The Most Radical Pro-Touring 9th Gen F-150 Ever Built
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- On this episode, Sean from Innovaspeed shows us everything you need to know that went into building his radical 9th Gen 1995 Ford F-150 commonly referred to as the RoadRaceF150. This video although longer than most is very inspiring to anyone wanting to just dig in and get their hands dirty by doing the job themselves. Sean went into this build with a plan in his head but not much else. Through trials and tribulations Sean persevered and was able to accomplish what you see before you. Like any project or build this one is not 100% finished as there's always something you want to change or improve and this is no different but Sean can race his truck in it's current state as he plans his next mods and hopefully we'll be there to document them when he does.
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As a die hard ford guy THANK YOU for not only building one of the baddest OBS trucks ever, you did it with a ford motor. You have my upmost respect for not going the LS route that so many take. Super amazing truck.
Thanks!
Damn!! Homeboy sliding towards that curb in the opening scene!
Yea he can’t drive
@@top-notchfrenchiesofhousto6345 naw he learned that from NFS.
@@top-notchfrenchiesofhousto6345 Because your the next Dale Earnhardt... Its called a power slide.. If he couldn't drive he would have smashed the curb.. if you even watched the video and grasped anything from the truck, you would understand that he. Eeds more downforce to make the truck stick better in corners.. and possibly better coil overs...
Either way this truck is a 1000 times better then factory. And the guy was noce enough to share his tips and knowledge.
So go ride your razor scooter off into the sunset
I still come to watch this video over and over, that is one bad truck!!!
About 10 years ago I built one of these trucks. Lowered it 3" in the front and 4" in the rear. Used custom I beams in the front with Eibach springs and lowering brackets on the stock rear leafs. I changed most of the bushings to greasable urethane, and used Bilstein shocks and thicker sway bars in front and rear. I had to relocate the mounting points of the rear shock so they would be more upright. Last mod was a custom built and much tighter steering box, and I swear the truck handled better than any Mustang or Camaro I'd ever owned. So for anyone out there thinking about building one of these, you don't have to go as radical as this guy to build a very fun ride. That, said, I'm glad he did go all out because this truck is very cool!!
I wish I was talented enough like you guys to build cool 💩
Cool story bro
what lowering kit did you use?
@@alexm6428 I built the rear leaf spring lowering brackets, and shock relocation brackets myself . Used Dream Beams and Eibach springs in the front. Also used Helwig antisway bars and Edelbrock shocks
From a guy that has no clue, there's alot of inspiration in this video. Thanks
This guy's self confidence and positivity is great. To hell with a degree. He's an engineer.
I agree 100%
Thanks! I appreciate that so much!
Extremely impressive. Phenomenal description. Love your ingenuity. I have a 93 lighting. Vin #2. Sitting in driveway not running. Needed the inspiration to get back to it. Thanks.
How much you want hahahh
Looks like Jomax area- think I have seen hat bad boy- nice truck man! Just picked up a 93 shortbed Ford
Haha you know it! Little too built up for us to film an update video there these days.
i think this video is what everyone who owns an obs ford needed to see. will definitely be contacting you for more questions on the suspension. great content couldn’t have been better!
Thanks. Reach out to his IG. He’s very good at responding
He says he's not an engineer, but he sounds like an engineer...Awesome truck from Sean, awesome content from you!
Thank you for the kind words
Talking about logic statements and pwm lol. The dude obviously goes deep and is passionate about what he does.
Thank you for keeping a sbf in er. Everyone does ls swaps in everything these days it's gotten boring. One of the sickest obs trucks I've seen man good job
The thought crossed my mind, but I have other LS swaps already so this one definitely needed to stay more true to it's roots. Thanks for watching!
Great person who loves what hes doing thank you for takeing the time out and haveing a real talk about what you do !!!!!
YESSSSSS! Count me in as all sorts of on board! That's my OG, a 1995 F-150. And yes, count me in as happy that you were a purest with the powerplant ;)
GM trans......
@@hartle4 actually this has all Ford sensors and is basically a much stronger T5 like you could find in the mustangs.
Exceptionally nice truck/build, not to mention a ton of info in the video, THANK YOU for posting sir!
Awesome truck. Love to see someone put that kind of love into that model F-150. Looks absolutely amazing and like a blast to drive on straight or curvey roads
Bro, what you achieved is phenomenal, yeah you lost personal time but look what you created. Congratulations
so glad you chose the 95 f150........ they use to be belly button trucks but not no mow.....glad I held onto one of mine all these years as you know......its a one of a kind.
i did the prerunner style on one of mine but ended up selling my other 95 that was going to be the street machine......wish i still had it but kids came along.....
im still working out bugs on mine from the front/back total mods done...... 10+ years on some bugs that are 90% but, not quite done yet....
Awesome Choice on engine I have a 93 Lightning and have a built 351 Windsor by Tri Star with 400 HP with Holley EFI sniper
Such a good video and truck! Thanks Sean, great to see such a hands on build!
my dad had a 92 f150. he died in 96 unexpectedly and we had to sell big blue. i’ve bought blue fords since but this is how i imagined the f150 since we both wanted a lightning. anyways amazing build, love every decision you made!!
You need to take this to Hoonigan Garage dude. This is worthy of being a famous build
I have contacted them, but they don't seem overly interested.
@@Innovaspeed THat's sad honestly, but they prolly have years worth of shit lined up, but imo, this build is just worthy of being vetted in man
Very nice great job. Doing the same with my 2020 f150rcsb xl 5.0 litre 10 speed paddle shifters 4/6 drop helwig bars 20x10 with 305/35/20 tires. Tuned by oz boss 302 intake manifold. 3.55 gears.
I literally searched high ram 9th gen f150 so I could see exactly this motor. Thank you. I have a 95 f250 that I want to make a good working truck and the existing "stock swap" 351w wire harness is junk. This truck is everything I wanted to do with mine!
Sean is a good guy too. He’ll take the time to talk and answer any questions. DM him at innovaspeed if you’d like
The Holley EFI system definitely is a game changer and I absolutely love this intake.
@@Innovaspeed Glad to know the Holley setup is awesome! If I don't do the 351w with the Holley Hi-Ram, I'm going to do the new Godzilla 7.3L.
@@andrewwiser3643 built 351w stroker will be a lot cheaper just so ya know.
@@Innovaspeed Oh, I believe it 100%. There is just something about the Godzilla that tickles my fancy. I've got a spare 1972 block that is already .040 over. Maybe I'll use it.
This concept is amazing! Alot of time and dedication that's for sure. I'm truck guy love to see this kinda work being done. I have old 66 ford would like do something to it like this. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!!
Real motivation for me,am restoring a 1990 ford ranger 2.3l 4cyl xlt from 2020 and I just get it started a couple days ago .I wish all the best for you and your truck.
I'm glad I come across this... I've wanted to build my 93 similar for 2 years, never knew that there was a pro touring following...
It will be about 2 years from now is when I figure I can start my build...
Better late than never
No joke... I'm dead serious! If this truck is ever up for sale please let me know! I had a Blue 1995 F150 when I was in high school and this truck is everything I wanted my old truck to be but I couldn't afford it as a broke High school student. So please let me know if it ever comes up for sake because I will buy it! Love it! Thank you for this content!
If he ever was to sell it he’d post something on his IG account
It's always for sale if someone had the desire to write a $65k check. Otherwise, I'll keep developing it forever.
In regards to what you said about fuel economy, I learned in late 90s while researching retrofitting sequential efi onto a Ram Air III 400 Pontiac (Old Accel kit on Torquer II intake, 600hp range) that when you make an engine more efficient (to get more power) if you do it right your fuel economy goes up WITH your power, unlike how back in the day fuel economy wasn't a thought when building a carbed street machine. I just scratch my head when some people still sound surprised about that.
Anyway VERY cool truck! And yes if you'd just LS swapped it I woulda left the video outa boredom haha
This is amazing. Very Very well done... wow. This thing is perfect and gorgeous.I too have a 1995 f150 with a 5.8/351. It however is a 4x4 and is actually Bright sapphire pearl metallic (Blurple). I love that truck and will forever keep it. My eventual goal is to swap in a 7.3 godzilla and I just might have to control it with all the Holley stuff and rewire the truck with the racepak... thanks to Sean for the idea on that! I want to keep the stock interior so I can preserve the memories that were created in that truck.
Sounds like a fun street truck! Look forward to seeing that. I'm a big fan of Blurple
@@Innovaspeed She is kinda a rarity id say! Factory offroad package xlt with the 5.8. The paint is a one year only code JA
i have a 95 flareside that i got new on my 17th birthday. it has five spd and straight 6. love it. it is my baby.
Bad ass build and thing looks killer. Thanks for keeping sbf in it
Way awesome truck, I have 4 of that generation. Different body and tonnage. I will joining you on the road to making a road course truck, sure has been my dream for a long time.
Was thinking about building a 2nd Foxbody but now thinking about building a mid 90's F-150 after this video.
Do it!
Go check his Instagram seems like he's looking at trying to put out a suspension kit
@@ws8061 thanks, I am taking what I've done and making it a kit anyone can install.
This is crazy, we discussed this exact truck on Facebook not too long ago and today I came across your UA-cam channel! Love this.
Thanks. I appreciate that
@@315squared4 I do too, had to cut it short last night since it was so late, but I'll finish it today no doubt.
This makes me appreciate my 2003 f150 because there actually is quite a bit of support for lowering and handling on the platform
And now more coming in a few months. 😉
This is the most bad ass f150 build ever!!!! Thnk u for building this. Im about to head down 'the rabbit hole' myself. Hope u are available for questions. FYI, my truck is an 02 F150 Stepside.
Well I won’t be able too but Sean at Innovaspeed is always down to help with questions and he has his own UA-cam channel as well that explains the build process
I’m a Chevy guy but any car guy has too appreciate this ford. I love it it’s sick
Love everything about this truck and video
Thanks Man 👍🏼
Your truck is awesome.
More character lays inherent to a hotrod Ford than we'll ever see in a aftermarket rich thing like a Chevvie. Hotrod Fords are a true labor of dedication, skill and talent. Beauty truck. Love it!
Sean will appreciate the kind words.
So motivational! I've got a 93 Bronco I daily drive. You've got some crazy engineering behind your build. Well done!!
Love it! the Bullnose and Bricknose Fords are becoming a VERY popular build here in Florida, mainly because they are the last of affordable classic trucks. You can't even look at a Squarebody Chevy, Dent side Ford or D-150 Truck that's suitable to build much less drive for less 5k where you can go find a 7th, 8th or 9th gen F-150 for $2500 or less and drive it home and drive it while you build it.
Bravo! Trucks aren't exactly my cup of tea, but I have tons of respect for your skills and abilities! Thanks for taking the time to break down the build! I salute you, sir! Keep at it. All of us car (or truck) guys know our projects are never truly finished. But you've done great so far! I can't wait to see future improvements.
He’s already made major body changes
Seen this truck on a trailer in Phoenix and had to find it on UA-cam! Awesome build!
Thanks. I appreciate that
Small world, that's awesome! Hope to see you at an event.
Thank you for sharing so much information. This video is an inspiration to all us car / truck guys with builds. I really enjoyed the suspension cam clips. It must have been very helpful in your custom suspension build. Definitely move forward with the aero treatment. Front splitter, rear wing and flat bottom to diffuser. Use 1/4 turn fasteners in the flat bottom build for quick access.
Thanks for the kind words 👍🏼
I’m picking up an 89 f150 short box and planning a pro touring build
What a great truck to build. Very nice work. Video would be infinitely better if we see more of that than you.
I asked Terry if we could do a big update for you all showcasing more truck and more driving
@@Innovaspeed coolness I’ll keep my 🤞 BTW, that’s a nice HAAS VF3 mill you got there.
@@THEJOEBECK thank you! I try to keep it busy doing interesting parts
I concur on the fuel cell being behind the cab. Great tip on the fire extinguisher 🙌
What an amazing and beautiful truck. I'm building a '92 red F150 single cab short bed now. I've done the Crown Vic front suspension swap and the Crown Vic rear on top of the truck leafs. I'll be running caltracs with the leafs and retaining the CV's Watts link to keep it centered. Hopefully it hooks and rides nice. You're not kidding about the I-beam front being heavy. After dragging the CV front into the shop and the stock front out, I can say at least 100lbs lighter, maybe 200. I'm shooting for ~3800lbs with me in it (my '95 stock scsb is 4200lbs with me). Running gear will be from a 2001 Ford Lightning. Mine won't be anywhere near the level of this, but I'm excited to get it going. That front bumper looks perfect on your truck. I was looking at using a 2010-14 paintable rear bumper with a hidden hitch after shortening the sides for better looks. Again, beautiful build.
Sean and I appreciate the nice comments
Dude awesome build and skills: one of my fav Ford truck body styles. Cherry on top is the efi small block Ford👍
Great truck man! Sorry, but NO TRUE ford guy would EVER mistake a SBF for an LS. No resemblence at all. So glad you stayed true to the original powerplant.
Great video! I am building (slowly) a 1990 and this is hugely helpful. Also, confirms that I was right to swap to a 351. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Cool build.. love you kept it blue oval!!!
GM trans......
@@hartle4 well almost...
Thank you for sharing the video it was really informative and I would like if you would keep sharing these videos and they were very educational thanks for your help
Dude u are nuts!! Such a cool build and love the energy u put into it!!! Nice truck and congratulations on getting it done!! Super awesome vid!!!
Thanks for the kind words
So glad I found your video, can't wait to work with you on my truck and setup a 3 link. Looking forward to our partnership!
this is a bad ass build i've always thought about doing something like this had one of these trucks love the body
Do it! Soon I'll have a full line of parts to make it possible.
Coolest 9th gen build I think I've seen
Nice very nice build, it's nice to see a ford truck and rengine together, lots like a lot of fun to drive!!
Nice truck man. Was always my dream job to work in a fabrication/ car shop like yours. I should've packed up and moved south or west 20 year's ago now and still regret it all the time as up here in New England those types of garages and shops weren't a thing in the late 90's early 2000's when I was constantly building cool project vehicles for myself and friends.
Edit: I just turned 41 in January and I learned to weld on my 12th bday from my father who was a professional welder amongst other trades like truck driver and mechanic.
It's never too late
Watching this on my lunch break lol I guess I have a problem too! Doing research for LS in my bronco 😂
Haha Perfect
taco Tuesday is life!!! YESSSSS!!!!
Great truck. Love these obs in any form but yours is definitely special.
Perfect or not that truck is sick, not going give up on my 99 expedition.
If you put it on the laser alignment rack you would probably be surprised in a good way. Nice job
This just popped up in my feed and I'm glad it did. I had wondered about doing the crown vic swap on one of these trucks but didn't know if it could be done on any of them this new. That had been my plan all along if it could work.
Follow his IG and his UA-cam channel. He’s constantly improving on it. He’s very knowledgeable
That thing is slick. We are building a 95 as well we have done the crown vic front end. We will be putting a 13 f150 coyote with 6r80 and building a 4 link rear with crown vic axle. Then new paint and interior freshen up and full send brother.
You building it to autocross? Sounds like a good platform
@@315squared4 not sure brother. Really just building it to be a do all. Track car drag and groceries. Check out our channel. Would love to connect with the builder of Donald. Got some questions on his specs
Was able to get a hold of him. Super helpful. Extremely knowledgeable
@@JMRRebuilders Sean is great. He just wants people to build their stuff and enjoy and learn while doing so
@@315squared4 heck yeah brother
Love that blue color,I like these older trucks over the new f150s.It really is special seeing a lowered f150 most are lifted with goofy over sized tires and spaced way out.Good job dude ,nice build and video.
Thanks. Appreciate that
well said ima build one very similar looking to this one but led foot grey and black instead of blue
What a amazing job you did on this truck.
Thanks so much!
What bumper is that? Looks like one would go good on my lightning
I’d reach out to Sean on his Instagram @innovaspeed He’s pretty good about replying
2010 Super Duty. The cover plates are something I made myself.
Awesome build dude! Very inspiring!
Beautiful Truck
This truck is freaking beautiful
I know this is old for you but it's new for me. This truck is gorgeous. I love the mid 80's and mid 90's F-150s. I'm finally starting my first swap. Ls3/6L80 03'Crown Vic Police Interceptor. I want to turn her into a track car. Street/ track. I have my block at the machine shop..
I buddy shared this video and I’m really happy he did cause I’m going though all those ups and downs with my 72 Chevy c10 pro touring/daily driver build.
in fact as I’m writing this I’m currently cutting the rear of the frame up to install a 2011 camaro irs into the truck. And I’ve been questioning my sanity lately. going is it worth it? Then seeing people like you actually getting to enjoy all the headaches and hours of hard work helps me to keep going on my build.
This is exactly why I created this channel. Not everyone has 6 figures to have a shop build them a ride. People that build their own rides are very inspirational to me even though I can’t build anything.
There is definitely a tipping point where it seems almost hopeless to keep trying because you might keep finding hurdles. Stick it out. Do even just a couple hours of work each evening. Faster than you realize, you'll see the effort pay off and it starts to come together. It's 10000% worth the frustration. Feel free to reach out if you need to vent or to throw around ideas.
Great build. Love the blue
-1999 KMC “Bofa” F150
Thank You
No such thing
DieselDabz710 no such thing as what?
DieselDabz710 if you are referring to the KMC F150, dig up Street Trucks June 2001 cover with it. Only solid black, no graphics cover to this day. Layin frame on 22’s, first ever in the world at the time. Dunlop Tire and KMC wheel and PPG sponsored truck
Fantastic build, love the attention to detail and you explaining it all 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I agree. A guy commented that It was too much talking but I thought the information Sean was giving was very beneficial and informative
@@315squared4 lots of UA-camrs talk a lot of nonsense sure not this guy, I was hanging on every single word and related to everything he said.
@@rlscustoms I appreciate that 👍🏼
Mad Respect for such a Awesome truck. Hope you continue to work on it to reflect your abilities
He’s already changed it a bunch since we shot it
I'm still just getting started. ;)
I’m getting ready to do a coyote swap on a 1991 F150 so I’m looking for all the info I can find. Thank you for your video that’s an amazing truck !!!
Nice build wish could have build the 5.0 I had .very impressive
Never too late!
@@Innovaspeed I hear you have a Willis over land and a 85 dodge 4 wheel drive pu .money and time is the problem lol
This is so good! Such good info and it give me hopes to do all the crazy stuff for my widebody SN95
Thank You
Love it. Amazing story,build, and video.
Christmas 2023, I’m here Because I bought a 96 f150 xl extended cab. Az car 🙏
That thing is wicked holy shit. It’s close too what I wanna make my 2003 Sierra stepside shorty into,. I love the truck love the story
Thanks. I appreciate that
I had one of these inherited to me and I’m trying to do the same thing Soon I just like hearing everybody’s story and setup
💪
Heart dropped on the opening scene. I thought it was gonn hit the curb.
Yeah, that would’ve sucked and I would’ve felt really bad.
Bro... I'm floored ... This is on exception of digital and what suspension to use exactly what I been dreaming of wanting to do with my hotrod road racing idea for my 93 f150 that is currently my start up business work truck...
Sick bro! I always want to do up my Gen 10 F-150 like this. Make something that can shame a Lightning. Call it The Zeus!
Let's do it!
@@Innovaspeed come over!
@@kmoss9521 I do plan to create some suspension options for that platform soon.
@@Innovaspeed Why when companies already are making suspension upgrades for them?
Laughs in SYCLONE
Love the build. Im building your distant red chevy cousin lol. Your build and the C10r were my inspirations.
Nice OBS Ford. One of my favorite years and still ford powered.
Awesome truck!!! I love OBS Fords and actually all Fords for the most part.
That truck sounds really good!!!
Cool build. Have followed build since start. Sean is about 7 mi from me as crow flies.
He’s a great fabricator with a great mind. Not too bad of a guy too lol
Im from phx spend half my life on the street why haven’t I seen this Ford crusing ? Clean truck 🛻 great job . You should take it to the Ford truck meets 😎
Tell me where to find them!
My old man built that motor in the factory at that time so cool 🤣 351 Windsor
I drive a raptor and have never found the pro touring stuff cool bc I didn’t get it after this video I do and it’s so cool the information u gave out loved this review
Some love it, some don’t but I particularly enjoy it even though I don’t really own a pro touring vehicle as of this time but hopefully in the near future
Road Racing , it is 🙂👍🏻. Great built. Congratulations. I've always love that Body style. Take Care.
Thanks for the positive words
Outstanding build
Dude Bravo!! Its the perfect build
Awesome build bro!!! I autocross my 97 Town Car. I wanted to have a 1st gen lighting or this gen F150 to autocross too, it's nice to see a road course build truck other than the OBS C1500s lol
Get ready to see more soon. My suspension kits are coming out in a month.