Description
Purchase new in 1988, driven for 35,000 original miles then converted to a Pro ET car by owner. C-6 manual trans with brake and 8.8 inch rear end with Moser parts and stud girdle was built by owner. Driveshaft by Patterson. Current engine, 408 Windsor, with Probe forged parts was machined by Woody's Automotive and assembled by owner.
Recent Competition History
Consistent performer. Last run fall 2004 with a high compression 302. The new 408W with all the good parts has not been run on strip therefore not data.
Performance Data
Class: Pro ET
Weight: 3140 lbs
60 Foot Time: 1.551 sec
1/8 Mile Time: 7.455 sec
1/8 Mile Speed: 89. mph
1/4 Mile Time: 11.955 sec
1/4 Mile Speed: 107 mph
Track: US 41 Dragstrip, Morocco IN
Engine
Engine Builder: Owner
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Windsor
Displacement: 408
Horsepower: 625 Dyno
Induction: Victor Jr
Heads: Victor Jr aluminum
Block: Cast
Main Caps: Cast
Crankshaft: Probe forged
Connecting Rods: Probe forged H Beam
Pistons: Probe forged flat top
Camshaft: Custom ground Crower
Valves: Victor Jr
Valve Train: Manley and SVO
Total Time: 35,000 mi
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: RSI
Age: 5yrs
Capacity: 8 gallons
Fuel Pump: SVO
Fuel Type: Racing
Oil/Water System
Water Pump: Manley Electric
Electrical System
Ignition: MSD
Alternator: Factory
Computer: None
Transmission
Manfacturer: Ford
Type: C6
Shifter: B&M reverse pattern
Converter: Coan 8 inch, 5200rpm stall
Transbrake: Coan
Passes: 30 since rebuild
Rear End
Manufacturer: Moser
Type: 8.8
Ratio: 4.56
Case: Ford
Spool: solid Moser
Axles: Moser 33 spline
Body
Construction: Steel
Color: Metallic Grey
Paint: Clear coat
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Full
Front Suspension: Lakewood drag struts
Rear Suspension: Lakewood drag shocks
Shocks: aftermarket adjustable 4 links for pinion angle adjustment.
Brakes: Factory
Steering: Flaming River manual rack and pinion.
Wheels: Drag lites, 15 X 3.5 and 15 X 9
Tires: Moroso drag tires
Interior
Color/Finish: Dark Grey
Material: Cloth with full dash
Fire System: CO2
Restraints: New 5 way belts
Spares
C-6 transmission hard parts
8.8 rear end parts
old 302 short block
old 351 W early model heads with large valves and new double springs.
