Summary

E-code 318ci V8, bored, forged, and Garrett turbocharged engine with Edelbrock water injection and MSD ignition. 4-speed synchromesh top loader transmission backed by a divorced 3-speed auxiliary transmission. Polished patina exterior with new interior.

Details

Designed by an aircraft engineer in 1983, this truck is an amazing piece of lasting engineering. The power plant is an E-code 312ci Y block that was bored .030 over to 318ci, then fitted with forged TRW pistons and Speedpro rings creating 8.5:1 compression, forged crank and rods, custom Schneider Cam, and ported and bench-flowed heads. Air and fuel are delivered through a Carter 750cfm Carburetor and a Garrett T3 Turbocharger with an Edelbrock Vara-jection water injection system keeping everything cool internally. Ignition is provided by an MSD controller with separate MSD manual boost retarder. The exhaust is wrapped to and from the turbo to keep the engine bay cool and sent out the side through a Flowmaster muffler. Mated to the engine is a 4-speed top loader synchromesh manual transmission followed by a divorced auxiliary 3-speed transmission linked to a 9” limited slip differential. For longevity the engine oil capacity was increased and dual remote oil filters were added, along with a 4-core radiator, low oil pressure warning system, and a full array of gauges to keep an eye on everything including boost and exhaust temperatures. Stopping power is provided by a disc brake conversion in the front and adjustable proportioning valve. The exterior features a well-earned patina that has been wet sanded and polished and factory Ford Steelie wheels with new tires. The only hint of the power this truck has are the dual aluminum hood scoops and larger side exiting exhaust. The interior has been updated with a custom bench seat and headliner. The original build documents and service records included and all hoses, belts, fluids and filters have been recently serviced.