The Details
'65 Mustang Fastback
Owner: Brett Evans
Glen Carbon, IL
Engine
427ci strokerDart blockScat 4340 crankshaftScat 4340 6.200-inch connecting rodsJE Pistons8.0:1 compressionTrick Flow High Port cylinder headsFord Racing E303 camshaft, 0.498 lift, 220 degrees durationSuper Victor intake manifold900-cfm Holley carburetorPrecision 76mm turbocharger set to 15 psi boostInstallation by C&S Specialties of St. LouisMSD 6AL ignitionTransmission
C4 three-speed automaticBuilt by Transmission Specialties3,500-stall speed ATI torque converterRearend
Competition Engineering sheetmetal, 9-inchTraction-Lok3.27 gears35 spline axles
One of the few visual tip-offs to this car's potential is the air-intake port just behind the honeycomb grille. It directs a cold-air charge directly down the throat of the 76mm turbocharger.
Exhaust
1-5/8-inch primary custom headers2-1/2-inch crossover pipe3-1/2-inch exhaust tubing3-1/2-inch DynoMax Bullet mufflersSuspension
Front: Stock springs, QA1 shocks, sway bar removed
Rear: Stock leaf springs, QA1 shocks, Cal Trac traction bars
Brakes
Front: Aerospace drag brake kit, 10 1/4-inch-diameter rotors
Rear: Wilwood, 10 1/2-inch discs
Wheels
Front: Bogart Racing D-10, 15x5
Rear: Bogart Racing D-10, 15x10
Tires
Front: BFGoodrich G-Force Sport, P225/50R15
Rear: Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial, P275/60R15
Interior
Summit Racing seats, Auto Meter gauges, RPC steering wheel, Hurst Quarter Stick shifter, Simpson five-point harnesses, rollcage by McCoy Race Cars of St. Louis, Alpine stereo, JL Audio amplifiers, Rockford Fosgate speakers, dual Optima batteries mounted in trunk, Summit Racing 20-gallon fuel cell
Exterior
Silver paint job by Creative Customs of St. Louis, blue Shelby-style Le Mans stripes, 4-inch cowl hood, racing-style side mirrors
Have a look in the window and you'll see an arrangement of Rockford Fosgate speakers. While all of the stereo equipment is nice, we wonder if the car would go nines without the interior extras. | 
Brett boils the Mickeys for our photographer. He told us later that after several attempts to get the shot, a good set of rear tires were completely fried. | 
Summit bucket seats upholstered in black add a modern touch to the interior. The six-gauge bezel is filled with instruments from Auto Meter, while the transmission is controlled by a Hurst Quarter Stick. On a car this fast, a Simpson five-point harness and a full rollcage are required by the NHRA. |