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Hello again Eric. Couple ideas.
1. Been watching the vids. Is there a way you can post things like Season 1 episode 1. Or Fairmont project episode 1 and so on?
I might be OCD on this, but I like to watch vids from the beginning to the end. Meaning your first episode onward.
2. I would like to see more on true engine modifications. Like rotating assemblies, and roller rockers, and then heads, and all that great stuff. These could even be short tutorials or defined explanations on what makes this works, what kinda gains and so on.
3. Episodes on simple modifications and so on.
4. You worked at a dealer which so have I. The problem with that, often times you reverse engineer the modifications people do in order to repair their whacked out so called mods. We fix cars, we do not do a lot of modifications, because it voids warranties. So the transition from Fixing, to modifying is two different things often. Maybe touch base on that?
5. Dates on videos. That would be cool to see. At least it gives us some kind of order of things. I know you have to edit and upload and all that. However a date when the video is finalized when we can watch it or at least when the video being created might be better.
6. A way to contact you. I am basically physically messed up and cannot work. Truck wreck. So I want to ask you some questions without a million and 1 people seeing it. My wife and daughter and sometimes my son in law work on the vehicles as I tell them what to do and how to do it. I rarely am able to do anything myself. I am on very limited funds, so we barely get by. So I want to ask you about some ideas. Pm me if you like. FB or here either one.
7. Again I appreciate the humility and honesty in your plight of repairing cars. To many Youtubers out there showing no effort, or frustrations in putting together massive installs. A lot of editing on their parts. When a new mechanic or a DIYer sees that and then try to put it on and it all goes to crap. They think they suck to much to turn a wrench.
8. In the brake video I could sure tell you wanted to drive that car. I think that might of got in the way of the repair more than anything. Being in a hurry and turning into a nervous wreck when things don’t pan out. I could be very very wrong on that. I was told to stand back lean against the bench and chill. You can think about it. However do nothing until your calmed down. Now you could of been cool as ice. Heck I don’t know. Just felt like you were getting a bit miffed. More miffed, the harder is seemed to go. Not trying to upset you with what I am saying. So don’t get me wrong. I think integrity means everything when working on cars. You are being very real and I appreciate that.
Anyway, just a few ideas. Not sure if I just missed something on the episode part far as that goes as well. Take care and stay dirty! 馃檪
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Also topics of engine additives what works, what hurts. Ones that would work to clean up the oil passages, and fuel passages.
How to stop throttle’s slow response. Such as you rev an engine, and some instantly drop down to idle. Where as others slowly go down even under braking. My Mustang does this, and it is annoying. I have even heard of cars revving higher than when you pulled your foot off the throttle. Which is pretty dangerous when you are on black ice, or trying to avoid smashing into someone.
I’ll try and go in order.
The #FairmontProject has a playlist and it is in order. Also, in the description of each video there is a link to the previous video.
There will be over 20 videos coming out on the build of the Fairmont Engine that should cover your second request and then some.
I have plenty of videos on simple modifications, mostly lighting inside and out but also on DVD player installation as well as a couple of others.
I have these videos on modifying cars that I believe cover your dealer request.
I do sometimes mention when a video was shot, but not always. I don’t see that as relevant as the content within the video itself. I believe the post dates of the videos are available however.
It’s impossible for me to provide individualized help. There’s just too many people asking for it and the work I do requires a lot of effort. Therefore I’ve created this site as a way to help people in the best way I can. If you check out the FAQ page, I think you’ll find answers to most of the questions that I get.
Thanks for your comment on #7
I did want to drive the car. I had spend weeks getting to that point. I left in the mistake to show that even seasoned mechanics make mistakes from time to time. It’s how you handle them that makes the difference. In fact, I’ve done a few videos on this subject as well.
One last thing. You might consider viewing the videos here on the Videos page of this website. The videos are broken down much better and it’s much easier to keep track of their order. They’re also sorted by category and are searchable. They’re also sorted by date.
Thanks for your input and suggestions.
I know you already have a motor, and you are most likely about to sink it in there, or do the build video on putting it together. I have seen short clips of said motor but not on yet on the building of it, just a vid of it in dyno config. I am thinking on doing an engine swap on my Mustang, also thinking of saving up and buying an SVO which I fell in love with back when they came out. Handling was great in that car.
The Specs on the SVO are:
Mustang SVO horsepower and torque ratings by year
Year Power Torque
1984 175 hp (130 kW) @ 4400 rpm 210 lb路ft (280 N路m) @ 3000 rpm
1985 175 hp (130 kW) @ 4400 rpm 210 lb路ft (280 N路m) @ 3000 rpm
1985.5 205 hp (153 kW) @ 5000 rpm 248 lb路ft (336 N路m) @ 3200 rpm <—- What happened here? Someone got an itch!
1986 200 hp (149 kW) @ 5000 rpm 240 lb路ft (330 N路m) @ 3200 rpm <— Guessing by these stats, the boss did not approve of said itch.Maybe with a bigger turbo, forged internals, that little 4 banger could do something insane.
On my car, if I do not go to the 363 motor I want. I will most likely stick with the 3.8 due to money, and slowly build it up and set it up to receive a M112 lower and upper intake, and of course the M112 to go with it. I like the power from the drop of the pedal upwards. Most likely I would be going with forged internals and pistons. Of course port and polish the heads as well.
Now this is an idea you may use on your Fairmont. I am thinking of lowering the engine by 2 inches or more, and sliding it back another 2 inches or more. Just to improve on my center of gravity, and all that jazz. Also it will help me keep the M112 hidden in what looks like a Mustang LX 3.8 stock sleeper. Which there again is my goal, kinda like yours.
Also, due to your video on subframe connectors. I realized I have the perfect steel laying around here I can make my own with. Then I realized I have some cool T shaped steel that I could use as strut tower braces. Debating on just welding one in the trunk, and then making a bolt mount in the engine bay.
Did you decide, on the internals of your engine? Or did you get a long block? Also I am thinking on going with roller rockers and lifters with my car in the near future I hope. Might have to sell some toys to get the money up for them though. So the debate is on. I might be able to get a newer V8 much cheaper than all the mods I want to do to the V6. I have to do this cheap though. Really cheap. Like hunting a junk yard for modded cars and get the parts I need from them.
I just want to stay in sleeper mode. Anyway, take care and have a good one.An entire series on the engine build is going to be airing over the next few weeks. It’s about 20 videos total.
All the specs for my engine are in the description of this video.
I’m also going to be covering engine position and center of gravity. That’s the reason my front wheels are moved forward.
Good luck with your build.
I never knew your wheels were moved forward. So I wonder what the reasoning is, and how you pulled it off. I am sure it is in a vid. All my play money comes from art. So I have a lot of art to create to get my mods going. So much I need to do, and on the cheap. This will take a long time. Anyway. Have a great day, and hope your build goes smooth as silk. Maybe concentrate on how awesome it will be when it is done. It is a signature of you. So make it count. Happy trails.
[quote=”iron” post=173237]I never knew your wheels were moved forward. So I wonder what the reasoning is, and how you pulled it off. I am sure it is in a vid. All my play money comes from art. So I have a lot of art to create to get my mods going. So much I need to do, and on the cheap. This will take a long time. Anyway. Have a great day, and hope your build goes smooth as silk. Maybe concentrate on how awesome it will be when it is done. It is a signature of you. So make it count. Happy trails.[/quote]
I’ll be covering that in some future videos. The short explanation is that it moves the center of gravity toward the center of the vehicle for better handling.
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