The powerplant of this highboy roadster is an aluminum block 2002 Ford Coyote 5.0L. At first glance, the distinctive valve covers may mislead one as to what the V-8 is, along with the rare stack injection. The injection is based on what was designed for the Gurney-Weslake 1965 Indy race car program. What was once a mechanical fuel injection is now a modernized EFI through Kenny’s engineering process designed with electronic controls, incorporating a Bosch fuel pump, LS7 injectors, Holley ECU, MSD coil, Taylor wires, an Optima battery (mounted under cowl behind the dash), a Comp camshaft, MSD belt drive, and an electronic crank trigger. The exhaust system is another beauty from the artful hands of builder Rod Sexton, utilizing 1-1/2-inch stainless steel headers and custom mufflers.

Additional engine accessories feature a Meziere electric water pump hidden under the bench seat, electric fans from FanMan, and a Powermaster starter. Ken repurposed an 85-amp Toyota forklift alternator, meticulously fitting it with custom brackets. The attention to detail is evident, with unnecessary brackets and metal ground off the block for a cleaner look.

Working with the Coyote V-8, moving the horsepower and torque rearward is a Richmond six-speed transmission complemented by Ken’s handmade custom shift lever with a McLeod twin-disc clutch and flywheel package linked to a Driveline Specialties driveshaft. In the rear is a Winters quick-change rearend with a limited-slip differential and 5:13 gears. Braking and suspension are based on Wilwood Dynalite calipers with drilled-and-slotted rotors, air shocks, and a Deuce Factory Panhard bar. Talk about stoplight acceleration! Together, this configuration produces a formidable horsepower output approaching 500! More corner appointments include the Rebel Spindle mounts measuring 15×5 and Mike Curtis 18×10 wheels with Mickey Thompson rubber 24×5.00 in front and 285/60R18 in back.