With the drivetrain done, John switched his focus to the interior. A 7.50-second-certified rollcage fills the driver's compartment, and two lightweight race seats with five-point harnesses keep the occupants safe. The Hurst shifter sits inside a stock center console, and a VFN fiberglass dashboard helps keep the stock appearance in the interior.
After all is said and done, John's S197 blasted down the quarter-mile to a best e.t. of 9.77 at 139 mph, and the 1.38-second 60-foot time is evidence of how well the car works. When John lines up his alcohol S197 at the dragstrip, the Christmas tree isn't the only thing going green.
John heats the Mickey Thompson...
John heats the Mickey Thompson rubber in preparation for a blast down the quarter-mile.
A VFN fiberglass dash and...
A VFN fiberglass dash and stock console give John's Stang a factory effect. The rollcage wraps the driver's compartment, keeping him safe in the event of an accident.