Powerhouse Drivetrain: A Ford Racing 514ci Engine

The basis for the Fairlane’s drivetrain is a Ford Racing 514ci crate engine. With a 4.350-inch bore, 4.300-inch stroke, and forged internals, the short block is more than stout. But adding Super Cobra Jet heads (with 10.2:1 compression), an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake, and a solid-roller cam with 0.647 lift on both the intake and exhaust and a 254-degree intake, 258-degree exhaust duration really makes this 514 Ford a standout.

Attention to Detail in the Drivetrain

However, it’s not nearly complete yet, as Schultz decided the combination needed fuel injection. He made much of the system himself, matching an Accel throttle body and huge 65-pound injectors with rails of his own design, and modified the Edelbrock manifold with new injector bungs. An MSD distributor and 6AL ignition box light the mixture, which exits the exhaust through a custom owner-built exhaust system. These parts combine for 635 hp, and while you can never have too much horsepower, this Fairlane definitely has enough.

Custom Styling and Interior Refinements

While the profile of the Fairlane still looks close to original, numerous little changes do improve its overall looks. Schultz performed some of the modifications, including designing and building the metal decklid spoiler and shaving the door handles and all the trim. He also filled the gas filler door and moved the filler neck inside the car. The owner even created all the under-hood sheetmetal, building new inner fenders, a core support, and more.

For upholstery and interior work, Schultz took the Fairlane to McFarland Custom Upholstery in Puyallup, Washington. There, the shop stitched titanium-colored leather and suede over a pair of Fiero buckets, as well as the Byers-built rear bench seat and center console. That console houses the Long shifter, and under the armrest you’ll find the controls for the air suspension, line lock, wiper knob, and more.

Awards and Recognition

Touching on all the custom alterations performed on this Ford would take forever; there’s no way we can list them all, so study the photos and you will see how much work has gone into the car. Show judges have noticed, as they have given the car a Boyd’s Pro Pick and an Air Ride Low-Cool Smooth award, both from Goodguys Columbus. To pick up these two awards at such a big show speaks volumes about the quality of this car, so you don’t have to take our word for it—Chuck Schultz has built one wicked Fairlane.