Issue
September 2013
Owner
Jason Predieri
Ride
2001 Ford Explorer
(2001 Ford Explorer)
(2001 Ford Explorer)
Photographer
AJ White
Ride Details
Original Cost
$21,000
Build Cost
$20,000
What was the inspiration?
To Compete in car audio Comps and car shows while promoting a business
How long did it take you to build?
3 years ongoing
How long have you been building?
Since 1990
Your future plans?
Ford Excursion
Vehicle history
2 Slamology 2nd place finishes,Draggin Detroit best of show,6th place DB Drags World Finals and many others
Thanks to
Audiopipe(Gonzi,Jrod,Dave and Rey)Sounds and Suds(PJ Kahl,Dustin Manense)Elite Autoworks Of Mansfield Ohio(Ryan,Jamie,Pon)Sew and Sew Interiors(Brian Kloth)Singer Alternators(Mike Singer)and of course my family and friends
Previous Rides
Cadence Audio Ranger
Engine Details
Make
Ford 2001
Cylinders
8
Displacement
302
Engine Mods
Ported/Polished
Engine Add Ons
Jet performance Ram intake,Accel coil packs,R&M Performance Plug wires,Singer High Output Alternators
Chrome or polish
Painted Valve Coversm,Polished on top
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Factory
Torque Converter
Factory
Transfer Case
Factory
Axle
Ford 8.8
Gears
3.55 LS
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Frame Builder
Self
Drop or lift inches
2" drop with torsion bars
Front Shocks
Monroe
Rear Shocks
Monroe air shocks
Springs
1500lb hepler leafs
Other Mods
All trim covered and stitched in vinyl and leather.Woofer box and amp rack are painted to match the truck.custom copper bus bars.1" bullet proof lexan in back of woofer box.6.5 kickpanel woofer pods,fiberglass tweeter A-pillars
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Rear Wheel Type
Front Wheel Size
22"
Rear Wheel Size
22"
Front Tire Size
265/35-R22
Rear Tire Size
265/35-R22
Paint Details
Color
Grey fade to Orange
Paint Type
Base/Clear
Graphics Description
Teal tribal,Chevrolet Grey on bottoms fades to Hyundai Sunburst Orange,Ford Teal tribal painted graphics down both sides and rear
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Painted and Airbrushed
Grille
Custom Audiopipe insert
Bumpers
Extreme Dimensions
Body Mods
Extreme Dimensions front and rear bumpers modified to fit explorer,custom built and lit lexan accents
Body Mods by
Elite Autoworks,Mansfield Ohio,Ryan McKeena
Interior Details
Dashboard
Painted inserts
Gauges
White sport,custom volt meter
Steering Wheel
Stock
Console
Custom fiberglass painted orange
Head Unit
Clarion double din
Amps
8-10,000 watts Audiopipe
Speakers
All Audiopipe 4-6.5 mids,4-6.5 mid bass,2-5x7 mid,4-tweeters,4-15" subs
Video System
20" drop down,4x10 rearview,4" in rear heat location
Stereo Installed by
Dustin Maneese at Sounds & Suds
Shifter
Stock
Seats
Buckets with grey and orange leather
Tint Percent
12%
Trunk or Bed
Custom audio and battery install
Upholstery Description
Leather-grey with orange inserts and head rests.Black ostrich around woofer box
Upholstery Description
All trim covered and stitched in vinyl and leather.Woofer box and amp rack are painted to match the truck.custom copper bus bars.1" bullet proof lexan in back of woofer box.6.5 kickpanel woofer pods,fiberglass tweeter A-pillars
Upholstery By
Sew & Sew Custom Interiors(Brian Kloth)
2001 Ford Explorer owned by Jason Predieri
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