Ep 108. Crown Hick Is Built AND Bought! Fully Forged Engine and Intercooler = BIG POWER!
- January 10, 2022
- 24 min
As car enthusiasts wait with bated breath, Hot Rod Garage season 9 episode 108 is finally here and it's a doozy! Titled Crown Hick Is Built AND Bought! Fully Forged Engine and Intercooler = BIG POWER!, this episode is all about building up a '57 Ford Crown Victoria.
The team dives deep into this classic car, looking for areas to improve and upgrade to give it more power and overall appeal. The plan is to fully build up the engine and add an intercooler to give the car some serious power. But, they also want to retain the uniqueness of the Crown Victoria and not alter it too much.
To start the project, the team purchases a '57 Crown Victoria from a seller in Kentucky. It's in decent shape but it definitely needs some work. Upon further inspection, they realize that the engine is leaking fuel and oil and that the transmission is slipping.
To fix these issues, the team replaces the engine with a fully-forged, 383 cubic inch, stroker from Blueprint Engines. They also add an intercooler to give the car even more power. With the new engine and intercooler in place, the team turns to the transmission. They replace it with a modern AOD transmission that can handle the increased power of the new engine.
But, they don't stop there. They also want to improve the handling, so they add a modern suspension system from RideTech. This system improves the ride and handling significantly, making the Crown Victoria feel brand new.
The team also tackles some smaller but still important improvements, such as replacing the brakes, upgrading the exhaust system, and adding a new fuel system.
Overall, the team manages to build up the Crown Victoria without sacrificing its classic appeal. It's now a modern, powerful car that still looks like a '57 Ford.
Hot Rod Garage season 9 episode 108 is a must-see for anyone who loves classic cars, and especially for those who want to modernize them without losing their unique appeal. From the fully-forged engine to the modern suspension, this episode is packed with tips and tricks for building up your own classic car. Don't miss it!
