4. Canton's Accusump will send accumulated oil under pressure back into the engine in the event of a pressure drop. This is especially handy in hard turns and straight-line acceleration.
5. A good, purpose-built oil pan."
The current engine is based...
The current engine is based around a 347 stroker kit utilizing an A4 block that's been bored 0.030 over and filled with a Scat 3.40 crank, Crower rods, Ross pistons, and a Cam Motion mechanical-roller cam. Edelbrock Victor Jr. heads and a Trick Flow Track intake top off the built A4. The heads were ported at John's place of employment, Idle Wild Racing. To prove the 347 is more than a pretty face, John tested its worth on TuneTech Diagnostics' Dynojet. The stroker made 365 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. John may be most proud of his latest addition-a Canton Accusump.
5.0 Tech specs
| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Block | A4 |
| Bore | 4.030 |
| Stroke | 3.40 |
| Displacement | 347 ci |
| Crank | Scat steel |
| Rods | Crower |
| Pistons | Ross |
| Cam | Cam Motion mechanical roller |
| Heads | Edelbrock Victor Jr., Idle Wild Racing-ported |
| Intake | Trick Flow Track |
| Throttle Body | BBK 75mm |
| Mass Air Meter | Pro-M 77mm |
| Exhaust | BBK 13¼4 long-tubes, Idle Wild Racingcustom 3-in X-pipe,turbo mufflers |
| Transmission | T5 five-speed, Hurst shifter, Ford RacingPerformance PartsKing Cobra clutch |
| Rearend | 8.8, TA cover, truck differential, FRPP3.73 gears, Strange31-spline axles |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Fuel Management | Stock A9L, FRPP Extender |
| Ignition | MSD 6AL |
| Gauges | Auto Meter |
| SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS |
| FRONT SUSPENSION |
| K-Member | Stock |
| Control Arms | Stock with Global WestDel-a-lum bushings |
| Sway Bar | Suspension Techniques 13¼8-in |
| Springs | Griggs 450 lb-in coilovers |
| Struts | Koni Yellows |
| Brakes | Wilwood 12-in Road Race kit |
| Wheels | Factory 16-in Ponys |
| Tires | Kuhmo V700 Victor RacerRear Suspension |
| Springs | Saleen 250 lb-in |
| Shocks | Koni Yellows |
| Rear Suspension | Edelbrock lowers,boxed stock uppers |
| Sway Bar | Suspension Techniques 1-in |
| Brakes | Wilwood 12-in Road Race kit |
| Wheels | Factory 16-in Ponys |
| Tires | Kuhmo V700 Victor Racer |
| Chassis Stiffening | Global West inner and outer subframeconnectors, withlateral bracing,welded-up torque boxes |
| Rollcage | Custom-built by Charlie Bruno andJohn Piskopos |