TWIN TURBO FORD 351 Cleveland XC UTE Drag Car

To bring in the New Year we take a look at our mate and engine build specialist Johns 1977 XC Falcon Ute race car.
John built the entire car himself from what was his daily driver 20 years ago. It features a twin turbo 351 Cleveland running on methanol via a blow through Demon carby.
We take a detailed look at what a talented bloke can do in his home garage before looking at ways to improve the setup with some modern tech.
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[@michaelgleeson1198]

A beautiful work of art John shows us what a craftsman can do.

[@TorqHub]

Great to see some more Blow-Thru SBF goodness on the yootoobz! And what a time to be alive if you're a diehard carby dude. Haltech VMS is a pretty trick bit of gear.

[@TorqHub]

"We show you what can happen, and what goes wrong." Probably rotor phasing. Dang distributors haha!

[@ThatGuy_21]

Should line the XY up with the XC ute for a blow thru battle!

[@TorqHub]

@@ThatGuy_21 😅 Geography is not on our side unfortunately bud. The full weight streetcar XY is a bad unit, but not sure it would have anything for this light full chassis drag car though.

[@henrysymes]

So much fab porn in this beast, but I’m especially swooning over the rear end. The whole setup with the perfectly fabbed yoke, dead straight tubs, right down to the location of the trans cooler for ease of maintenance. This is a labour of love fellas, and we’d love to see more of these build features!

[@andersjjensen]

Yeah... finally someone who can look at Binky and go "nice work fellas!" and not sound like an underdog trying to act tough...

[@Tilpants]

What a machine, full credit to John, lots of love in this one!

[@tcjay119]

John's fabrication skills are insane. Over engineered, well thought out and not a single corner cut👌🏽

[@yowie0889]

...other than the chamfers.

[@nathanpeachs2704]

This is why I love this channel, feels like couple beers with the buddies and a chat❤🇭🇲

[@slipstream5542]

He is an absolute artist

[@cj393]

I freaking love 351C 4v motors, had 1 in my 70 Mustang Mach1 and always wanted a Australia race block. Very nice car and set up!

[@RobStaniford]

I believe blocks are the same with the exception of xe pillow blocks which had some more meat around the webbings.

[@cj393]

@@RobStaniford always heard the race blocks were seasoned , here in the States nope

[@nate-tz8sx]

Also heard the pillow block was basically the same as the nascar clevo block ,hero engines can't beat the sound of a clevo at 8000rpm

[@starchiefrussell4703]

What an amazing piece of engineering!

[@davidhiscock1969]

Glad you had a nice break guys . Happy to see you back . I think it's safe to say we all appreciate a well thought out and we'll built car . Over engineering = more peace of mind .

[@cobrin6437]

Ah yes, 'Just Lube it up, and stick it in there!" John, I remember the chap. Good to see his quality of work. sheesh that's tidy...

[@fredericrike5974]

Yer a Tease, Al! And John's car is a stunner. His "little details"- the plumbing got fuel, brakes, all of that,- were just awesome. This John ought to find a sponsor to fly him and car to SEMA! See ya! FR

[@benjamieson5626]

Longest3 weeks ever! Missed you guys! Cheers happy new year from Canada

[@StratoJohn]

What a beast, don't think I've ever seen a turbocharged carby before though

[@TheosEpicVideos]

Apparently it's the only ute that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs!

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Love the 351 Cleveland. My first build 351-C in a 67 mustang coupe.

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

So good to see the attention to detail from a skilled machinist (and other trade / skill) that is passionate about doing things right and not just making it work. You can tell when Al goes through as says this is more than what's need but would do the same if he had the time. Amazing build.

[@gti862001]

Absolute Work of art and a credit to the countless hours john would've spent on it

[@lukesibert9167]

The front & rear plate add strength but also there for service reasons ie can remove the gearbox & the engine will stay in it correct position.

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

Without a doubt when you guys drop a video it improves my day . Thanks for all your hard work , I hope you make plenty of money and can keep this up . Cheers again lads .

[@michaelevans7013]

When a guy that builds engines drag car looks like this you sure as hell can trust his work. Amazing Build John absolutely drool build.

[@joseph8852]

Everyone knows a bloke like John who was just born with better hands on skills and know-how than the rest of us

[@chrisobrien9334]

Go the compressor. Great car John. Beautifully built

[@dillpickle7468]

That is gold dust John! Every part looks painstakingly made to the highest standard. Forget athletes and actors, it's people that can do things like that who should be admired. You have my admiration

[@kljperformance7372]

Congrats on 200 uploads 👍🏻 (Yes, I know there were more. But there's now 200 uploads on this dedicated channel. So well done boys 💪🏻)

[@williamkerr3350]

I think Johns dropping the ball,I actually spotted a bit of dust underneath that car.

[@theskidfactory]

😂😂

[@aaronlagos5863]

Glad you kept the same music even if the intro changed.

[@troy9896]

Need to see "Broom Bro" in more episodes. He was keeping the workshop clean like a boss.

[@williamcunningham9819]

Dzus, now that’s a fastener I haven’t heard of in a long time👍🏻🙂

[@ChainsawRick7]

Nice cliffhanger ending looking forward to the next episode

[@Bbbbad724]

I had a 70 Ranchero GT with a 351 C 2V open chamber with the small valves and ports. I did put headers and short pipes. I put an FMX Ravigneax trans in it. Carb I swapped for a circle track Holley 2V. Wish I still had it.

[@GeFeldz]

Also, the pure joy of puppies =) He's going to be a big boy, isn't he?

[@Rtechmobile]

Gorgeous engineering , thanks for the tour lads .

[@ThatGuy_21]

Beautiful build John, well done.

[@RinKKinG]

Work of art

[@helplmchoking]

Love John's work. The fan stuff is all freaking spotless and the overall thing is crazy overbuilt for that kind of drivetrain/power which is what I love. Dude is clearly doing this 'cause he loves the tinkering and the building, the racing is just an excuse to spend 4 weekends in the shed making brackets 😂 I know how that is! Hope he's not spending too much time by himself in the shed though, blow through carbs and mech pumps is def a cry for help

[@fendel_]

Some amazing craftmanship on that car. John is a legend.

[@cooperturbo4598]

Always a delight

[@chrismckoy3533]

Wow, the attention to detail on that is epic.

[@wasabicars]

Hahahaha! That compressor kicked in!

[@aSinisterKiid]

Hell Yeah, the mowers are a blast. You, Woody and Benny absolutely have to build one so you can all race each other. They are so much fun and it'd be a cool little project for each channel. edit: John's got an immaculate car. That thing is a beautiful monster.

[@andrewbirt4041]

My all time favourite Ford ! John you built a beast

[@ESPSJ]

thats one of the best sounding cars ive ever heard

[@GeFeldz]

Wow, now that's a CLEAN drag car!

[@davepitts2045]

Back when I was younger and naughty, I had a beige xa 4 door sleeper, never beaten by another Ford and I picked drags at every light. Beaten by some other cars but. C4 never missed a shift and was my everyday driver and had to tow the caravan on hols as well,

[@BigDaddyGdog]

Seen that car in person. It is so clean and so well build. Hellava machine

[@shadowred1980]

Outstanding job on that car, many many hours have gone into it.

[@dinosshed]

That is art

[@enwri]

Someone spent an awful lot of money building a hot engine, setting up their 351 xc ute for drags, then unfortunately had it repossessed. My boss bought it at auction for $1500 in the 80s and we used it as the work ute. 4 wheel discs, Dick Johnston front suspension kit, with 10 inch steering wheel (no power steering, heavy..). Heavy twin plate clutch and Top Loader, with one of those short shift things that you almost need a screwdriver and a hammer to find reverse on it. The really tight diff made it almost useless in the rain. Turning from a stop in the wet, with an engine that barely ran under 2500 revs, with the worlds heaviest on/off clutch, was educating for someone that had just got their licence. It had twist from the radiator support to the cowl of almost 2 inches. Almost forgot the "tramp bars" painted silver for fastness.

[@stevemaclean4919]

Ah synchronicity...bought an XA Ute 3 hrs ago, running a 250 6, , thinking Barra , not Cleveland, but jeez, hell of a beast!!🍺🍺

[@boingkster]

Bkowthrough goodness! YES!!! Awesome work guys. This is good inspiration for my blowthrough 300-cube Ford six in a '77 F100. Aiming for 500 horse, mainly just want something with a good surge or torque.

[@jaisonbairstow3753]

they won't just be horses, they will be clydesdale's... the 300-6 is a monster.

[@JustTex]

i liked it before watching with that title, Cheers men.

[@yowie0889]

"Welease Woger!"

[@KenanTurkiye]

I got to make some time and watch all this great uploads. 👍

[@andersjjensen]

Everyone: "John... you should go EFI!" John: "I like carbies..." Al: "... but how will you turbo it then?" John: "Hold my micrometer, my machinist blue, my lathe, my mill, my obsessive compulsion for neatness and my massive balls of pure defiant WILL!" That thing looks sketchy as fuck and perfectly mint at the same time!

[@David-xl8zf]

Nothing sketch about it. I´d get in any car a machinist built without hesitation. We´re perfectionists, especially when it comes to building things for ourselves.

[@EODMedicLaos1999]

Living in Laos been waiting for ya new vids. Look forward to sending you both some links for the Unexploded Ordnance clearance work we do here in Laos and some of the extreme off roading we do👍🏼

[@helplmchoking]

No hate for the carby lovers out there, actually no hate for anyone in the car world. Like what you like, if you love and you put some effort in I'm a fan. Besides, the mental health sector has come a long way lately and I'm sure you'll find the help you need to get into a healthier EFI place 😂

[@nismofreak33]

WILD CAR

[@2burning2turning]

What a weapon. tuff as nails. Finally you've put the skid into Skid Factory.

[@Ltbookum]

Stunning machine, purpose build to perfection. As I have a similarly obsessive perfectionist in my direct surroundings you know not one part of that machine hasn't been thought of or adjusted to perfection. A trade I can only deeply admire. Should do well with that weight distribution.

[@millsi1978]

When will TSF pet accessories be available in the merchandise store? My Mexican walking fish needs a new chew toy

[@mwhitelaw8569]

He's obviously a machinist So yeah Next level engineering is kinda his thing John Absolutely beautiful Ford sir All the best from the states

[@Simon.the.Likeable]

XA-XB-XC - the best looking, rustiest Falcons ever.

[@SB-vb8ch]

Look at those bosses on the inlet manifold for injectors.....interesting! Nice build.

[@slipstream5542]

THAT is ONE very CLean Beautiful Car

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

The Carby Factory! A disclaimer built right into your Logo.

[@rjl110919581]

wow great old ford ute thank you for sharing video

[@foulmouthgonz7174]

Art

[@dank5432]

Nice work John, some serious workmanship

[@danmurphy5660]

Finally a clevo... love the new start guys.

[@dionchelseyclifford8432]

Welcome back, 2022 can start now 💥👌🏼

[@shadesbear2143]

Good to see the lads back.

[@john_p]

keen for next vid

[@bogader89]

love the new intro

[@steinelgaaen]

I really enjoyed your channel 😊 You bring me super content and inspiration ( just do something to your old project car ) to my life. Big fan from 🇳🇴 Norway

[@twinshock175]

Can wait to see this black beast run, nice work John.

[@austingreen6042]

when you've been listening to music on youtube and then skid factory autoplays and a V8 rumbles the sh*t out of your living room !

[@mattrobinson898]

The Kramer in the background 🤣

[@net351]

A work of art! Go the clevo!

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Daamn but that is clean. Great work, John!

[@rob83r]

Skitz new intro 🤙🏻

[@davidleckenby1767]

Love the new intro. Great work as usual.

[@jahraizer250]

Saying now ... much love from PHILADELPHIA hope to see.u at somersaults, mate. Have some paid time off and really like ur country and ur cars and ur spirit...

[@dazdragon445]

Beautifully clean car!

[@glynnmatthey8754]

Ford Australia styled the XA-XC range from the 1970/71 Ford Torino & Ranchero, most parts are fully exchangeable before Ford went to a subframe chassis in the 72 Torino.

[@brentonpaterson7047]

What a beast!

[@1971xahardtop]

oh yeah great way to start 2022 off with a FORD CX FALCON UTE , john is a master fabricator looking at this machine , little jealous to be honest my xc ute is just sitting in the corner looking sad as compared to this machine, 1 day as the old saying goes , keep up the great content woody n alan

[@mkoldewijn]

Wow been waiting for this one a long time boiissss!

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

"Kick it in the guts Alan, shes the last of the V8s. Sucks nitro"

[@mr740]

next week, on Skid Factory mods, carbie goes sput sput sput POOF, clank ,clanck,clack clack CRAKT silence. Followed by BUGGER ME!

[@st170ish]

Good luck at the track on the new set up John

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Love his work. Looking forward to seeing it run.

[@G.B]

"We don't condone it". Very diplomatic Al

[@stevevesotsky6849]

Good to see you again bros :) so keen for the content this year!!

[@Tuilaione]

🤯🤯🤯🤯... All Ford. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@frestkd]

Love outtakes...

[@danielspencer1973]

Compressorus interuptus! 😂 Missed you guys.

[@huski300]

Bloody beautiful build that And there's nothing wrong with carby,s as long as you don't listen to 98% of the advice on the interwebs on how to tune it 👍

[@MAS__motorsports]

Awesome build John! Fuel feeds on carb look a little small for single feed per bowl and meth turbo setup? What fuel pressure does this run? 7-10 psi? Love the a blow through old school car to break it up a bit. Great you still have the car after all these years.

[@Br3no94]

Love the new intro blokes! Nice work!