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bret	04-05-2012 12:09 PM

RideTech 33 Ford

I've not said a lot about this project yet becasue I wanted to get it further along first. I'll get some pictures up later this weekend but here is a link to what we have right now:
http://www.ridetech.com/33ford/?p=15...340&pageid=154

Some specs:

The started out as a standard Factory 5 33 Ford street rod kit. We changed some things.

Engine - 427 cu in small block Ford with a Dart aluminum block and Brodix Neal heads built by Sunset Racecraft in Lubbock, Tx. MSD ignition, Holley Dominator EFI, custom stainless headers, Earls oil cooler, Mezeire electric water pump Approx. 630 hp and 600lb/ft torque
Trans - Rankin magnesium case clutchless 4 speed from the old Jasper Engines NASCAR program
Clutch - Tilton 5.5" triple disc carbon fiber, Magesium bellhousing, 8 lb steel flywheel
Rearend - Winters quickchange
Brakes - Baer 13" rotors with 6p calipers
Wheels - Speedlines 18x13 and 18x11
Tires - BFG KDW 295-35/18 and 335-30/18
Rear suspension - custom wishbone with TA series shocks. We will trade off between Hypercoil coilsprings, ShockWave airsprings, and some new Carbon fiber springs we've been playing with
Front suspension - inboard rocker arm with custom built control arms and the original Factory 5 attachemnt points, and the same shock combo as the rear
Custom stainless rollcage
custom built stainless exhaust with oval tubing and some special stainless mufflers that Flowmaster built for us. It should scare large children.
FuelSafe fuel cell
FuelSafe fire suppression system
custom built tinwork throughout...about 400 hours worth. All panels are double wall with some zoomy ceramic hi temp insulating blankets between the layers
ididit shorty tilt steering column
Unisteer electric power steering unit
Optima battery
Kirkey road race seats

We should fire the car the week of April 10. If nothing implodes we should be testing the following week. The car should make its track debut at the 1st annual Battle at the Banks autocross at Salem Speedway on May 5. http://calekernhotrods.com/batb/register.php

After that we'll start hitting the Goodguys autocrosses and the track days.

I hope it's fast.

Blake Foster

04-05-2012 12:25 PM

lol we did one a couple years back with a STOCK 4.6 SC motor and 6 speed. so what 405 hp I think.....
you now officially have 300 to much HP.
your kahonies will not allow you the full use of 600 hp!!!

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC_2956.jpg

but it sure will be fun burning rubber!!!!

Have fun rebuilding the Grill!!!! i think we had 30 hours fixing it. thing is all twisted and 3/4 taller on one side.

george@ridetech

04-05-2012 01:26 PM

bret	04-05-2012 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 405721)

You are completely correct about full use of the 630 hp.

Our grille was not quite that bad, but certainly not great.

Blake Foster

04-05-2012 01:58 PM

looks like it is going to be a wicked fun car to drive.

Sieg	04-05-2012 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer69 (Post 405742)

looks like it is going to be a wicked fun car to drive.

That may be the understatement of the year and it's only April. :thumbsup:

Bret - What do you estimate the curb weight will be?

Front suspension is cool!

56pickup

04-05-2012 02:26 PM

looking good bret! My uncle is also building one with the new coyote 5.0. he also had problems with the grill and they went back and forth 3 times till they got one right. looking forward to seeing it :thumbsup:

strtcar

04-05-2012 04:00 PM

Looks great I so want to build one of those.

carbuff

04-05-2012 05:44 PM

I've been following your pictures on FB, I'm glad you posted up the specs here. I can't wait to see it finished!!! I REALLY want one of these, and it may be my next project if I ever get TOW on the road... :)

Enjoy!

coolwelder62

04-05-2012 07:53 PM

I have seen this car in person,WOW!! Way Cool.Ican't wait to see this thing run around a track.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

bret	04-05-2012 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 405743)

That may be the understatement of the year and it's only April. :thumbsup:

Bret - What do you estimate the curb weight will be?

Front suspension is cool!

The aluminum block, magnesium trans and bell housing, carbon clutch and aluminum rearend will save weight. The cage and fire system will add weight. Should be right at 2000 w/o driver.

BBC71Nova

04-05-2012 08:11 PM

Cool build. Really like the FFR '33. If I ever build another FFR that's what it'll be I think.

Streetwerkz

04-05-2012 08:19 PM

Looks like you guys are off to a great start!

Control arms are cool... Subscribed!

Sieg	04-05-2012 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bret (Post 405812)

The aluminum block, magnesium trans and bell housing, carbon clutch and aluminum rearend will save weight. The cage and fire system will add weight. Should be right at 2000 w/o driver.

2K with that motor and brake package is a good number! Hp to wgt ratio aside, the styling is exceptional. :thumbsup:

george@ridetech

04-10-2012 01:42 PM

Sieg	04-10-2012 04:46 PM

Great A$$!
http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/2/1.JPG
:thumbsup:

Doug Harden

04-10-2012 05:24 PM

Fell in love with this car earlier this year when I dropped off the '69..:hail:

george@ridetech

04-13-2012 11:50 AM

Front and read windshields are in. Still hammering away at the interior.

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/1.JPG

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/2.JPG

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/3.JPG

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/4.JPG

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/5.JPG

http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/3/6.JPG

MarkM66

04-13-2012 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 406947)

Great A$$!
http://www.ridetech.com/images/forum/33-ford/2/1.JPG
:thumbsup:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x..._Great_Ass.jpg

:lol:

wellis77

04-13-2012 01:48 PM

This is turning out great Bret! Can't wait to see it burning up the AutoX.

george@ridetech

04-17-2012 12:24 PM

bret	04-17-2012 03:27 PM

Our prototype machinist John Hochegsang came up with a really cool logo that incorporated the ridetech icon with the old time Ford V8 logo. We will be sprinkling it around the 33 Ford. Here is a video on the logo being created on the battery compartment cover...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gfw4wROgXg

We're getting close...brakelines are being built now, the rearend has been installed for the final time...the painted interior will go in tomorrow...wiring this weekend...

Debut at the Battle at the Banks autocross on May 5 in Salem Speedway. Bring a video camera. http://calekernhotrods.com/batb/register.php

ironworks

04-17-2012 03:48 PM

Cool Logo.

You should place it on the car 33 times.... HAHA yeah that's it.

bret	04-17-2012 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 408285)

Cool Logo.

You should place it on the car 33 times.... HAHA yeah that's it.

I should...brand whore that I am:)

Sieg	04-17-2012 04:07 PM

Bret this car is awesome! Best of luck with the debut. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

04-17-2012 08:53 PM

It looks sweet Bret, I like the logo nice touch.

coolwelder62

04-17-2012 09:03 PM

I LOVE IT.!!!! Way Cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

garickman

04-17-2012 09:14 PM

Love your marketing style, logo looks great!

george@ridetech

04-19-2012 12:38 PM

Matt@BOS

04-19-2012 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 408285)

Cool Logo.

You should place it on the car 33 times.... HAHA yeah that's it.

That is well above and beyond the requisite number of pieces of flair Rodger, and shows a great attitude :lol:

Like the logo. I hope you guys take the car out west at some point. Bret, you're entertaining to watch in a small block, 3400 lb car with a peg leg. I'm honestly not sure why you're even bothering with a front window, you're probably going to be looking out the sides the entire time! I'm calling shotgun now!

Matt

coolwelder62

04-19-2012 02:20 PM

Bret,This project is turning out really great.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

george@ridetech

04-23-2012 09:46 AM

coolwelder62

04-23-2012 09:55 AM

Coming along very nice.:thumbsup:

george@ridetech

04-25-2012 11:06 AM

waynieZ

04-25-2012 12:22 PM

Alot of nice parts going in this build. It looks great.

coolwelder62

04-25-2012 01:15 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

sokoloka

04-25-2012 01:25 PM

What style / layback Kirkey seats are those?

Sales@Dutchboys

04-25-2012 02:22 PM

Really cool! :thumbsup: I really want to build one of these Factory 5 33's. Looks like its quite the project but they really look good!
When is the goal date to have this one done?

george@ridetech

04-26-2012 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokoloka (Post 410073)

What style / layback Kirkey seats are those?

http://www.kirkeyracing.com/index.ph...=Series47#nogo

Quote:

Originally Posted by DutchBoys

Really cool! I really want to build one of these Factory 5 33's. Looks like its quite the project but they really look good!
When is the goal date to have this one done?

The plan is to have something that runs by May 5th to run at the Battle at the Banks event. It's getting close :willy:

bret	04-26-2012 09:51 AM

I've had a couple of private comments about the size of my ass versus the size of that Kirkey seat.

My answer was that it would be lubricated with a kiss from their lips. :):):)

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