Matt Urch from Urchfab is back with another update on his “Mongrel” project. The goal is to create a drift machine using a 1959 Ford Prefect 100E shell over a 2002 Mazda MX-5 chassis with a 1.8 L inline-four, six-speed manual transmission, and limited-slip diff. In this video Matt dissembles the MX-5 front subframe and … Read more
Matt Urch from Urchfab is back with another update on his “Mongrel” project. The goal is to create a drift machine using a 1959 Ford Prefect 100E shell over a 2002 Mazda MX-5 chassis with a 1.8 L inline-four, six-speed manual transmission, and limited-slip diff. In this video Matt works on the rear outer and … Read more
Ken Block debuted his Hoonitruck a few months ago built for his Gymkhana TEN video. Back then Ken released few details besides the basics such as a 900+ twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 connected to a Sadev six-speed sequential transmission and rally-spec AWD drivetrain. However Chris Porter from Detroit Speed stopped by the Donut Garage to explain … Read more
Louis Strianese converted his 2001 Ford Taurus to rear-wheel drive thanks to a lot of work and a full powertrain swap. He’s replaced the factory V6 and drivetrain with a 2.5 L 1JZ-GTE VVTi inline-six connected to a W58 five-speed manual transmission and Lexus LS400 differential. The suspension comprises of a custom tubular subframe with … Read more
Matt Urch from Urchfab is back with another update on his “Mongrel” project. The goal is to create a drift machine using a 1959 Ford Prefect 100E shell over a 2002 Mazda MX-5 chassis with a 1.8 L inline-four, six-speed manual transmission, and limited-slip diff. In this video Matt fabricates the lower back panel. Source: … Read more
Matt Urch from Urchfab is back with another update on his “Mongrel” project. The goal is to create a drift machine using a 1959 Ford Prefect 100E shell over a 2002 Mazda MX-5 chassis, 1.8 L inline-four, six-speed manual transmission, and limited-slip diff. In this video Matt repairs the bottom of quarter panels and starts … Read more