Owner: Tracy Castro

Engine: Chevy 350 GM Performance four-bolt-main block;SRP pistons (10.3:1), Callies forged crank, Scat H-beam rods; machinework by Joe Testa and Larry Klean/Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara, CA

Heads: Pro Action cast-iron, ported and fitted with2.05/1.65-inch valves and Jesel shaft-mounted 1.6:1 rockers

Induction: Edelbrock Super Victor Jr. intake withHolley HP 750-cfm, double-pumper carb and Holley electric fuel pump

Exhaust: Hooker Super Comp headers with 17/8-inchprimaries; custom 3-inch exhaust with SpinTech race mufflers

Camshaft: Crower custom-ground solid roller:0.614/0.645-inch lift, 286/290 duration (advertised); Jesel beltdrive

Power: 503 hp at 7,000 rpm and 430 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm(flywheel); 445 hp and 380 lb-ft at the wheels

Transmission: Tremec TKO II five-speed with 0.83:1overdrive, McLeod clutch, pressure plate, and aluminum flywheel

Rearend: Moser Engineering Chevrolet-style 12-bolt withFord 9-inch-style tube ends and axle bearings (C-clips deleted).Clutch-type limited-slip differential, 3.55:1 Richmond gears, and Moseraxles

Front suspension: Boxed stock A-arms with Global Westaluminum bushings and springs, Koni adjustable shocks, and Quickor11/8-inch anti-sway bar; AGR fast-ratio power steering box

Rear suspension: Global West leaf springs with aluminumbushings, Koni adjustable shocks, Quickor 11/4-inch anti-sway bar

Brakes: Baer Racing 131/4-inch front, Baer 12-inchrear, all rotors drilled and slotted

Wheels and tires: OZ 17x81/2-inch wheels with YokohamaP245/45R17, front; P255/45R17, rear

Body modifications: None

Paint: Hugger Orange by Cliff Duggins of CD Body andRestoration in Oakley, CA

Best speed: 163 mph

Cost to build: $70,000 and counting