Test Fitting the New Turbo Engine and Transmission

[@tonymunn]

I watched this video from beginning to end. I am so happy that my project is using an engine that is a direct fit without modifications required. I'm sure something is going to pop up. Great job. Thank you.

[@ianmcnair5060]

The day that you go out and drive this thing for the first time will be a great moment. I can't wait!

[@Xarzith]

Hey, Eric, love seeing your progress on the Fairmont. I'm not a mechanic myself, but here's a couple of tips with the drill bits: Use lubricant when drilling into metal and don't rely on "hand tightening" the bit into the chuck. While it's a failsafe method many use to avoid breaking the bit, it's often better to learn to use the ratchet of your drill instead to avoid wearing down the back end of your bit or the chuck in the worst case. Just twist the last quarter or half over to secure the bit into the chuck and with little practice, you'll find the correct ratchet setting for your hand pressure while drilling. Keep up the great work, I've learned a lot from you over the years

[@rubenbrixton620]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@christianbaylor5352]

@Ruben Brixton instablaster :)

[@rubenbrixton620]

@Christian Baylor I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@rubenbrixton620]

@Christian Baylor It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my ass!

[@christianbaylor5352]

@Ruben Brixton happy to help :D

[@reginald3874]

It was extremely satisfying seeing all the parts move firmly into place when you bolted them in.

[@theinvestorsmind2547]

Eric, I love how you refer to things being places somewhere as "living there" haha. Cracks me up every time.

[@rhkips]

The fact that you're keeping the A/C on the car is--if you'll pardon the pun--the coolest thing ever! I love seeing that kind of functionality. :)

[@ericthecarguy]

I still need to sort out the compressor mount. That's something I'm still struggling with. I also have to work out what I'm doing with the evaporator inside the dash. I have no idea what I'm going to run into there, but I do want to run AC. After all, I'll be driving this car during the summer for the most part.

[@RattleBoxMedia]

I have to give you all credits! You are the best mechanic tutorial guy I know on KZbin! Best stuff all the time!

[@jasonyoung6420]

This is going to be a bad ass Fairmont; I am looking forward to the drive time.

[@rulerpaco]

Your build is good to watch, you are doing something different not like all the other channels. keep up the good work, it will all be worth it at the end.

[@schoder78]

Eric, I just starting watching your videos the last few months and I am totally on board. Your communications skills are excellent and enjoy the education.

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks!

[@patamos7019]

Those good drill bits will eventually dull on you. Get you a drill Dr. I bought one a few years ago and I love it. I run into situations like you do where you break off a bolt out have friends bring me something the have broken off a bolt in. I have a good set of drill bits I use to drill holes for my taps got occasions like that and it's nice to have them sharp and ready to go!

[@tilleytristan]

While standing beside an engine on a hoist, [super quick cut] "shall we try this again?" Dude, you just made a dank meme. Love it.

[@AppalachianDIY]

With everything fitting so tight, we really won't know the "true" clearance issues until after some good test runs. High speed cornering, suspension travel at max, and torque will probably present some clearance issues we can't see right now. Good job though Eric, I like how it's coming so far.

[@usernamechris2525252]

I love the fairmont videos. People need to be less negative. Eric, do not let other peoples negativity spoil your enthusiasm for the fairmont.... keep up the good work

[@themechanic6117]

probably my favorite video on the Fairmont. I don't agree on somethings but do what you gotta do. can't wait to see the videos of driving it.

[@troyintylekt8907]

“It makes waay more horsepower than this transmission will be able to handle, so I won’t be able to use it” said with the most satisfied smirk.... Had me Rollin 😂😂😂

[@Lavos1999]

DEI also makes heat shielding for hoses that will match your blanket & wrap. Could be something to use for that oil hose instead.

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

The fairmont is looking mighty sweet!!!

[@ianmckirdy1094]

WHITE ZIP TIES! ERIC YOU HAVE A LOT TO LEARN! BLACK ONES ARE BETTER. lol thanks for the video Eric!

[@p3l1k44n1]

Hahaha that teeny tiny baby transmission. Awww... It's cute.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Great to see headers on this rather than log manifolds... smoother exhaust flow and looks cooler so it's win-win.

[@kevintucker3354]

Simon Coles It can’t have manifolds with the turbo.

[@serafinsilva1055]

I'm glad to see you have upgraded from the seatbelt to a lifting plate.

[@MrJarmore]

Hi Eric. fantastic video as always. I do have one remark. That drive shaft looked a wee bit long. The plunge on the gearbox end of the trail shaft was quite deep. once the car is sitting on the ground with all its weight, plus the up travel of the suspension could bottom out the drive shaft in the gearbox. im sure you've got ot figured out now though seeing how far behind these videos are. thanks heaps as always eric :)

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for the input. I have looked into it and it's fine. Also the new torque arm holds the differential in place so there isn't really any slip of the driveshaft to speak of.

[@MrJarmore]

EricTheCarGuy Fantastic!

[@peterc6516]

Having cameraman Brian really makes these videos high quality

[@ericthecarguy]

I thought I did a pretty good job before, but Brian does make tings more efficient. If I had to set up every camera angle like I used to, it would take forever to get this car done. It's already taking long enough.

[@Tux_Appreciator]

Damn the Fairmont is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@ericthecarguy]

Me either.

[@ja.935g67]

I didn't think that bar would fit like that around the oil pan either. Nice one Eric!

[@RichardsRodClassic]

This video gives you a good reason why people put the motor in than build the turbo setup. Makes it easy to know what you have to work around and what need to come off before you put the engine in and take out. I would have took alot less time to just take all the turbo piping off put motor in and put piping back on.

[@ericthecarguy]

I'm happy with my choice. I only had to remove one pipe and a blow off valve. Now that the stabilizer bar has been worked out, it'll be even easier next time. Trying to put those headers on inside the car would be very difficult and take a great deal more time. Access to the fasteners is difficult with them out of the car. Also, all the cold side of the turbo still needs to be installed so in effect, I have done what you suggested. Thanks for your input.

[@RichardsRodClassic]

You their has never been a easy Ford to work on. 90% are not worth working on. I'll keep with the ls Chevy's.

[@Nevune]

Loving watching this car come together.

[@MattsMotorz]

Lol wow that transmission is so small! I was taken aback when you just lifted it up all willy-nilly like that. Great video!

[@rheiga]

When drilling out a bolt I've found that frequent lubrication of the drill bit and short (10 second) bursts with lubrication between each 10 second round, keeps the bit sharp, and actually makes it bit faster since you aren't drilling with a dull bit by the end of the process. Lesson learned a few weeks ago when I had a few snapped bolts on a Water pump I did.

[@scottbeaver1936]

Nice video Eric! Enjoy all your stuff when I'm in a bind. I like the sleeper idea and couldn't think of a better vehicle. Can't wait to see it moving. Good luck and keep up the good work [posting].

[@dirtsquadatv2714]

Hey Eric I used to smoke drill bits constantly. An old guy at work gifted me cutting oil he said he was tired of me killing my bits and didn't like the noise they made lol. He was a little crotchety. But using the cutting oil my bits last 10 times longer and the cut is faster. Just a tip passed down to me.

[@fomoco1454]

I'm lov'in this build series. Awesome work Eric.......!

[@michaelsveneriksson4813]

I feel better knowing the experienced guys have trouble just like me.

[@letsdosomething806]

coming along nicely eric can't wait to see it once it's done.

[@matthewwijsma9978]

My god that engine is majestic. Something to behold!

[@kulrajcheema3593]

Hey Eric I am really excited that the fairmont will be running after 2 years in a different video #FairmontRunning!!!!!!!

[@AGuysGarage]

Looking good Eric. I highly recommend an Engine Leveler for ease of removing and installing the engine in the future. Low dollar high value item for sure. =) Thumbs up man.

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Well done, Eric---glad the s bar worked out that would have sucked without it!!

[@TheTurpin1234]

That driveshaft is gonna snap. I'll be waiting for the video :)

[@ChinnuWoW]

What makes you think that?

[@TheTurpin1234]

600 HP + Aluminum. It might hold up for awhile, at least until he decides to go crazy and put drag slicks on it, which would be AWESOME btw

[@parteibonza]

luke saylor the ujoints will go before that happens.

[@RzVids]

Lol ikr

[@derrickp3235]

I had an aluminum driveshaft in my 1987 camaro that ran mid 11's in the 1/4 mile. Aluminum is much stronger than you think.

[@Dino30ish]

Very cool video ... I am used to watching your Diagnostics and repair videos , but I haven't been getting notifications about new updates ... Just happened to see this video on the side while watching another video ... I checked , and I wasn't subscribed to your channel anymore .......... So I resubscribed , and now I have to watch this build from the beginning ............. Good Job Eric , cant wait to see how this turns out ...........

[@ericthecarguy]

Yea, that happened to a few of my subscribers. I put out a notice on social media about it. Thanks for the resub and enjoy the show.

[@MorrowSind]

It's beautiful. Truly nice work, Eric.

[@dalesworld1308]

Nice job! Gonna be one of the nicest Fairmonts around. I think you may still have steering issues WHEN the front suspension is compressed. You may end up going to a narrower tire in the front.

[@cariusx]

Cool, one of my favourite videos of the build so far! Stupid broken bolt.

[@beeterolds]

Rolling an engine hoist with a suspended engine on SMOOTH concrete is almost the best part... Because ALL of us who have done engine swaps struggle with trying to fight divots and cracks (GRAVEL) in our situations... Lucky guy you! :D

[@ericthecarguy]

Oh, I've been there. Believe me. It's taken years to get and build the shop I have now. Totally worth it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSWq4adeqZrgM0

[@A3203503]

That engine deserves a clean engine bay. :-)

[@ThatOddGarage]

This thing is coming out baller. I love it

[@2koolforyou88]

video pretty much everyone been waiting for 💪💪 awesome

[@fredflintstone8048]

Amen to Hotrodding being time consuming. It's why you have to love doing it. You have to enjoy being in the shop as much as being on the road, or else buy one that's already finished.

[@TechEngineerCa]

Hey Eric, just add washers to that K-member bar to give more room for the oil pan

[@n20cpri]

We had a similar motor mount problem on my Dad's Dart block 363. Although, we opted to grind the support rib from the block because it ended up being right in the middle of the motor mount and it would have severely compromised the mount. It ended up working out fine but very very annoying! This is not a problem with the Ford R block though.

[@dforaker]

These videos are oh so good. Nice job Eric!

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks!

[@psyclobe]

Man been a long time coming, congrads

[@mwjii]

great job! I enjoy watching your videos so much,thanks.

[@MrTopgearnerd]

Nice sleeper build Eric! Love your videos :)

[@teelja]

Getting closer! This is great stuff.

[@bigbog442]

looking good. I like the longer videos on the Fairmont.

[@Sooperdooper74]

Bro! Like always. You've done a wonderful job. Keep it up, and thanks!

[@alynicholls3230]

i thought fairmonts had v8's in austrailia, iknow you are in the us but still info is info. and it has to be said, the reason your brace bar on the k member still fit was due to you heat bending it, if you had cold bent it on a pipe bender it would have been short, but the way you did it actually stretched it just a little, really cool.

[@parteibonza]

aly nicholls some had V8s. This one didn't.

[@d.j.9961]

Hey Eric, LOVE your vids! I AM JELOUS! All I want in this life is my own garage & a rwd car to build apon! personally I want a Chevrolet. My brother had a 79 z-28 with a 73 sb 400 bored .030 over, using a stroker crank, amber lightweight pistons 11/1 compression, aluminum heads, roller rockers, holley 750 double pumper with manual secondaries, th400 w/new valve body & shift kit-B&M. 3,500 STALL, 373 GEARS & MAN DID SHE RUN!!! That stroker 406 screamed & I want to remake it!!! So, if I am ever so lucky to get my garage built & find a 1973 sb400 with 4.125 stroke, id be very happy! GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOU DO & I HOPE THE FAIRMONT MAKES ALL THE POWER YOU WANT & CHEKS ALL THE BOXES!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDS BRO! YOU JAVE A WINNING COMBINATION!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together? HaHa! Nice work Brother. Great video.

[@Michiganborn1969]

Yup, I actually watched the entire video and learned a new word that you used twice. Fitmint. To be used in a sentence: After my huge meal at Olive Garden, the server gave me a fitmint with my check. ha ha ha ha.

[@JeffDanoff]

Brian Kast, you are doing a great job!

[@Saaketti]

I would weld some thick steel plate to the now bent section of the cross pipe. Otherwise it don't stand any longitudinal stress. Heat from the exaust pipe and waste gate pipe is gigantic. That rubber hose shield is gonna fry away easily. Same heat seal that you used at exhaust pipes is sold in smaller diameters just for this purpose. Is there particular reason to use an strap as ground cable?

[@Pgcmoore]

never had any love for those stock ford aluminum bell housings, the 66 falcon used to eat throwout bearings due to the immature nut behind the wheel, many heli-coils, bearings and skinned knuckles later found a guy that owned a junk yard who gave me a steel one from an old tow truck he had rusting away ( back in the early 80's before things were easily buyable ;) )

[@rosscharlie5349]

Eric these are the parts of a build I love, Any one can chuck an engine in but its the finesse part that sorts the men from the boys .Making a part that took hours to make that those in the know appreciate the hours it took to fab up , but joe blogs just sees a engine mount roll bar mod and has no idea why its been done really If they notice it at all . Keep up the good work Eric Daz UK

[@ericthecarguy]

Thank you!

[@gordonmcmillan883]

I'm impressed by the weight ( or lack of it ... ) in that transmission. Wouldn't be able to do that with one of my army trucks.

[@hanskinslo326]

Can't even do that with a Mazda M5OD manual transmission!

[@ericthecarguy]

Yea, it's only about 70lbs.

[@abu_ghaleb]

Its your birthday! Happy Birthday ETCG!

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks!

[@rick_fortune]

Ah where would we be without zip ties? :)

[@JordyValentine]

Yes Eric, the turbo is cute, but keep those damn pipes away from the paint! (car detailer haha)

[@lordapophis5723]

TacticalBBQSauce I love the screen name!

[@vetterfellow]

Good work Eric; I'm thinkin there's going to be some knocking, transmission to floor noise. I have a shoe Horne that isn't as thin as some places on that vehicle. But progress is there !!. Good work steady hand Brian !!. ( Way !!!! )

[@ShadowRifft]

I can only imagine how much work time that actually was, aswell as physical effort. I don't work on Cars but It's wayy cool to see the process of making something work. Thanks! 💪👍🔩🔧🛠🚘

[@dirtytom056]

enjoyed the video Eric !! look forward to next video.

[@Baerchenization]

I bought an 8 or 10 pack of drill bits from the 1-Pound Store... the first one lasted like a minute drilling holes in to a Tupperware container, then it snapped :)

[@forevercomputing]

Everything I buy from the £ store has always been fine. I hear people say. I wouldn't buy tools though.

[@Baerchenization]

Yeah tools are god-awful; I only buy them to destroy them in applications they are not intended for and where I don't wanna sacrifice a Wera or something...

[@bchant19]

if you added some aluminium foil tape around that rubber hose you put around the turbo oil feed that would another layer of heat protection. Man you got lucky with that k-member cross bar and the stabilizer link.

[@roadworthy6901]

I'd pay to watch Eric go ham on the GSR!

[@dylanheadrick3789]

That aluminum cased T5 is really making me jealous. The t150 I just reinstalled weighs 60 pounds, the transfer case that bolts onto it is another 80. There's no way I could have lifted it into the tunnel that easily

[@VeiRoNv2]

Great build,keep up the good work!

[@zx8401ztv]

It presented quite a few problems, but you had your evil way with it lol :-D. Im amazed the antiroll bar fitted, talk about a close fit. Its one special car now.

[@ericthecarguy]

Special indeed and I'm not even done yet.

[@JeramyM506]

You are the polar opposite of road kill!, great project.

[@agray103]

I just want to see this beast going down the road already!!!! Looking good though

[@ericthecarguy]

It'll be a bit before we get there. Still a lot of work to do.

[@FoxMacLeod2501]

Those drill bits you're raving about around the 15:00 minute mark would probably last longer and cut even better with some oil to lubricate the cutting surface. Usually something loosely around the viscosity of like a 20 or 30 weight, or ATF, is just the ticket.

[@haroldlm64]

Very good video! What I like about you, is you don't try to edit out mistakes or the stuff that you have to work around or with. Makes your work genuine. That's gonna be a beast when you are done, if it's not already done. I was wondering why didn't you just put spacers on that bar under the oil pan? Would that bend jeopardize the integrity of the bar?

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for the input. The entire K member is going to be replaced along with the front suspension. The new K member has spacers for the oil pan.

[@mds2465]

I still think you should clean the engine bay and possibly paint it if you desire to before you actually install the engine in the vehicle. I know your modo has always been stay dirty, but lets face it, a clean engine is so much easier and pleasant to work on IMO, and since you're no longer in a rush, I say why not take the time to make it look nice. Just my thoughts. Looking forward to the completion of this project. Keep up the good work!

[@ericthecarguy]

A lot of people feel the way you do. I don't. I like the contrast between a dirty engine compartment and a clean engine. To me, it makes the engine look even better. The way the engine compartment looks has zero to do with the performance of the car. If I was doing this for appearance, I would have chosen a different car. This is a straight up sleeper build in every sense of the word.

[@mds2465]

EricTheCarGuy oh I know that it has absolutely nothing to do with performance enhancements at all. Just a personal preference if anything. But to each his own.

[@userunavailable3095]

Those old Fairmonts never cut very hard anyway. Give 'em half an acre to turn them around. I guess that helps with making sure you have enough clearance for steering.

[@nickcOfficial]

I wish I did this before paint. You live and learn

[@trssho91]

Great video, it felt like 5 min even though it was 45 min!

[@WrenchingNutz]

Eric, not sure if you know this or not but you cannot have more than 18" of rubber fuel line if you plan on going to the drag strip! Check the NHRA rule book online and this will confirm it, you also can not have the regulator mounted on the firewall. You should go with aluminum hardline or braided hose for the fuel system.

[@fordsrule390]

Eric, for the swaybar look into using SN-95 (94-04) mustang style swaybar brackets. They mount under the frame rail instead of in the engine bay and help for clearance issues like you are having.

[@ericthecarguy]

Interesting. Thanks for the tip.

[@KarlHansenandcompany]

Eric, I watched a number of episodes and no matter what critical comments all those who are perfect builders have to say, bravo to you for all the work done---perfect or otherwise. Also a compliment for filming & posting all this stuff! The Porsche crew I hang with are nuts about anything over 10:1 demanding a 2 plug ig (to preclude detonation.) Recall you being at 11:1 before boost. Not saying Porsche crew is right or wrong. Am wondering what your thinking is.

[@JordyValentine]

Thank god! Effing finally haha, so sick of seeing it in there in the background of the live streams and not having a video of it going in haha

[@ericthecarguy]

Don't get used to it, it's got to come back out again to replace the K member and front suspension. ;)

[@tunespt]

Eric, if you care to explain, why the blanket on the turbo and not regular alluminium shields? The turbo does get hot and needs to breath all that heat out fast, we've never used them on cars, also they tend to keep moisture inside and help rot the pipes... On motorbikes they are common to avoid the pipes getting stones and whatnot in them.

[@ericthecarguy]

It helps keep underhood temps down which makes the engine more efficient.

[@NoClassic]

The car is likely already running from how the timeline of these seem to work, but I would would strongly consider an alternate solution to the oil return issue. Braided hose to reduce the diameter (clears swaybar) and then a heat insulation/reflective sleeve around the hose to protect it from the exhaust.

[@cdoublejj]

one time my buddy cut a hole on each side of the oil pan and used a steel tube to link the holes and welded it in. in that case one of the bars or steering rods went right through the oil pan! maybe it's possible modify your pan for the k member bar. BTW i think carcraft or hotrod did on article on make your own CUSTOM sway/stabilizer bar!!! How to make it and send it out for heat treating.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Wow, that down pipe is a tight fit!

[@mathbc1984]

Curves bars are your solution to get around engine and oil pan. You will need to make your measurement and ask a shop to make these bars for you with roll hydrolic press with a 24 reheat to unstress the metal. You can also just use heat to curve the bar and make It by your sel with an anvil.

[@melodicdreamer72]

Turning radius: one city block - check. Headers: 1 gallon of spent gas/minute - check ...love the car though!

[@ericthecarguy]

The front suspension is getting replaced, including the K member. I think it'll be fine. Thanks for your input.

[@surgery88]

The video we've been waiting for! Yaaaay

[@MsAbanob1]

Dark matter pikachu looks so nice and that turbo looks super nice to

[@Grabber_GT]

Eric, to get more clearance... how about ceramic coating the exhaust?