MICHAEL MESUT CEYHAN 1981 FORD XD FAIRMONT GHIA

Paint: Custom Concept RP70

POWER

Donk: Dart Iron Eagle Clevor 434ci Induction: 1050 Pro Systems carb, CHI manifold Heads: 3V CHI Compression ratio: 10:1 Cam: COMP Pistons: JE Rods: Oliver Crank: Callies Magnum Oil pump: Melling Fuel pump: Magnafuel Quickstar 300 Ignition: MSD Pro 7AL Fuel: PULP Cooling: Custom alloy radiator, 14in SPAL Ho-series thermo Exhaust: 2in Pacemaker 4-into1, stainless twin 3in system Output: 574hp and 968ft-lb

TRANS

Gearbox: C4, reverse-pattern Converter: Dominator 4300rpm Diff: Pro9 9in, 35-spline axles, 3.7s, Wavetrac LSD Tailshaft: 3in alloy

SUSPENSION & BRAKES

Springs: Stock (f), Carrolls Springs leaf (r) Shocks: Bilstein (f &r) Brakes: FG; Baer discs and Brembo six-spot calipers (f), Baer discs and Brembo fourspot calipers (r) Master cylinder: FG XR6T

ROLLING STOCK

Rubber: Kumho; 225/35 (f), 275/30 (r) Rims: Simmons; 20x7 (f), 20x10 (r)

INTERIOR

Steering wheel: 14in Billet Specialties Gauges: Dakota Digital Shifter: B&M Pro Rachet Seats: Scheel Stereo: Kenwood, 6in speakers

THANKS

Ed Brodie; Mario Borg; Rob Vibe; John Lang; Nathan Muscat at BAC Systems; Ben at The Fibreglass Factory; Ian Broom at Wurth; Matt Scala at Rocket; Chris Johnson at HPC Coatings; Vince’s Advanced Automatic Transmission; Cam Mignemi for the blood, sweat and tears; my friends Akin Genc, Umit Gunes, Anthony Carulli and Alex Lambo; my wife Michelle and kids Romani and Ramsey; finally a big thank you to my later father Michael, who taught me so much. His talents are now being passed on to my children. His biggest lesson to me was do it once, do it right – thank you Dad!