Love how laid back and unassuming Chris is. His builds are incredible and that Mustang is unreal…love how he’s prepared to break with tradition and runs the LS-3 because it made sense for his particular application. Great video…👍🏼👍🏼😊😊👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥❤️
I don't know why people seem to think the only engine options are the absolute newest engines. There are engines other than the LS or Coyote that would have produced the same power. The LS really cheapens the build. Not because it's a Chevy in a Ford, but because it's the most basic choice possible. Custom work everywhere, but a Wal-Mart LS crate motor under the hood. Would have been epic to see a Cleveland with a full Weber IR intake. Also-- claims to hate fake scoops, but runs a hood scoop when the carb feeds from ducts.
@@berube361 I don't have to bake a cake to know if a cake tastes bad. I don't have to write a song to know if a song is out of tune. I don't have to make a movie to talk about bad acting. And I don't have to build a car to point out problems with a build. Besides, I have built cars.
Love the detail and craftsmanship on the Mustang! Incredible garage of vehicles to boot. Would of been really kool to see a stroker small block Ford with EFI in the engine bay though.
Real nice build, just wish it had a Ford motor in it. Not all restomod/restored old Fords has to have a Coyote, a stroker small block Ford would've been 👌🏻
Great except for the greatest old school Mustang motors are the 429 side Oiler the 429 Cobra Jet. The 427 thunderjet Cobra Jet. The only old school Mustang built with a small block were made for women and small children
As soon as he said there's an LS3 in a Mustang, I tuned out. So it's not a BOSS Mustang or a 427. What's wrong with keeping it the way it's supposed to be if you appreciate a Mustang and a BOSS 427. I don't even own a Mustang, but still appreciate the passion that Ford put in building Mustangs. C'mooon man!!
100% disgusting. He had plenty of options but because he's a chevy fanboy all they can think is LS swapping EVERYTHING. I doubt those Mopars even have Mopar engines in them.
I agree, badging it as a BOSS 427 and dropping that LS hurt my soul…I was looking forward to some sweet ass big block and killed the feed as soon as he said LS…
Chris, it's Jason from Brookings. I would still like to widebody my 69 GTO. Maybe one day! Your shop is incredible. Great job on everything especially the gt40 you did!
I drove a 70 Mach 1 fastback, with a 351 Windsor and FMX transmission (I think), and a 9 inch axle. I bought it in 1997-or-1998 for $400! It needed a quarter panel and mild mechanical repairs to get it back on the road! I did, but sold it within an year. I went through a lot of muscle cars during those two years and just before graduating high school! Agh! I regret letting go of some of those cars.
I think all the commenters hating on the LS engine are missing the point of this build. This guy's a designer who wanted to flex his design skills and drive autocross. He's clearly not a Ford devotee, from looking around his shop. The LS was a pretty rational choice from a power, weight, size, cost and reliability analysis. I say all this as someone who built a '67 Mustang with a Ford 331 stroker in the garage. This car is hardly a 1970 Mustang anymore, so what's so sacred about putting a Ford engine in it at this point? My favorite comment on here: When you build one, put in whatever motor you think it should have (which is exactly what he did).
Love the build. The engine annoys me. Not enough to hit dislike, but enough that I can't hit the like button. Shoulda put a Cleveland in there, or at a minimum detune one of the modern versions they've been using in NASCAR. Yes I know you can't just push a button and have one show up at your door, but the history and reputation is worth it in my opinion. To me the engine is the heart and soul of a vehicle and you cheaped out on it.
A well done car, I can feel the love, the time, the sweat and the money .. but the LS in it makes my heart hurt, this car could be ordered with big blocks, even 429 boss towers would have given you room, and you can easily do a small block ford into a 427 at the same HP level, even more .. .. love the rest of it, the engine hurts my soul
Yeah agree, but I love that he’s prepared to break with tradition and he’s probably getting the same HP out of the LS for a lot less expense that what he would put of an all alloy SBF Windsor? Aside from the understandable reaction to the motor choice - which there will always be a reaction to 😉 - the build is next level and very, very cool! 😎👍🏼😊
Amazing build. The craftsmanship is next level. So much to love. Seems like you really went the extra mile to keep the car legit. So to speak. Got the manual on how turn a mustang into a race car. So much trans am and Nascar influence. Went so far as to make the vents functional. But then put a LS in it. Ok so maybe a coyote wouldn't fit. A 427 cubic inch Windsor motor would have. Then the boss 427 badge wouldn't feel like such a slap in the face to the boss 302, boss 351, or boss 429. But it's your car. Love it anyway.
that sir is stunning, great look,great stance, great color. Ya its an ls in a mustang but willing to forgive for such a stunning car. A car for my dream garage for sure, well done.
Really SWEET build! Love the functional vents and the nascar gas lines. But i love the body work! Thanks for the video. I would like to see more of his work.
In a way he sounds like a 12 year old. "Yeah when i grow up i will have my dads car and it will be wide bodied and have 1000 horses and wheels and i will race every day bla bla" but the thing is he actually does it haha. Really cool guy!
I really dig your build. I completely understand the LS under the hood. Sweet car man! To this day the 70 is my personal favorite. My dream car is a grabber blue Boss 429
This is why I had put a Ford 351 in a 71 Chevy vega back in the 1980’s. I despise those who corrupted a decent mustang like this one. He says you would have to cut the shock towers to get a big Ford motor in it? That’s Not anywhere near the truth. Anyway, each to their own. Spend your money the way you want.
I’d have something like that severely wrapped around a tree in no time, but man, the the short time before that event would be exhilarating! Beautiful build.
Some very nice sleds, the Ruffin 70 Stang is flat out gorgeous! I also like the Mono and 420R 4 bangers, they fly around a road track. Nice vintage Mopars too. Definitely a nice collection of of cool sleds.
