The Ruffian Mustang Project by Chris Ashton
Build Overview:
The mustang was built as a race car that I could drive to work on Fridays. It was inspired by the TransAm race cars of the late 60's and early 70's. It debuted at SEMA 2019 in Toyo's Treadpass booth and can now be found stalking the streets, car cruises and autocross events of Southern California.
Build Specs:
Drivetrain
Engine: BluePrint Engine's 427ci stroker LS3 - 625hp, 550 ft lbs torque
Carburetor: Quick Fuel 850 cfm annular
Oil: Royale Purple
Engine Extras: Custom cold air intake
Transmission: 6-speed manual, T56 Super Magnum
Rear Axle: Oil cooled Ford 9in floater
Differential: TrueTrack, 4.11:1 ratio
Steering
Type: Unisteer Hydraulic power assist
Interior
Gauges: Autometer Carbon Fiber Ultra-Lite
Seats: Cobra FIA historic
Harness: 5 point Corbeau
Shifter: Jake Palmer
Fire Suppression: 3 nozzle system
Accusump hydraulic accumulator
AC System: Vintage air
Audio System
American V8
Wheels and Tires
Wheel make and model: Signature ONE Wheel Finish: Gloss black Lip, Matte Gunmetal Face, Black Hardware Front Wheel Size: 18x11 Rear Wheel Size: 19x12.5 Tire make and model: Toyo Proxes R888R Front Tire Size: 315/30/18 Rear Tire Size: 345/30/19
Exterior
Metalwork: All steel, custom fabricated Front fenders: 1" Kar Kraft drop Bumpers: Custom fit Glass: Fesler flush mount Paint and Body: South County Auto Body Color: 1978 Porsche Olive Green #274
Fuel
Fuel Type: 91 Octane Fuel Pump: Aeromotive, in tank Fuel Cell: Fuel Safe, 22 gallon
Brakes
Manufacturer: Wilwood Front: 13" 4 piston Rear: 12" 4 piston
Electrical
Wiring: Painless Battery: Braille lightweight battery in the trunk Engine Management: MSD LS Ignition Control
Chassis
Roll Cage: Custom 10 point Reinforcement: Convertible seat risers and inner rocker rails
Suspension Front Suspension: Street or Track tubular control arms, 1" Shelby drop Rear Suspension: Street or Track three link Shocks: DSC Sport active coilovers Front swaybar: 1-1/8" Rear swaybar: 1" adjustable
Sponsors
Signature Wheels Toyo Tires
