father's company had a '75 econoline with a 300 and while the 318 is awesome that 300 is too! now to find a dodge to stuff all this ferd into and hide it away! heh,

[@KlodFather]

@@zarkeh3013 - You can just tell the assholes its a slant 6 and leave them guessing. From the exhaust they really can't tell because the IL6 engines are quiet. Chrysler has one which is just a miniature version in the Jeeps. The 4 liter. They bulit it up to around 200 stock horsepower and put it in everything. Put in this ford and close the hood with a 5 or 6 speed. They won't know WTF kicked their butt and you are under no obligation to show them LOL

[@piratius]

If the cab is any good, let me know...my F250 has some bad rot! :D

[@jeremyedgell9989]

So, cool to see!! I own a 76" F-100. With the 300- 6 , 3 on the tree. Been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. Thanks for the video!

[@bige9830]

That's an absolute fantastic motor . I seen one of those motors go 36000 miles without an oil change. And when Ford put fuel injection on it that really woke it up.

[@MFU.team.4367]

Unfortunately that doesn't say too much lol, when I was a lube tech I changed a Kia souls oil for the first time in its life at 72,000 miles. The owner had bought it new and never once had the oil changed. Only got about 2qts of sludge out but it got new oil and was good to go

[@bige9830]

@@MFU.team.4367 bullshit... There's no motor in the world that will last 72000 miles without an oil change. I've worked at KIA store those motors are terrible.

[@papersack4290]

@@bige9830 I've seen a few Honda engines go over 40k without an oil change.

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

@@bige9830 we service our paccar mx engines on 75000, with idle time less than 10 percent, 60000 miles if over 10 percent,

[@bige9830]

@@youtubeisawesome2487 Those are diesel engines. It's a completely different animal then a gaser . Low Reving . The oil has a ton detergents in it . How many gallons of oil does that take? And I'll bet your dollars the donuts has got a low micron oil filter on it too.

[@TheMetalheadHomestead]

This has to be the most interesting engine build series on all of youtube. Well done!

[@TheDeathmachine228]

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[@airmecher]

We had to service a turbo 300 back in the 1980's. It was being used as an water pump drive for a irrigation well and ran on natural gas. The thing was a beast and pumped many GPM. The farmer called us in as the pump had quit. When we arrived the engine was missing. Seems the blow off valve stuck closed and it bootstrapped itself to oblivion. It was a very cool set up and had worked well for years. We installed a small cam small block Ford in its place.

[@ChristianGrest]

Really cool seeing this. Gives me some motivation on my Dads old 96’. Spent a bunch of time/money putting in a reman long block only to have head gasket/coolant loss issues. Thanks for the motivation fellas!

[@SigmaWolf-in2mr]

*We've been awaiting.This is more fun that the 'Coyote' build. WTG Fellas.*

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Ohc builds are boring

[@cainadkins3985]

@@shadowopsairman1583 nah

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Haha it's only 2 cubes smaller then a 5.0,so it should run (Or not, we know the heads flow for shit but for what it is it does damn good) Smooth as a sewing machine too.

[@rancherlee]

Sure brings back memories. Built one 20 years ago with the same intake/header combo, Holley 390 4bbl, Comp 260H cam, mild porting on the stock head, and a .030 9:1 rebuild. 242Hp and 323Tq

[@cesarprieto8279]

Do you know how much horsepower and torque yours made?

[@jimmac1953]

@@cesarprieto8279 242Hp and 323Tq

[@cheeseandpickles98]

Did the same in highschool in a shortbed ford

[@calebowens3006]

@@cheeseandpickles98 I just acquired one yesterday 84 300 Inline 6 granny 4 speed 4wd flatbed with 33s 70,000 original miles

[@flatheadfletch]

Mine is a 96 F150 4.9 EFI 5 speed. At 70 mph it turns 2250 rpm. At 3000rpm she’s doing 93 mph. I usually don’t break 2000rpm. Purrs like a kitten 70 series Flowmaster 3” stainless from Y-Pipes. No cat no egr or pump. I get 18-23 mpg! Towing my 5000 lb camper 11-14 mpg. 290,000 miles. I see no reason to mod it ! It’s just to much fun as is.

[@thomascampbell2624]

The 300 is my favorite engine, but I never considered it for a serious power plant. I might have to re-think that. Another thing: I didn't know about the split manifolds. That would allow for a true dual exhaust. I like it!

[@YourScaryMother]

also would allow a twin-turbo setup

[@twatdidusay304]

@@YourScaryMother twin turbos would also allow for dual quads😁

[@holliscook7106]

Me neither but we're going to now

[@Noman1000]

@@YourScaryMother Or even better, proper twin-scroll big turbo 👀

[@YourScaryMother]

@@Noman1000 We're talking about a split manifold here, where plumbing it for a single turbo is going to be more problematic. Also, the bigger the turbo you have, the more exhaust pressure you need to get it to work optimally, so going big is not always better, and generally, two smaller turbos will be able to produce more boost than one bigger one (and usually at a more efficient part of the RPM curve). Though, of course, it will depend on if you are doing a street/strip or a pure race car where you would have a line-lock and two-step, etc.

[@johnedwards1685]

Wow! Its not just the engine you start with. Its not just the power you end with. Its the workmanship, craftsmanship, superb equipment, superb materials, superb facilities. Its all of it. What a great window into your business.

[@francislutz8027]

More.of.this. This has that "buddies hanging out at the garage" feel to it. Every single racer that has grown up around the "300 that doesn't break" wondered what it would take to break one. Apparently, if you keep it stoich and don't exceed 1 bar she's a screamer!! Barra what?

[@lachlanmartin5573]

522hp on only 13.2lb of boost is insane.

[@Toxic2T]

And that's turbo. NA has waay more reaction. The 470HP 221ci carbed NA variant of this engine revs up to 9500 RPM on argentine Turismo Carretera series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d52pZp-Xi7KXqKs

[@WhitfieldProductionsTV]

I want to see it do 3 and half bar and hold it.

[@stephenkeebler732]

@@Toxic2T the '221' made in Argentina was based on a 'Falcon Six' that was '170' in the beginning, them pumped up to '187' and finally the '221' there. Completely different engines than the '300 Six'...

[@Toxic2T]

@@stephenkeebler732 Yes they came here are 177, 188 then developed to 221. the 177 came in the early 60s american Falcon

[@HP.Customs]

This is what I’ve been waiting for.

[@kurtistjones6337]

That's sweet. I had one with a 4 speed for my first truck. Took a 12 inch thick maple tree clean off and almost bent truck in half. Fired right up without anything turning. I'm a Chevy guy but that old 300 holds dear to my heart.

[@bubbacomputer]

There's a reason these are legendary, if you overbuild everything and ask it to make 100HP all day long it will arguably last virtually forever with decent maintenance. If I wanted to run something like this in a daily driver, I'd go for the 250 HP + 330 FT/LB NA config, it'd still last almost forever and be a damn good motor for a truck application. It was a blast to watch you guys push this to over 500 HP, but I don't think I'd want to run it like that for very long. :) Great series guys, it was really cool to see the 300 inline 6 get some love!

[@cheynsanders5506]

This would be such a mean setup in a classic bullnose build! I’d love to see it in a lowered 2wd street truck or a 4wd mudder, that would be so cool! This has definitely opened my eyes to the potential of the Ford 300

[@Truckerdaddy]

Throw it in a single cab Ranger short bed and let it take folks to gapplebees

[@cheynsanders5506]

@@Truckerdaddy are we thinking ranger the trim package or ranger the truck? I’ve got a 1991 ranger that would love the extra power. Either way it’d be a heck of a vehicle

[@Truckerdaddy]

@@cheynsanders5506 the mini truck. Not the full size ranger from the 70s.

[@Truckerdaddy]

@@cheynsanders5506 one issue you would have is space, to make it work you would likely need to trim the firewall for the bell housing to fit. You also would need to run electric fans because a mechanical fan would most likely hit the radiator. It certainly would not be an easy project but would certainly be unique.

[@Truckerdaddy]

@@cheynsanders5506 another vehicle option would be a Foxbody mustang or any mustang for that matter. I mean if Westin Champlin can shove a 12 valve Cummins in a 2015 ecoboost mustang then a 300inline shouldn't be too bad.

[@krasmann]

This has been more interesting to me than most of the V8 builds! I thoroughly enjoyed watching Pat's expressions at the dyno! Great job guys! Thank you!!!

[@Zzeke]

I keep coming back to watch this over and over….

[@kneeknocker7374]

Thank you to the builders producers and crew for making this happen 🙏

[@ramonsanders2562]

There’s only one word: WOW!!!! Unbelievable that that little engine makes 522 hp and almost 600 pound feet of torgue!!!! WOW!!!! Greetz from the Netherlands , ramon

[@basshead.]

Meh. The 2JZ is much more impressive engine.

[@carsonmeyer2808]

@@basshead. 2jz wasn't build for industrial work. The 300 is way more impressive since it was only meant to be a work horse engine and not a performance engine

[@basshead.]

@@carsonmeyer2808 The 2JZ is much smaller engine than the 300 and it can make over 1500hp.

[@carsonmeyer2808]

@@basshead. I just don't Find it as impressive. A stock 2jz can hold 800. This build for the 300 wasn't stock but again. It's technology from the 1960s/an Industrial engine made to run long hours and low power. Far more impressive in my eyes

[@basshead.]

@@carsonmeyer2808 You are impressed that it held up 4-5 short dyno runs? You can slap a turbo on anything and make power.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Pat's look of trepidation made me watch the last pull thru slits in my fingers but, I'm overwhelmed at the results. What a great engine!

[@nicolejhondelacruz9339]

That's a pretty smooth power delivery. Almost linear. Damn what a nice build!!

[@HiTechDiver]

Gentlemen, that's what I'm talking about !!! I had a 4.9L I-6 in a 1990 F150. It was such a dream to work on, with so much room under the hood. Seeing this video make me wish I still had it.

[@lucyloo2228]

The kid has my respect. He knows his stuff!

[@danonoveh8114]

Mine too,,Yo👍💯

[@grlowe100]

Great job Pat and Frankie, my favorite Engine Power build to date! Everyone loves and has a good story about a 300-6 they had.

[@ws8061]

Exactly, such an iconic and prolific engine. I would love to see more series with the criteria of iconic, in tons of stuff, not really sought after but simultaneously loved by most who have owned and worked on them.

[@jackreacher9452]

That's weird but true. I never thought about that. I have a million stories.

[@texascclp1445]

Drove a 79 F100 with 300 for 350,000 miles and really enjoyed this build. Wish i had it back to 'Build It'. Maybe a future build somewhere in my life. Great Job Guys! Great Job!

[@bobabraham5060]

I had a 300 6 in a Bronco. It wasn’t fast but it was unstoppable. It’s one flaw was a sticking float valve. I still kidded about fixing it with a hammer. You guys have the most fun job ever, great video.

[@briankowald6465]

Just like Pat says, gotta love those old 300 sixes. I fondly remember my 84 ford. Almost 300K miles and never cracked open the engine. Never added a single drop of oil between changes.

[@joeblow4566]

One of the best engines ever produced mine has 210,000 miles never uses a drop of oil between changes using Shell Rotella T4 10w 30 diesel conventional

[@captainchaos3053]

I'm not buying it. 300 000 miles and never been serviced? Come on.

[@gerrit2107]

@@captainchaos3053 thats not what he was saying though

[@dertasdert2419]

@@gerrit2107 that's because he has an American education. they dont teach reading comprehension they just teach them to repeat the words not understand the words

[@gerrit2107]

@@dertasdert2419 ah yes, that makes more sense :)

[@rockywalker9115]

Glad to see Pat stepping out of his NA comfort zone!

[@donniebaker5984]

It was summer 1977 .... An apprentice working for the Santa Fe railroad signal department had just bought a F-150 inline 6 Ford 300 cubic inch and it was a short wheel base all wheel drive getting about 18 miles per gallon with a definite misfire driving from Phoenix Arizona up Black canyon freeway to Flagstaff. As I was riding along to check this rig out it was used and I told him let's definitely get a set of plug wires when we get to Flagstaff. I popped the plug wires on there for him and the next few days we were getting 20 plus miles per gallon on the same highway and we're cruising 60/65 miles an hour. Like I said it's used it's not beat up kind of a dull turquoise green color. Can't remember how many miles it had on it it was pretty clean under the hood no oil leaks. Suspension seam tight no rattles good rebound compression dampening. The wheels were just stocked with hubcaps probably 7 and 1/2 in wide with g something maybe g78 radial tires that you would find on a station wagon. So I said hell let's find out what she does and hit they are royals and see what it does in the sand. And in loose white dry sand like sugar it held its own. Even back then six cylinders were gaining popularity. Just a few years before my 69 Nova won its class and third runner up in super stock at the Indy Nationals ... I can't remember what the guy gave for the truck used but it wasn't unusual price either way but to me it looked like a blank canvas. Today you can still get performance parts from Clifford research places like that I haven't checked but I'm sure you can probably find a lot of stuff at summit racing. It all depends on how you want to set it up to do whatever you want to do. Nothing will replace the sound of a sweet little V8 sitting in the same truck.. but in line 6 have a lot of advantages as you can see in this video. Have a sportsman was just setting up the truck to go hunting with or fishing or whatever and outdoors woods type truck to beat around in with the boy had there on the railroad I believe would be perfect. For one thing if you're out there and places like Arizona and your hundreds of miles from bum f*** Egypt and you got to change a belt or a hose or maybe a bunch of hole in the oil pan you need to get in there and do it now cuz nobody's going to be around for years. You set yourself up a tool kit for all kinds of emergencies pack it away you got a mechanical ability. That little F-150 Ford is like a Swiss army knife you can turn it to whatever horsepower you want and torque to do whatever job you want to have. Pull your boat to the lake. What street tires go play with people on the drag strip. Polish it up put some bling under the hood take it to a car show.. and for people who hate cluttered up dog houses with huge V8 you got lots of room on that inline six do all kinds of anything without busting your knuckles. For anyone into Motorsports inline 6 f150 is your everyday driver it's your bulldog it's your tractor. It's going to drag home you're blowed up race car. It's your family beater grocery getter. Tune it for performance.. make it comfortable power steering power brakes air conditioning tricked out stereo custom cab. Compared to cowboy Cadillacs. It's your mustang off-road sports sedan

[@readyreckoner1592]

Best project I've seen in recent memory. I hadn't heard of this show. Awesome build.

[@francislutz8027]

Hands down best episode yet. I, and every friend I have, have always had a love for the old 300 motors. With the Barra being not offered stateside, we all wondered what an old 300 would do. I hope to see many many others follow your footsteps and see a slowstang powered by one on the various street/strip racing social media accounts soon. I had a grin on my face as soon as you showed that rusty hunk of iron.

[@Blackbirdrod81]

I am in AUS, it would be great to see the guys do a Barra and be blown away literally.

[@Alwaysbusy300]

@@Blackbirdrod81 a Barra engine its same thing on 300 .just the head its crossflow air and the its the plus cause I have more room to grainger some aluminum of and. Make bigger exhaust and intake, cause they Barra its aluminum head then add goods to make power 800hoses

[@tysoncross3350]

Barra the world 💯

[@adamstampley7207]

Pat wanted more boost like he wanted more pens in his pocket. Great episode! 💙

[@nonsequitur807]

Hahahahaha 😂🤣😅😆😄

[@darylsmioth1904]

@@nonsequitur807 Brought back memories of my dad coming home from work and all his writing utensil-filled pocket protectors. This was the 60's.

[@gordocarbo]

@@darylsmioth1904 He must have been an engineer. Same era

[@Gaspipenicklioni]

Those 300 are hard to kill. Nice work guys.

[@chrispy398]

Always wanted to build one of these, not sure how common it is but these guys proved it was a worthy engine build 👍

[@brianwood7480]

There are reason(s) those 300 6's lasted forever, and you guys just nailed what they were. My two favourite underrated engines are the Chevrolet 4.3 V6 & this glorious Ford 300. You fella's did them both super justice. I've owned both, and loved both for different reasons. Thanks a bunch.

[@cfraser650]

Wicked to see. I take care of around 40 of these that run oilfield pump jacks. Would be wicked to see this turning a jack 😂

[@DavidWilliams-hf8sc]

It'd run that one pump jack so hard, you could shut the other 39 down, and still make production

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Kinda pointless dont those jacks only turn like 1800rpm

[@cfraser650]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 yea was just joking.

[@Icutmetal]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 Kinda pointless? Kinda joking.

[@Ub3rGam3rz]

Amazing engine and a lot of people do cool stuff. I've read on the forums of heavy haulers that people put on a cummins turbo then take the cam and advance it one or two teeth to move the power band lower in the rpm range and make mountains of torque. I rebuilt a 300 that the cylinders were so worn in the center that the glaze breaker stone wasn't touching and the bearings were only showing the copper. New bearings and rings and she still ran amazing.

[@lelandlewis7207]

A shop I worked in used to build 6s for racing. With a 6-pack, 12:1 compression, modified head, header, balanced and blueprinted, the 300 would dangle the front wheels down half of the straightaway on a 1/4 mile oval. The cars were '30s sedans and coupes with straight front axles in "Hobby" class. We also built 292 Chevs as well as the smaller 240, 250, 232 and 225 inlines. They were all awesome, but the 225 Chrysler was a beast.

[@jonhampton1774]

All I can say is!!! WOW! Thank is impressive. I’m a Chevy guy and this impressed me. Great job guys.

[@SiguysGaming]

I have been waiting for this episode for months, I'm so glad it's finally here!

[@mattb2967]

Been waiting for this all summer!! Finally comes out on my last day of summer, sweet!!

[@casper8994]

Thank you for finally giving the love this motor deserves. Best engine by far.

[@brianelhardt4606]

Learned so much about the anatomy of a turbo system from this - on top of the epic result from the I-6!

[@littlebearish]

Been waiting patiently for Richard to do one of these. He's mentioned it a time or two. Y'all beat him to it and knocked it out of the park! Those numbers were Amazing and not even at a full atmosphere!

[@85MasterV]

I've always been a 302 guy.. but damn this engine build has me rethinking my whole truck/car life

[@christopherblessing3868]

ONE OF THE BEST MOTORS FORD EVER MADE! EMISSIONS KILLED IT!

[@mikeraftis6332]

Have to say I love these type of builds. So cool to make big power with other engines than a LS.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

In the early 1990's, we used to sell this motor in F-150's as the million mile motor because they never broke down nor wore out in a stock configuration.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

@@bigboreracing356 , maybe the durability and reliability performance had something to do with it being in production since 1965? Nah, it was just a low rpm powerplant. You're right!!! SMH

[@matthewmeaux3450]

@@bigboreracing356, my sarcasm wasn't due to being offended. It had to do with the lack of competence about the topic. The emissions may have had an impact on the discontinuation of production of this powerplant. The 302 in the F-150 only had minimum performance gains and less reliability. 60 mph you say, where do you live; don't answer that! Lol The 60's were the muscle cars original era. I would rather have a 1996 F-150 with a 4.9l I-6 than that year with a 5.0l V-8 or a 1997 F-150 with a 3.7l V-6 or a 4.6l V-8. Thanks for your comment, good talk; really!

[@timothykeith1367]

@@bigboreracing356 Big lazy motors are reliable, the fuel efficiency wasn't so great but it sure was an admired workhorse

[@matthewmeaux3450]

@@bigboreracing356 , no truck salesperson would sell an F-150 with an I-6 if they were planning to pull a maximum load ever. If they needed more towing capacity we would sell them an F-250 with a 5.8l V-8. Let me explain the reason for an F-150 reg cab truck. It's and entry level truck for the person or company that only needs basic performance and capability with marginal towing capacity. Have a nice life.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

@@bigboreracing356 , you love to see your works of splendor typed out for all to see. Have a nice life.

[@dazwelding97]

Awesome results!! Would love to see a centrifugal supercharger on it next and compare the Dyno curves between the turbo and the supercharger!

[@michaeldunagan8268]

Had I known you were going to turbocharge the build: Borrowing from Pittsburgh Power-I would have stuck with lower compression ratio pistons. This is the Pittsburgh Power method of reducing the peak pressures but still building a lot of horsepower big semi truck diesel engines. I would love to see you at 20 lb of boost would be on 8 1/2 to 1 compression ratio pistons. I had a 1992 Ford Probe with eight and a half to 1 compression pistons and it was a slug. I was one of the 90%. The lucky 10% had a turbocharged version of this car with the same engine and it rocked! Especially by 1992 standards. Next Ford 300 l6 build see if you can build it to be turbocharged from the get-go. Attempt to get a more sturdy head gasket. It's so incredible that you're almost getting two to one horsepower to cubic inches!

[@tomrandall4871]

Man I wish I still had my 92 ford Econoline 3/4 ton 4WD pathfinder 300 cid inline 6 van! This build would have been perfect for it!

[@jessesmith3026]

By far my favorite series so far, I’d love to see this in something soon

[@NecromancerGarage]

Love the underdog engine stuff. Keep that stuff up! Throw in more engines that don't get enough love!

[@BlueOvalEdge]

I was going to say that I really wish they would do less of these esoteric builds and more LS builds but i'm a rotten liar. Bravo PN and vive la différence!

[@jonathancallender8185]

My favorite episode ever! I had to watch it again! Now I need to build my own!

[@rickeymitchell8620]

My jam dropped when you revealed the stats on the last run! You guys have the best job in the world. Playing in the world of big boy toys.

[@DUNEATV]

Ford has made some great engines over the years and this is one of them!

[@WebNstyne]

Wish they would bring back a good straight 6

[@dimon_152]

И не только Ford) Ваши автомобили лучшие! 👍👍👍👍🤝

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Love the Ford 300 turbo! Well thought out build. Very, very nice.

[@GoTerry]

I love the straight 6's, currently in love with the 98' Volvo s90 but also had an older late 80's Mercedes Benz 3.2 that just rocked but the 300 started it all in a 70's ford 4x4 tow truck... glad to see it

[@MorningsideMotors]

I LOVE this! 300’s are awesome and always wondered what one would do turbo’d. Thanks guys!

[@proximap2151]

Honestly this is the best episode ever!! Imagine this in my old bronco.. I'd rock it for sure!

[@johnnycole7990]

Has to be my absolute favorite episode ever this one and the coyote build...

[@linkinmylog]

"Quick! Get the welder!" Dad/Mechanic jokes are the best.

[@reubencdebaca2408]

That was incredible! This is one of my favorite engines, and I have really enjoyed watching you guys make it even better. I would have been happy with 300HP!

[@demolitionman9307]

That was awesome, i'm a big inline 6 fan. Have you heard and played with, Australian Ford Falcon 'Barra' inline 6 yet? I hear they are pulling up to 2000 hp out of them. That'd make some great episodes. Keep up the great content. Love from Downunder.

[@fredderf551]

The Barra is a generation of this engine. "2000 hp out of them" Joke of the year.

[@ThePaulv12]

@@fredderf551 that and more and they hold together at that power level too.

[@fredderf551]

@@ThePaulv12 "that and more and they hold together at that power level too." Joke of the century. I use to own one, they're not that good. Extremely over rated.

[@thomaslawry5238]

What Australian engineers and enthusiasts are doing with the Barra would amaze most US V8 hotrodders. And Australians engineered the LS V12 as well.

[@fredderf551]

@@thomaslawry5238 "What Australian engineers and enthusiasts are doing with the Barra would amaze most US V8 hotrodders" I'm Australian I've seen over 5000hp of a big block in a road car.. Turbo Barras do not impress me it's twin cam six just like ever other twin cam six but way more expensive. 2000hp out a barra doesn't use a Ford crank, rods,retainers, oil pump, value springs.etc etc and the block will most likely shit it's self.

[@LuxLifeTech]

You guys fab the most beautiful temp setups! Unreal gains on that old beast!

[@Larry5469]

This was probably the most interesting Dyno pull I have seen in quite awhile! I love the engine (I used to have the 240) and would NEVER have expected it could produce that much power safely. Thanks for a great video and now I guess I have to subscribe because you guys seem like you like to do crazy things and i LOVE IT!!

[@thetrollbot2000]

This episode was so much fun to watch, I didn’t even know I needed to see this.

[@kakanator]

by far the best episode in my book. the excitement yall keep getting was classic. Im not just saying that cuz im a inline 6 guy.

[@wirefeed3419]

This is an awesome build, makes me think back almost 40 years when I had a 1967 Chevy van with a 292 Six. Wish I had kept that van, all the in line sixes were such great engines, would love to do this kind of a mod to boost the power, crazy Dyno numbers.

[@anthonykelso2249]

I just want to say that i want that engine. I have always loved the 300 and this is a thing of beauty