Vehicle Description
ARCA/NASCAR car-builder, racer, team owner Mike Langston wondered
what the consummate Ford performance Mustang would look like if
Platt and Payne were still building such a beast. It should be
completely race ready regardless of the track, able to stun
onlookers in a single bound, then capable of being driven home and
locked up in the barn for a peaceful night's sleep. Mike says the
Shadrach name came from a biblical reference regarding Shadrach,
Meshack, and Abednego. Mike's company designed, developed, and
managed the creation of custom cars for the discerning car buyer,
and industry unique custom automotive programs for automobile
dealers and individuals wanting their own branded custom-car
creations. The Shadrach Mustang program was a perfect example of
their expertise in producing muscle cars. The car evolved from
Ford's Three-Valve mod engines and now develops 900-plus horsepower
with twin turbos. The only original components that remain
basically unchanged are the basic body shell, dash with gauge
cluster and the rear seats. But even those are reupholstered to
match the new Recaros in the front. Development began with the
Shadrach Mustang suspension system. It represented
state-of-the-science design because of the power demands that would
be such a big part of the overall equation. Since Mike just
happened to be a professional racing suspension guru, he tackled
this portion of the project with gusto, and incorporated numerous
engineering strategies learned over the years in the intensified
environment of professional racing. The suspension formula calls
for Ohlin front struts and rear shocks. These units offer double
adjustability and control Hyperco springs. AJE tubular lower
control arms and an adjustable Panhard bar operate with adjustable
sway bars and an X-Brace subframe stiffener. The car utilize the
bedrock theory to ensure strength and long-life. But this bedrock
is comprised of Manley racing pistons, Manley H-beam connecting
rods, a forged-steel crank, ported aluminum heads with three-angle
valve job, and ARP fasteners. Every other engine component was
selected for its inherent strength and inclination to laugh at
abuse. Be Cool radiators, Metco pulleys, SFI dampers, twin
Precision turbos and twin aluminum air-water-air intercoolers in
conjunction with an oversized AFCO heat exchanger set the stage.
SPO was tapped for stainless steel exhaust components. Exterior
design is aggressive and distinct. Front and rear fascias were
restyled. A front carbon-fiber air splitter leads the way for upper
and lower billet grilles, front brake-cooling ducts, fender flares,
and side exhaust skirts. Quarter window scoops and trim-line
side-view mirrors further improve aerodynamic continuity. Rear air
diffusers and a Pro Stock rear wing round out, or smooth out, the
visual tricks. Magnum Collision Repair Center takes credit for the
incredible paintwork on these machines. With the unique paint and
bodywork, odds are you won't see yourself on the other side of the
road. It's more likely you'll see plenty of competitors in your
rear-view mirror. Engine and Drivetrain Block Ford 4.6 aluminum
block Bore 3.552 in Stroke 3.543 in Displacement 281 cid Crankshaft
Ford Racing Performance Parts forged Rods Manley H-beam Pistons
Manley forged Camshafts Stock Heads Ford ported and polished
aluminum with three-angle valve job Intake Kinsler eight-stack
Power Adder Twin Precision turbos Wastegates Tial, low boost, 11
psi; high boost, 19 psi Blow-off Valves Tial Throttle Body Kinsler
Injectors Primary: Ford 28-lb/hr Secondary: Bosch 65-lb/hr Fuel
Pump FRPP Headers Pure Power Motorsports custom w/1 3/4-inch
primaries Exhaust SPO stainless steel Transmission G-Force
six-speed Rearend Ford 9-inch with Strange axles Electronics Engine
Management DiabloSport Predator Ignition Ford ECU with Diablo tune
Gauges Defi Heads-up gauge display Chassis and Suspension Front
Suspension Springs Hyperco Struts Ohlin double-adju
