Get a 15% discount on your Carly purchase using the code "Legit24". bit.ly/Carly_Legit24 The discount is auto-applied! Offer valid until April 30, 2024. Carly's scanner and free version of the app with standard OBD features are compatible with cars that have an OBD2 port. To see if Carly's advanced features - like coding or manufacturer-level diagnostics - should work with your car, make sure to check out their website. To access these additional features, you'll need to get their yearly license.
Wouldn't know how Carly works because it never supported my car. Then I discovered how terrible their customer service is. At least it's easier to cancel than Planet Fitness. 🙄
This is a prime example of why DEALER service isn’t always the best service. I swear sometimes the general public thinks Henry Ford himself is going to fix their broken Ford Taurus.
I think the idea is they use OEM parts and other places can put junk on. As for dealer techs that is a mixed bag. I had my F-150 brakes done at a dealer and they forgot a caliper bolt
@@super8mate They are basically the same as the Ford Explorer, they are on the same platform. So they have seen thousands of those and the police interceptor models with the turbo V6. Mind you not every interceptor has the engine upgrade option, but it would be a platform they are very familiar with regardless.
Given the misfire after the WP repair was done under warranty when it didn't have to be, I'm not surprised they only fixed the problem and didn't throw more parts than needed at it.
If you have a good mechanic then go to them. But most people don't and don't know the difference between a good mechanic and a bad one. So they hedge their bets with the dealer.
Ecoboost owner here. You need to add 2 oil catch cans. You won’t believe the goop that travels into the intake from the PCV system. It’s worthy of its own video. I park outside and I have dump mine every 1k miles on my 75k mile Expedition.
@@LegitStreetCarsalso don’t forget, these eco boost motors have a very strong block and boost-happy turbos. Just need a better injectors and fuel pump, really.
@@derekspringer6448the engine being exposed to colder Temps when parked outside vs climate controlled garage creates more condensation inside the engine while warming up and cooling off which is caught in the catch can instead of mixing in with your oil/building up in pcv system. A engine kept warm creates less condensation and buildup in catchcan. If you had a catchcan you would notice it fills up faster in colder weather and the fluid is much lighter in color
First thing I highly recommend is a Catch-Can for the SHO. After all the work cleaning the heads. On top of being Direct injection and a twin turbo, A Catch-Can will keep it clean as whistle for a long long time, no more Carbon buildup. Moroso make's an excellent one. It has a drain valve so the can doesn't even have to be removed.
Part of what makes your channel so interesting is your attitude towards cars how positive you are.. Kind of makes everyone feel they can do exactly what you’re doing.. buying cars on the cheap, putting sweat equity into them and selling for a profit
Alex, I BLAME YOU... ;) I just purchased a S197 Mustang GT with good bones. Project car and quality time with my Sons. Together we will make it a 400hp LSC. Thanks for inspiring us and for sharing your knowledge. Definitely want to see Papa D and the SC'd Buick. Trust me, that Taurus is a GREAT daily driver.
be ready for the 2 piece spark plugs thatre notorious for breaking off half into the head. Also make sure you check on the cam phasers as well as if the timing chain tensioners are not blown out (they have an O-ring that blows out as they are pressurized with oil). Aside from that the 3V's are very solid. While you're in there check your roller followers as the center rollers bearings wollar out and then eventually totally fail (also oil pressure based, so any other oil issues like the tensioners, VCT solenoid, etc...can dominoe effect). pypes exhaust are a nice touch and doesnt drone - used to road trip mine 2000 miles at a time regularly.
@@frjhracing Thanks for the info. I'm making a list. Definitely concerned about those stupid plugs. What a dumb idea. Ford can make it hard to be a Ford Guy... And I will be doing a lot of "while you're in there..." I have reached out to the One owner for some history. He took decent car of the car with a few tasteful well done mods. Maybe the plugs have been changed. Fingers crossed.
Alex, I have the same 2016 SHO, 70k miles, same color, non pp, exhaust work, lowered on BC racing coilovers, tinted windows, trim blacked out, etc. Damn awesome you bought one and doing videos on it. These cars have some potential but the weight of them really hinders everything. Thank you for your videos! Love your content, huge fan and if I can help in any way with my SHO let me know. I'm in Effingham, IL. Not all that far.
Bro, just as you said it, I was wondering how you got so lucky again! I'm happy for you, honestly. I've seen your previous videos, and you have had some headaches for sure. Great video. I love the content and the details. Keep em coming! 👌🏾
This is the best UA-cam channel. The amount of action and information we get in one video is insane and I can listen to Alex explain things all day. Such a cool, personable guy.
Watching your videos from Saudi Arabia, been a fan for two years, love every content you made and it gives me a chance to learn and start my own journey to fix cars no matter the conditions. I hope you get to see this comment… 🙏🏻
I worked at a Ford Dealership when the SHO Taurus came out in 1987 or 1988, I think. After driving it and seeing how fast it was I called a friend and told him to "get up here right now". I remember him getting it up to 105 MPH in 3rd gear with ease. That car was a blast!
@@ve3nsv I almost mentioned that. If memory serves, it was a Yamaha top end on a Ford block, but I'm not certain that's entirely correct. I do know that car with a five-speed transmission was a real screamer though.
Man I am so thankful for these videos. Even outside of the enjoyment part, you perfectly describe what causes the issues that you are fixing. Thank you for this channel. I'm late to the party but I thoroughly enjoy watching your older videos during the week and so I have a big backlog to get through. Thanks again for all your videos and your effort, we all love it.
Alex love that you grabbed this SHO! I almost bought one 2 years ago i love these cars! Glad you got another car that just needed a little work! Love these SHO’s!! Wow the carbon build up was crazy 😮 love to see you mod the Taurus!
Keen to see the lightning go back together. Loving your work Alex. I’m in Australia so watching your videos is the first thing I do on a Sunday morning. Thanks for all your vids.
Alex, thank you for always teaching us how to fix and diagnose our vehicles, Also im always excited to see your videos pop so i can sit down and enjoy. much love
@mmanzanozr1 agreed. They're turds. Also trying to find one that isn't ragged out, riced out or just overpriced like mad because bro thinks it's 'rare'!
I really needed something to watch that was car related, but actually interested me. No crazy bells and whistles and clickbait, I've had my fill of all that. I was more than satisfied with the style of your videos. Clicked for the SHO knowledge, subscribed cause of the New Edge, stang gang unite
I prefill sideways mount filters too, right when i start the oil change. By the time you are ready to put the filter on, the filter has absorbed most of the prefill and you usually dont spill any oil.
I can't tell you just how excited I am, seriously almost makes me cry, that you got this cat Alex! That's the car I have, and I'm so excited to see what you fix and how, what mods you do... I'm really excited to learn from you so I can know more about my car and how to approach fixing and maintaining it! I love my SHO! I'm currently modding as I fix😂
@@Cole_GortonI didn't know they had an AWD 3.5 eco boost Flex! Just looked them up, if they weren't 2 times the price of a Luxury SHO (AKA Lincoln MKS) I would have definitely picked one of those instead! You can buy a MKS AWD 3.5 Eco boost for damn near half the price of a SHO, I don't know why no one gets MKS's, it's literally a nicer better looking SHO!
I looked at buying one at a used car dealership with only 83k miles and it was misfiring so bad I didn’t even think about driving it off the lot. You scored!❤
You are truly an inspiration. I like fixing cars myself. I don't want to pay an unnecessary amount to auto repairers for something I could do myself. I usually watch UA-cam stuff so I know roughly how to do it.
Love me a lsc video, i had an '18 taurus as well, but got the SEL trim, not the SHO. Definitely prefer my '11 camaro, however. 😂 Keep up the great work, Alex!
Every video seems to be just a touch better in the editing…I see the work and dig it. I freaking enjoy this channel VERY much. Kudos to the whole crew!
Such great videos man. I bought a high mileage C55 after watching your videos on that a few years back and have loved it ever since! I did just have to get a full engine rebuild on it costing me more than I paid for it but I don’t care I love it so much! Keep up the good work, you’re an inspiration!
NO WAY brother!!!! I had a 2014 SHO with the Performance Package for about 7 years and I installed a Gearhead Tune, CAI, exhaust, H&R lowering springs, etc. It was SO FUN embarrassing Mustangs, Camaros, etc!!! These did have some issues with the PTU. I hope you mod this SHO and keep her for awhile! 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁
My dad bought a 1994 z28 w/Lt1. In 1994 We had a SHO pull up next to us . And rev it up. We laughed. Then we embarrassed the guy. .. easily. Idk. How much faster these newer turbo SHO's are. But it would have to be enough to embarrass an older SHO. To be beating Camaros
@@misterfixit5186 The newer ones with twin turbos are AWD and 365 HP and 350 ft lbs. My 2014 with a simple ECU tune from Gearhead put down over 500HP and 500 ft lbs. It's on my channel. I was dead even with a Camaro ZL1 LE until top of 3rd gear and he started pulling on me. He was with his girl and when we got to the next light I had to turn so I wanted to wave or thumbs up and he didn't roll window down, didn't look over - but I could see how pissed he was - hilarious!
most owners have no idea about air filter, recently helped a friend to change spark plugs and just of curiosity checked air filter and it was so bad, including cabin one, keep simple maintenance guys , love your channel keep it going bud🔥🔥
The older mustangs were nothing special. Has 225hp. The 4.6 weren't bad but the real mustang came back when the 5.0 Coyote was brought in. 420hp base with all the rpm they can turn plus the nasty, nasty sound they make. Love my 2017.
It took me 3 days to get through this whole video because my foster children and wife and I have been super sick! But the Taurus sho has always been my favorite car sense I was a child! Thank you for the great entertainment as always.
My wife had a 1987 Taurus SHO with the Yamaha 6 cylinder 5 speed manual that she loved. That was the drivers SHO. It was fast off the kine and could rev very tight. No SHO since then has had a higher winding engine than the Yamaha one. Find one of those if you really want to be impressed. The one you have is more of a Dad's car.
Personally I think you have the best automotive videos on UA-cam. The way you go about things is perfect. You're not brand biased and you appreciate all the builds. Ide love to send you some of my automotive metal art I build here in flint Michigan. How would I go about sending you some art.
When getting broken chunks of carbon out of the fuel injector hole on my Sprinter, Mercedes Diesel, I put a fuel line into my shop vac and then a straw into the fuel line. I taped that all together and used it to reach down the holes, and even into the cylinder, and vacuumed out the chunks.
Not 12 minutes into it our favorite mechanic gets a check engine light and totally trouble shoots it by noticing throttle position relative to the start of boost & valve clogging and earlier low pressure in the cooling system! Experience speaks volumes and this is no exception! Found a broken spark plug and car becomes a great deal!!!
Love the SHO. Owned a 94 with the Yamaha V6 that engine made the sweetest sounds revving it out. The plenum looked so crazy as well with those primary and secondary runners. What a car
Yet another example of why you, Alex, are my current favorite auto content creator. I've been working on cars since I was 8... and I swear I learn a new tip or technique from every episode. Would love to work on a rig with you... maybe an idea for a contest? :D
Man, just when you think I couldn’t be more into this channel, you buy a SHO. I’ve had two SHOs, one Gen 1 and one Gen 2. Both manuals. (I really miss my Gen 2) I haven’t even seen this episode yet, but it gets an immediate thumbs up. Can’t wait to see what you do with this one!
U mentioned the Konami code and earned a sub. I recently started working on my ford taurus and all your videos have helped alot thanks for all you do 😊
So happy to see someone give a SHO some love. Always loved those cars growing up, that sleeper ever day performance driver. Can't wait to see what you have in mind for it (lowering springs in the back maybe nice as I feel like it is super raked stock).
I bought a 95 Standard SHO at auction in Edmonton. Running rough I drove it home popped the hood and was shocked to see a Yamaha Motor! Changed spark plugs and wow!
Alex I had a 2015 and loved it. I had it tuned on E30 with careless down pipes, exhaust, and upgraded intercooler. Car ran low 12s consistently and daily driven. Look at Gearhead tuning in Texas for tuning etc.
Oh, and I almost forgot...BRILLIANT video! I'm so happy to see this car get some recognition, and everything you did was spot on. Now, if only the car had a little more after market support...
2014 SHO owner. +1 to the catch can, lots of good brands, I went with UPR and love it. If you want to keep your PTU alive a little longer, change out the oil in it for red line shock proof gear oil. It's pricey, but worth it. Add it in, run it for some miles, then change it out. Their oil is thinner, and will removed some of the burnt on gunk you've definitely got built up in the housing. Last, transform the way the car stands and handles by swapping out the stock springs for a set of H and R springs, gets rid of the rake/butt in the air the car has, and decent shocks, dramatically improves turn in response, with sacrificing a lot of comfort, keeps the car very streetable. I live in New England where the roads are crap, and the ride is still fairly smooth. Last, consider swapping out the trans mount for a solid trans mount, makes the shifting under load feel like a legit sports car, will help with your 1st into 2nd gear loss of speed, shaves time off the 0-60.
I have a buddy who got an 86 Ford Escort GT from the back lot of a dealer. Whoever had it loved it but did not know how to maintain it and had no money. The interior and body were in great shape. Far better than usual for that year, Mustang, Murker, Escort. The tiny motor was hashed though. At the same time he found an 91 Torous SHO that was totalled. He moved the motor, Trans, ecus, and many other parts motor related from the engine bay. He ended up with a beautiful little Escort GT/SHO to go to cars and coffee in it.
I'm so jealous... I had bought a brand new 2019 Taurus SHO and then COVID hit, my wife and I lost our jobs and we were forced to give it back. Was by far my favorite car I've ever owned.
I just picked up my first legit street car project. 97 Thunderbird with only 138,000 miles for $2100. In great condition! Has the 4.6 and the only thing that was wrong with it within the day that I got it was the EGR valve. Fixed it easy and It runs beautifully and it was owned by an elderly person before. I just gotta figure out what I can do for performance mods but your channels given me the inspiration to look for the oddball one off cars that weren’t that super popular And make something of it.
Removing that carbon buildup was very satisfying to watch! You got one helluva deal on that Taurus! On a side note, it's too bad you're getting rid of the Vette because it fits in so nicely with your collection.
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2015+ Ford Fusion Sport. 2.7L TT V6 AWD.
Alex check out ZZ performance for the Regal.
Do a video of you guys changing the transmission on papas Buick regal .. I think it be fun video 📸 thanks...
You missed shaving. I do that in the same spot often.
Wouldn't know how Carly works because it never supported my car. Then I discovered how terrible their customer service is. At least it's easier to cancel than Planet Fitness. 🙄
Who wants to see a Papa D Buick Regal Rescue video?
Definitely want to
Me
Yes!
hell yeah
Do it!
This is a prime example of why DEALER service isn’t always the best service. I swear sometimes the general public thinks Henry Ford himself is going to fix their broken Ford Taurus.
I think the idea is they use OEM parts and other places can put junk on. As for dealer techs that is a mixed bag. I had my F-150 brakes done at a dealer and they forgot a caliper bolt
Also how much experience could tech possibly have with a rare car like SHO
@@super8mate They are basically the same as the Ford Explorer, they are on the same platform. So they have seen thousands of those and the police interceptor models with the turbo V6. Mind you not every interceptor has the engine upgrade option, but it would be a platform they are very familiar with regardless.
Given the misfire after the WP repair was done under warranty when it didn't have to be, I'm not surprised they only fixed the problem and didn't throw more parts than needed at it.
If you have a good mechanic then go to them. But most people don't and don't know the difference between a good mechanic and a bad one. So they hedge their bets with the dealer.
The dealers service team really let the old owner down. Can't believe they didn't change the plugs and seeing that air filter 😢
They should be fired after not changing that air filter, that is insane.
Ecoboost owner here. You need to add 2 oil catch cans. You won’t believe the goop that travels into the intake from the PCV system. It’s worthy of its own video. I park outside and I have dump mine every 1k miles on my 75k mile Expedition.
Thanks for the tip!
ALL turbo cars should have a catch can!
@@LegitStreetCarsalso don’t forget, these eco boost motors have a very strong block and boost-happy turbos. Just need a better injectors and fuel pump, really.
You park outside...? That seems... Rather irrelevant to the subject at hand? I could be wrong, you seemed pretty confident when saying it...
@@derekspringer6448the engine being exposed to colder Temps when parked outside vs climate controlled garage creates more condensation inside the engine while warming up and cooling off which is caught in the catch can instead of mixing in with your oil/building up in pcv system. A engine kept warm creates less condensation and buildup in catchcan. If you had a catchcan you would notice it fills up faster in colder weather and the fluid is much lighter in color
First thing I highly recommend is a Catch-Can for the SHO. After all the work cleaning the heads. On top of being Direct injection and a twin turbo, A Catch-Can will keep it clean as whistle for a long long time, no more Carbon buildup. Moroso make's an excellent one. It has a drain valve so the can doesn't even have to be removed.
The JL passenger side oil separator does a good job on the cheap too
Thanks for ruining the surprise! 🤣
And an EGR delete!
Part of what makes your channel so interesting is your attitude towards cars how positive you are.. Kind of makes everyone feel they can do exactly what you’re doing.. buying cars on the cheap, putting sweat equity into them and selling for a profit
Alex, I BLAME YOU... ;) I just purchased a S197 Mustang GT with good bones. Project car and quality time with my Sons. Together we will make it a 400hp LSC. Thanks for inspiring us and for sharing your knowledge. Definitely want to see Papa D and the SC'd Buick. Trust me, that Taurus is a GREAT daily driver.
be ready for the 2 piece spark plugs thatre notorious for breaking off half into the head. Also make sure you check on the cam phasers as well as if the timing chain tensioners are not blown out (they have an O-ring that blows out as they are pressurized with oil). Aside from that the 3V's are very solid. While you're in there check your roller followers as the center rollers bearings wollar out and then eventually totally fail (also oil pressure based, so any other oil issues like the tensioners, VCT solenoid, etc...can dominoe effect).
pypes exhaust are a nice touch and doesnt drone - used to road trip mine 2000 miles at a time regularly.
@@frjhracing Thanks for the info. I'm making a list. Definitely concerned about those stupid plugs. What a dumb idea. Ford can make it hard to be a Ford Guy... And I will be doing a lot of "while you're in there..." I have reached out to the One owner for some history. He took decent car of the car with a few tasteful well done mods. Maybe the plugs have been changed. Fingers crossed.
@ 12:04 yes, just go with the red. It looks better.
Agreed!
Thought about that already in the last videos. Looks like a fake opening. Get rid of it.
Happy Easter!
Buona Pasqua! Let’s get an alpha on the channel some day ah? 😂 🤌🏼
I have had bad things happen in my life, but Alex makes me feel so much better every Saturday. Thanks
The good luck he has been getting recently just makes u say good for him with a smile
in my best Billy Bob Thornton voice...his videos make me feel a lil bit .. funny dwn thr....MMMMhhmmm....i recon im a gunna watchum fer a while..
Alex, I have the same 2016 SHO, 70k miles, same color, non pp, exhaust work, lowered on BC racing coilovers, tinted windows, trim blacked out, etc. Damn awesome you bought one and doing videos on it. These cars have some potential but the weight of them really hinders everything. Thank you for your videos! Love your content, huge fan and if I can help in any way with my SHO let me know. I'm in Effingham, IL. Not all that far.
Bro, just as you said it, I was wondering how you got so lucky again! I'm happy for you, honestly. I've seen your previous videos, and you have had some headaches for sure. Great video. I love the content and the details. Keep em coming! 👌🏾
This is why this channel rocks! fantastic varied content on car you and I can buy! Awesome stuff Alex thank you
This is what I love about your channel,the range of cars, fast, silly, big family SUV's and everyday dailies, thanks Alex
This is the best UA-cam channel. The amount of action and information we get in one video is insane and I can listen to Alex explain things all day. Such a cool, personable guy.
Thanks for the mud slinger suggestion many videos ago. It's so nice to open the hood and everything is clean.
watching from Adelaide Australia, just found your channel, love it !
Alex thanks for giving me the confidence to work on my car and helped me find that passion for working on cars which i didn't know i had
I love this channel! Reminds me of getting up Saturday mornings and watching PowerNation on my old DVR. Alex you are living the dream.
Thank you!
Watching your videos from Saudi Arabia, been a fan for two years, love every content you made and it gives me a chance to learn and start my own journey to fix cars no matter the conditions.
I hope you get to see this comment… 🙏🏻
Rust proof the SHO. Not the glitzy YT content, but a necessary one, I actually like the maintenance content myself. Thank you.
hating on rustproofing as messy and ugly is the new hype on youtube so probably not
I worked at a Ford Dealership when the SHO Taurus came out in 1987 or 1988, I think. After driving it and seeing how fast it was I called a friend and told him to "get up here right now". I remember him getting it up to 105 MPH in 3rd gear with ease. That car was a blast!
That’s when they came with the Yamaha engine. The plumbing on those engines were insane.
@@ve3nsv I almost mentioned that. If memory serves, it was a Yamaha top end on a Ford block, but I'm not certain that's entirely correct. I do know that car with a five-speed transmission was a real screamer though.
@@keithbrookshire I thought it was a marine engine?
I’m so hyped for this episode I’ve always wanted to work on and mod out my 2018 SHO and this is just what I need to understand my car more!
Man I am so thankful for these videos. Even outside of the enjoyment part, you perfectly describe what causes the issues that you are fixing. Thank you for this channel. I'm late to the party but I thoroughly enjoy watching your older videos during the week and so I have a big backlog to get through. Thanks again for all your videos and your effort, we all love it.
If u haven't seen them yet, let me suggest two other channels ull like if u like Alex's. Matt Armstrong & the real Tavarish! Boom!🔥🔥🔥
Alex love that you grabbed this SHO! I almost bought one 2 years ago i love these cars! Glad you got another car that just needed a little work! Love these SHO’s!! Wow the carbon build up was crazy 😮 love to see you mod the Taurus!
Keen to see the lightning go back together. Loving your work Alex. I’m in Australia so watching your videos is the first thing I do on a Sunday morning. Thanks for all your vids.
Me too..
Think Alex has all the parts now.
So the video should be very soon..
Glad to see a SHO on the LSC Roster heck yeah alex 😎🤟 now that's legit 👌
Congrats on the SHO. Enjoyed watching the initial overhauling you do with every new car you buy. Good fun .
Man what a jam if you can fix up any of these cars yourself....wish I had the knowledge and tools...
Alex, thank you for always teaching us how to fix and diagnose our vehicles, Also im always excited to see your videos pop so i can sit down and enjoy. much love
Great job on the SHO.
Saludos from Mexico mi amigo!
ie always loved those supercharged 3.8s and 90s buicks are just so luxurious and comfy
I was hoping for a 3000GT VR4, but i do like the SHO
Same.
no way you'd be able to get a VR4 for less than a GTR..
@@insector2093what? You can get multiple VR4s for half the price of a GTR........
Vr4's are garbage, i had one. Horrible engine
@mmanzanozr1 agreed. They're turds. Also trying to find one that isn't ragged out, riced out or just overpriced like mad because bro thinks it's 'rare'!
The day is perfect now hell yeah !!! Good Job Alex 👊💯
I really needed something to watch that was car related, but actually interested me. No crazy bells and whistles and clickbait, I've had my fill of all that. I was more than satisfied with the style of your videos.
Clicked for the SHO knowledge, subscribed cause of the New Edge, stang gang unite
Love how you boost your local businesses and your cars. Thanks for bringing us great content!
Love these videos. I’ve changed my own oil/filter and air filter and will take a shot at the spark plugs soon!
Thanks for the code Alex! Needed a good scan tool for the Mini and this was the first one that came to mind.
I prefill sideways mount filters too, right when i start the oil change. By the time you are ready to put the filter on, the filter has absorbed most of the prefill and you usually dont spill any oil.
Should I mod this car? What should I do to it?
yes
5.0 swap it😂
Yes
My buddy worked at ford and had to deal with these a lot he said “Absolutely not run away… fast”
Delete the noise maker funneling generated noise into the cabin
Here's the latest GTR video! ua-cam.com/video/0KpOZSbdgko/v-deo.html
love the quick updates after the bloopers Alex, keep this!
Man this was a lucky find ;) Nice GTR.
😮wow I'm so jealous!! It cleaned up beautifully. What a deal! I would love to buy a SHO
New favorite channel! I’ve seen a few episodes in the past but the algorithm reintroduced me & I’ve been hooked since the GT-R purchase 🤟🤟
I can't tell you just how excited I am, seriously almost makes me cry, that you got this cat Alex! That's the car I have, and I'm so excited to see what you fix and how, what mods you do... I'm really excited to learn from you so I can know more about my car and how to approach fixing and maintaining it! I love my SHO! I'm currently modding as I fix😂
I have a Ecoboost Flex, which is a SHO with the wagon body. I'm extremely excited for this!
@@Cole_GortonI didn't know they had an AWD 3.5 eco boost Flex!
Just looked them up, if they weren't 2 times the price of a Luxury SHO (AKA Lincoln MKS) I would have definitely picked one of those instead!
You can buy a MKS AWD 3.5 Eco boost for damn near half the price of a SHO, I don't know why no one gets MKS's, it's literally a nicer better looking SHO!
I looked at buying one at a used car dealership with only 83k miles and it was misfiring so bad I didn’t even think about driving it off the lot. You scored!❤
Great videos, man. As a fellow 2G owner, im lookin forward to more of the GSX content
I’m gonna need you to go ahead and build that SHO for us.
You are truly an inspiration. I like fixing cars myself. I don't want to pay an unnecessary amount to auto repairers for something I could do myself. I usually watch UA-cam stuff so I know roughly how to do it.
I wish I had a father in law that genuinely supported me. What a jem
Get a new father in law
Good in-laws are priceless.
Jem?😂
Good sons-in-law are hard to find, too.
Who else read what a Jew????
Love me a lsc video, i had an '18 taurus as well, but got the SEL trim, not the SHO. Definitely prefer my '11 camaro, however. 😂
Keep up the great work, Alex!
Definitely becoming my favorite car UA-camr.
Every video seems to be just a touch better in the editing…I see the work and dig it. I freaking enjoy this channel VERY much.
Kudos to the whole crew!
Such great videos man.
I bought a high mileage C55 after watching your videos on that a few years back and have loved it ever since!
I did just have to get a full engine rebuild on it costing me more than I paid for it but I don’t care I love it so much!
Keep up the good work, you’re an inspiration!
For intakes... load up 6 tie wraps in the end of a drill and drill out the intake runner with it. Takes the carbon off, does not damage metals.
Ok who seriously guessed it before you saw the car?
1st
no one.. hehe
I did. The oil cap in the intro gave it away.
I guess it correctly on Facebook last week!!!
Alex i have a question for you i have a 16 ford edge has the 2 liter 4 cylinder engine how often do they need a tune up?
NO WAY brother!!!! I had a 2014 SHO with the Performance Package for about 7 years and I installed a Gearhead Tune, CAI, exhaust, H&R lowering springs, etc. It was SO FUN embarrassing Mustangs, Camaros, etc!!! These did have some issues with the PTU. I hope you mod this SHO and keep her for awhile! 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁
My dad bought a 1994 z28 w/Lt1. In 1994
We had a SHO pull up next to us . And rev it up. We laughed. Then we embarrassed the guy. .. easily.
Idk. How much faster these newer turbo SHO's are. But it would have to be enough to embarrass an older SHO. To be beating Camaros
@@misterfixit5186 The newer ones with twin turbos are AWD and 365 HP and 350 ft lbs. My 2014 with a simple ECU tune from Gearhead put down over 500HP and 500 ft lbs. It's on my channel. I was dead even with a Camaro ZL1 LE until top of 3rd gear and he started pulling on me. He was with his girl and when we got to the next light I had to turn so I wanted to wave or thumbs up and he didn't roll window down, didn't look over - but I could see how pissed he was - hilarious!
most owners have no idea about air filter, recently helped a friend to change spark plugs and just of curiosity checked air filter and it was so bad, including cabin one, keep simple maintenance guys , love your channel keep it going bud🔥🔥
Those regals were sleepers , buddy had one when is was in hs and it would take a mustang Gt
The older mustangs were nothing special. Has 225hp. The 4.6 weren't bad but the real mustang came back when the 5.0 Coyote was brought in. 420hp base with all the rpm they can turn plus the nasty, nasty sound they make. Love my 2017.
@@derekgardin1512A 2017 is better than a 1995? No way
I was hoping one day you would do a SHO build. I have a red 2015 SHO with only 13,000 miles. Best car I have ever owned.
13k miles? Bro you should drive her more lol
It took me 3 days to get through this whole video because my foster children and wife and I have been super sick! But the Taurus sho has always been my favorite car sense I was a child! Thank you for the great entertainment as always.
My wife had a 1987 Taurus SHO with the Yamaha 6 cylinder 5 speed manual that she loved. That was the drivers SHO. It was fast off the kine and could rev very tight. No SHO since then has had a higher winding engine than the Yamaha one. Find one of those if you really want to be impressed. The one you have is more of a Dad's car.
89 was the first year
You should get the American GTR, the Cadillac ATSV. The tuning potential is incredible!
That's NOT a $6k car though.
@aaronbritt2025 this car is only 6k because if dealer repaired it would need 15k in repairs.
Except for the ATS-V is not AWD and doesnt have the power potential the GT-R is capable of.
@@toddkunard3742 I can assure you that the sho doesn't either. Terrible car
@@toddkunard3742 regardless, it’s a badass American made V6TT, and for around 5-6k in upgrades, you can crack 9.7-9.9
Personally I think you have the best automotive videos on UA-cam. The way you go about things is perfect. You're not brand biased and you appreciate all the builds. Ide love to send you some of my automotive metal art I build here in flint Michigan. How would I go about sending you some art.
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Keep watching!
one of the worst engine design choices ever made. what a jackass thing to do as an engineer
That's why they're dirtcheap
Makes me a lot of money 🤷♂️
And tensions/phasers when the extended oil change intervals gum/varnish all the oil passages 😊
Bro save your father in law's cars 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
When getting broken chunks of carbon out of the fuel injector hole on my Sprinter, Mercedes Diesel, I put a fuel line into my shop vac and then a straw into the fuel line. I taped that all together and used it to reach down the holes, and even into the cylinder, and vacuumed out the chunks.
You know they really should’ve made the GTR with a different version that the roof comes off
GT-R, Taurus SHO
Same, but different.
Not 12 minutes into it our favorite mechanic gets a check engine light and totally trouble shoots it by noticing throttle position relative to the start of boost & valve clogging and earlier low pressure in the cooling system! Experience speaks volumes and this is no exception! Found a broken spark plug and car becomes a great deal!!!
How does this guy make any profit lol
UA-cam
Man this is amazing. You are my new favourite youtuber .The content is unbelievable bro ..Big love from the Uk 🇬🇧 .. Happy eaater
Love the SHO. Owned a 94 with the Yamaha V6 that engine made the sweetest sounds revving it out. The plenum looked so crazy as well with those primary and secondary runners. What a car
Alex PLEASE get an Infiniti Q50 (specifically the 3.0 motor) and do a similar style tear-down/video!!!!
Punch a hole in the bottom of the oil filter to drain it before unscrewing it. Makes zero mess that way.
Yet another example of why you, Alex, are my current favorite auto content creator. I've been working on cars since I was 8... and I swear I learn a new tip or technique from every episode. Would love to work on a rig with you... maybe an idea for a contest? :D
Man, just when you think I couldn’t be more into this channel, you buy a SHO. I’ve had two SHOs, one Gen 1 and one Gen 2. Both manuals. (I really miss my Gen 2) I haven’t even seen this episode yet, but it gets an immediate thumbs up. Can’t wait to see what you do with this one!
U mentioned the Konami code and earned a sub. I recently started working on my ford taurus and all your videos have helped alot thanks for all you do 😊
I agree, take off the black parts above the exhaust pipes... Looks better in all red/stock form.
So happy to see someone give a SHO some love. Always loved those cars growing up, that sleeper ever day performance driver. Can't wait to see what you have in mind for it (lowering springs in the back maybe nice as I feel like it is super raked stock).
I bought a 95 Standard SHO at auction in Edmonton. Running rough I drove it home popped the hood and was shocked to see a Yamaha Motor! Changed spark plugs and wow!
Connect your shop vac to vacume hose works perfectly
Yes let's see the regal repair also might be a good idea to add a catch can and methanol injection for the SHO to keep the intake clean
Dude, I just watched your video for the first time and you got me super excited for a Ford Taurus SHO.. I'm pumped for one seriously.
Alex I had a 2015 and loved it. I had it tuned on E30 with careless down pipes, exhaust, and upgraded intercooler. Car ran low 12s consistently and daily driven. Look at Gearhead tuning in Texas for tuning etc.
2017 eco boost is better with the 12 injectors
Put a catch can on it to reduce the coke in intake
Oh, and I almost forgot...BRILLIANT video! I'm so happy to see this car get some recognition, and everything you did was spot on. Now, if only the car had a little more after market support...
2014 SHO owner. +1 to the catch can, lots of good brands, I went with UPR and love it. If you want to keep your PTU alive a little longer, change out the oil in it for red line shock proof gear oil. It's pricey, but worth it. Add it in, run it for some miles, then change it out. Their oil is thinner, and will removed some of the burnt on gunk you've definitely got built up in the housing. Last, transform the way the car stands and handles by swapping out the stock springs for a set of H and R springs, gets rid of the rake/butt in the air the car has, and decent shocks, dramatically improves turn in response, with sacrificing a lot of comfort, keeps the car very streetable. I live in New England where the roads are crap, and the ride is still fairly smooth.
Last, consider swapping out the trans mount for a solid trans mount, makes the shifting under load feel like a legit sports car, will help with your 1st into 2nd gear loss of speed, shaves time off the 0-60.
I have a buddy who got an 86 Ford Escort GT from the back lot of a dealer. Whoever had it loved it but did not know how to maintain it and had no money. The interior and body were in great shape. Far better than usual for that year, Mustang, Murker, Escort.
The tiny motor was hashed though. At the same time he found an 91 Torous SHO that was totalled.
He moved the motor, Trans, ecus, and many other parts motor related from the engine bay.
He ended up with a beautiful little Escort GT/SHO to go to cars and coffee in it.
Appreciate you showing my watermark...SHOs are impressive!
I'm so jealous... I had bought a brand new 2019 Taurus SHO and then COVID hit, my wife and I lost our jobs and we were forced to give it back. Was by far my favorite car I've ever owned.
Gearhead Performance... Intercooler, tune, downpipes... = magic
3:55 - As a former GM W-body owner myself, I would LOOOOOOVE a series on that Regal!
Your videos are always so fun and satisfying. Love the SHO and pops! Pls do a manual swap on the cobra...PLEASE!
I just picked up my first legit street car project. 97 Thunderbird with only 138,000 miles for $2100. In great condition! Has the 4.6 and the only thing that was wrong with it within the day that I got it was the EGR valve. Fixed it easy and It runs beautifully and it was owned by an elderly person before. I just gotta figure out what I can do for performance mods but your channels given me the inspiration to look for the oddball one off cars that weren’t that super popular And make something of it.
take that black wrap off and un tint the tail light keep it stock looking. suits your style and channel.
Dude... I love these long format highly detailed videos! New fan and sub from me, keep it up!
Removing that carbon buildup was very satisfying to watch! You got one helluva deal on that Taurus! On a side note, it's too bad you're getting rid of the Vette because it fits in so nicely with your collection.