I love seeing how far the channel has come over the years. The number of parters you have with this build alone goes to show that you are doing things right.
Guy said..my kids love it...nobody else matters at that point. I do thread in front plugs and drill an .018-.025 hole to pressure feed the timing chain too
nothing wrong with being above the deck by about 5 thou, your quench will be so much tighter so less chance of detonation,love the channel and sbf are my favourite engine as well
@@luther250F He is using forged piston so much less expansion and heat transfer of the piston also using a forged rod which will eliminate stretch, he could easily go 5 thou above deck and use a 30thou to 40 thou cometic gasket, flame travel will be much more efficiant which leads to better combustion less deposits, more hp and longer life,just my 2 cents, im an aussie and we love pushing our motors to the limit without hurting them, my 302 68 windsor 40 over has stock crank .5.4 rods custom acl pistons,ported 302 iron heads with chevy valves heavily ported with 56 cc chambers, piston sittin up 5 thou above deck with a sce 30 thou head gasket.custom Acl flat top forged pistons a aussie crow solid flat tappet cam 540 lift 235 duration @ 50 on 108 lobe sep 11.1 comp and it screams to 7k no problems
How many engines have you built and you finally realized the main bearing tangs are different. No wonder they blow up. Smart idea but use the rev limiter cuz the one in your head is not working.
You can do all that stuff now Craig a wife an kids will put the breaks on a lot of fun things.😂 I’m just now getting back like I was when I was your age ! Now I got to much stuff going on now an can’t get anything finished 😂
From what you have said and the parts you have shown, this is going to be one spicy little 302! I am so excited to hear this thing run and to see how quick your F100 becomes!
It will be a 307 due to the .040" over bore. My 351 windsor's stroke is .50" and .040" over bore for 408 cubic inches and brings a ton of torque and wild H.P. to my poor rear tires on my '68 Mustang GT.
He didn't do anything to the Lightning that can't be undone. Vehicles are expression of the owners taste wether anyone else agrees or not. I've owned quite a few classic muscle cars and not many of them remained stock. However I didn't cut up the bodies or chassis or floors or threw away any interior pieces. I built a 428cj with domed TRW pistons, high lift/long duration solid camshaft, Mallory ignition. Ran on aviation gas and drove it to work fairly often and very reliable. A long duration camshaft will not produce as much vacuum for a booster for power brakes. Hydro boost solves that problem.
Got yourself a big boy hair cut! No disrespect! Anxious to hear that 7000+ RPM small block, Ford brother. I’ve always kind of wanted to do a short stroke big bore small block Ford. Not really for the horsepower just for the stupid fast revs and crazy high RPM. I like what you’re doing, I like the fact you’re bringing Ford to the four front regarding performance I was born a Ford guy I’ll die ford guy. Maybe it’s just UA-cam and more exposure but it seems that Ford is becoming more and more popular with the hot riders
i let the machine shop put mine together while they had the block.only costed a couple extra hundred for the piece of mind it was worth it,no problems in over 5 years!
@@randallmason9687 if your going to use top shelf parts why not let a professional put it together.i know doing it yourself is good content for your channel,but screw that,i want my engine done buy the best builder-machine shop i know of!
@@LoneWrencher True...put the ego aside if you got a bunch wrapped up in it esp on a high rpm build. There are certain tricks the machinst will know most dont to making a high rpm engine live. Paid mine to assemble mine due to that...was only a few hundred and spent plenty on the best balancing job I could get...did the clutch, fw too. With a cam of 82 deg overlap it is still as a corpse at any rpm. Love it
Noticed, your garage space is too small for your personal need, plus the inconvenience of the off set entrance garage door 👎 It would be nice to see you truly independent with your own garage. (You're shared co-neighbors are not funny with their occasional antics). Just a side note, this vid, a full on blast product commercial. I miss the backyard Galaxy builds. Thanks for the content.
u sure have put a lot of money in this truck my 68 chevy i have 2000 in it and have a 4 inch stroke 454 with heavy rods heavy pushrods steel crank high flow heads pushing over 500 hp but have a tunnel ram setup that i got for 100 bucks stock it had 450 hp then a 02xx 400r turbo that is good to 800 hp stock has the heavy 8 bolt pump heavy clutches stage one shift kit factory built 12 bolt possi power steering power breaks factory have full factory gauge cluster with tach new tail gate rebuilt suspension all painted just need to finish the interior have full movement electric heated black leather seats out of a land rover oak wood bed with new chrome strips plus still have the rebuilt 327 and 400 turbo that came with the truck 2000 counts on buying the truck too. my 70 high boy i have 350 in it with a 390 and a 428 to rebuild but runs ranger xlt with tool box on side clean rust free truck with dana 60/80 lockers got a 70 motor home with power steering power breaks rose etched interior trim full gauge cluster with tach cruise control wiper delay ac desert cooler radiator and a tilt wheel all will bolt right on the high boy got the motor home for free
7000 rpm motor youre gonna lean on. Solid lifters every time man really slims down the chance of failure. You may wanna pay them to do the bottom end at least. Not that you cant but there are certain things a machinst will do to make it live when they are spun up that high. Killer balance job do the FW and PP also even if they are already "balanced", Youll thank yourself later.
I can't wait to see this build. A high RPM windsor is going to be so bad ass! Makes me miss my old Windsor's. That being said, after all the issue's you've had, all the work, the cost of all the machining, man hours, etc. I don't think I'd do this build myself. my opinion. A coyote swap would probably be about the same cost, all said and done, and make similar power. I hope I'm wrong, and this Winsor makes almost 600hp. A very sick build, and a much better "cool" factor then a coyote swap for sure though.
I definitely appreciate all the work your putting into this truck honestly it's reignited the fire I've had for these old trucks, I do have a question for you though 68 f100 351w 4 speed short step bed 5500 good buy??
So are those like the bfg km2s. Cevlar reinforced ?? Those were good tires, but I like the triple tread style and 6ply soft compound of boggers, the side lugs bite hard I'm in super soft mudd all the time. PNW!!!!
Sweet the multy and the 70's gay mustache is gone. Lol time to get serious on the truck. Great content and reminds me of day's with my dad and younger brother working on cars and trucks. I lost my dad in 2017 and my brother in 2022. Keep up the great work and where did you get the hood latches because I lost my hood on my 2007 mustang in high wind on the causeway in Louisiana?
Never heard of stock block 8000 plus build, my engine builder would not put his name on that, I guess this is y there's no blocks left, there race blocks
How about do some body work on the crew cab ? And those rims “ sick “ is you word but I would trash them ! And how do you get out of speeding tickets ?
This setup is going to be so sick. I'm a newer subscriber, but going back and watching how far this truck has come is amazing. I started for the Fox (I have an SN95 with the 5.0), but this is becoming my new favorite.
I was confused back when i did my first motor and was so.. And still am all about the tune.. People would say to me, Sounds Good..! Me thinking they meant the Tune. They would then follow up with what kind of Exaust do you have..? Took me awhile to learn that some people are about the SOUND and Thats about it. I had no thought in mind for what it would SOUND like when researching the build.. I was all about the best combo. not commenting on your build just rambling,, Really like your vids. Carburetors are your best friend..! Learn to tune them.. !!
Love this build, currently planning this same build if not similar with a forged crank plus a few other goodies, one thing I can’t seem to find anywhere (this is my first build), what rod and main bearings do I use? Which ones do you use? Need a 2.123 rod journal and 2.249 main journal, help! Thank you!!
I love seeing how far the channel has come over the years. The number of parters you have with this build alone goes to show that you are doing things right.
Thank you. I really appreciate that!
@@Thecraig909 how much does all that cost?
And can I put that in an Edsel!?
I'm excited. That truck is going to be sick.
Having the iron block and heads will help a lot with how hard you drive your rigs lmao
Guy said..my kids love it...nobody else matters at that point. I do thread in front plugs and drill an .018-.025 hole to pressure feed the timing chain too
Good to see progress, both the block and your hairdo. The mullet was terrible.
Hey Craig when is the Ford Galaxy coming back
Which QFT 750 carb did you go with?
Part # BDQ-750?
I cannot WAIT to see this thing RIP!!!
Significantly better then the mullet.
Niceeeeee
"Like ya Cut G"
When are you going to go back to working on both the galaxys
If this engine develops problems I would seriously buy a Dart block And their 9500 series crank or steel.
My favorite vehicle on the channel hands down. I love this truck
nothing wrong with being above the deck by about 5 thou, your quench will be so much tighter so less chance of detonation,love the channel and sbf are my favourite engine as well
Other than needing .050 to the head for stretch. Fuck it.
@@luther250F He is using forged piston so much less expansion and heat transfer of the piston also using a forged rod which will eliminate stretch, he could easily go 5 thou above deck and use a 30thou to 40 thou cometic gasket, flame travel will be much more efficiant which leads to better combustion less deposits, more hp and longer life,just my 2 cents, im an aussie and we love pushing our motors to the limit without hurting them, my 302 68 windsor 40 over has stock crank .5.4 rods custom acl pistons,ported 302 iron heads with chevy valves heavily ported with 56 cc chambers, piston sittin up 5 thou above deck with a sce 30 thou head gasket.custom Acl flat top forged pistons a aussie crow solid flat tappet cam 540 lift 235 duration @ 50 on 108 lobe sep 11.1 comp and it screams to 7k no problems
@@stevebankuti9336 I’ll bet she’s kissed the head.
@@luther250F nope had the heads off about a month ago for a freshen up no damage at all in 6 years
good engine building is all about math and quality parts
Man that engine lost like 100hp because the guy assembling it lost his mullet!!
So....is the 4 link truck frame for sale...you seem to be avoiding it
I like the Miller Lightning. That is how I would have built it.
How many engines have you built and you finally realized the main bearing tangs are different. No wonder they blow up. Smart idea but use the rev limiter cuz the one in your head is not working.
You can do all that stuff now Craig a wife an kids will put the breaks on a lot of fun things.😂 I’m just now getting back like I was when I was your age ! Now I got to much stuff going on now an can’t get anything finished 😂
Just my 2 cents, don't grow it back.
What sponsor made you cut your hair? 😂🤣😂
Agreed. Dont run Chinese junk in those things. Any of them. Anywhere.
Gen 1 lightnings are pretty valuable now. probably a bad move.
Yeah I don't really see the point of starting with a lightning just to redo all of it. Sounds pretty expensive
I didn't hear you mentioned a blocked girdle I would highly recommend.
From what you have said and the parts you have shown, this is going to be one spicy little 302! I am so excited to hear this thing run and to see how quick your F100 becomes!
It will be a 307 due to the .040" over bore. My 351 windsor's stroke is .50" and .040" over bore for 408 cubic inches and brings a ton of torque and wild H.P. to my poor rear tires on my '68 Mustang GT.
Looks like a slick build. Stoked to see her rip ‘n roar again. 🤙
Hi Craig. You should build a 351 Windsor.
When you do the build on the crew cab please don't cut the fenders.
I disagree. Please cut the fenders.
Can’t wait on the crew cab lift! Looking forward so I can lift my f100 on 37s!
He didn't do anything to the Lightning that can't be undone. Vehicles are expression of the owners taste wether anyone else agrees or not. I've owned quite a few classic muscle cars and not many of them remained stock. However I didn't cut up the bodies or chassis or floors or threw away any interior pieces. I built a 428cj with domed TRW pistons, high lift/long duration solid camshaft, Mallory ignition. Ran on aviation gas and drove it to work fairly often and very reliable. A long duration camshaft will not produce as much vacuum for a booster for power brakes. Hydro boost solves that problem.
Got yourself a big boy hair cut! No disrespect!
Anxious to hear that 7000+ RPM small block, Ford brother. I’ve always kind of wanted to do a short stroke big bore small block Ford. Not really for the horsepower just for the stupid fast revs and crazy high RPM.
I like what you’re doing, I like the fact you’re bringing Ford to the four front regarding performance I was born a Ford guy I’ll die ford guy. Maybe it’s just UA-cam and more exposure but it seems that Ford is becoming more and more popular with the hot riders
Steel wheels with caps on old fords is best
What compression ratio did you end up with?
Ill be glad when the Mullets are gone again. But I'm a shaved head/ buzz cut guy.
Right, but his was more like a shower curtain hanging off the back of his head, not a proper mullet.
Lightning 4+4 is 🔥 Really Cool. 🤟😎
How much does that whole setup cost??
Thank Christ for that hair cut.......
8 on 6.5 beadlock is super common. every jeep and crawler run them when u go 1 ton axles.
So you are a stock 302 stroke with a 40 over piston.
You sure have some nice parts that are going into the block & on it.
Seeing all those high quality name brand parts beats any Christmas unwrapping I"ve ever had by a mile!
i let the machine shop put mine together while they had the block.only costed a couple extra hundred for the piece of mind it was worth it,no problems in over 5 years!
My local machine shop will only warranty the engine if They assemble it. Only few hundred more. Worth it!!
@@randallmason9687 if your going to use top shelf parts why not let a professional put it together.i know doing it yourself is good content for your channel,but screw that,i want my engine done buy the best builder-machine shop i know of!
@@LoneWrencher True...put the ego aside if you got a bunch wrapped up in it esp on a high rpm build.
There are certain tricks the machinst will know most dont to making a high rpm engine live.
Paid mine to assemble mine due to that...was only a few hundred and spent plenty on the best balancing job I could get...did the clutch, fw too. With a cam of 82 deg overlap it is still as a corpse at any rpm. Love it
*The Miller Lightning kinda makes me sad, but also happy*
Noticed, your garage space is too small for your personal need, plus the inconvenience of the off set entrance garage door 👎 It would be nice to see you truly independent with your own garage. (You're shared co-neighbors are not funny with their occasional antics). Just a side note, this vid, a full on blast product commercial. I miss the backyard Galaxy builds. Thanks for the content.
u sure have put a lot of money in this truck my 68 chevy i have 2000 in it and have a 4 inch stroke 454 with heavy rods heavy pushrods steel crank high flow heads pushing over 500 hp but have a tunnel ram setup that i got for 100 bucks stock it had 450 hp then a 02xx 400r turbo that is good to 800 hp stock has the heavy 8 bolt pump heavy clutches stage one shift kit factory built 12 bolt possi power steering power breaks factory have full factory gauge cluster with tach new tail gate rebuilt suspension all painted just need to finish the interior have full movement electric heated black leather seats out of a land rover oak wood bed with new chrome strips plus still have the rebuilt 327 and 400 turbo that came with the truck 2000 counts on buying the truck too. my 70 high boy i have 350 in it with a 390 and a 428 to rebuild but runs ranger xlt with tool box on side clean rust free truck with dana 60/80 lockers got a 70 motor home with power steering power breaks rose etched interior trim full gauge cluster with tach cruise control wiper delay ac desert cooler radiator and a tilt wheel all will bolt right on the high boy got the motor home for free
7000 rpm motor youre gonna lean on. Solid lifters every time man really slims down the chance of failure.
You may wanna pay them to do the bottom end at least. Not that you cant but there are certain things a machinst will do to make it live when they are spun up that high. Killer balance job do the FW and PP also even if they are already "balanced",
Youll thank yourself later.
I can't wait to see this build. A high RPM windsor is going to be so bad ass! Makes me miss my old Windsor's.
That being said, after all the issue's you've had, all the work, the cost of all the machining, man hours, etc. I don't think I'd do this build myself. my opinion. A coyote swap would probably be about the same cost, all said and done, and make similar power. I hope I'm wrong, and this Winsor makes almost 600hp.
A very sick build, and a much better "cool" factor then a coyote swap for sure though.
Almost twice the hp as cubes... Nice.
I definitely appreciate all the work your putting into this truck honestly it's reignited the fire I've had for these old trucks, I do have a question for you though 68 f100 351w 4 speed short step bed 5500 good buy??
If it isn’t rusted apart and runs and drives it’s a good deal
@@jessewilliams2990 pa truck was a daily driver story kinda gets me in the feels, guy selling it isn't able to drive anymore due to agent orange
So are those like the bfg km2s. Cevlar reinforced ?? Those were good tires, but I like the triple tread style and 6ply soft compound of boggers, the side lugs bite hard I'm in super soft mudd all the time. PNW!!!!
What if your buying an F100 with a 429 BBF scat stroker kit but not looking to actually race in it just to cruise
How is that Quickfuel carb plate holding up? Keep seeing those things melting!
Sweet the multy and the 70's gay mustache is gone. Lol time to get serious on the truck. Great content and reminds me of day's with my dad and younger brother working on cars and trucks. I lost my dad in 2017 and my brother in 2022. Keep up the great work and where did you get the hood latches because I lost my hood on my 2007 mustang in high wind on the causeway in Louisiana?
Can't believe you killed the mullet in it's prime! Unsubscribing!!! lol.
Never heard of stock block 8000 plus build, my engine builder would not put his name on that, I guess this is y there's no blocks left, there race blocks
The haircut makes you look like Officer Pete Malloy from Adam-12!
Oh no first the stache and then the mullet 😧
The only haircut I’ve ever missed is my bleached purmed mullet
How about do some body work on the crew cab ? And those rims “ sick “ is you word but I would trash them ! And how do you get out of speeding tickets ?
You really should hang onto the parts stop selling them right away!! Next yrs project might need em, nothing is getting cheaper
Whatever happened to the process of plasigauging bearings? Is that done anymore?
Where can I get a carb insulator plate like yours? If u don’t mind dropping the link
I have a 69 gt Torino that I’m putting a 302 in but when the day I blow it up I’m doing thisss
Man this is cool can't wait to see and hear it run.
The problem being that you will start abusing that engine the first drive out….you need to run a new engine in boy….
You know they make an installation tool for those piston pin clips, ate..
This setup is going to be so sick. I'm a newer subscriber, but going back and watching how far this truck has come is amazing. I started for the Fox (I have an SN95 with the 5.0), but this is becoming my new favorite.
i have a quick fuel 750 on my 383 and my god i love it. it screams
I want to know what’s the secret to keeping a 302 from splitting?
I just cut my hair for the first time since 2018, so I feel ya when you say it feels weird. 😊
This Crown Vic is a great car, better lower it so it rides like crap and the tires rub???????????????
Was this 302 a roller block ??
If it was a retrofit what lifters did you use ?
love it! can't wait to hear this thing run!
Wait, those are six lug wheels, but the truck is 8 lug, how are you gonna get around that
Anyone catch what lifters he’s using?
That's some technical stuff you're talking there. Great content thanks I look forward to the rest of the build
Need to upgrade to a 351. Punch it out to a 408/427.
What was the ballpark price point for everything that you’re throwing into the rebuild? Lots of very solid and reputable companies.
Your 4.6 has less MPG than mine it should be around 28 or is the motor upgraded
Cali home of were changing ur muffler is an issue, thanks Cali 4 trying to ruin horodding
Getting inspired to get my second block and start building my boost ready bottom end.
Good stuff
Summit sells beadlock kits, maybe 4 wheel parts.
I was confused back when i did my first motor and was so.. And still am all about the tune.. People would say to me, Sounds Good..! Me thinking they meant the Tune. They would then follow up with what kind of Exaust do you have..? Took me awhile to learn that some people are about the SOUND and Thats about it. I had no thought in mind for what it would SOUND like when researching the build.. I was all about the best combo. not commenting on your build just rambling,, Really like your vids. Carburetors are your best friend..! Learn to tune them.. !!
Small block. 😂. I’ve seen a small block eat big blocks all day. 😂
Crown Vic go black steelies and cop/poverty caps
Your good my pistons are 10 thousands above the deck
encouraging me to build my 70 SWB very similar to your 71. I am still looking for a Style Side bed (fleet) for mine. BFH
I’m 72 years old and I’m trying to figure out why you need a second set of hands?? 😮
Scat makes great rods, they’re also the only company that still makes rods for the 4.7l sohc v8 from dodge.
As far as I know they still us I beams on for cab chassis truck to this day
Lopresti ? Like the aircraft speed mod company?.
Driving the crown vic made you go get a cops hair cut!!!
Love this build, currently planning this same build if not similar with a forged crank plus a few other goodies, one thing I can’t seem to find anywhere (this is my first build), what rod and main bearings do I use? Which ones do you use? Need a 2.123 rod journal and 2.249 main journal, help! Thank you!!
Also what wrist pins do you use?
Mullets sucked in the 80's...
They still do ..😂
Where’s the old f100 frame with the big c notch
I had a 8 lug truck it was a bitch to find off set wheels for it
What size brand and specs are the cam love the sound
Nice valve covers wil round this baby off
I'm vhevy all the way but dang bad move on the lighting
Rip the greatest hair cut there is. NO SUB FOR YOU!
For rags during the rebuild process, use commercial coffee filters. Economical lint free rags. Learned that from a MAK Diesel SME.
Every parts counter bro just quit their job..