1986 Ford Mustang by Jace Nester
Jace Nester's 1986 Ford Mustang is a testament to budget-minded ingenuity and personal passion for performance. Initially acquired for just $110, this Mustang now boasts a powerful 427 cubic-inch LSX engine fitted with a Callies Dragonslayer crankshaft, Oliver billet-steel connecting rods, Wiseco pistons, a custom camshaft from Lil John's Motorsport Solutions, and Mast LS7 cylinder heads. Boosting its performance are twin Borg Warner S480 turbochargers. The driveline includes a torque converter from Ultimate Converter Concepts and a Powerglide transmission built by Keith Racing Transmissions. Handling and control are enhanced with a Team Z Motorsports K-member and control arms, complemented by Menscer Motorsports struts and Afco Racing shocks. Despite its streetability, the car excels on the drag strip, fueled by dedication and support from a community that includes notable industry figures. Despite a recent setback with an oil line failure, Nester is committed to rebuilding and continuing his journey.
- Builder:
- Jace Nester
- Location:
- Lancaster, PA, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1986 Ford Mustang - 3rd Gen
- Price sold:
- -
- Power:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- 427 cubic-inch LSX engineCallies Dragonslayer crankshaftOliver billet-steel connecting rodsWiseco pistonsMast 285cc LS7 cylinder headsBorg Warner S480 turbochargers
- Wheels:
- -
- Suspension:
- Team Z Motorsports upper control armscustom lower control armsRacecraft Inc. anti-roll barAfco Racing double-adjustable shocksMenscer Motorsports double-adjustable struts
- Body:
- homemade cowl hoodminitubbed stock rear suspension
- Paint / Wrap:
- -
- Other Mods:
- Holley Hi-Ram intake manifoldStrange Engineering four-piston brakesHolley Dominator EFI systemUltimate Converter Concepts torque converterPowerglide transmissionStrange Engineering spool and 35-spline axles