05/08/2025
HUGE SHOUT OUT to two amazing young men! These guys, Dylan and Valentin, have achieved what I had initially thought to be a fun, yet nearly unachievable goal in our high school environment. They have succeeded in motor swapping a 2008 F350 6.4L Powerstroke that was in sorry shape at the beginning. Seriously, after they met the requirements for the first turn of the key, the rig roared to life on the first try! Needless to say smiles and high-fives were plentiful!
I know this is a common job in Ford dealerships around the country, but these guys are not professional mechanics (yet) and due to our schedule have to do it all in only 50 minutes a day. They have been so dedicated, essentially running to the shop before attendance to make progress.
I am so proud of them and the achievement they have realized! The credit is all theirs and I hope they will build on this experience in the future. Fortunately for me they get to hang out for one more year but then on, those that give them a chance will also see how their drive can produce results!
Nice job Men! You have weathered the worst and came out triumphant!
-H