DrivetrainCorey wanted dependable and got it thanks to a '94 Ford 5.0L with the factory EFI backed with its original AOD automatic rebuilt by Art Carr. His buddy, Phil, at Ferrari's Hot Rods built the custom headers and exhaust system. A Be Cool radiator keeps it running cool
ChassisThe stock frame has been tweaked at both ends to make a home for the Fourth-Generation Corvette suspension. The swap worked very well, earning Corey First Place in the slalom category. Twelve-inch Power Slot rotors with Hawk street performance pads operated by a hydro-boost master cylinder help bring the Ford to a halt (a little too much as he flat-spotted a set of tires).
Wheels & TiresThe wide Corvette suspension required some thought when it came to picking the wheels. Corey went with Halibrand Sprint IIs (16x8s and 18x8s) wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero rubber (205/50ZR16s and 255/50ZR18s).
Body & PaintAt a recent Vintage Ford Friday cruise night, Corey ran into the gentleman who sold the car to the guy he bought it from. He shared with Corey that Curtis Automotive (Shingle Springs, CA) did the Black Cherry paint and Ghost Flames. Corey was careful not to disturb the finished exterior and kept the mods to structural elements by adding a Bitchin Products recessed firewall and fixing the floor, transmission, and trunk pan with a combination of pieces from Bitchin Products and custom panels fabricated by Ferrari's Hot Rods.
InteriorCorey left the interior as it was when he bought the Ford but added a Hot Rod Air A/C system with the vents behind the OEM speaker grille. He also modified the stock steering column to work with the new Corvette IFS. A Custom Autosound Secret Audio system with some Boston Acoustics speakers was installed for some entertainment.