This is a typical '80's street rod using a Camaro donor car for front subframe and drivetrain. Our customer requested a Ford EFI engine, about 400HP, Ford automatic transmission, disc brakes and posi-traction rear. Important were creature comforts, ride quality, vibration isolation.
We chose Ford's Coyote 5.0L 420HP crate engine with Vintage Air FrontRunner Engine Drive, Performance Automatic Ford 4R70W Street Smart transmission package, and a 2000 Ford Explorer rear end.
Ford Coyote Engine Control Pack
4R70 Ford Automatic Trans.
Vintage Air Front Runner Drive and Boss 302 Alternator
Next step involved cutting out the Camaro subframe for installation of the new Fatman Fabrications front stub with extra long rails. This allowed us to completely remove all traces of the Camaro installation.
Fatman frame vs. Camaro