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If you want to cheer for a group of savvy people known for their tough street racers, then Team Out In Front is worth a visit when the third season of the $10,000 Drag Shootout: No Prep Edition launched by Lucas Oil Products is about to begin. Look.
When the defending champion Enemies Everywhere team was restricted by COVID travel from Australia, they could not return to defend their title. With this blank, this group of Pennsylvania unprepared brawlers named Team Out In Front received an invitation. This late notice has little time to plan their build. Then the young team had another problem. Thompson said: "Before we left, we dragged a trailer and loaded our tools, a short block, magnetic heads and gears, all of which were destroyed in the flood." "However, nothing can stop us from winning this. competition."
Team Out In Front is composed of the team’s driver, leader and "mastermind" Marcus Thompson (middle), as well as crew chief Bobby Stephenson, manufacturer Joseph Zamulinsky, and chassis manufacturer Brandon Pa En and the all-round manufacturer Donald form Robinson.
The team purchased the tools on arrival and shipped a small number of components after thorough cleaning. Their determination began to pay off because the team got the car they wanted: the 1996 Ford Mustang.
"It looks like a very clean car," Thompson described. "Immediately, Don and Brandon began to rear-end, while the rest of us had to dismantle the entire car."
The original V6 power unit dropped together with the front suspension, and the bare body was equipped with the accompanying Chris Alston Chassisworks X-type 10-point cage assembly.
After removing the front and rear suspension, both are equipped with a series of aftermarket components. BMR suspension drive collar, upper control arm, lower control arm and anti-sway rod are installed together with spherical bearings. The QA1 high-performance adjustable shock absorber, coiled spring and front control arm set up a Mustang suspension for the "strip".
The front brake is equipped with a Wildwood drag racing kit. The Steeda adapter helps to install the Wilwood aluminum compact master cylinder in the inventory firewall location. The team chose to rebuild the existing OEM rear drum brake to control the budget.
According to the 2018 movie, Mustang won the title of "White Boy Rick". "We built several budget-oriented street cars around the LS-powered Mustang," Thompson said. "When we dismantled the chassis and the inside of the cage, we wanted to restore it to its original appearance."
When the engine arrived that was not damaged by the flood, the team found a deal for a second-hand 5.3-liter LS engine and went to town to build the power unit they wanted. They used used iron blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods and engine hardware; their best result was a pair of slightly mismatched cylinder heads.
Moroso oil pan and HV oil pump were ordered to ensure proper oil filling. A set of customized Mahler pistons combined with Total Seal piston rings to complete their cylinders.
"We cooperated with COMP Cams and selected an optimal 0.624 lift, 239/243 duration camshaft (part number 54-467-11,)" Thompson said. "We save the budget for other hardware, knowing that the rest of the valve mechanism can be kept together."
The Team Out In Front valve train is equipped with new GM roller tappets and tappet guides, BTR Performance valve spring kits, and used BTR 7.400 inch long push rods. The E3 spark plug fills the head and mates with the E3 plug wire and ultra-high output LSX coil.
We drove a few cars at home with what we call whiskey, so we chose Renegade Racing Fuels' E85 fuel. We think this will be the safest setting on an engine built with last-minute parts. We can generate all the power we need through E85, turbocharging, EFI and our laptops. – Marcus Thompson
In order to fix the engine unit together, a large number of ARP fasteners are used for the head and main bolts, as well as balancer bolts, head bolts and gearbox bell bolts. Victor Reinz ordered various gaskets for cylinder heads and other parts.
Front and rear racing tires and oil bald heads were provided by Mickey Thompson. The team chose 3005s (28/10.5/15R) rear wheels and 30071 front wheels. They got a set of four Sander Engineering wheels, which was very cost-effective, which helped their budget.
Mustang is filled with Lucas Oil lubricants, such as Lucas SYN SAE 10W-40 racing oil, Sure Shift ATF oil and SYN L9 racing gear oil. The workshop was also filled with Lucas racing engine assembly grease, brake component cleaners and team contact cleaners.
Induction, power adder and fuel supply
The 80mm BorgWarner cast turbocharged engine is one of the biggest "hots" in the $7,000 gift card the team received from Summit Racing Equipment. It was decided to combine this turbocharger with Summit Racing intercooler (#SUM-260005) and a single VS Racing 60mm wastegate. The boost combination is completed by the fuel-air spark technology boost control solenoid valve kit and aluminum intake pipe from Summit Racing.
To provide E85 for the injectors, the team ordered Magnafuel 750 series fuel pumps and Aeromotive 40-75 psi regulators. The system is equipped with a wealth of Vibrant and Summit Racing braided hoses and accessories, and a used 5-gallon plastic fuel cell.
Under current COVID restrictions, second-hand parts scored very little, but the team scored second-hand Edelbrock Victor Jr. air intakes, fuel rails, and performance throttle bodies, which also helped their budget. The air intake was then equipped with Holley Performance 120 lb-hr injectors, FAST air temperature sensor and Holley Terminator X engine control unit.
The second-hand GM Powerglide found by the Out In Front team at home did participate in the construction competition. It is used in conjunction with the used 8-inch torque converter they found on the Internet. The'glide is coordinated with the engine through a PRW flexible board, and uses the new B&M Quarterstick shifter installed in the original center console to shift gears.
When the team returned to their hometown, they were proud of the budget street racing they made, details such as the appearance of the inventory. After installing the roll cage, they took the time to reinstall the factory interior correctly. This includes the newly installed Ron Francis wiring system and the original stereo.
The 8.8 rear end of the GT model was found locally, and it was filled with Moser Engineering 35 spline shafts, spools, housing ends, etc. The team chose a Spicer ring gear and pinion with a ratio of 3.55 and a U-shaped joint to complete the assembly.
Impact Racing Products equips the team with safe racing cars. Marcus Thompson chose Impact Vapor SNELL15 helmet, G6 SFI 3.35 gloves, 5 layers, Nomex SFI 3.2A/20 pants and jacket. Summit Racing engine diapers, drive blankets and roll cage pads complete the safe shopping.
The original 8.8 Mustang differential was completed with Moser and Spicer components and installed on the traction belt. The rear suspension retains its factory geometry, including BMR control arms and anti-roll bars. QA1 is equipped with adjustable shock absorbers for all four corners of the car. A Stroud chute was cleanly manufactured through the bumper.
Before the failure of the tuner with the team, the Mustang suffered severe torque converter damage while testing and spinning the turbine. This damage repair caused precious time to be lost from the window of the chassis dynamometer.
Between lengthy repairs, some wastegate rewiring, and conservative adjustments started in the engine control software, the team squeezed three times in the allotted time. They took away the data printout, showing that the power between all three sessions was just over 500 horsepower.
The cooling system of "White Boy Rick" is an aluminum 29×19.25 inch aluminum racing radiator and high-performance water pump from PRW Industries. Kooks headers provide turbine headers and a large number of exhaust pipes. All this applies to BorgWarner's 80mm cast turbocharger.
"I'm not sure what happened," Thompson shared. "We started with baby tunes and added more and more impetus from there. It does seem to generate more power, but the dynamometer keeps reading the same information. We are ready to participate in the competition, but I am not satisfied with the ergometer results."
Despite time constraints, flooding and damaged parts, Team Out In Front will not spoil their game. "We are the youngest overall team to participate in the show," Thompson said proudly. "We are determined to use the same team we have in our hometown to work together and stand out."
Watch every episode of the third season's objectives aired on the MAVTV network and HorsepowerWars.com. You can also follow the show on Facebook and Instagram. In the Barcelona Dragstrip finals, watch Team Out In Front drive their unprepared Mustangs against three other teams.
Vehicle: 1994 Mustang Weight: 3,350 pounds, plus 200 pounds "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" rule roll cage kit: Chris Alston Chassisworks – 10-Point Rollcage X Brace Style – #7003 Driveshaft Loop: BMR – #BMR -DSL008 Roll Strip Liner: Summit Racing 45.1 Liner – #SUM-590102 Harness Installation Label: Summit Racing Installation Label – #SUM-510312 Driver Helmet: Impact Vapor 2014 Snell15 – #12515710 Driver Gloves: Impact Driver G6 SFIt300/SFI303 . : Impact SFI 3.2A/15-Jacket #29600810, Pants #29700810 Seat belt: Impact 5-point seat belt-#5911111 Parachute: Stroud Model 420-STS-420-01 Pipeline: Vibrant fittings, adapters, joints, Russell Connector Summit flexible hose, Vibrant flexible hose, Summit hose end hub: manufacturing
Engine Diaper: Summit Racing Engine Diaper – #SUM-0590200 Seat: Kirkey 16 Series Aluminum Economical Tow Seat – #KIR-16800 Seat Cover: Kirkey Black Cloth Seat Cover x 2 — #KIR-16811 Meter: Holley Digital Dash and more Function — #HLY-553-106 Electrical/Wiring: Ron Francis Express series switch panel, Bare Bonz wiring kit, connector — #SP-80, #BB-16 Battery box: Moroso Performance — #74051 Battery: Dynabatt from Performance Distributors 12v – # 5575A Battery switch: Moroso battery disconnect switch – #74101 Cross brake input: Holley – #HLY-554-128
Suspension K member: Summit Racing-unknown front shock absorber: QA1 Shock Stocker S-adj 13.25 x2-#TS706 Front spring: QA1 Coilover spring, high stroke, 150 lbs/inch, 12 inches long, 2.5 diameter x2-#QA1- 12HT150 Front shock absorber kit: QA1 Strut Steel S-ADJ 14.63 — #HS603S Lower control arm: QA1 control arm – #QA1-MU2ESA Coil Over Sleeve Kit: QA1 Coil-over Sleeve Kit — #QA1-COK103 Rear shock absorber: QA1 Proma Star shock – #QA1-DS501 Rear spring: QA1 high stroke coil spring – #QA1-12HT170 Shock mount: QA1 Adjustable shock mount kit – #QA1-MT102k Anti-roll bar: BMR Front brake: Wilwood Drag Fronts – #140 -10015-D Manual brake adapter: Steeda master cylinder adapter — #SDA-555-6005 Master cylinder push rod: Wilwood aluminum tandem compact master cylinder — #260-15542-BK Rear brake: Ford drum brake upgrade brake cable: Wilwood Flexline Kit Mustang 94+ — #220-6458
Power transmission system: GM Powerglide gearbox-use torque converter:-use gear lever: B&M/Hurst Quarter Stick Power Glide with additional buttons-#316001 Gearbox bracket: energy transmission bracket-#ENS-3-1108G gear shift Box safety blanket: Summit Racing transmission blanket – #SUM-590300 Flexplate: PRW Xtreme Duty SFI Hi Inertia Quick Launch – #1834624
Rear end housing: bare shell and drum brake inventory 8.8 Shaft, spool, shaft bearing, rear cover, drive stud: Moser Engineering 35 spline, eliminator stud package-#A1400, #BPED Drive shaft yoke: weird Drive shaft yoke – #STR- U1673 Wheel spacer: Baer Wheel spacer – #BAE-200009 U-shaped joint: Spicer blue coated U-shaped joint x 4 – #SPL30-1350xc
Engine engine block: the third generation in stock, 5.3L used cylinder block, crank, engine hardware, all engine covers — used piston: MAHLE LS1 — #0930218503100000 Piston ring: fully sealed — customized CS-08 connecting rod: 4th in stock Generation connecting rod — second-hand head bolts, studs, fasteners: ARP bolt oil pan: Moroso GM LS Early f-body rear oil pan — #20142 Oil pump: Moroso GM LS high capacity oil pump — #22120 oil pump suction pipe : Moroso GM LS, rear oil tank pick-up — #24050 head bolts, studs, fasteners: ARP bolts
Cylinder Head: Chevrolet Cylinder Head — Used Camshaft: COMP Cams LS1 289L RB HR-114 Serial Number #409437-20 – #CCA-54-467-11 Timing Chain: Comp & Liberty Trunion Upgraded Performance Timing Chain – Used Lift : Chevrolet Performance Hydro roller lifter – #NAL-12499225 Push rod: Brian Tooley 7.400 .080 Wall – Used overhead gasket: Victor Reinz Upper and lower gasket kit – #02-10440-01, 08-10126-01 Oil bottom Shell gasket: Moroso GM LS 1 piece oil pot gasket — #93152 Starter: ProForm Hi Torque Mini Starter x2 — #66277
Engine oil: Lucas Racing high-performance engine oil – #10911-1 Automatic transmission oil: Lucas semi-synthetic Sure shift – #10052-1 Gear oil: SYN L9 Racing gear oil – #10456
Radiator: PRW Industries racing radiator 19- x 29 inches – #PQX-5401929 Water pump: PRW Industries Alum Hi-Perf GM LS Gen 3 & 4 – #134605 Cooling fan: Proform Parts electric fan – #PRO-67016 fluid cooler ：Dreyer Oil Cooler – #DER-13720
Intake Manifold: Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake, Fuel Rail, Elbow and Unnamed Throttle Body — Used Intake Manifold: Summit Racing Alum Coupler — #SUM-294532 EFI: Holley Terminator X Fuel Injector: Holley Fuel Injector — #HLY-522-128 Fuel Pump: Magnafuel Fuel Pump — #MRF-MP-4303 Fuel Cell: 5 Gallon Plastic Fuel Cell, with accessories on it — Used Ignition Coil: E3 Racing Ignition Coil Set — #E3 -602 Spark plug wire: GM LS OE Replacement cable set-#E3.1002 Spark plug: E3 Spark plug-#ETP-E3.53 Exhaust: Kooks swept down turbocharger head x1, swept up turbocharger head x1 – #29402410, 29402400 Exhaust pipe - Kooks #90-300-35- 18-304, #JB-300-35-16-304, #9002S, #7116 and #70-038
Power Adder Turbocharger: BorgWarner AirWerks Turbo, SX400, cast iron turbine housing – #BWW-177287 Wastegate: Mechanical diameter 6 mm – #VSG-VSR60WG Turbocharger oil flange: Vibrant Performance oil flange – # VPE-2898 booster control solenoid valve kit: solenoid valve kit booster control — #FST-301440 Nitrous: Nitrous Solenoid driver — #NOS-15620NOS
Front wheel: Sanders 15 x 4 — Used rear wheel: Sanders 15 x 10 — Used front tire: Mickey Thompson 26.0/4.0-15 ET Front wheel – #MTT-30071 Rear tire: Mickey Thompson 28/10.5/15R Slicks – #3055S
The third season of Horsepower Wars and the USD 10,000 Drag Shootout were promoted by its title sponsor Lucas Oil, as well as ARP, B&M, BMR Suspension, COMP Cams, Dyna-Batt, E3 Spark Plugs, Holley, Hurst, Impact Racing, and Kooks Custom. , MAHLE Motorsports, Mickey Thompson Tyres, Moroso, Moser Engineering, Proform Parts, PRW Industries, QA1, Renegade, Ron Francis Wiring, Spicer, Summit Racing, Total Seal, Tuff Stuff, Victor Reinz, Weld Racing, etc.
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