We're understandably sympathetic toward Rashpal's automotive affliction, and we figure most 5.0&SF readers suffer from the same to one degree or another. In this case, however, the illness seems to know no boundaries. Rashpal recently made the decision to hang it up with the '90 for now, but that's because a continuing quest for speed led him to the purchase of Phil Pickering's former Pro 5.0 car in roller form-a New Edge racer built by Skinny Kid Race Cars. Parts acquisition is currently in process for the new ride, including a ProCharged 400-plus-cube, all-aluminum engine and Rossler Turbo 400 that should make a strong bid for 6.50s-6.60s.
In the end, we figure Rashpal will be successful in his reasons for racing fast Mustangs, but the greater question is whether his disease will subside enough to allow him to sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor. Only time will tell.
5.0 Tech Specs
| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
| Block | FRPP M6010-W351, 4.060 bore |
| Crank | 3.70-in billet Scat |
| Rods | GRP aluminum |
| Pistons | JE w/JE Hellfire rings |
| Cam | Cam Motion solid-roller |
| Heads | Brodix BF202 by Total |
| Engine Airflow (TEA) |
| Intake | Edelbrock modified by TEA |
| Throttle Body | Accufab 90mm |
| Power Adder | ATI-ProCharger F-3SC |
| w/custom Spearco intercooler |
| Fuel System | MagnaFlow 700 series |
| pump, Walbro regulator, TEA custom fuel |
| rails, Speed-Pro 160-lb/hr injectors |
| Exhaust | Kooks stepped headers, |
| Borla 4-in mufflers |
| Transmission | Powerglide |
| w/Dedenbear case, Vasco gears and |
| input shaft, 9-in Continental converter |
| Rearend | Ford 9-in w/Strange |
| aluminum carrier, spool, |
| 4.11 gears, and 40-spline axles |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Engine Management | FAST tuned by |
| Smooth Performance |
| Ignition | MSD 10 plus |
| Gauges | Auto Meter |