Custom Intercooler For An Ecoboost-Powered ’55 F100 - Truck Tech S3, E10

Our Ecoboost-powered ’55 F100 gets a custom-fabricated intercooler and the frame is treated to a full-on paint job.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
EBC Brakes: EBC Stage 5 Superstreet Disc Brake Kits
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Hypertech: Computer Programmer, Max Energy 2.0, Power Programmer, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Ram, Each
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Lizard Skin LLC: Thermal Insulation, LizardSkin Ceramic Insulation, Black, 2 gallons, Spray-on, Each
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Lizard Skin LLC: Sound Control, Advanced Water-based Composition of a High-grade Acrylic, Spray-on, Black, 2 gallon, Each
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Lizard Skin LLC: SuperPro Spray Gun Kits, 32 oz. Canister, 90 Degree Tip, Mixing Paddle, Each
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Vibrant Performance: Aluminum Tubing 90 deg
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Manual Bead Roller
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Vibrant Performance: Aluminum Tubing 90 deg
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance Bellmouth Velocity Stacks
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Vibrant Performance: Aluminum Tubing 60 deg
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance Classic Performance Air Filters
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Vibrant Performance: Aluminum Tubing Straight
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance VanJen Clamp Assemblies
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Vibrant Performance: Aluminum Tubing Transitions
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Vibrant Performance: Reinforced Silicone Hose Coupler Reducer
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance Aluminum Tubing
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Vibrant Performance: Reinforced Silicone Hose Elbow 45 deg
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance Intercooler Cores & Assemblies
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Vibrant Performance: Reinforced Silicone Hose Coupler 3"
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Vibrant Performance: Vibrant Performance Reinforced Silicone Couplers
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Brothers Truck Parts: 63-66 Cab Mount Conversion Set- 3/4 TON TO 1/2
Ford Performance Parts: 3.5L, 365 Horsepower, EcoBoost Crate Engine Kit from Ford Racing
JW Rod Garage: 53-56 Ford truck frames are made of fully TIG-welded 10-gauge steel for strength and durability, Complete MII hub-to-hub kit with double adjustable coilover suspension upgrade, Parallel four bar kit, Universal panhard bar kit
Single Source: DCU2021 Concept Clear-PPG
Single Source: K38 Urethane Primer Surfacer-Gallon PPG
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[@PowerNationTV]

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[@maskedmotorsdiy3575]

Guide-coat sanding on a frame? That's above and beyond the call of duty!

[@philmount299]

Great job using a modern Ford power plant! Great series to watch.

[@gravitygear]

Ecoboost powered F100. I LOVE THIS.

[@jenseninterceptors]

That little rockabilly guy is pretty smart :)

[@blackericdenice]

16:26 you can change the speedometer and shift speed with the programmer. You can not increase hp or torque on a n/a engine. The pcm does not control air flow off idle. If you want more power. You will need to change the cam or boost the engine.

[@psygn0sis]

18:18 Those "slots" are only there to keep the "dimples" from cutting groves in your pads... according to EBC. : )

[@kevintucker3354]

That’s what she said.

[@rustybeatty6567]

I would definitely not go gloss for the finish but a Flat or matte finish for the frame or even use a spray in bed liner like process to coat the frame.

[@Raymonkey77]

I want that truck! If I was given something like that I would probably never get to drive it because I would have passed out and break my neck.

[@tharedpotatowwhale]

I like it, I’ve been thinking swaping a eco boost into a 93 f150.

[@OffGridOverLander]

“Storing parts in a safe place” this just means that I am guaranteed to lose them later when I need them 🤣🤣

[@SPEEDFREAK6988]

My question here is why did yall choose the ecoboost over the coyote?

[@number1pappy]

Ok I just looked up prices for a junk and crate 3.5 EcoBoost. Both prices are in line with what a equivalent horsepower v8 cost! So before I go on a bashing on v6s! Is there anybody out there who would actually do a build with the 3.5 EcoBoost and why? I'm just curious...

[@kevintucker3354]

Those slip joints (or whatever) that let the intercooler piping move under engine torque without loosing boost pressure in genius!

[@blackericdenice]

18:20 Stock GM pads are very high priced but no aftermarket pads will out stop them.

[@branon6565]

blackericdenice...yeah no, and anyone with an IQ score above 80 has enough common sense than to waste money on a Garbage Motors product....

[@abyssalreclass]

That's a big intercooler. Overkill maybe?

[@blackericdenice]

There is more than enough room for the stock intercooler. Don't lie and say it can't handle the higher boost either. Remember Ford had a problem with them cooling too much. That is why they blocked off some of the cooler.

[@kevintucker3354]

Why are those velocity stack donuts so pretty looking?! I rewound to look again. Man jewelry for sure...

[@mattsprayberry0]

15:20 Looks like the SHIT I just took

[@masoncomeaux4105]

Link on that tuner please. And will it work on a 15 5.3? I put 33 inch tires on it and my truck does the exact things yalls truck was doing.

[@dwarf365]

Wow, really? It's called the description box for a reason. Check it before you ask questions. Besides don't be so lazy, Google exists. You are one of their sites right now so don't give any excuses.

[@masoncomeaux4105]

I'm just to lazy! Lol. 🤣🤣

[@retiredafce3373]

Too bad LT quit!

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Now I'm not used to seeing LT with full head of hair

[@kevintucker3354]

I’m guessing the cop is Williamson County Tennessee. I lived in Williamson County Texas for almost 40 years and didn’t recognize the deputy’s car!

[@rigging1377]

Why a EcoBoost, I would of went with the coyote. Not a fan of the sewing machine sound.

[@jfindlay813]

Because fuel economy

[@rigging1377]

@@jfindlay813 I don't build a truck for fuel mileage! Should of put a Prius setup in it then, lol gay....

[@wild_horses]

They can add the v8 sound effect mode from the f150 lol!

[@rigging1377]

@Spencer7445 _ The 3.5 can pull alot of Hp! Still sounds like a sewing machine. 5.0 has the best v8 note out of almost any v8.

[@jfindlay813]

@@rigging1377 fuel economy gay? Please explain.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

To much crap to go wrong with those engines.

[@futten3230]

horrifying straight corners that makes for bad flow

[@michaelteeple8704]

Cool late model motor. Whats sad is a Briggs and stratton would be an improvement and more reliable. Always sucks going backwards with a project. And I mean no disrespect to briggs and st. comparing them to that scrap metal yall are calling a motor.

[@karlsmith2570]

Michael Teeple personally, if that were my truck, I'd put a 302 or even a 351 Windsor between the frame rails

[@armandoruvalcaba4555]

SS Chevrolet Cheyenne

[@wild_horses]

Why would you waste your time on a Taurus motor? The 3.5 ecojunk isn't worthy of a build .

[@wild_horses]

@Spencer7445 _ it started out life in the Taurus sho , Then went on to the f150s then the ford gt . Hopefully ford will step up there game because if they dont the new Corvette will eat their lunch!

[@pascalolesen5187]

Every Ecoboost I have owned had an issue. Ford quality is up to par with Dodge= JUNK

[@branon6565]

pascal olesen....still MUCH better than any Garbage Motors vehicle, and foreign owned Asian produced hunks of junk....

[@Odin3v]

Owner problem.

[@pascalolesen5187]

I worked for Ford. You should have seen how busy the shop was with them and the 5.0s tapping

[@grabir01]

Eco boost sucks

[@dilullo8182]

Third

[@JohnDoe-ml8ru]

Ecoboost is shit.

[@luciankristov6436]

Jesus 6.2 liters and only 369hp lol wtf is that lame shit lmfao 😂 that's cute