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This article from Street Machine magazine discusses the decade-long process of building a 1968 Toyota Crown by Alan Butler, one half of the YouTube show The Skid Factory. Originally intended as a family cruiser, the car underwent various modifications, including the installation of a three-liter 2JZ engine and a metallic grey paint job. Eventually, a 454ci big-block Chevy engine with a Harrop TVS 2650 blower was added, resulting in a powerful vehicle that made 940hp at 7200rpm. The car is controlled by a Haltech R5 Nexus VCU and PD16 PDM combo, and features a Hughes Performance Powerglide gearbox and a sheet-metal Altra 9 housing with a Strange Engineering 9in differential. Despite its power, the car is currently limited by traction issues and is not intended to be a drag car. The article also includes details about the car's suspension, brakes, wheels, and interior, as well as acknowledgments to those who helped with the project. [Extracted from the article] |
