Who Can Build The FASTEST $7500 V8 Muscle Car ~ Episode 3 POWER

[@HumbleMechanic]

This series just got real! Be sure to check out what G&G is putting together on their car after you watch this video LOL ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH-5p6uqa9RqerM

[@minimanadam]

I wanna see this mustang win , itle be an underdog.. I like mustangs better than camaros but I can admit a camaro performance wise outclassed the mustang

[@AlexSanchez-tr5fu]

That sits like a SUV bwaah

[@ericconcepcion729]

What did you use to clean the braided hose?

[@GearsandGasoline]

Fellas, if bushings was horsepower, I reckon y'all would have yerself a funny car. But seein' as they ain't, I think y'all might not be ready for the power of a turbocharged LS (Lord and Savior).

[@HumbleMechanic]

Time to skedaddle our lil tuchus down the 1/4 mile!!!

[@Darylrb1983]

Ya'll cut it out lmao

[@jacobvanausdeln1696]

Let’s see how big that nitrous shot is 👍

[@919Motorsports]

Love this series!

[@ethanmunger3374]

My thoughts exactly. Foget about everything but the engine and get that thing some horsetorques.

[@aroundomaha]

This is a fun watch since you and Paul are applying general knowledge to an unfamiliar platform. It will be interesting to see if third time is a nitrous charm.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It was a struggle for sure. We know a lot of workarounds in the VW/Audi space, but exactly ZERO here. HAHA Low confidence, mid level skill, should be just fine right? HA

[@austingutierrez2709]

@@HumbleMechanic mid level skill my ass 😂😂😂

[@BarkingUpATree]

Mustangs were almost built to run nos. There shouldn't me much issue unless the block is bad. 200 shot should be next easy extra power

[@funnypranker34]

@@HumbleMechanic American muscle cars are much more nitrous friendly then a VAG, bmw, or Mercedes

[@tedbear8168]

@@BarkingUpATreedude my 232 Essex v6 ford mustang engine will redline at 6,600 after installing a shift kit in the 4r70w automatic trans with some top end modifications if I get the time soon I’m going to boost it and see if the stick head gaskets will hold lol.

[@mattandrew8326]

This is crazy to see how you guys and Gears took completely different routes to building your cars.

[@HumbleMechanic]

ITs my fav thing of the whole series. We did no planning on that either. WILD

[@rolandm9750]

They have no chance in the 1/4 unless the Camaro breaks, but the other two challenges are a totally different story. They probably could have not bothered with the nitrous at all but then they had no idea what the other guys were going to do... If the tests are all weighted the same Mustang could well take it with 2/3...

[@SpaceMissile]

i love how poetic it is that it ended up Camaro vs Mustang. _A classic rivalry!_

[@Hawk7886]

@@rolandm9750 agreed, tossing the quarter mile and focusing on the other two was the best move. I absolutely love everything about the Camaro, the thing is a monster, but all that power means nothing if you can't get those beans to the road.

[@superjimse]

Gonna be a real crowd killer.

[@2810Mad]

is this foreshadowing?

[@esteban8681]

Brooo 😂😂😂

[@ddtechie]

Those cars don’t fishtail like the newer 5.0’s. Half the horsepower

[@KarlGustov76]

@@ddtechie With the suspension upgrades and TC off.. These cars are easy to drive fast. They really handle good when they are set up properly.

[@justa3v619]

I had a 2v mustang with very similar mods. Same exact nitrous kit, but a bbk 78mm throttle body/plenum jlt cold air intake, longtubes headers, and 3:55 gears. I ran a 125hp shot regularly but on occasion ran 150 shot. I put 20-30 bottles through that car with no problems. Only tune I had was an sct-x4 which I used to pull timing at wot. I’d recommend a wide band just to make sure it doesn’t go lean on you. My car which was full weight ran 12.68 @ 109mph.

[@HumbleMechanic]

WOW NICE!!!

[@dkis8730]

It's crazy how long American V8s were underpowered for, they really didn't start stepping it up until the 2010s after like 40 years lmao

[@justa3v619]

@@dkis8730 wasn’t till 2011 for the mustang lol. I guess the 3v wasn’t that terrible from 05-10 it was 300/310. I have a 3v now actually and I’ve got 6-7k $ in parts on it , cams, ford racing manifold, jlt cold air intake, ford racing throttle body, longtubes headers, 4.10 gears, and on a 150 shot it’ll barley out run my bone stock 19 gt 10 speed

[@adrianhernandez1755]

@@justa3v619 welp, Ford had power, their 2000 Ford mustang Cobra R with a 5.4 4v cranking out 385hp n 385 LB/tq, the 03-04 Mach 1 and of course 03-04 Terminator Cobra which claimed to make 380-390whp and after many owner dynos was found to make over 400whp...I think to this day a terminator can hold its own with simple bolt-ons

[@justa3v619]

@@adrianhernandez1755 no doubt the terminator was the first bad ass on the scene. Don’t really count the cobra r’s they weren’t enough made to make a difference lol.

[@dB_944]

I don’t think mightycarmods has anything to worry about, but you two are fun to watch! 😂🎉

[@HumbleMechanic]

They are elite

[@jo24pafisher]

Stability VS power.. should be an interesting event. Can’t wait to see the results!

[@angelgjr1999]

I still think Mustang will win auto cross and rally. Camaro probably will take the drags race, even though it barely runs. 😂

[@tylerrobbins9126]

Hey Charles just wanted to say that I look up to you as a mechanic❤️ Been in the industry for just under two years, trying to learn as much as I can and always get the customer right

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks dude!!!

[@d.bray1]

I’m sure the Maximizer 5 has saved my engine many times. I’m really glad I sprung for that addition to the system.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I dont think id use nitrous with out it. SO flexible and safe. haha

[@Leviwiebe]

This has been an incredibly entertaining series to watch from both angles! Seeing the two very different approaches to a new area of cars is awesome 👍 can’t wait to see the races!

[@acerimmer8338]

Such a great series. Appreciate the breakdown on the diff and limited-slip.

[@Mabpools]

Dude this is the best idea for a series! Do you guys plan on raising the budget next time? Love your vids and jokes💪🏽

[@HumbleMechanic]

We haven't talked about the next one very much. Im down for just about anything. We took this one from the communities feedback

[@holzvvrm7718]

@@HumbleMechanic I think it would be fun if you did Japanese cars and the Bens did Germans.

[@dkis8730]

@@holzvvrm7718 Interesting idea but I think it would be bad in reality. The Bens already call in people to work on these cars as is, and Germans are known for being unforgiving if you're unfamiliar with them

[@JamiesGarage1]

Looking good fellas! Hope 3rd time in the charm with that nitrous though 🤞

[@nickadkins7765]

Wow! A tuner inspired balanced handling and power setup on one side vs. A raw American drag racer more powa=more betta approach on the other. Very excited to see 2 totally different American V8 cars and ways of modifying competing against each other next week! This is a dope series

[@kristianhermann5971]

Wow, you guys went the extra mile and filmed each step for DIYers - nice work 👍

[@crxtodd16]

It's awesome how available and cheap aftermarket parts are for this car. I mean, replacing the clutch pack and getting a shorter ring and pinion gear for just a couple hundred bucks.

[@SpaceMissile]

gotta love domestic

[@miketriesmotorsports6080]

That's pretty cool. I never knew exactly how those clutches got installed. Awesome car, guys. This is a fun series!

[@funnypranker34]

Chrisfix got a video on this

[@pawel9625]

It's a bit more entertaining to watch G&G episodes since Bens are all about drama, yolo, and fire extinguishers. That said I learned much more about car mechanics and tuning cars! Keep it up, guys!

[@u4ia420]

Always enjoy when you two get together!

[@TACOMASRT5]

These are very well made professionally done videos. An excellent build series.

[@xaviersjordans2331]

Should’ve did a full straight pipe so you have a free flowing exhaust for a little bit extra power and saving around 60 pounds from those two mufflers😂

[@HumbleMechanic]

But then how could we be the master of flow? HAHA

[@TheSamplebridge]

I don't think a straight pipe would help much with those stock manifolds and stock engine.

[@crazyhumpy]

Straight pipes on most Mustangs actually decreases torque by just a little bit...unless, you tune for it.

[@xaviersjordans2331]

@@crazyhumpy yeah I’m pretty sure they got the SCT tuner in this video that’s why I said that lol

[@thatguyinthatoneshow]

gotta love the Bernz-omatic nitrous leak finder, best paired with the 1/8NPT pressure "relief" plug

[@betaboyz7220]

Been a fan of both you guys for years and this by far is the best thing I’ve seen 😂you guys adapt well from euro to American , makes me feel better knowing I’ve had about 4 mk4 vws, a mk6 gli , a gti , and a mustang 😂

[@P0EN1X]

Awesome stuff dudes 👏🤣 New subscriber, found you guys through Gears and Gasoline (I’m another Subie boy like Ben, not a mechanic but I do all my own mechanical work and modifications) started watching your videos last week and have literally binged the majority of your videos already. An awesome combination of correct mechanical information and sheer goofiness 😂😂😂

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@captaininsano2777]

Look like some Cobra wheels on the mustang. Looks really good on it. That 4.6 is a great engine. Should hold up well for ya. Best exhaust system already on it. Flowmaster 40 series sound so good on both the 5.0 and 4.6 engine. Enjoy y'all

[@angelgjr1999]

I still think they should’ve just did a supercharger. Idk much about nitro mustangs.

[@Sold_a_dummy]

You guys are such a nerds, especially Charles. Not a bad thing at all. It's funny to different approaches that you guys are taking. Nerd's man. Love it

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha facts

[@Sold_a_dummy]

@@HumbleMechanic since the first time I've watched your videos which is many years now. What five? Maybe six? I've always been impressed by your attention to detail. That is something that I lack. So I'm always impressed by someone who will spend the time to put little marks just to make sure the next person who looks at the car knows what was done or how it was done

[@ischwhit6747]

The amount of times they've broken a snap-off tool is hilarious

[@joeb9793]

I just stumbled upon this series as it popped up on my feed. I can’t believe nobody recommended one of the first upgrades you ever do to a Mustang, and that is a set of subframe connectors.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I had some, or tried to fit some. I can’t remember why I didn’t install them. Or exactly what happened haha

[@joeb9793]

@@HumbleMechanic I really enjoyed the build series and competition. Nice work all the way around.

[@ConcussedGaming]

On today's episode of: Bill Hader and Diesel Bro build a Ford. These videos are freaking AWESOME and Hilarious 😆. Keep it up guys!!!!

[@CASPER2V]

i just got 3.73 gears in my 03 gt yesterday and they have been a blast! cant wait to see how much it changed the car when i go to little rock in march!

[@PhilWalton]

lol, props to Paul for the subtle LL Cool J reference!! 😆😆

[@ralphgillis6457]

Need an off-road rematch with the right tires, and a drag rematch with the the same pro driver putting down a run in each car.

[@blazervol3357]

I LOVE the different approaches that y'all took! Oh this will be either great or just embarrassing cauze a car blew up!

[@mattyice100]

"Nitrous is pretty much done.......except all the work Charles has to do" 😂

[@paulkingrey7758]

Came here to watch guys I admire due to their VW/Euro love for cars, and accidently falling in love with domestics. Nice job, boys!

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHAH right on man!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Take that you Beeeeennns!

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHAHA I was JUST laughing at that. BEEEEEEENNNNZZZZZZ™

[@kennethd7048]

I do believe that between you and Paul you guys could service any car!

[@nicholashutter1865]

Y'all are brave af I heard from multiple people that know way more than me that regearing a differential is one of the more difficult jobs to do.

[@SpaceMissile]

34:00 - _my reaction when I see that nitrous shoot out the hood_

[@GDotLevitate]

I caught the LL Cool J phenomenon reference. Nice

[@ichewtoast111]

Coming from a mk4 GTI platform it’s nice to see bushing work done!!

[@jondiaz3475]

Epic content, guys! Thank you.

[@SGTRacing]

Yalls choices in parts is questionable 🤣 but I'm here for it. That transmero is going to get gapped. I hope 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love the series.

[@andyjimmacvideo]

This is so cool! Well done to both of you on what you've accomplished.

[@chriswilson879]

I'm impressed with how all of these mustang parts are dirt cheap.

[@police428]

I definitely know you guys were watching ChrisFix’s video on changing his clutch packs on his SN95 to take this apart!

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHA Yea Chris and I talked a lot about this car. Im thankful to call him a friend.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@HumbleMechanic Would be nice to see you guys in the drift stang! Chris’ build is awesome.

[@Mr16bit]

The ll cool j ref was fire 🔥

[@fiz4425]

The greatest duo known to man

[@stlswagger]

3.73 is good. Have it in my '13 Boss 302 but think 4.10 for your build and myself would be better for laying down good power

[@acerimmer8338]

Having owned both an '01 GT (with 4.10s) and '13 Boss 302, I'd absolutely recommend keeping the 3.73. Boss has more headroom thanks to its 7500 redline but still has trouble putting power down on stock gears, at least in 1st. The low redline on the New Edge means A LOT more shifting which, of course, hurts time. OK for drag racing, not so much everything else. I think 3.90 is about the max you'd wanna go in either if you do anything besides drags.

[@stlswagger]

@@acerimmer8338 in chasing more power in a booster format I disagree. Stock 3:73 sure. Have driven friends nitrous setups, whipple and procharged, 4:10 puts the power down better

[@stlswagger]

@@acerimmer8338 not to mention they need to be going for torque going against a boosted LS. They aren't going around that Camaro on the top end with Nitrous...

[@angelgjr1999]

I hate the 4.10s in mine. Makes taking turns sketchy and she’ll burn rubber even in second gear which makes launching hard. You have to feather the throttle on launch to avoid burning through tires.

[@Day1Mechanic]

Since they are NA in 2000, which came with T45 transmission, 3.55 is the perfect gear ratio. All of the 2001.5+ GTs received the Tremec 3650 in manual trim and the different internal gear ratios ended up allowing a 4.10 final ratio to basically match the T45 with a 3.55. Since the 02+ GTs we’re more sought after for their Romeo blocks being superior to the 99-01.5 GTs, it’s much more common to see information about them on the web and assume is universal for all new edges… but, this is not the truth. I have a 99 and my brother has an 03, and the differences are many.

[@TheManInMyHead]

Charles looks and sounds like Geoff from achievement hunter. I feel they could be brothers.

[@andydurbs]

Your team work / chemistry is getting better and better. Great videos man 👍🏼 and on Rumble as well 🙂 (Just delayed compared to this platform).

[@geoffreywulff9309]

Love the " The Men in Black " reference at 9:22. Lol

[@MTknives]

Oh man, can’t wait! 🎉🎉🎉

[@HumbleMechanic]

[@cute_claire]

Cant wait to see the result. Its amazing what you're doing

[@beartodrift5345]

On that rear sway bar. You’re not the only one. I had the same experience. And the manufacturer BMR was no help

[@HumbleMechanic]

yeah American muscle was no help! So I was like WTH ever HAHA

[@austingutierrez2709]

Evil energy makes some nice and affordable fittings

[@TheRealestJoseph]

You guys might have to throw a bigger shot at it once you get to the drag race! I think the block will handle a 200 shot, it is a 2v after all! Just don’t blow it! (Literally, please) 😭😂

[@luthermoore2969]

Them 2vs can take a beating really

[@98kbgt]

Had the same set up 98 Gt with Pi head swap 373 gears. 150 shot on Et streets it ran a 12.1 1/4 mile untuned many years ago

[@blackcrisis2004]

Well I think I would have went with a second hand turbo kit and built around it. U can push this car at about 10 to 12 psi. And with a full exhaust headers back. Doesn't have to be leading brands can be used/off brands. About $800 for used simple turbo kit, $800 full exhaust. 3.73 perfect, suspension was a must. A one piece aluminum driveshaft should have been a must also $300- $500, again doesn't have to be new or leading brand just have to survive the 3 events. The turbo, full exhaust, driveshaft and good dyno tune(hell even a can tune would suffice. These would take a good $2300 or so out of ya'lls $4500. The remaining $2200 I would use addressing the other issues. And u would have had about 30hp plus more and torque to get that thing moving.

[@emersonrodriguez747]

Let’s goooo part 3 been waiting for this

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I rebuilt one of those limited slip clutch packs in an 8.8 like that. I added an extra shim from the old pack. It was extra tight. Dragged the inside tire on sharp turns. I liked it.

[@angelgjr1999]

I have a POSI on mine with 4.10 gears. She’ll burn rubber first and second gear, it’s kinda sketchy. 😂

[@nickmonahan877]

I'm a little confused here, in episode 2 was about the suspension and handling upgrades, but here in episode 3, you can clearly see the factory caster/camber plates when they were installing the new intake manifold. 🤔

[@HumbleMechanic]

You gotta ding the bell for the CinemaSin. Hahah a few things happened out of order so Paul and I could maximize his time here

[@brettknighten1171]

The cheap fix for the clutches in the rear diff is just add another clutch especially if you are not concerned with churping the tires a little in the parking lot in tight turns

[@brendanconnelly1835]

So glad this engine didn't blow up on the dyno like the last 2!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Haha to be fair we only blew one up on the dyno 😂😂😂

[@MycketTuff]

Dremel is not the name of the tool, it's a brand that makes the tool. You're like my mom calling any 4x4 SUV a Jeep. Bless both your hearts.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Okay 👍

[@hyper8545]

U guys got this 👍

[@chrisrogge6506]

Was going to say on race day remove the airfilter and run without one, it helps more than some people realize.

[@Busydadgarage717]

You took this from a Mustang to a Mustdaaaaang! ish. 😀

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahahhaha yassss

[@garyprice9895]

Great video series! A little bit info..the intake manifold is a power killer factory replacement aftermarket. Pick up a used factory one from any 03-up crownvic/towncar. Also nitrous is not friendly to an intake manifold that can puddle at the bottom. It will backfire, blow the manifold.

[@TheSamplebridge]

I can't really tell if it's a dorman intake or not. If so, yeah it'll kill about 15hp. But if it's the stock PI intake, it's no different than the 03+ panther platform intake.

[@garyprice9895]

@TheSamplebridge its definitely not a ford manifold. I work at the facility that manufacturers the ford pi manifold,...ive been looking at it for years. Any other manifold is easy to spot.

[@HumbleMechanic]

99% sure it’s dorman. I wish I’d known 😂

[@TheSamplebridge]

@@HumbleMechanic dang. that might be a major killer in top end power. idk when you plan to do the testing, but id try and sneak a junkyard intake on there. id also say with nitrous its pretty dangerous.

[@Dave-in-MD]

@@HumbleMechanic Just look for the aluminum water crossover. Stock should be plastic.

[@nialloconnor2249]

New to the channel, great series but also.... intentional Star Wars reference at 12:33? Got a lot of time for that if so! 😂

[@HumbleMechanic]

;) very much intentional SW references

[@arrgorndenethor]

Having done that rear sway bar, we used a pry bar to set it in place

[@HumbleMechanic]

I for sure could have got it in, but the outward tension didn't seem like a healthy thing

[@arrgorndenethor]

@@HumbleMechanic fair, I thought the same thing as well, I snapped the factory GT sway bar going down the road, and has replaced it with a non irs Cobra sway bar

[@zacharyohare6029]

I like the path you took... Balanced approach. Mine would have been much more dumb, and involved some junkyard supercharger stupidity + nitrous + ideally a C4 vette. (does that count as a muscle car?...) or maybe just clapped out Coyote truck engine into V6 mustang body.

[@shaneshaw8512]

Cheap eBay gt42 turbo , Amazon hot side , eBay wastegates and bov , snake eater injectors and a 340 in tank pump , that woulda been ur best bang for your buck hands down

[@PowerfulRoman]

Awesome video!

[@markuskagerer1741]

Thanks!

[@HumbleMechanic]

THANK YOU

[@bakamotorworks505]

Haha I bet this diff service is the first proper diff service that has been performed on a mustang in the past 30 years

[@OnEst_Opinion]

G&G def took the route I figured both teams wouldn’t. Feel like G&G did a more proper build while yall seem like you’re doing more maintenance as if this was a DD or a car you’re selling. Performance wise all it got was a NOS system which will work fine for the speed based things but investing all that into suspension and, again, maintenance stuff. The turbocharged catfish will have more overall, consistent power which I think will win these races but WE’LL SEE!! Can’t wait lol

[@DonCarso]

Beautiful beast! Excellent work.

[@djdiheheidifhdhdje261]

If it’s in the budget I would suggest getting some headers and a full straight pipe.

[@TheSamplebridge]

Now that you have aftermarket control arms. You may aswell remove those quad shocks.

[@kentolson2968]

Good series.. pretty funny you spent 90% fixing your car.. other guys are more “change the oil and slap a turbo on it”.

[@A2J_Tim]

150 shot should be plenty safe, but if you want to win the drag your going to need all of it, lol.

[@ambmotorsports6307]

The rods on this 2 valves are like tooth picks 😂 it’s going to definitely blow

[@DalonPlays]

Hahah I knew those 660’s when I saw them! Run them on my B7 Passat and they’re fantastic!

[@arrowphillips6902]

I would pull the motor and gap the rings for NOs. I also would change the rods and main bearings….even do a DYI port job on the heads if you have time, re seat the valves if it needs it. All can be done for cheap and definitely help take more NOS…..in the end anything can happen so good luck.

[@HumbleMechanic]

That would have been awesome. Time was the biggest limit there.

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification squad Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

[@tkostang]

Should have gone with 4.30s, used trickflow heads and cams and spin it to the moon. Good for high 11’s

[@jlight0037]

First time watching this channel. But hearing how much they love european engineering is crazy. Listen, I'm a machinist and run a German built machine. Trust me, it's great when it runs, but a pain when it quits. I guess I don't get the euro car love like some do.

[@HumbleMechanic]

As much love as it is experience. Paul and I have spent about the last 20yrs in the vw/Audi repair space

[@guuuu666]

Maybe a ratcheting strap could have helped you with the sway bar situation.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It could have. I was mostly worried about the tension it would be left with

[@eclipt5963]

Fastlane motorsports is a great shop and do good work they put my headers in

[@benjaminyoung2403]

I have been waiting for the new episode!

[@marcmercier989]

Y’all did weight savings but left the sound deadening under the hood!?

[@alexkoutdoor]

The other guys took a much more American muscle approach

[@Mr.ZachBach]

300hp for a fun street car isn’t bad!

[@angelgjr1999]

People forget new mustangs weight 4000 lbs. These older cars are a blast at 300 hp.

[@95turbostang21]

You could do an extra clutch disk for the limited slipp that's a old mod guy's did. I just did it to mine

[@morganvincent687]

Love these videos

[@HumbleMechanic]

THANK YOU

[@torqueandbeanssauce]

Seeing you didn't think to change plugs on that thing makes you wonder why the other car blew up on nitrous lol

[@HumbleMechanic]

Someone didn’t watch the whole video ;)

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

HELP EXPLAIN - 👍👍👍 If you put two spacers next to each other, will they slip and defeat having new clutch disks. (ie. If I do not put melted cheese between EVERY slice of salami, then my sandwich always slips apart). Unless the back to back spacers are interlocked? Love the series👍

[@JasonLuther1]

hahaha dude the cheese and salami analogy makes sense compared to the clutch pack

[@mwjscn]

The OEM set up has two metal discs next to each other in the stack. The metal discs can't slip relative to one another since they're splined to the same axle. You could think of the two metal discs as one thicker disc, because that's how the axle would treat it (and Ford wouldn't make a bespoke part and add to manufacture costs when it can just use two thinner ones instead). This is shown and explained @16:15.

[@tristan8243]

that windshield is gonna crack for sure lol

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHA As it should. For some reason I have a habit of buying cars with broken windshields.