Street Trucks

Hell on Wheels

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The exterior of this clean build features a Harwood 6-inch cowl scoop and single stainless steel Magnaflow muffler for a distinctiv­e style. Rear roll pan and Race Star wheels complete this vision in silver. The interior is entirely stock, with air conditioni­ng, cruise control and radio system in premium running order.

However, even more impressive are those enhancemen­ts that don’t make themselves immediatel­y known. While the

5.3L 140K LS motor remains stock, it provides a solid output, letting Scott focus on perfecting the suspension. Lowered with a Belltech and DJM 4/2 drop, Scott

Thas added Race Star 15x10-inch wheels in the rear wrapped in 31x12-inch Mickey Thompson tires and 17x7s in the front to ensure his ride sits tight. An Eaton trutrac helical-gear-style 3.73 differenti­al and Caltrac traction enhancemen­t provide a smooth, quiet automatic ride. TCI stall converter and TCI aluminum finned transmissi­on pan with billet 2/4 servo assembly, as well as TCI U-joints, Tru-cool 40K his ’08 Ford F-150 Harley-davidson allwheel drive belongs to Mike Vontor out of Pennsylvan­ia.

This daily driver came with a stock 5.4L engine that’s nothing to scoff at. While the beating heart of this beast may have remained stock throughout the years, Mike has customized much of the drivetrain to ensure this F series is operating at peak levels.

Supercharg­ed and running with boost at 502 hp and 535 ft-lb of torque at the wheels, this truck puts power to the pavement, which is an impressive feat at 5,660-plus pounds. With a best quarter-mile ET to date of 12.7 seconds at 105 mph, this customized build proves its mettle on the track and off of it as Mike’s daily driver.

Complete with the ride’s original and iconic custom colors, Mike drives this Ford/harley crossover with pride, and with good reason, because this is one Super Crew that proves it’s in a class of its own. transmissi­on cooler, Bullydog Platinum programmer, K&N coldair intake and Competitio­n Engineerin­g racing shocks, round out the admirably long list of performanc­e enhancemen­ts.

While Scott is still considerin­g a new engine, his ride gives all he could ask for when cruising the coast with his wife. All in all, it’s a clean ride that’s taken dedication and a passion for trucks that we love to see.

MIKE DRIVES THIS FORD/HARLEY CROSSOVER WITH PRIDE, AND WITH GOOD REASON, BECAUSE

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