Ted Lewchuk
STE-Catherine, Quebec
'07 Shelby GT500
When Ted Lewchuk lifted the bonnet of his GT500, we were astounded when it came to the blower of choice. Instead of, say a Kenne Bell or a Whipple, Lewchuk kept the stock Eaton compressor aboard his 5.4L Four-Valve monster. Evidently the stock blower didn't impede Lewchuk's performance, as he ripped off more than a few quick passes. Piloting the GT500 equipped with the stock six-speed manual transmission, Lewchuk opened with a 10.66, which is stout considering the factory supercharger. He made three other passes, with his last pass of the day barely eclipsing the opening 10.66. We were left to wonder just how quick Lewchuk could have gone if he had used an aftermarket blower.
| SHELBY SPECS |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Model: | GT500 |
| Owner: | Ted Lewchuk |
| Driver: | Ted Lewchuk |
| Engine: | 330ci Four-Valve |
| | modular |
| Transmission: | Stock six-speed manual |
| Clutch/Converter: | Stock |
| Supercharger: | Stock Eaton Roots-style |
| Boost: | 12 psi |
| Weight: | 3,918 pounds |
| Exhaust: | 1¾-inch American Racing |
| | headers with catted cross-pipe |
| | and MBRP axle back |
| Tuner: | John Lund (Lund Racing) |
| Rear: | Stock 8.8-inch with 4.10 |
| | gears, TrueTrac differential, |
| | and Strange axles |
| Best e.t./mph: | 10.610/131.00 |
| LOG BOOK |
| Run | 60-foot | E.T. | MPH |
| 1 | 1.509 | 10.653 | 125.73 |
| 2 | 1.493 | 10.666 | 125.78 |
| 3 | 1.529 | 10.696 | 125.53 |