10/06/2026
One of the simplest and most satisfying builds we’ve done to date.
We started with an extremely clean, stock-motor truck that we installed a Whipple on back in 2014. Fast forward to recently, and the 150,000-mile motor began making some mysterious bottom-end noises, even though it still ran great. We’d had a fairly basic build planned for a while, and it was finally time to put that plan into motion. Blaine King wanted a throwback to the early days when these trucks were more prevalent, and we were all for it.
Now complete, this truck will see some friendly track time with us there for trackside support. Full weight, no ice-down sessions—just a basic cooldown, a little prep, and have some fun. We’re thrilled to relive the old days, not just reminisce!
Vehicle details: Fresh built bottom end with Manley rod/piston combo, ported PI heads, some old JDM cams, an early generation 2.3 Whipple on 20 # up top, JDM/kooks headers, single big magnaflow, E85 fuel system, built trans, plus tuning, all done here..in house. Would it have made more with some TFS heads, electric fan, an updated whipple, and a cam change…sure!
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