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SSOTN - Featured Member

August 2006 Featured Member
Full Name Alain Alfaro
Screen Name 98SILVERSTANG
Type and year of car 1998 Mustang GT
Born where Barcelona Spain
Reside Where

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Family Wife Nancy, Sons Nathan and Matthew
Pets



 
What modifications do you have to the car(s)?

Engine:
Ported & polished 99 heads with oversized valves, Houston Performance billet blower race cams, Crower valve springs, Bullit intake, BBK 62mm dual throttle body, Canton windage tray, ARP head Studs, Forged motor 19cc CP pistons, Eagle H beam Rods, ARP main studs, Cobra crank, Federal Mogul Bearings, File Fit Rings, Meziere electric water pump

Fuel:
83lb injectors, Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator, Weldon 2025 fuel pump, Fuel Cell, SHM fuel rails, Aeromotive fuel filter, 8-An supply, 6-an return

Exhaust:
Mac Long Tubes, Shorty off-road h-pipe, Dynomax race bullets

Ignition:
DFI GEN VII, MSD-DIS4, FMS EDIS Module, Taylor 10.5 plug wires, Autolite 103 plugs

Power Adder:
Paxton Novi2000RR 2.70" Reichard Racing Pulley, Custom intercooler

Drivetrain:
Artcarr C4 w/transbrake & reverse manual valve body, 9" convertor 5000rpm stall, Moser 33 spline axles w/c clip eliminators, 33 spline Moser spool, FMS 4.30 gears, Custom drive shaft, LPR rear end girdle

Safety:
S&W 10 point rollcage, RCI 5point harness, Artcarr scattershield, HPM DS safety loop

Suspension:
UPR tubular k-member, UPR tubular a-arms, D&D coilovers, D&D Caster/Camber plates,Megabyte Jr adjustable upper and lower control arms, Steeda sub-frame connectors, stock rear springs, Lakewood 90/10 struts, Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks

Interior:
SubSport Cobra race seats, tinted windows, Autometer Sport-comp fuel pressure, tranny oil temp, oil pressure & boost gauges, Autometer shift lite

Wheels:
28x10.5 ET drags mounted on 15x10 Weld Draglites
165 R15 tires mounted on 15x3.5 Weld Draglites

 
What mods to you have planned for the future?

Big turbo and maybe swap to a 32valve motor

 
What was your original goal for the car(s)?

My goal was to run 11's once or twice so I wouldn't have to get a rollbar. LOL so much for that plan.

 
What is your present goal for car(s)?

My goal is to run mid 9's at 145mph with my current setup and low 9's when I switch to a turbo.

 
What was your reason for buying the car(s)?

I loved the looks and sound of the mustang.

 
What other cars have you considered buying/presently own?

When I was having car issues a C5 Corvette or Cobra.

 
What are some of your Car / Driver achievements?

Runner-up 2002 Modular Shootout
Invited to MM&FF shootout at E-town in 2002
Going 9's at over 140mph

 
Shout outs to people that helped you achieve these goals?

Dave Guy from Kauffman Motorsports for countless weekends helping me get the car done
Steve Drier from Houston Performance for hooking me up with an awesome set of blower cams
Scott Lehr for helping me over the years
My wife Nancy for supporting me over the years and putting up with all the credit card bills :)
My brother Shane for helping me yank the motor and trans out of the car 20+ times lol
The SSOTN family that has helped me in one way or another

 
What is your Best 1/4 time?

My best ET this year has been 9.97@140mph 1.51 60'

 
Do you have any regrets along the way?
Depends on when you ask lol. If you ask me when the car is broken I can find about 100 regrets but when it's running I have not one regret.
 
What was or is your favorite vehicle to this day and why?
I have always loved the mustang be it a Cobra or GT.
 
What other things do you enjoy besides cars?
I enjoy boating with the family, motorcycle riding, nitro planes/trucks and spending time with the family.
 
What upcoming events in 2006 do you plan on racing in if any?
I will be participating in NMRA Atco NJ, Columbus OH and Bowling Green KY. Next year hopefully the entire tour.
 
One final question: Do you think that the 98 will ever be fast enough for you?
I honestly don't know lol. Everytime I set a goal I get there and just change the goal. My 1st time on the dragstrip all I wanted was to run mid 14's, then it became 12's then 11's and look where I am at now. I think once I find the limit of a 2 valve I will just swap to 4 valve :).
 

Congrats to Alain Alfaro for being the SSOTN Featured Member for August 2006.
Interview conducted by : John Paulson - Founder
Web Site Production: Adam Dugger - Asst. Webmaster

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