Adam didn't give us any timeslip information, but the car is probably capable of a decent launch, with its Eibach drag springs and Southside lower control arms likely making the Moser 31-spline axles a worthwhile investment. But let's not kid ourselves. This was never intended to be a drag racer. The show field and occasional street scene are where this GT struts its stylish stuff. And that's a much better choice than the scrap yard that was looming on the horizon had fate and Adam Burch not stepped in.
| 5.0 TECH SPECS |
| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Block | ’96 truck |
| Pistons | TRW forged |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Cam | Comp Cams 0.533/0.544 lift, 112 centerline |
| Heads | FRPP cast-iron GT-40 |
| Intake | Stock |
| Throttle Body | Stock, with BBK cold-air kit |
| Fuel Pump | 190-lph in-tank |
| Headers | Hedman 15¼8-in long-tubes |
| Exhaust | MAC Flow Path |
| Power Adder | Nitrous Works, 50-175 hp |
| Transmission | Stock T5 |
| Clutch | FRPP |
| Rearend | 8.8 with Explorer diff, 3.73 gears, and Moser 31-spline axles |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Engine Management | EEC IV |
| Ignition | Stock |
| Gauges | Stock |
| SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS |
| FRONT SUSPENSION |
| K-Member | Stock |
| Control Arms | Stock |
| Springs | Eibach drag |
| Struts | Stock |
| Brakes | Cobra, with Stillen rotors and pads |
| Wheels | '01 Bullitt (17x8) |
| Tires | 245/45ZR17 Goodyear |
| REAR SUSPENSION |
| Springs | Eibach drag |
| Control Arms | Stock upper, Southside lower |
| Brakes | Cobra, with Stillen rotors and pads |
| Wheels | '01 Bullitt (17x8) |
| Tires | 245/45ZR17 Goodyear |