DRIVETRAIN.

• I originally installed a stock 327 with tri-power. That lasted about 2 years. Thats right, "MORE POWER!". In went a 350 with a B & M Blower, aluminum heads with roller rockers, etc. I did finally manage to blow up that engine when an intake valve spring broke. Took out the block, heads and most everything else. So next was a GM crate Ram-Jet 350. What a sweet motor until I started having computer problems. It turns out that I couldn't find anyone to work on it. GM doesn't support these motors and no one else wanted to touch it. Finally gave up and sold the fuel injection off the motor and installed a Holley Stealth Ram fuel injection. That's where the motor is now.

Transmission.

• The transmission is a TH350 with extra clutches and hardened input shaft. I opted for this transmission to avoid that loss of horsepower that you get with a TH400. It has held up very well, even with the blown 350 putting out about 550 HP. I also had a torque converter built with a 2500 rpm stall.

Rear-end.

• Ford 9" from a '67 Mustang. That maintained the exact width I was looking for.
  • 3.25:1 gear ratio. Hurts in a drag race but makes the car very drivable on the freeway.
  • Detroit Locker
  • This option does not make for smooth driving. It seems to make a lot of noise and jerks going around some corners. I checked with the Ford mechanic and I guess that is the nature of the beast.
  • Axles were drilled for chevy wheels
  • If you use stock drums, you need to have the axle turned down to fit inside the drum.

Brakes.

• 4-wheel disc.
• 77 Camaro front calipers and late model corvette rears.
• B&M Line Lock.

Power steering.

• 605 conversion.

Paint.

The colors are original, Gypsy Red and Ivory White. I used lots of Deltron, sanded it all down, then used the buffer on it.