Gone very far to the Dark Side

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Ryan is an experienced driver & even if he had a slightly slower car than the Challenger he would have beaten the Dodge. For the 3 runs his reaction times were 0.10, 0.06, and 0.03 on a 0.00 clock.

I think he was just surprised at how easy it was since he made an easy pass short shifting all the way. Was the first run ever for the car.

The Cobra replicas are quick but don't do much in the way of trap speed. One of the other guys runs consistent 10's but he only traps in the low 120's. Very poor aerodynamics, something like pushing a brick through the air. Most of our cars would have a hard time breaking 150mph.

The fastest airport run for one so far is 198mph. A couple of FFR cars are being built to try for 200+. A lot of work is going into air handling ducting for cooling & engine intake.

This one was driven by Dick Smith to 198mph at Daytona. Its my understanding this car CSX 3035 was used for the molds for the FFR cars.

10-5-2014

A bit more sheet metal work. Installed an air handling section to direct air into the radiator. Another piece will close off the top section so 100% of the air coming in through the front of the car will pass through the radiator. Will be running another one from the oil cooler opening to the cars air cleaner.

Have about 10 man hours of work before starting the engine.

10-7-2014

Was down at Whitbys today to make some last minute arrangements on the paint & bodymounting. Took a few pictures that might be of interest of some finished cars that have not been picked up yet.

Three FF5 kits.

Daytona Coupe

Roadster

33 FORD 3 Window Coupe

My Roadster in paint prep.