I bought the Cheapest Coyote Mustang with a 6-Speed Manual at Auction. Here's why it was so cheap!

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I bought a Manual Coyote Mustang 5.0 with the MT-82 Manual transmission at my local auction. It was in the AS-IS sale lot and sold really cheap; I found out why on the way home.
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[@WhittyPics]

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[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Dont do it people if you like privacy. Will they delete this comment? Probably...no one but scotty tells the truth anymore.

[@snwbrdn777]

It costs nothing except like…all your privacy.

[@floppyseizure8615]

@@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Scotty is a hack. Well, kinda like an old SamCrac. 😂

[@Beer_Dad1975]

& now it's logging everything you do and sending it off to god knows who so they can profit from using your data for god knows what.

[@JamesCrosby]

If a product is free, YOU are the product.

[@3rdworldgarage450]

The fact that it is 5th and 6th makes me think it is a simple mechanical failure like a shift fork that has sheared off on one side. I would take it apart and see what you find inside. You may be able to fix it for around $100. I do all my own manual transmission repairs and while they can be a chore, they are usually easy to troubleshoot.

[@devinb5937]

Sam, this is NOT true! Don’t listen to this dummy !

[@bishoos123]

@@devinb5937 as i look at more comments they all agree with the guy is saying so it seems you are the dummy.

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

@@devinb5937 It's very true! I noticed you offered up a solution. . .

[@3rdworldgarage450]

In a manual transmission, the gears are shifted in pairs. There is a hub and a slider that shifts between two gears and locks and unlocks it to a shaft, depending on where it is slid. When not in use, the slider is in the middle of the hub so that the gears float freely. It is the slider that grinds against the dogs on the actual gears, causing the noise. If done too much, it will grind down the points on the dogs to flat spots and make it hard to get into gear. If this happens, the components with damaged dogs willl require reworking (as I did on my 400000 mile Nissan Frontier) or replacement. It is unlikely that this is the issue with this trans though as it is on the overdrive gears that are not normally shifted aggressively. Thus I think it is the fork that is providing uneven force.

[@3rdworldgarage450]

BTW Sam, I like in the Tampa Bay area and would be willing to take a look at it for you, if you want.

[@MrMartillo20Lbs]

Sam, try to find out if Honey can get you a discount on a lift.

[@michaelyackovich155]

Or Quick Jacks

[@Dave-ur5ub]

And a brain.

[@joostvandeelen]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesmay5394]

The guy considers 7500 with body damage and no 5th gear a good deal. But wont budget for the lift

[@brett9121]

Just have your step mom buy you one

[@Grenyas]

I still find it hilarious how Sam just parks his cars randomly on his property.

[@johnkeeney1554]

And also how his garage is in his horse barn

[@MustafarRecRoom]

Looks like they are grazing in the meadow…

[@PierceGomez]

I would definitely consider bringing it to a local reputable rebuilder, should be way less expensive then getting another one or a drop in upgrade and because it shifts fine for the first 4 gears + 6th they might only have to replace the 5th synchro and freshen it up a little and you're good to go, and the prices aren't usually too bad either especially on a popular car/trans like this

[@plektosgaming]

Buying used means you have 100-120K on it, most likely, and at some point, the internal parts need to be gone over and replaced, since it's not designed to go 300K miles. Get it rebuilt. Thankfully, this is super easy for shops all over the country to do, because they do these all the time.

[@RonnyJakobsson]

My exact though. Just 1 gear to replace. Should not cost much.

[@richardwelsh8448]

I completely agree with this, being a certified mechanic I have done transmissions like this

[@Alexander_l322]

@@richardwelsh8448 yep

[@plektosgaming]

What typically happens is the transmission mounts are weak pieces of rubber to begin with and there is a fair amount of flex as the car gets older and these crumble, such that it tends to lock you out of gears under full acceleration. If you force it into gear anyways, it tends to damage the gears. The solution is an aftermarket solid transmission mount. It does add some noise in the interior, but the shifting gremlins go away. EDIT - if it does lock you out, you have to back off the throttle until you can wiggle it into gear again. Power Shifting in this car is always interesting, which is why you're better off not doing it.

[@jimwolfmeyer6664]

to keep the budget in mind I would try to rebuild the transmission. looking forward to all the upcoming videos on this car.

[@jacedellenbach969]

5th gear is grinding is a very common problem with these gen stangs, a friend of mine had the same thing happen and his stang only has 40k miles. ended up replacing the trans.

[@TJ85234]

Rebuild the trans. Although mt82s are known for their weak points, usually they break due to the clutch.

[@1mean_5.07]

Exactly, and people that dont know how to drive too lol

[@DattPaletero]

Typical Gen 1 Mt82 that was abused, usually 3rd and 5th gear go out, easy rebuild, problem is on the abused mt82s you might have one or two gears grinding but when you tear down you'll usually find multiple gears destroyed that weren't even grinding. Each gear is pricey, $80-100 per gear not including synchros ($60-80) and blocker rings. So rebuilding it could sum up to what a band new assembly price is.

[@MrBloodguns]

Sam we’re gonna need 2 vids per week my man

[@Samcrac]

I agree

[@SicSemperBeats]

Yea facts. Shit is motivation to work on my cars

[@JustaShrimp372]

His upload gaps are nothing compared to chrisfix's

[@-TheOracle-]

I agree

[@roberthatley7415]

So I’ve been in this EXACT same situation with the getrag mt-82 transmission out of my old 2012 GT. I went ahead and rebuilt it. Not worth it. Source a good 15-17 mustang GT transmission, well worth the upgrade. They’re better inside and out. And while ur there buy a good short throw shifter to put on top as well, I went with an MGW, they don’t mess around (in a good way). Only thing you’ll need to change on the new trans in the drive axel adapter on the output shaft, it goes from 3 to 4 spline I do believe. You already got the right one so I think your all set. Good find Sam!

[@CollinJDM98]

Finally a Mustang! Can’t wait to see more. Would love to see a few suspension upgrades on it too

[@mustangdaver2335]

Really glad you’re doing this car over… It’s gonna be kind of cool seeing what you come up with

[@ronindanbo]

s197s are amazing fun I imported one from LA to New Zealand only a 4.6 2007 manual but its brilliant fun to drive and I agree its totally old school tech, easy to get parts and easy to work on

[@lilstoopa9392]

How hard was the import process

[@ronindanbo]

@@lilstoopa9392 not really that hard if you do your research and understand yhe documentation and on road requirements. though it was pre covid, looking at it now it would cost alot more and take longer to ship

[@getlosttoday4045]

You already know it has 2 busted gears. I would just rebuild it Sam. Then unload it fast before the market drops👍

[@muskokamike127]

I bet the gears aren't busted, it is most likely the shifter forks which are a well documented fail point.

[@stangman1268]

true that mine appraised at 25 to 27k but i have low miles on it.

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

The market will never drop on manual v8's they're getting harder and harder to find.

[@Winters506]

Being that you bought it from a Mannheim Auction at least you got to drive it as much as you wanted on the test track. Good deals can be had on red light vehicles. Especially if they’re bank rigs. Banks hardly ever come protect their cars and sometimes don’t even line them so you can virtually steal some good ones occasionally if they’re on a no reserve lane/run. Some banks run every vehicle red light/as-is no matter how new or old the vehicles are because they don’t want to fuss with Arbritration. So you can get some great deals if you do your homework and drive as many as you can. Happy hunting! : )

[@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot]

Life long Mustang owner and so- liking this project! Glad you opted for repaint. Transmission: with current gas prices, I’m guessing $7k means selling to someone for teenager to buy like the Monte Carlo. So, keep the trans stock, keep it a daily driver and let the next owner drive it and make that decision. There are so many routes, it’s just a matter of personal preferences. Might find a deal on Shaker entertainment head from parts resellers. Stock. Loss those side window louvers too. Check springs n shocks. Bemco performance brakes are not cheap, but lots of options. Keep it middle of the road, find that Pony Car a caring and loving home.

[@brentboswell1294]

Sam, the best thing you can do for this car is to swap the MT-82 transmission for a T56. There's kits to do that. It's a much better transmission. The MT-82 is a fine transmission, if you're into European finesse driving. Most MT-82's get killed by aggressive shifting at the drag strip.

[@zzrGUY12]

Always appreciated this version of mustang as far as the history of the model goes.

[@LegitStreetCars]

I've never owned a Mustang but now I want one. What year Coyote should I look for?

[@Samcrac]

13-14 is a sweet spot!

[@BamBamsflow]

15 and up

[@BamBamsflow]

15 - 17 is gen 2 18 and up are gen 3 but 18 had a few gremlins

[@amejia3305uuujjeggtt]

If I’m not mistaken there’s a 10 speed 5.0 after 2018. I want one of those.

[@blue5slow]

For the price probably a 2013-2014. If not, go 2018+. The gen 3 coyote is so much better than the 15-17 gen 2

[@Digital-Dan]

From a KZbin interest point of view, a rebuild attempt is by far the best choice. Replacing things that are repairable is the way the world is going, but we should resist with all our might. I would not say the same about an automatic unless I had gone to school for it.

[@BradTracy1]

Sam, rebuild the trans since only fifth gear is the only gear shot.

[@whyzee125]

Can't wait to see the new paint! I noticed right away that it had gotten some bad paint work but I know you'll have it looking factory fresh in no time!

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

Definitely put a ratchet strap over top of the transmission to your transmission jack next time it'll help out a lot!

[@mono19963]

“4.6 boat anchor” still has my feelings hurt 😂😂 Funny as hell lol

[@theanomalous1401]

This is the kind of project I can appreciate Sam. I hope you can make your budget work and end up with a solid build, when all is said and done. BTW, Have you checked with Ben, over at V-Tuned lately? When he set up his new shop, he had one, too many lifts. I believe that he unplugged the power from it. I'm not sure if he unbolted from the floor. It's a older version of a 2 post but I don't know if it is a Bend-Pak? Hit him up and see what's up with it.

[@dhill835]

Long time subscriber. This will be my favorite build. I have a 2013 Boss 302. Going to enjoy watching this one.

[@Samcrac]

Love a Boss!!!

[@tna--]

9:45 NO play here ? its a joke theres a massive play LOL BUY A LIFT ! you have 1.2M subs cmon bruh for the transmission : just REBUILT to a shop to swap the 5th gear sprocket, its cheap like you like it

[@AshBirch]

He’s chasing the controversy in the comments section!.. more controversy more views… that’s why whistling diesel has so many subs!.. he’d be the most controversial guy out there..

[@donnieboyum2715]

I like that you do work on the floor. Builds character! Thanks for the work

[@James-rn7dx]

Love that you're doing a Mustang Sam! I'm a mustang guy and although I have a current generation now my first one was a 2011 and still love the S197 model. Please don't take too long on the video updates.

[@snakehead324]

Budget wise I would rebuild it. I recently blew out the spider gears in my wrx. Rebuilding it with a couple new gears cost less than $30. You can likely replace the individual gear that’s blown out. Hopefully not too much damage was done from the broken material.

[@gmctech]

o Omg the videos of mustangs hitting everything but the finishing line were classic!

[@garethedwards2883]

Love the sound of that engine, who needs an in car stereo system when you can listen to that engine all day 😎😎

[@The_journeyy]

*Sam's story telling skills are epic I hope one day I will be as good as this at telling my stories* 👏

[@XJon2011]

SAMRAC. I have a 01 S600. 130k runs and drives, water pump SEIZED today, and now is parked on side of road. $1000 and it's yours!! Need power steering pump, and ignition coil symptoms looked into. Clean title

[@dman5179]

I probably would have started by confirming motor and transmission mounts were in good shape. I'd then confirm the shifter isn't worn and that the adjustment is correct. Doing so has saved me from having to replace a transmission I was told was no good

[@AibonitoPerformance]

The motor mount usually is the case in FWD cars that rely in linkage, The transmission mount however as you mention can be a issue, also the bushing for the shifter, though in those gen mustang transmission are weak. I've gone through 2 of them and mine is a 6cyl with same MT82. My car currently at 197k miles I actually bought it for $1,200 off craigslist with a broken transmission as well.

[@MrSerrano0730]

Rebuild, and love seeing this much progress in 1 video

[@randomrebuilds]

Doesn't look too bad for what you scooped it up for. A low mileage used transmission, some body work, a radio/AC unit and that covers most of it. Looking forward to this build...

[@DielectricVideos]

I'd even keep the existing transmission for however long it lasts... I've driven a VW beetle-based buggy with a rough 2nd gear and almost nonexistent reverse for years!

[@MrGreen-oi5ey]

Love the fact you slid those rims underneath!! Jackstands and hand Jack all good but when you rocking that car and cutting cant be too safe!! 👍

[@MrFugimonster]

I love a scary muscle car that can almost kill you! It either makes you a better driver or kills you or wrecks you! I drive a 6.1 hemi challenger that's procharged to 650hp at the wheel and I love it! Love mustangs too!

[@CheesusSVT]

Thank you for sharing. Very interesting content. I have a soft spot for hot buys/ fixer uppers and Mustang content in general. Thanks for making this.

[@DavidVlogz]

Dude love seeing these cars bought it motivates me with mine lol

[@williamduhamel7726]

If you don’t want to eat walls change out the factory suspension. And if you call BMR suspension you can pick up aftermarket parts from their Tampa warehouse and they will usually do a cash price. You can buy a borla exhaust system from the headers back.

[@Samcrac]

You know what really grinds my gears???

[@jwilliamsNY]

People in the 19th century. Why don't they get with the freakin' program. It's called an automobile folks, it's much faster than a horse. It's a Family guy quote about a Mustang, sort of.

[@polarstar]

Step-mom?

[@FappinSteve]

Herpes?

[@doronc.5297]

Great Buy Samcrac! You're going to have a lot of fun with that one! As for the transmission if your budget is low just repair it maybe syncros or a shift fork. If you have some wiggle room then go for a H/O replacement. Can't wait for the next few vids on this after the upgrades and fresh paint it looks like its going to be awesome!! Enjoy!!!

[@BlackJesus8463]

I'd take it a transmission shop and let them rebuild it. 👍

[@SandyNickk]

Sam, I’ve gotta say, this is pretty much what I’d be looking for in a Mustang. This generation, 6spd trans, 5.0, dark grey with black interior. I’m excited to see what happens with this one, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it

[@Maxi-ff6to]

Great car, looks brutal

[@charlesvaughn5616]

So happy to see mustang content on your channel can't wait to see you Build it

[@celmer6]

I would take the transmission to a transmission shop and have 5th and 6th replaced with New synchros and have everything inspected. Have them inspect the shift forks too.

[@supra6t9]

Amazing amazing engine, I’ll never forget ripping it in my buddies 6 speed GT, what a great summer. If you can handle the power it’s quite the thrilling experience. What a sound too.

[@williamandrews1683]

These builds are the reason we are here.

[@fredvallenet]

Great project. Already looking to the next episode. ARMYTRIX exhaust and definitely a transmission upgrade!

[@thecriticalaccountant]

THANK YOU! ........... Finally, a car i own. I have the same-ish Kei car. A Daihatsu Mira 2012. You're gonna love it!

[@ichigonubetube]

I hope you did a fluid change first, the tr3650, and the mt82 with both angry transmissions known for being notchy, clunky, and grinding, specifically in 5th and 6th. Their typically bullet proof though.

[@reggiehammond6508]

Sam you are killing me wit this 1 video a month! We need more videos just like more cow bells on SNL

[@Doze320]

Great project! Look forward to watching your progress.

[@muskokamike127]

I looked around and it seems good used trans are $2500 and up and new ones are $7,000 and up. I'd pull it apart and see what the issue is, it's probably broken shifter forks which is a common fail point.

[@falyssamayhew7285]

New Edge owner here... I gave myself a budget of $6k. So far I have spent $4500 including the initial purchase price of $3200. Car is a 2003 V6 Mustang convertible with an automatic transmission with 122k original miles. I love my New Edges. Both the first one that was totalled in 2017 and this new girl.

[@Freeway_k]

I love how he shows all the crowd killers at the beginning doin what they do best 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DocMackGarage]

Previous owner was Wild E Coyote . Great sounding car .

[@cpfb68]

Would love to find one of these in the exact shape you found! There are so many aftermarket parts you can get to make it look great both in and out and performance is a bunch of parts slapped on! Good luck! Can’t wait to see what you do with this stang!

[@NoContext414]

The cluncking noise could also be the rear sway bar links. When those bushings get dry you hear that going over bumps.

[@brx3649]

Great find Sam. Loving the budget builds. Do a DIY tranny rebuild. It's not VooDoo.

[@StaredownGames]

This is my dream car. Color and everything. Good find!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I am jealous Sam! Looking forward to more videos on this car!

[@klyneis]

Go with a T56 Magnum XL. Expensive, but they shift SOOO nice.

[@169abr]

Much much cheaper to get a Calimer built MT82, can keep a bunch of stock parts to go with it.

[@paulsandgren8625]

Sam. You should invest in a lift. I bought a Max Jax for my garage it is a half lift but raises the car 4' up. They are about $2400 new. I bought mine used for $1200. I can sit on a rolling stool and work under my 550i. Its rated at 6000 lbs. I only have a 9' ceiling in my garage so this is the best option for me. The best is I can unbolt it from the floor and roll it away when I'm not using it.

[@thomaspc0]

Ahh, an American icon this time. An everyman's car. A MUSTANG! I can't wait to see what all you do to this. I may learn something about my own.

[@JSB-IZ-ME]

That is some find great job, look forward to the rebuild

[@NackDSP]

Bought a wrecked car with almost 200,000 miles on it. Oh boy. This reminds me of my buddy when he was 17 years old. He poured money in all kinds of parts and upgrades and stereo and paint. Eventually put a huge engine in it. It was a money pit, just like this car. I love watching the videos of these cars wrecking when the owners try to do a burnout and the car hooks left and crashes into cars, walls, posts or what ever is near by. Love that cheap live axel.

[@DSeN7]

Excited for this build!!

[@troyy2307]

You should definitely rebuild the transmission. That is something I haven't seen on your channel yet and you would learn a lot from the experience.

[@mrcaliguy8694]

I love love this 5.0 Coyote Mustang project! Honestly I'd do whatever was cheaper as far as the tranny goes. If u can rebuild it and upgrade the internals I'd do that say make it like a Stage 2 level tranny that would be sweet!!

[@davidfrank2824]

Personally I would rebuild the transmission myself. You can get a repair manual and do the work yourself. It is messy but the good part of doing it yourself you can put better parts inside. There's only a couple tools that are special but the good part the tools really are inexpensive and if you watch a couple KZbin videos they have people who will show you how to do it without the special tools. Definitely don't forget to replace the pilot bearing. I know you're pretty good on replacing the small things when you were in there. Might not hurt to replace the rear seal on the motor since there's so many miles on this car. I'm really excited to see what you do. When in 1987 mustang came out with the new motor and as they say the rest is history. Here's a quick brief history. In 1985 was the last year that mustangs came with carburetors. 1986 Ford had changed some designs of the car inside and out and they put the first fuel injection motor and the mustang. 1987 Ford figured out that the previous year the one with the first fuel injection really did not have the kick in the pants they were looking for. Ford went back and locked to figure out how to get performance out of the 5.0 motor. The biggest change was cylinder heads not aluminum they were still cast iron but they had different ratios and the same with the cam it was updated. Also the Pistons were forged not cast. With all of those changes Ford had the winning combination. When the 1987 mustang GT came out you just could not find one. After months of searching I found one. I did not even have 500 miles on it before I was drag racing every single weekend for almost 3 years. Just a little bit more history on the fox body in 1987. All the magazines did all their tests with the mustang GT. At that time nobody wanted the LX. That's when Ford worked with a couple hot rod magazines and started printing stories on how the LX was faster because they weighed last and they started fudging the numbers with the quarter mile. After that people who couldn't find GT went ahead and picked up LX. As they say again the rest is history.

[@robanthony1409]

hey Sam, i use sleepers underneath the jack stands, can gain a good 6-12 inches of room if you bolt them together

[@trumanbeal5668]

Depends on what you want to do with this- If you wan t to transform it into something else, tremec is the way to go. If you are doing that, change out the rear suspension for something like a BMR Watts link or what not to keep it more planted. Budget build- pop it open, and see how bad it is.. it's can probably be rebuilt, but that transmission does leave a lot to be desired.

[@aumetalmental8403]

Another great little build for the average, low buck class. Sweet 😎✌️

[@firpo417]

I still say the 5.0 is the BEST sounding motor of any other, so distinctive and amazing

[@Ironraven001]

The crash completion at the start slayed me dude hahahaha

[@upstate-.-alien]

In my opinion, i would rather watch you deal with transmissions and cars in disarray. Thsts why i follow your channel.

[@6589justin]

Man that startup sounded 👌🏼 I daily a 2010 with the 4.0 and it has 173k miles still drives great. Love this body style and wish I had that Coyote engine.

[@slingbart705]

only until you had to put $5+/gal Premium in it.

[@scottyV1000]

@@slingbart705 If you want to play you gotta pay.

[@BuzzTec]

Finally a Stang 🐎😍, looking forward to build. Bring it on Sam

[@Zeebraw]

I would send that trans into Ben Calimer for a rebuild

[@169abr]

You’re the first person who understands.

[@brando7655]

Excited for this one!!! I have a 2010 gt myself. Yes it’s the slow 4.6 but same body style

[@70stastic]

I was thinking it looked really rough at first but it's in the perfect condition to turn into a Death Race tribute car. Maybe some 1/4" plate armor and a detachable rear "tombstone" are in order

[@petrirantavalli859]

check for the magnet inside the housing if it has metal flakes, the gears are likely busted else the problem could be that the hook inside has been worn either way an expert can tell right away if there it's worth refurbishing else I bet a junk yard has plenty of spare transmissions also does it change to gear when engine isn't running if yes then the syncronization is busted. If it would just refuse to go on gear then it would be a cheap fix since that is commonly a linkage problem.

[@stevec5657]

I'd get a rebuild quote for stock replacement parts (probably a synchro) and upgraded parts. That car would look awesome with a GT500 front nose setup.

[@emilioacunareyes4388]

I just bought a 14 GT. With 120k miles It was a gamble but a month in and I’ve had no issues!

[@Fathergooey]

Doing this as a budget build I would take apart the transmission and see what is going on. it could be an easy fix, or it could be a hard fix. but it costs nothing to take a look. If this was a high end build then I would say replace the transmission with a more robust one, I think the T56 was mentioned. so start with the easy, cheap option but have the plans ready for the other if need be.

[@yongyeehong5814]

you scored a great deal SAM!!! btw, looking forward for the Mira L502s video

[@boriss.861]

Please Sam get yourself a workshop and the extras!!!!! I've been with you almost from the get go! I'm sure bendpak will help!!!

[@woody_fromda6ix206]

i dont get how some people think those scoops on the pillar look good!

[@HereForAStorm]

Makes them sort of look like a fastback. Some scoops look better than others tho.

[@benjy6358]

Hell yeah, Daihatsu Mira L5. 660cc turbo.

[@zevgoldman6769]

Sam; It is far past time for you to have a lift installed. Those of us who not have a lift have a friend or friends who do. You used Kentucky Clutch for your Astin Martin, maybe another build? Give them a chance at providing a clutch for the Mustang.

[@rusty383]

Of course it's done already. But I hope you Painted it yellow or Red . Yellow is my Favorite.

[@mangotail6808]

It sure needs some work. But it,s a solid start, 7k for the car, needs cosmetic works, transmission works or a replacement, entertainment screen and other little things. Also all the extras you want to add. Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@marktilley388]

I would look into a rebuild on the trans. A good local shop or do it yourself. You also may be able to find a low miles unit at a local pick n pull for a few hundred dollars

[@Kmrj_gt]

Facebook groups especially where we live in Florida have a lot of cheap great options

[@taz275]

Also, a manual transmission is typically fairly simple internally, might be worn syncros, or something might be actually broken, only way to find out is to open it up