The episode focuses on pushing a classic "workhorse" engine—the Ford 300 cu in (4.9L) Inline-6—to performance levels typically reserved for modern V8s. Key Engineering Modifications

: History of the Ford 300 as a reliable industrial engine.

: Precision machining to handle high cylinder pressure.

: Utilization of a large turbocharger to maximize the engine's long-stroke torque. Performance Results