For motivation, Kurt contacted Muscle Motors Performance, which built a 5.0 using a stock bottom end with SRP pistons, a Ford Racing Performance Parts X303 cam, FRPP GT40X aluminum heads, FRPP 1.6 roller rockers, and a Cobra intake. Behind the small-block Kurt added a Tremec TKO with a Centerforce clutch, a B&M Ripper shifter, and a McLeod scattershield. Exhaust components consist of BBK long-tube headers with a matching BBK high-flow H-pipe and a MAC after-cat.
A MAC cold-air kit utilizes a K&N filter and a Pro-M 75mm mass air meter to connect outside air with a MAC 70mm throttle body. Out back resides an Auto Weld 9-inch housing filled with a Currie third member, an Auburn differential, Dutchman 31-spline axles, and 3.50 gears.
| 5.0 TECH SPECS |
| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Block | Stock |
| Bore | 4.000 |
| Stroke | Stock |
| Displacement | 302 ci |
| Crank | Stock |
| Rods | Stock |
| Pistons | SRP |
| Cam | FRPP X303 |
| Heads | FRPP GT40X |
| Valves | 1.94/1.54 |
| Intake | FRPP Cobra |
| Throttle Body | MAC 70mm |
| Mass Air | Pro-M 75mm |
| Injectors | FRPP 24-lb/hr |
| Fuel Pump | FRPP 190-lph |
| Headers | BBK long-tubes |
| Exhaust | BBK H-pipe,MAC Flowpath mufflers and tailpipes |
| Transmission | Tremec TKO,Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, B&M Ripper shifter |
| Rearend | Auto Weld 9-in housing, Dutchman 31-spline axles, Auburn Pro differential, 3.50 gears |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Engine Management | '93 EEC IV |
| Ignition | MSD 6AL, MSD Blaster coil,FRPP 9mm plug wires, Autolite plugs |
| Gauges | Auto Meter |
| SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS |
| FRONT SUSPENSION |
| K-Member | Ground Pounder tubular |
| Control arms | Stock |
| Springs/Struts | Eibach/Koni Yellow adjustable |
| Brakes | Baer |
| Wheels | AFS Cobra R 17x9 |
| Tires | Parnelli Jones 255/40-17 |
| REAR SUSPENSION |
| Springs/Shocks | Eibach/Koni Yellow adjustable |
| Control Arms | Ground Pounder Weight Jacker lower control arms,stock uppers |
| Brakes | Baer |
| Wheels | AFS Cobra R 17x9 |
| Tires | Parnelli Jones 255/40-17 |
| Chassis Stiffening | BBK subframe connectors |