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1966

RUFFIAN40

BUILD OVERVIEW: Originally scheduled for a routine motor and transaxle install, the GT40 build turned into a high tech restomod requiring new processes and technologies that would modernize the ever classic GT40 Mark 1. The Ruffian40 was revealed at SEMA 2021 in Toyo's Treadpass booth.

AutotopiaLA Feature

Sean and the rest of the AutotopiaLA crew have become good friends of mine over the years and I was honored to have them out for a feature shoot of the Ruffian40. This video is so special to me because it's the first time I ever ran the car to 8000 rpm with the exhaust bypasses open. About the third time I did it, I got over the nervousness and broke out in laughter. It's also incredibly cool for me to see the car going down the road from the outside. It looks insane!!!

  • Toyo Tires Feature

    Toyo has been with me from my very first build. I have so much respect for them. They always make an effort to showcase a wide range of cool cars, and it helps that they make a great tire! This video was special in that it feels more personal. It does a good job of capturing a builder doing what they love.

  • Speedhut SEMA Video

    Love this video particularly for the spliced in videos and images of the in-progress build and they even show footage from the mudslide. Nice video and very nice team at Speedhut. I'll definitely be purchasing more from them in future builds!

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RUFFIAN40

BUILD SPECS

DRIVETRAIN

Engine: Ford Racing 52XS

  • 580HP
  • 445 ft. lbs. torque
  • 8000RPM rev limit
  • 12:1 compression

Transmission: Quaife 5S dogleg transaxle

Oil: Torco SR-5R 5W-50

Exhaust: Equal length, 180-degree headers with vacuum-operated bypass valves

SUSPENSION

Shocks: Bilstein

Front-End Lift: KW

STEERING

Type: Flaming River electronic assisted rack and pinion

WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEELS

  • Make and Model: Signature THREE centerlock
  • Finish: Gloss black hoop, matte bronze center, black hardware
  • Front Size: 18x11
  • Rear Size: 19x14

TIRES

  • Make and Model: Toyo Proxes R888R
  • Front Size: 295/30/18
  • Rear Size: 345/30/19

FUEL

Fuel Type: 91 Octane

Fuel Pump: Hyperfuel swirl pot

BRAKES

Manufacturer: Wilwood

Calipers: 6 piston

Rotors: 14"

ELECTRICAL

Battery: Braille

Engine Management: Ford control pack 2

EXTERIOR

Fenders and Front Spoiler: Designed by Kasim Tlibekov

Roof Scoop: Designed and built originally by Chris Ashton

Side Skirts: Designed by Competition Carbon

Widebody Kit: Produced by Competition Carbon

Headlights: Designed, built, 3D printed, finished, wired and installed by Chris Ashton

Taillights: Morimoto

Door Handles: Designed, 3D printed, and installed by Chris Ashton

Rear Spoiler: 1/8" aluminum sheet

Paint and Body: South County Autobody

Color: 2020 Toyota Cavalry Blue

CHASSIS

Superformance GT40 Mark I

INTERIOR

Gauges: Custom Speedhut Ruffian GT40

Shifter: Jake Palm

AC System: Vintage Air

Rear view camera: Gentex

AUDIO SYSTEM

American V8

SPONSORS

Toyo Tires

Competition Tires

Signature Performance Wheels

Ruffian40 Build Book - Softcover + PDF

The Ruffian40 build book dives into Ruffian Cars' most daring build to date: the modernization of an "untouchable" 1960's racing icon, the '66 Ford GT40. Follow along as Chris transforms a Superformance roller to a widebody SEMA masterpiece! The book measures 9"x12" and is packed with detail spanning 192 full-color, glossy pages. It makes a great coffee table book or conversation piece and will hopefully be a source of inspiration for future builders.

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