This current combination spun up some 414 horses on the local chassis dyno, undoubtedly leaving some numbers on the table that could be snatched up through a sharper tune. Just the same, more than 400 hp makes for a good time no matter the venue, so we'll cut Ivan some slack for not having everything completely sorted out yet.
If you're wondering what first-timers do for an encore, remember that when they get it right from the start, they may never experience the urge to move on.
Our photo shoot saw a variety of weather conditions, so we saw firsthand how the flames can vary depending on the light-sometimes virtually transparent and sometimes nearly setting the car ablaze. Very cool!
| 5.0 TECH SPECS |
| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Block | Stock |
| Power Adder | Vortech T-Trim with
aftercooler |
| Throttle | Body Stock |
| Fuel System | 255-lph in-tank,
42-lb/hr injectors |
| Exhaust | Bassani aftercat X-pipe,
Flowmaster mufflers |
| Transmission | Stock T45,
Steeda Tri-Ax shifter |
| Rearend | Stock |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Engine Management | EEC V with
Superchip, Lightning mass air meter |
| Ignition | Stock |
| Gauges | Auto Meter |
| SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS |
| Front Suspension | Tokico struts, Steeda caster/camber plates, Eibach springs, Steeda bushings |
| Rear Suspension | Stock |
| Brakes | Stock, with upgraded rotors |
| Wheels | 18-in Saleen |
| Tires | BFGoodrich G-Force T/As,
265/35R18 and 295/35R18 |