7.3 EXCURSION OVERLAND BUILD HITS BLACK BEAR PASS
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- This time on Knucklehead Garage we are finally hitting pay dirt on Project Towverlander our 7.3 Excursion Overland vehicle build. We have outfitted the Diesel Excursion overland vehicle with some of the best overlanding stuff you can buy and will be driving this 1 ton beast 5000 miles from Atlanta, Georgia to Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and back. This will be the ultimate overlander test with an epic mix of trail riding and camping. For this episode we are hitting Pike's Peak before hitting some trails on our way to camp and take the biggest SUV ever made down the treacherous Black Bear Pass off road trail in Colorado. We might try to do it in 2wd just to prove how capable the Overland Excursion build is. We can't believe how much fun overlanding Colorado can be. Stay tuned for part 2 as we do some hardcore wheeling in Moab, Utah and push Jamin way outside of his comfort zone. You do not want to miss this!
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Wow. You guys are basically doing what I've been dreaming about doing for six years. A 500hp overland 7.3 excursion build on 37s and front coils going over black bear pass. Well done fellas 👏
It’s a great setup. I’ve really enjoyed it.
Hopefully this series didn’t make the value of excursions go up too much. 😬
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Hopefully it did 😬
Maybe yu shud wake up and stop dreaming, pursue your goals
@@aceylaboy9773 oh I will. I plan on buying an excursion within the next month.
As a Power Wagon owner, I must say: That's the baddest overland vehicle EVER! And Black Bear! Internet win of the week!
We are pretty proud of how far it has come.
Thank you sir. I was peer pressured into it. More sketchy video to come…
Power wagon ftw! Best overlander out there.
I recognized malfunction junction in downtown Birmingham.
Steak for dinner, steak for breakfast? Subscribed.
It was a good diet. I lost like 10lbs on this trip. Beer, steak and eggs 👍
That 7.3 is a just a remarkable sound.
It's unmistakable.
especially with some aftermarket single shot injectors
That really sounds pretty damn sick!
Almost as remarkable as a 6.0!!
@@jeffwatkins9495 I don't think anyone will remember the sound of the 6.0 like they will the 7.3. They are freakin loud and have a distinct sound. I used to have one and I wouldn't have wanted to do this trip without $2500 worth of sound deadening in that vehicle. It's would definitely get old.
I like how most overlanders cook steaks, chicken, fajitas, burgers, some will even go as far as make birria and other amazing stews. In comparison, van-lifers will be eating avocado toast, soy milk, vegan this, gluten-free that. Don't get me wrong, i'll eat some of that stuff, but man, can't beat a good steak.
Steak is just so easy and tasty.
I was in good shape after eating steak every meal and running around with a camera for a week,
as a Colorado native and local, listening to you struggle while talking at elevation has me rolling! sick video guys!!
Down here in the South we don't have to deal with much elevation.
I blame it on the virus 😂
@@freedomworx I blame it on the BBQ. :-)
@@mondavou9408 yeah…that too 😂
Having spent summers as a child at 7000 feet elevation, I have had lots of experience acclimating to elevation. Last summer I toom my grandchildren on the Pike's Peak climb. I will admit that I had to take some deep breaths there.
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What an epic build I love it
Excursion is literally the perfect overlander
pretty much
All the room for activities.
Man I’ve always loved the sound of a 7.3
It’s an unmistakable sound.
such a legendary engine
Ok Ive got a Suburban on 40s and tons and have been wanting to do Black Bear but wasnt sure if it would fit. Now I know! great video fellers!! Thanks for taking us with you!!
You’ve gotta do it in reverse is you want to one-up us 😉
You can do it!
"Does your overlander role coal? I don't think so!" Lol, so true.
Sometimes great lines just come to us in the moment. 😬
Definitely rolls the coals at altitude. She was breathing as hard as I was.
@@freedomworx yeah I noticed you were short on breath! Wasn't acting either! Lol, great video guys!
Hey there buddy.
@@downbytheriver501 hi Vic! Was just thinking about ya! Where you been lately?
Dude, this needs to be an ongoing series. This is fantastic!
We are planning more trips right now.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo When you plan trips, things get broken...
It performed pretty dang well for the first trip...
I love those 7.3 excursions, awesome rigs, I have a 7.3 f350 that I rarely use and should sell, but it's to good of a vehicle to get rid of.
They hold their value that is for sure. I drove a 7.3 F250 for years and sold it for what I paid for it.
Early Super Duties were just very robust trucks.
IMO now is the best time to sell with the sky high used prices. I had a truck i kept for 19 years that I never thought I’d sell but hate seeing it sit there just weathering away, paying registration, maintenance, etc when I drive it 50 miles a year if that.
@@TobyCostaRica definitely a good time to sell if you have something you don’t use. Doubt anyone would pay me what I’d need to let the Excursion go 🤑
Let me know if you're interested
25 ish years ago I did the same trip with my dad. We got trapped/ stuck near the top of Black Bear pass in a snow storm. Had to spend the night up there. Good times. Thanks for taking me back/ along.
heck yeah that always makes for a good story
That sounds pretty horrible 😳
Ya no thanks.... Sketchy, shelf rds suck. I'll stick to rocks and sand. Great vid guys.. 👍👍
Lake Havasu 🌞 Az
It’s just a little trail no biggie 😂
It’s not for everyone, including me 😂
@@BustedKnuckleVideo yup, and I always drive 55.. 😁
Dang, this video makes me miss my Excursion even more. I'd love to see an aluminum 6.7 powered Excursion in my driveway some day... can't wait to see what you do with it in Moab!
Alum-Scursion! That just sounds expensive 🤑
7.3 liter godzilla powered supercharged Excursion..
@@wraith511802003 believe it it not, we’ve actually discuss a 7.3 Godzilla swap in an excursion. Never know….
Maybe Ford will make another one eventually
I got a 2000 X with the 7.3 i am gonna build out for overlanding. 450 HP for me.. lol but i am looking at portal axels for the lulz...
Saw you guys up on Imogene pass this past Thursday!!! Rig looks awesome!!
The boys have been out there testing it out again this year on all kinds of mountain passes
With this video you have answered two nagging questions I’ve had for years…..
Will my X make it up and over Black Bear Pass. Yes.
Do I want to do it?
Nope.
Thanks for posting this vid. It was awesome. Been through Telluride numerous times and always wanted to do BBP.
It definitely takes a good spotter and a lot of peer pressure 😂
Well my “spotter”/co-pilot/wife puckered up on last dollar road on two separate trips out there. No way she’s gonna bless of on BBP.😂
I'd do it again. HA
This a tough truck ford excursion 4x4 7.3 power stroke diesel engine.
It’s a beast 💪🏼
with a little work they can be both reliable and powerful
Well you answered my question if full size truck could do it...but after watching excursions locked up and sliding in hairpin curve no thanks on full size standard transmission...pucker factor big...NoGuts NoGlory😄😄👍👍
People have done it in full-size CCSB trucks. Which are definitely longer wheelbase than me. The Ex has the same wheelbase as a Jeep Gladiators.
@@freedomworx I. Guess I have to much pucker factor..long way down&I'm not afraid of heights..lol
It wasn’t that bad. But I wasn’t driving either. 😬
Very nice. I drove the Imogene Pass in my old Pathfinder 21 years ago. Had a great time.
Awesome scenery out there
I tried imogene in that same direction In my regular cab F250 but was losing traction after tomboy mine so couldn’t make it up. I think maybe I just don’t have enough weight on the back so I was losing traction on the loose rocks. Badass that y’all made it!
That could be. These BFGs are soft so they get good traction.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I think I’m switching to the knobby KM2 because I was on KO2’s. They don’t have enough knob.
Excursion is a badass machine. If I had the extra money, I'd have one too. They don't even make them anymore
You can get them used for a decent deal but they are gaining popularity.
All the things i want to do in my excursion, so cool
It works well
Telluride is absolutely wonderful in the winter. But man does it look gorgeous all greened up like this!
I’m allergic to snow.
Pass would be tough in the snow 😬😊
Honestly one of the most fun and entertaining overland videos I’ve ever seen. I got an 04 2500 suburban with the 8.1L on 35’s. Gives me tons of confidence and motivation to take on this trail with my dad someday. Safe travels, and cheers gentlemen 🍻💯😎
The ole Big Block Burb 😎. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Glad you dig it, we had a ton of fun making the trip.
The gas mileage is so bad on that stock its like 9 mpg… so how you gonna drive it on 35’s??? Whats it get? 9 gallons per mile???
@@3katd I’ll let you figure that out bud. Worry about your own truck if you have one, and I’ll worry about mine. Have a good day lol
@@delatorre_2395 Grumpy man you are “BUD” 💀💀💀
I guide for San Yuan Backcountry Advetures in Silverton and we use a v10 Excursion for tours all the time . I took it over engineer cinnamon hurricane and California passes full of customers this summer. 🙌 Incredible video of BB pass in the Beast of an Excursion.
Cool. I did those passes as well with my Family the following week. The only sketchy ones we did (just the guys) were BBP, Imogene, and Mineral Creek.
Now that sounds like a fun job!
Well if you figure out that's what's fun well you lived keep it up I'll look forward to these videos
It was a great time. Ready to do it again.
@@freedomworx keep the videos coming
Plenty of trails and mountain passes still to conquer
I have watched this build from the start and have to say I have enjoyed the build and all the content. It's awesome to see what it was to what it is. But it's even better because it's a HOSS
It is definitely a different animal. Dodging flying panties everywhere I go 🤣
Such a cool rig after all the work.
Reading the title gives me anxiety. Black bear pass...excursion, 😨
It was a good time
It should!
Love this content!!!!! Didn’t skip a single second of this video!!!!! Bad ass build!!!!
Thanks you for watching. Glad you liked it 👍
Thanks we appreciate it! Hopefully the video does well and we can talk everyone into doing this again.
Loved this video. So cool. When buying a used excursion how do you know what you’re buying is something reliable enough to take into the wilderness vs some busted junk?
We rebuilt the entire truck so we know
COLORADO IS INCREDIBLE! Mountain views for days, no video or picture can visually do justice. You must go for yourself. Been there this year for a week and would go back 10 times more if I could. Just breathtaking
It's a beautiful place. I'm ready to go back myself.
Might as well make it a yearly adventure
Nice build. I want to set up my Suburban similar. If i get my hands on a 2500 Burb, i will surely Duramax swap it.
Would ride nice on IFS
Makes me feel better about doing it in my Gen 1 Raptor. Sweet rig too.
should do it no problem
Not sure which rig I’d rather be in. They are both wide trucks.
@@freedomworx I've done all other trails in that area in my Raptor, just need a good spotter for the narrow sides after the steps.
'05 Ex 6.0 Eddie 230k and loved this video, mine is NOT 11k! but, its not the 7.3 as I would have hoped. I like the set-up especially the spare tire/storage bumper. Cant get into the overhead tent, disabled (USMC/USAF) and would make it even worse if I had to piss in the middle of the night. I need to find the build video, always looking for new ways to step up my rig. People always underestimate what these beasts can do, I make it in places that would make jeeps blush. Dont listen to the haters, you be you and keep on trucking
It’s pretty far up there. It wouldn’t be a viable option of I weren’t so tall. A shorter person would struggle setting it up and taking it down. I keep a small ladder onboard to help.
Just wait until you see what we do with it in Moab.
I feel your pain with the altitude, I moved from Georgia to northern Utah 😁
He was struggling hard 😅
Still haven’t caught my breath.
"Just know if the police pull us over we're going to jail"
Something I heard before 😢
Pretty par for the course for our group. 😂
Looks like a great trip and seeing some stuff you probably wouldn’t have seen without a well built rig to get you there. Kinda confused if the excursion was built to take “overlanding” purely to make fun of overlanding, or it was built for the same purpose most people build an overland rig which is to have a vehicle that gets you places most couldn’t go. I understand that you did it in 2 wheel drive, but i don’t think anyone would take a bone stock 2 wheel drive excursion over BBP. The 20 k worth of suspension under that thing did its job well.
Built to Overland. Not a joke. Matt wasn’t sure about the Overland thing… I converted him with the Excursion. And no, I’m not advocating that anyone do BBP in a stock 2wd. We had lots of clearance, KM3, and 6300lbs on the rear tires. Plenty of grip.
I thought overlanding was silly before this trip but it changed my mind.
I could see where you might come to that conclusion. But we just like to joke. Most hardcore off-roaders “Overland” with as Jeep Cherokee, Coleman Tent, and a bottle of cheap whiskey. I like creature comforts.
@@freedomworx i thought that i was catching the mood of the video correct, but to be up front, I haven’t gotten to watch the build out fully, or know the backstory. I’m sure I’ve missed a ton of context so my bad if the comment seemed “overlandy”. I live in ATL, have a jeep that i tent camp out of, and a GX470 that i built for out west trips. Build for the conditions you’re going to be in. I love that excursion build and even though BBP isn’t technically that difficult. If you’re a guy from out east looking over those switch backs for the first time, its a different kind of uncomfortable and excitement.
@@collincaskey5930 we got passed by a fella in a GX470 on BBP. It was his first time and he was doing it solo. Bigger balls than me! I think if you'd seen the series and known how much work and money went into this thing, you'd know we didn't build it to make of fun of anybody. So... go watch the rest of the series 😉
Ford Super Duty/Excursion pump tip... when you're trying to run the larger fill-up nozzle at the pump, you may want to snag a 2002+ filler neck, and do the harpoon mod to the tank. That way, you can fill up at the Semi pumps without issues.
Interesting. Didn’t realize the 2002 had the loosy goosy.
Good call. I never had this issue on my 2002. Harpoon mod has already been done.
After seeing Bleepin's video on Black Bear Pass, 20 seconds in and I've already got anxiety 🤣
It’s a fun trail. Not as crazy as they make it out to be. I’d run it in a bone stock jeep without question.
I’d recommend a smaller vehicle for BBP 😂
Yeah pretty intelligent of Bleepin to head out on Black Bear with dark clouds rolling in. You gotta keep an eye on the sky and on the weather forecast when doing any of the Colorado passes but especially Black Bear.
@@bryanlewis8891 us East Coast boys don’t know any better. Well… we learned a little from Bleepi’s misfortune.
@@freedomworx I'm glad their stupidity was a teachable moment. I know I would have lots to learn if I were to try the Eastern wheeling.
She got to leanin at 26:03 during the steps. I know that was a serious butt clenching moment.
He was tripping out
Big fun in the big country. Thanks for the ride along.
It was a good time
Glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for the next episode.
@@freedomworx you can count on it.
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I think you mean Butt…
we should have made Chili...
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Fart Lighting Competition!!!!!
Great Build.!!!
Thanks for watching 😳
Glad you dig it!
Stop making it sound cool to drive downhill on an offroad mountain pass in 2wd. It is stupid and dangerous. You use 4lo on these roads, not for offroad ability but to save the brakes from fading and sending your asses off the side of the mountain.
Chill bro it was in 2LOW the entire time. We just never locked in the front hubs.
I wonder how semis make it down mountains safely without 4wd 🧐
Awesome trail. i cant wait to make it out there!!!!
It’s worth the trip
Definitely worth the journey.
love the 7.3 but my suspension sucks really hard anything you recommend for my truck that has a 8" BDS kit
Carli is the best.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo
What is the company you use that you recommend to go with again
Love this build and trip! I just sold my '01 ex to my son, and I bought an '02. We love them! My wife is even looking at one now. 7.3!!!!
They are solid vehicles and great platforms to build on
Pikes Peak race record time 7 minutes 57.148 seconds. How fast did you do it?
Well we couldn’t go all the way to the top so….very slow
I'll keep it confidential. I don't want to hurt any feelings... 🤣
Great video. As someone who lives here and is familiar with that terrain in a 7.3 F350, I can confirm that using 4X4, even when you don't think you "need" it, has three major benefits in this order: 1 MUCH smoother ride overall; 2 Keeps the trails from getting torn up from sliding rear wheels up or down over loose rock; 3 Provides better control/safety while crawling down over steps - especially around corners.
Cool stuff man !!! I lived around Boulder for about 6 months… riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes from about 6 k - 10 k ft. So I got used to the elevation. Then I left on my way to Sedona. I have a XR400R that I rode to the top of Pikes Peak and the Imogene Pass. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories !!!
Nice job guys on this trip !!!
I’d love to do it on a Dual Sport 👍
the elevation got all of us.
My MegaLander certainly rolls coal - hard too! Lol my 2005 looks just like yours. Need to fine tune the set up so my boys and I can follow your path! Love it!
I need to get those leafs off the front, and get those coil overs. Already running 37 12.5 18 but I need to steer! Lol What set up you guys running?
You must have a Mega Cab??? I have a Carli Coilover setup for a 2005-07 Super Duty up front. It’s a lighter spring rate surprisingly. I am running their radius arms as well. Hydro Assist is from Lee Power Steering. We’re have a full build series on this channel.
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Thanks guys! Great videos. I love love love my Excursion!
Mine is a 6.0! Stage 2
@@tonymarazzo289 so you’re a gambler 😉
Leave it to some crazy ass marines to take the "impossible road" down to telluride. LOL SEMPER FI KILLERS!
Doing dumb stuff since 1775 🫣
He likes to do dumb stuff and we all encourage it.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Shit I need devild dogs like yall near me. HAHAHA good shit fellas. Stay safe brother!
Congrats on your Excursion. I've had 2 of them and enjoyed them tremendously. Current one has over 200k on it. They are awesome vehicles. Look forward to seeing what you're going to do with yours.
Right on!
Got my f250 about to start my overland build
Perfect 👍
I’ve watched this episode idk how many times. I just took over my dads 7.3 excursion with an easy breezy 106xxx miles. I’m planning a long overland venture into Mexico for 6 months. Your build definitely gave me inspiration and great thought into how to build my rig. I’ll be towing an off-road trailer as well. Keep up the great content guys💪
Awesome, Good Luck with the build.
Awesome video. That takes massive cahoonas to take an Excursion on those trails. Job well done, men.
Thanks. Fine line between brave and dumb. Not sure which side of the line we’re on 😂
It is not as bad as most think when the weather is good
Just subscribed!!!!
Awesome video guys!!
Bad ass rig!!!
Welcome to the Channel!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻
Dream rig
It’s a beast
Gorgeous rig, but way too heavy for the kind of offroading I do, looks like it performs great on gravel roads atleast.
Passive aggressive Level 10…
Check out the next two episodes for some real off road action
Good on you...I did all that stuff back in the mid 90's in a rental Four Runner...freaking awesome, both the scenery and the vehicle. The Alpine Loop ROCKS.
Yeah there are only a few challenges from an off-roading standpoint. It’s really just a battle of nerves, that increases with Vehicle size.
@@freedomworx oh totally…I had my nerves tested when I got back to Denver and my cousin wanted to go do something off-road-ish. We drove out to Nederland, near Boulder, randomly picked a trail off of the highway and off we went. Problem was the only way we found to go back down turned out to be a river wash road. Took about 3 hours to do the couple miles back to the highway. Bit of a sphincter work out, but the FourRunner was awesome. Keep posting the vids…if for no other reason than to just know there’s at least one guy out there who’s jealous as all hell, and wishes he still had the one he had🤪👍
sounds like a good time HA
4 large men in a Queen size bed? Brokeback Mountain 2
Onlyfans link in bio 😂
It’s more like a California king.
That is my DREAM vehicle!!!!
It is one of a kind now.
There is no substitute 👍
Well I hadn't put eyes on Black Bear to see if my Ex would fit, because yeah you can't turn around past the peak. That one washout of the road is the spot I needed to see about. People who don't wheel an Ex have no idea where it can and can't fit. Now I know and now I will make the drive across the state. Sweet, thanks.
No problem with a good spotter 👍. Do it!
It is worth the trip for sure, just watch the weather.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I'm al old hand at alpining and offroading, plus I'm basically a Colorado native at this point. Weather changes are a way of life for us lol! Glad you guys had fun.
I have always loved the Excursion and as a Land Cruiser owner, that is the one American vehicle I might be persuaded to switch to. What is your highway mpg?
Around 12 with the RTT and 37s
15 HWY before the tent, about 12.458976 after the RTT was installed.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo my jeep grand cherokee gets 14 on highway...
I will give you guys' credit, no way I would do that!
I did it for the Gram. 🫣
@@freedomworx gotta keep the people on the Internet entertained 😬
Badass rig man. Its MASSIVE. Youre loaded at the same GVWR as my F350 crew cab 4x4 dually dump truck/flatbed lmao 11,200. My V10 gets a little bump since its lighter. I can put 3 tons in the bed lol. Considering plopping a gigantic camper on it with storage lockers on the sides. Can you dually swap it so you dont blow a tire in the wilderness on those rough roads? At least run F weight range tires... Nobody realizes a gasser can actually haul more weight safely. And ive run the math they cost the same to drive with much less gasser maintenace and probably half the sticker price. Stock theyre pretty close on torque but the V10 makes a good amount more ponies on the top end. It goes 85mph no problem and itll yank a tank too. Those admiring this dudes rig should not sleep on a v10. Especially the 2 valve version for reliability. You can carry a spark plug repair kit if youre scared. Its not too hard even in the field.
The V10s are not a bad option, the fuel economy is just not very appealing. But then again if you factor in the price difference of Diesel they might not be far off
Them ford's are my fav always have been the v10 and diesel excursion they don't make em like that any more
They are in a league of their own.
A 6.7 excursion would be tits
I am 100% with your buddies they have no problem walking down and watching you drive
I would have done the same If I weren't driving.
Someone had to spot and video.
At 27:00 you HAVE TO be on 4WD LOW riding 1st gear. Riding the brake all the way down with that much weight is foolish.
It’s in 4 Low, but the front hubs are NOT engaged. Nobody is riding any brakes. This isn’t our first rodeo. 😉
most didn't catch the fact that it now has Warn lock in hubs that we never engaged on BBP.
Putting that Carli gear to good use, love it.
Rides so smooth.
I'd give my left nut for that rig....literally my dream rig!
That is an expensive left nut. LOL
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Yeah but a nice truck and I don't use t he left one anyway....lol
@@Disabled_Vet_72 you must be married 😂
Tires are too small should have gone with 37s or even 40s
those are 37s...
37”x12.50x17s…
@@BustedKnuckleVideooh my mistake then put some 40 or 42s lol
That baby is awesome. I bet she eats CR-Vs and craps out RAV4s.
I keep a Prius in the bumper box for emergencies.
@@freedomworx 😆👍
One dinosaur at a time 🦕
I remember seeing you guys up there.. Thought you was crazy for taking that heavy full size over black bear.. I'm in the red jeep at 24:12 My first time on Black Bear as well.
Small world. That’s cool. Thanks for watching 👍
Awesome, we are a little crazy
I could be wrong but I believe that in the state of Georgia a class c license allows you to TOW up to 10000 lbs. With the gross vehicle weight limit being no more that 26000, so you should be fine as far as gross weight with a class c license minimum
I doubt it ever is an issue.
GVWR on this truck is 9900lbs. Blew past that without a trailer attached 😅
@@BustedKnuckleVideo still that is a super cool build and the fact that it weighs that much is beast
Thank you for the visit to Colorado. I miss it I am in Minnesota now and have been so lost. It's kinda sad that I need the mountains to know we're I am at. Thanks for the time you spend putting up the videos
Thanks for watching. We had a blast out there.
Glad you enjoyed it. I’m ready to go back myself.
I have a 2000 xlt 4x4 v10 and Im definitely going to build my excursion to do this trail with some of my buddies. Any advance/tips ?
Take your time and use a spotter if you need. Also watch the weather, it can change quickly and make this trail so much worse.
I’ve got a compound turbo setup in my 7.3 overlander
Overachiever 🤓. You’ve got an installed spare 😎
@@freedomworx just running a stock 60 series as your larger low pressure works great with the factory tp38 turbo (high pressure). You can pick a used 60 series up pretty cheap on fb market. I made and installed everything for under 500 bucks and it’s instant spoolup until the the smaller high pressure turbo starts to peter out, but by that time is when my larger low pressure starts kicking in carrying that sweet spoolup on up through the higher rpm’s. Couldn’t imagine driving my 7.3 without it. If you want I’d email you a list of everything you need and instructions for free. Thanks for the videos you make for us as I’ve learned a lot.
Not a bad idea, not sure where we would put it in the engine bay.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo it will sit just about 2” above your passenger side valve cover. I welded a bung fitting directly underneath the turbo on top of the passenger valve cover so it’ll drain back into the engine via a two inch long clear tube so I can see the actual oil running through it as it’s idling. When I made my setup, I made a few extra pieces of the 3” exhaust pipe coming from the factory turbine leading into the t6 turbine side of the low pressure larger turbo. All someone would have to do is copy the extra custom pipe I made and it should bolt right up. I have mine installed on my 97 350 crew cab and there was no cutting required (on the truck) when I bolted mine up. It’s my poor boy compound turbo setup haha and it’s definitely worth doing. I think what took me so long initially was fabricating that custom 3” exhaust that’s leaving the original turbo and then feeding into the t6 on the larger turbos hot side(compressor). It took me several times reshaping it and rewelding it back up and after a half dozen attempts it’s right on the money. If you and your buddies decide to build this kit, I’ll be glad to mail you this pipe out for you to copy, but I want it back when you’re done lol. Thanks again for all the videos you make and take the time to edit for us and let me know if you’re considering this build and I’ll email you everything I have on it that I’ve done to mine. Can’t beat a 500 dollar compound upgrade for the 7.3 and I guarantee you’ll never run a single turbo on any diesel from that point on after experiencing what it actually offers.
Just about on par with how long it took. Just know, short of a zuki samurai all vehicles require multi point turns. Even then I know that one would still need it
Yeah it wasn’t too bad for us
I've followed this build since it began and I must say it paid off. Awesome build and awesome trip
Thanks it’s been a king build but worth it.
I'm definitely enjoying it. Thanks for watching!
amazing- both- colorado and excursion !!🤩
It was a bucket list kind of trip
Just found your channel and this is the first video I watched. That expedition is one badass rig if I ever saw one. I love it.
Welcome aboard!
I would die if I took my excursion; whether i finished the trail or not at some point I'd pass due to cardiac arrest.
I died a little a few times 😂
@@freedomworx I have an aging icon 8 inch super duty lift, f250 spring and axle conversion, 37s... I noticed a few points in this video where it may have shown me more failure points than a just a radius arm bolt! I'm jelly of that carli =]
Failure points on your rig or mine? I’m pretty confident in this setup. Let me know.
@@freedomworx no expense was spared on this build so we don’t worry about failure points other than the driver and spotter 😬
@@freedomworx failure points in mine!
Those meals ……… 1 poop per 3 days 😮
Every day like clock work for me. I felt like I was in good shape. No garbage food. Just steak, eggs, veggies and Beer.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo maybe next time we just bring some of those Expensive MRE’s and a Jet Boil so people will accept our dietary preferences.
Impressive to fit that hotel on wheels through Black Bear Pass…. Just one thing to say, you really should’ve been in 4 Lo during most of the climbing and technical stuff. It’s not just safer and affords more control but it causes a lot less wear and tear on the trails.
We were in 4Lo with the front hubs unlocked. I understand what you’re saying. But we really didn’t have any traction issues. There is so much weight on the rear axle, the tires won’t spin unless you’re in extreme terrain.
It literally never spun a tire on BBP. Too much weight to lose traction
Hey bro apparently you haven't been in the San Juans it's loaded with tons of people on the trails. Tons of tires can chew up the trails in 4x4 or not. There is also monster storms that wash out the trails that's life. Have you ever thought of being a trail Cop ??
I AM NOT NOT NOT A JAYMAN L😂L (🤯JMAN)👈L🤣L
JaY MAN!
So you are a Jamin?
might be the biggest ever made. but its also the best ever made
Facts! Maybe 😂
With a little work they can be pretty awesome
Friend I would like to know if there is a way to eliminate the black smoke from a Ford 7.3 Power stroke standard
There are plenty of clean tunes for them now and if that doesn’t work it might need some mechanical work like new injectors.
11:55 There was a movie scene that was shot at this location I do believe, I can't remember the title however it was a Western, a Big Shootout scene towards the end of the movie!🍿🤠
I bet that was cool
Did the steps feel crazy that beast ? Nice driving
It wasn’t bad from outside the rig holding the camera 😬
My ram 3500 crew cab with a flat bed and Lincoln welder only weighs 11,500lbs
She’s thick.
We were surprised how heavy it is. 😬
Would love to roll with you guys have a 2000 triton V10 excursion 8" lift 37s twin locked
Come on with it. We are heading back to Colorado this summer
Great excursion guys!! I wish I was there with you! But I saw the knob on 4LO, so quit bragging about going in 2wd all the way. You must be crazy not to use 4wd on this trail. And the engine revs, is a give away also!! Can't wait for the next episodes.
Take care!
We were using 4 Low without the front hubs locked in. Needed the gearing, but not the traction. There was 6300lbs on the rear tires...
@@freedomworx people missed the lock-in hubs 😬
Egg on face 😂
Manual hubs are a gift. Backing up heavy trailers I do the same. Slip it in 4lo with hubs unlocked and let the gearing do the work.
Reservations to the summit of Pike’s!? When did that communism start? Never had to do that the 18 years I lived in CO.
yeah it is BS
It’s a thing. They slap a “16” sticker on your windshield and when you get to the 16 mile mark, they wave you into a parking lot. Then you ride a school bus 🤷🏻♂️
@@freedomworx wow! Importing all those CommieFornians had its effects.
big or not, you guys got balls of steel =]
Balls of Gold. It’s like balls of steel but more expensive…and softer 🥜
It isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Now in a thunderstorm that would be another story.
Question for ya… what year and what engine was the best (either gas or Diesel) for the Ford Excursion.. thanks!
The earlier 7.3s were best. The later 7.3s had PMRs that won’t hold a lot of power. Both are very reliable if you keep the power down though.
All 2000 and most 2001 7.3s had forged connecting rods. Only really a benefit if you are making over 400ish Horsepower. If I were getting any other engine, I’d probably buy a 2005 just to get the newest truck I could and get the updated grille and bumper.
It depends on what you want to do with your Excursion. I have had my Ex for 15 years, towing illegally heavy up and down Colorado mountains, using it as my offroad/hunting rig, and my daily. I installed a 5.5 inch lift, 18 inch wheels, and 35 inch tires. I have the V10 with now over 250k miles and zero issues. I did upgrade the trans cooler years ago, and had a trans rebuild at 230k miles.
But the V10? It keeps on going. Maybe that's why the engine was in production for over 20 years. No Ford diesel engine even comes close to that. Just something to think about. But you go get that diesel if you want.
Thank you for posting this. I've been wondering if my excursion can fit down Black Bear. If I make it through transplant I plan to take mine out that way.
I’m not sure if your talking about an engine transplant or an organ, but good luck either way. Get out and enjoy that Ex 💪🏼
Kidney transplant. Thank you.
Good luck on the transplant. The Ex can do it no problem.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo thank you