SPECIFICATIONS

1981 FORD F-350

OWNERS: Ben Burnworth, Nate Bailor

HOMETOWN: Bremen, Ohio & Lancaster, Ohio

ENGINE: 7.3L Power Stroke

SHORT BLOCK: Concrete filled, fire-ringed cast-iron block with Hypermax bed plate, ARP 9/16-inch main studs, R&R Racing Products forged-steel rods, D&J Precision Machine FSR fly-cut pistons, custom profile camshaft (courtesy of Bob Holmes)

HEADS: D&J Precision Machine solid replica (re-cast) heads with larger intake valves, ARP 9/16-inch head studs and cut for fire rings, Jesel roller rocker arms and lifters, Smith Brothers 7/16-inch chromoly steel pushrods

OIL: R&R Racing Products dry sump oil system with Moroso custom oil pan, R&R pump, Peterson tanks

FUEL: Northeast Diesel inline-eight cylinder 13mm Bosch P7100, Scheid-built, International-based billet body dual-feed injectors with 5x18 nozzles, Waterman mechanical lift pump

AIR: Columbus Diesel Supply 3.0-inch smooth bore turbo, Precision Turbo & Engine PT4000 water-to-air intercooler, D&J Precision Machine billet-aluminum individual runner intake manifold, Automotion Design and Fabrication 2-inch-diameter stainless steel headers

ELECTRONICS: TS Performance Informant Pro data acquisition system TRANSMISSION: Pro Fab Machine one-speed Reverser and quick-change transfer case with 4-disc Crower clutch and Browell blow-proof bell housing

HORSEPOWER: 1,100 hp (engine dyno) TORQUE: 1,800 lb-ft (engine dyno) TIRES: 315/75R16 Bfgoodrich All-terrain T/A WHEELS: 16x12-inch Real Racing Wheels AXLES: Rockwell 20-145 with fabricated aluminum differential housing, SCS 2-1/16-inch 32-spline axle shafts, spool (rear), Dana 60 with Dana 70 axle shafts and spool (front), 1550 series U-joints throughout CHASSIS: Draw bar, front and rear end, hitch and driveline work performed by Jason O’brien at Performance Truck & Tractor

 The tried-and-true Bfgoodrich All-terrain T/AS, measuring 315/75R16, are relied upon to dig the old Ford through the dirt as quickly as possible. The DOT tires mount to 16x12-inch Real Racing wheels, which bolt to SCS dual rear wheel aluminum...