More '01 Mazda B2500/Ford Ranger "Rolling Thunder" Episodes

Rolling Thunder Part 1: Disassembly
Rolling Thunder Part 1: Disassembly
We kick off Project Rolling Thunder to wedge a 4.6 liter V-8 into a Ranger based truck.
Season 12, Episode 2
Rolling Thunder Part 2: Engine Fitment
Rolling Thunder Part 2: Engine Fitment
We're building engine mounts for our V-8 swap in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 3
Rolling Thunder Part 3: Under Hood Details
Rolling Thunder Part 3: Under Hood Details
We're making room for our 4.6 Liter V-8 in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 5
Rolling Thunder Part 4: Fire it Up!
Rolling Thunder Part 4: Fire it Up!
We're firing up our 4.6 Liter V-8 in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 6
Rolling Thunder Part 5: Stage 1 Payoff
Rolling Thunder Part 5: Stage 1 Payoff
It's the first payoff for Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 12, Episode 8
Towing Test & Rolling Thunder Part 6
Towing Test & Rolling Thunder Part 6
Towing tests and a new stance for Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 10
Rolling Thunder Part 7: Independent Rear Suspension Install & Upgrade
Rolling Thunder Part 7: Independent Rear Suspension Install & Upgrade
Rolling Thunder gets a supercharged Cobra engine.
Season 12, Episode 14
Rolling Thunder Part 8: Drivetrain Install & Chassis Improvements
Rolling Thunder Part 8: Drivetrain Install & Chassis Improvements
Rolling Thunder get's it new drivetrain installed.
Season 12, Episode 16
Rolling Thunder Part 9: Sheet Metal Transformation
Rolling Thunder Part 9: Sheet Metal Transformation
Rolling Thunder Gets a makeover, changing it from a Mazda to a Ford!
Season 12, Episode 20
Rolling Thunder Part 10: Suspension Design & Driveline Installation
Rolling Thunder Part 10: Suspension Design & Driveline Installation
Rolling Thunder gets a brand new suspension.
Season 13, Episode 4
Project Rolling Thunder Part 11 - Body Work Secrets
Project Rolling Thunder Part 11 - Body Work Secrets
Today, its old school "altered" body work secrets for Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 13, Episode 6
Cooling the Brakes on our Ford Ranger Track Monster
Cooling the Brakes on our Ford Ranger Track Monster
Project Rolling Thunder gets new wiring and body mods.
Season 13, Episode 13
X-Pipe Exhaust for our Ford Ranger
X-Pipe Exhaust for our Ford Ranger
Project: Rolling Thunder gets insulation and a new exhaust.
Season 13, Episode 18
Rolling Thunder Part 14 - Safety & Body Mods
Rolling Thunder Part 14 - Safety & Body Mods
Project Rolling Thunder gets safety gear and we make room for our front tires.
Season 14, Episode 1
Rolling Thunder Part 15 - Gauges & Dent Repair
Rolling Thunder Part 15 - Gauges & Dent Repair
Project Rolling Thunder gets custom gauges and hail damage repaired.
Season 14, Episode 3
Ford Ranger Bumper Made From a Fleece Blanket?
Ford Ranger Bumper Made From a Fleece Blanket?
Kevin makes a front bumper from a "blankie"!
Season 14, Episode 9
Unleashing the Supercharged Aluminator in our Ford Ranger
Unleashing the Supercharged Aluminator in our Ford Ranger
We're firing up our supercharged 4.6 for the first time.
Season 15, Episode 2
Tuning Our Supercharged 4.6L Aluminator Powered Ranger for the Street & the Strip
Tuning Our Supercharged 4.6L Aluminator Powered Ranger for the Street & the Strip
Trucks! is putting Project Rolling Thunder on the dyno!
Season 15, Episode 10
Improving Shifting In An '06 GMC Sierra Without Removing The Transmission
Improving Shifting In An '06 GMC Sierra Without Removing The Transmission
Trucks! is adding a kit to improve shifting in a '06 GMC Sierra and a new coat of paint for Rolling Thunder.
Season 15, Episode 14
Rolling Thunder Part 19 - At the Track
Rolling Thunder Part 19 - At the Track
It's time Trucks! heads to the racetrack to payoff Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 15, Episode 17

More Rolling Thunder Episodes

Rolling Thunder Part 1: Disassembly
Rolling Thunder Part 1: Disassembly
We kick off Project Rolling Thunder to wedge a 4.6 liter V-8 into a Ranger based truck.
Season 12, Episode 2
Rolling Thunder Part 2: Engine Fitment
Rolling Thunder Part 2: Engine Fitment
We're building engine mounts for our V-8 swap in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 3
Rolling Thunder Part 3: Under Hood Details
Rolling Thunder Part 3: Under Hood Details
We're making room for our 4.6 Liter V-8 in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 5
Rolling Thunder Part 4: Fire it Up!
Rolling Thunder Part 4: Fire it Up!
We're firing up our 4.6 Liter V-8 in Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 6
Rolling Thunder Part 5: Stage 1 Payoff
Rolling Thunder Part 5: Stage 1 Payoff
It's the first payoff for Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 12, Episode 8
Towing Test & Rolling Thunder Part 6
Towing Test & Rolling Thunder Part 6
Towing tests and a new stance for Project Rolling Thunder.
Season 12, Episode 10
Rolling Thunder Part 7: Independent Rear Suspension Install & Upgrade
Rolling Thunder Part 7: Independent Rear Suspension Install & Upgrade
Rolling Thunder gets a supercharged Cobra engine.
Season 12, Episode 14
Rolling Thunder Part 8: Drivetrain Install & Chassis Improvements
Rolling Thunder Part 8: Drivetrain Install & Chassis Improvements
Rolling Thunder get's it new drivetrain installed.
Season 12, Episode 16
Rolling Thunder Part 9: Sheet Metal Transformation
Rolling Thunder Part 9: Sheet Metal Transformation
Rolling Thunder Gets a makeover, changing it from a Mazda to a Ford!
Season 12, Episode 20
Rolling Thunder Part 10: Suspension Design & Driveline Installation
Rolling Thunder Part 10: Suspension Design & Driveline Installation
Rolling Thunder gets a brand new suspension.
Season 13, Episode 4
Project Rolling Thunder Part 11 - Body Work Secrets
Project Rolling Thunder Part 11 - Body Work Secrets
Today, its old school "altered" body work secrets for Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 13, Episode 6
Cooling the Brakes on our Ford Ranger Track Monster
Cooling the Brakes on our Ford Ranger Track Monster
Project Rolling Thunder gets new wiring and body mods.
Season 13, Episode 13
X-Pipe Exhaust for our Ford Ranger
X-Pipe Exhaust for our Ford Ranger
Project: Rolling Thunder gets insulation and a new exhaust.
Season 13, Episode 18
Rolling Thunder Part 14 - Safety & Body Mods
Rolling Thunder Part 14 - Safety & Body Mods
Project Rolling Thunder gets safety gear and we make room for our front tires.
Season 14, Episode 1
Rolling Thunder Part 15 - Gauges & Dent Repair
Rolling Thunder Part 15 - Gauges & Dent Repair
Project Rolling Thunder gets custom gauges and hail damage repaired.
Season 14, Episode 3
Ford Ranger Bumper Made From a Fleece Blanket?
Ford Ranger Bumper Made From a Fleece Blanket?
Kevin makes a front bumper from a "blankie"!
Season 14, Episode 9
Bilstein's Jeep Wrangler JK Giveaway Gets a Payoff!
Bilstein's Jeep Wrangler JK Giveaway Gets a Payoff!
Trucks! is paying off Bilstein's 2008 Jeep JK and working on Rolling Thunder.
Season 14, Episode 12
Unleashing the Supercharged Aluminator in our Ford Ranger
Unleashing the Supercharged Aluminator in our Ford Ranger
We're firing up our supercharged 4.6 for the first time.
Season 15, Episode 2
Tuning Our Supercharged 4.6L Aluminator Powered Ranger for the Street & the Strip
Tuning Our Supercharged 4.6L Aluminator Powered Ranger for the Street & the Strip
Trucks! is putting Project Rolling Thunder on the dyno!
Season 15, Episode 10
Improving Shifting In An '06 GMC Sierra Without Removing The Transmission
Improving Shifting In An '06 GMC Sierra Without Removing The Transmission
Trucks! is adding a kit to improve shifting in a '06 GMC Sierra and a new coat of paint for Rolling Thunder.
Season 15, Episode 14
Rolling Thunder Part 19 - At the Track
Rolling Thunder Part 19 - At the Track
It's time Trucks! heads to the racetrack to payoff Project Rolling Thunder!
Season 15, Episode 17

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Parts Used In This Episode

Dupli-Color
Dupli-Color Semi-Gloss Black
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Loctite
Black RTV Sealant
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Matco Tools
1/4" Composite Air Ratchet
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Pneumatic Air Hammer
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Pneumatic U-Joint Driver Attachment
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Sheet Metal Forming Locking Pliers
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U-Joint Snap Ring Pliers
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Welding Ground Clamp