Menacing 1956 Ford F-100 Packs Flat-Plane Crank V-8 From Modern Mustang Shelby GT350
To this point, Ford's modern "Coyote" V-8 engine — found in 2011-present Mustang GTs — has been the go-to power plant for Dearborn fanboys looking to keep their restomods all-in-the-family. It makes sense, too, since it squeezes as much as 460 horsepower out of 5.0 liters in stock form. However, there's a more potent and unique offering: the flat-plane crank, 5.2-liter V-8 out of the Mustang Shelby GT350. That's what's underneath the hood of this all-black '56 Ford F-100, and it'll surely help it stand out amongst the crowd at Barrett-Jackson's 2020 Scottsdale event.
West Atlanta Hot Rods took on this project with plans of going full-bore, from the "VooDoo" engine to the boxed frame that was custom-built to fit the truck's new running gear. A set of Kooks headers manages the F-100's audible grunt, and mated to the 5.2-liter is a six-speed Tremec gearbox also found in the GT350. The package is all pulled together by Cobra independent rear and front suspension setups, which helps the 64-year-old machine handle like a modern pony car.
