Whether at the track or on...
Whether at the track or on the street, Terry and Julie's turbocharged Mustang knows how to bob, weave, and knock its opponent's lights out.
Big power requires a large amount of fortified components in the rest of the drivetrain. Having previously smoked three clutches, Terry mated a Centerforce dual-friction clutch to a Spec aluminum flywheel and pressure plate. The T5 manual gearbox that backs it up was beefed up with G-Force internals. Depending on who feels like taking the controls, Terry or Julie slams the gears with help from a Pro-5.0 shifter. Covering the distance from end to end out back is the 8.8-inch rear, though the stock components were tossed aside in favor of a Detroit Locker, Superior 31-spline axles, and a set of 3.55 gears.
With the turbocharged powerplant laying down 622 lb-ft of torque, a suspension system capable of handling all that grunt was a necessity. To that end, Terry threw in a set of UPR arms, along with one of the company's chromoly tubular K-members. He kept the factory sway bar and shocks but converted the front suspension over to a UPR coilover setup. Out back, homemade upper control arms work hand-in-hand with a set of Metco lowers, as well as the stock springs and shocks, to the keep the rear in check. Tightening up the whole mess of things is a pair of Jeg's Jegster subframe connectors. Speaking of connections, mating the car to the asphalt is a set of Weld Draglite wheels. Sized 15x6 up front and 15x9.5 in the rear, the racing-inspired rims are wrapped in Mickey Thompson ET Streets out back and bargain tires up front.
Terry not only assembled the engine but shined it up and made it look pretty, so it was only natural that he and Julie tackled the exterior and interior portions of the car. A Cervini's 4-inch cowl hood and accompanying trunk lid were bolted on. The Mustang was then hauled over to Harborvette Performance Restorations, where painter Phil Palmer mixed up a special blend of black and red coloring for the Stang's sheetmetal. Once the primer and base coats were on, the Pony was hit with a few shots of clear to make the paint shine. With the red complementing the mile-deep black, it was a no-brainer that the red-on-black color combination would be carried over into the cabin. A Kenny Brown rollcage was installed, and a pair of Arizen Racing seats were stitched in red and black leather and put in place of the factory chairs. Completing the look is the custom red and black rear seat, also made to order by Arizen Racing, along with the custom console and Auto Meter gauges.
The stylish set of trunks...
The stylish set of trunks for this boulevard bruiser include a set of Auto Meter gauges, a custom console, and a host of other beauty enhancing goodies.
"The car drives like a Fox-body on steroids," Terry says. "You need to have respect for it on the street because of the torque and power this thing has. It took a little getting used to because at 3,200 rpm, this thing is almost in full boost."
"The streetability of a high-horsepower, killer-torque car that's extremely driveable is one of the things we like the best," Julie says. "We've driven the car from Atlanta to St. Louis and everywhere in between, and if you stay out of the boost, it can get 21 mpg."
Staying out of the boost is a perfect way for the Allens to rope in an unsuspecting opponent. But just when that poor soul thinks he or she has the upper hand, this little Fox-body unleashes a torrent of jabs, right hooks, and uppercuts-all of which are guaranteed to get the knockout.
Terry and Julie settle into...
Terry and Julie settle into a set of Arizen Racing bucket seats wrapped in rich red and black leather.
The rear seats are of the...
The rear seats are of the same color scheme.
With its unsuspecting nature...
With its unsuspecting nature and powerful uppercut, this '93 Mustang LX knows how to play rope-a-dope.
Fifteen-inch Weld Draglite...
Fifteen-inch Weld Draglite wheels can be found on all four corners of this Fox-body. Shod in Mickey Thompson ET Streets out back, the rolling stock looks good while allowing the power to get to the pavement.