Hey FFCars.com, this is sort of an introduction of our company and our Factory 5 build. We at Ridetech have been building a Factory 5 1933 Ford off and on for a while now. We're pretty far into the build right now but there is still plenty of more work to do. We hope to keep you all updated on whats happening with the build and in the future post some video of the car in action. If you want to catch up on what we've done on the car so far, you can check out our online journal here: 1933 Ford – Build Journal | Follow along as Ridetech builds it's first protouring streetrod
Some specs:
It started out as a standard Factory 5 33 Ford street rod kit but then we changed some things...
Engine - 427 cu in small block Ford with a Dart aluminum block and Brodix Neal heads built by Sunset Racecraft in Lubbock, Tx. MSD ignition, Holley Dominator EFI, custom stainless headers, Earls oil cooler, Mezeire electric water pump Approx. 630 hp and 600lb/ft torque Trans - Rankin magnesium case clutchless 4 speed from the old Jasper Engines NASCAR program Clutch - Tilton 5.5" triple disc carbon fiber, Magesium bellhousing, 8 lb steel flywheel Rearend - Winters quickchange Brakes - Baer 13" rotors with 6p calipers Wheels - Speedlines 18x13 and 18x11 Tires - BFG KDW 295-35/18 and 335-30/18 Rear suspension - custom wishbone with TA series shocks. We will trade off between Hypercoil coilsprings, ShockWave airsprings, and some new Carbon fiber springs we've been playing with Front suspension - inboard rocker arm with custom built control arms and the original Factory 5 attachemnt points, and the same shock combo as the rear
Custom stainless rollcage
custom built stainless exhaust with oval tubing and some special stainless mufflers that Flowmaster built for us. It should scare large children.
FuelSafe fuel cell
FuelSafe fire suppression system
custom built tinwork throughout...about 400 hours worth. All panels are double wall with some zoomy ceramic hi temp insulating blankets between the layers
ididit shorty tilt steering column
Unisteer electric power steering unit
Optima battery
Kirkey road race seats
If all goes smoothly, the car should make its track debut at the 1st annual Battle at the Banks autocross at Salem Speedway, Indiana on May 5. Battle At The Banks
After that we'll start hitting the Goodguys autocrosses and the track days.
Here are some pictures of where we are at right now:
Last edited by george@ridetech; 04-24-2012 at 01:44 PM..
I love it! I am especially glad to see people going well beyond the 550HP I put in mine. That way, when people say I'm crazy, I can say "Oh no, I'll show you CRAZY!"
I think I speak for everyone here when I say that's just not fair. That will smoke anything at the Good guys event. The roll cage is amazing! The tranny, the motor, the rear end! Holy cow! Will it be done in time for the Del Mar event in November? I hope not!
sweet looking build. love the control arms and the custom panels. (427 don't look bad either!) what kind of carbon fiber spring are you developing? sounded interesting, keep us informed!
I think I speak for everyone here when I say that's just not fair. That will smoke anything at the Good guys event. The roll cage is amazing! The tranny, the motor, the rear end! Holy cow! Will it be done in time for the Del Mar event in November? I hope not!
Barring complete implosion, we'll have this car competing at the Nashville Goodguys show on May 20. And beyond.
I love it! I am especially glad to see people going well beyond the 550HP I put in mine. That way, when people say I'm crazy, I can say "Oh no, I'll show you CRAZY!"
...and it should rev good with the 5.5" triple carbon clutch. Clutch and flywheel total weight is 13lbs.
sweet looking build. love the control arms and the custom panels. (427 don't look bad either!) what kind of carbon fiber spring are you developing? sounded interesting, keep us informed!
What has impressed me is how well things are thought out. I especially like the peddle box on the floor so the entire p/s can be under the dash. Great build Ridetech!
Does the roll cage prevent removing the body now? Is it permanently welded in place?
I would think so with it passing through the dash. I'm gonna put the pvc back together one more time on mine. Now that I have the seat locations figured out I will be able to see if the bars are intrusive. I like having a handy place for the fire extinguisher and the roll over protection would make the car safer. Of course I mean when the bars are STEEL not pvc.
The 33 ran for the first time tonite. Sounds great...I'll get a video posted Monday.
The stainless cage is welded in...body is permanently mounted.
The car WILL be in Salem next weekend for the Battle at the Banks autocross. I hope it's fast.
We'll be in Nashville on May 18 for the Goodguys event as well.
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