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: 18×11

Rear Wheel Size: 19×12.5

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

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Toyo Tires

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