Under the stock AOD shifter sits a Lentech-modified AOD transmission with a Ford Racing wide gearset. A 9-inch torque converter with a 4,500-stall speed is from Pro Torque.
The basis for the supercharger setup is a DSS Pro Bullet short-block that measures 331 ci. Matt installed the top end of the engine himself. The proven Anderson Ford Motorsport B-41 camshaft was slid into place, and a set of AFR 205 aluminum cylinder heads were bolted on using ARP studs. The cylinder heads feature 2.08-inch intake valves and 1.600-inch exhaust valves. A Cobra lower intake manifold rests on top of the heads and is mated to a Hogan sheetmetal upper manifold. An aggressive exhaust tone comes courtesy of Kooks 17/8-inch headers, a Kooks 3-inch X-pipe, and DynoMax Bullet mufflers.
Boost comes from a polished Vortech SQ-Trim supercharger mounted on the passenger side of the engine. A cog pulley set consists of a 32-tooth upper pulley, a
Matt proudly stands next to his '93 coupe. He saved a lot of money by performing most of the buildup himself, proving that it doesn't take a Brinks truck full of money to have an awesome Mustang.
73-tooth lower pulley, and a 35mm-cogged belt. That pulley arrangement produces a maximum boost level of 17 psi. Job Spetter Jr. was called in once again to handle the tuning chores. An Accel DFI Gen VII fuel-injection system handles the fuel and spark for the 331 engine. Other ignition components include an MSD 6BTM and Taylor wires.
The drivetrain consists of a Lentech-built AOD transmission with a Ford Motorsport wide gearset to help the gear multiplication. The 9-inch torque converter comes from Pro Torque and has a stall speed of 4,500 rpm. The 8.8 rearend is home to an Eaton posi unit, 3.73 gears, and Moser 31-spline axles. Power Slot front brakes and stock rear drum brakes provide the stopping power. Other notable additions to the car are a set of Weld Draglite wheels. The front wheels have Futura skinny radial tires, while the back wheels are wrapped in Mickey Thompson 28x10.5 ET Drag tires.
Surprisingly, the paint is stock. Matt added an HO Fibertrends 4-inch cowl induction hood.
There aren't any quarter-mile numbers on the car yet, but conservative estimates put it in the high nines, near 140 mph. Estimated horsepower numbers are around 700. Final chassis dyno numbers were not available when we went to press.
However you slice it, this coupe is a great replacement Mustang.
After years of enjoying his '90 LX, Matt totaled the car in an accident. To fill the void, he built this impressive '93 coupe, saving money by doing most of the work himself in his garage. The buildup went smoothly thanks to his parents, Job Spetter Jr. of Turbo People, Steve Padfield of Vortech Superchargers, Marc Poldino of Unorthodox Chassis, Alex at McCarville Ford, and George Jr. at Kooks Custom Headers. The LX has that classic notchback look when rolling around on Weld Racing Draglite wheels and a drag race-oriented suspension. The car is lowered thanks to a D&D Motorsport coilover front spring kit and cut-down stock rear springs. This aggressive look is what makes Fox-body coupes one of the most sought-after models on the Mustang market. | 
Job Spetter Jr. of Turbo People tuned the Accel DFI Gen VII fuel-injection system. This super-charged bullet still remains street worthy. |  |