MAXIMUM ‘TORC’
Underneath the custom hood is an absolutely immaculate engine bay
with one of the cleanest 1,500-horsepower engine’s you’ll ever see. Even
without the nitrous, the Cuda still makes an estimated 1,000 hp to the
rear tires.“THE AMOUNT
OF BODY
MODIFICATIONS
PERFORMED IS
STAGGERING.”
ing with a less-than-perfect donor car, Randy started by
angling the windshield back about an inch and then drop-
ping the roofline down about an inch and a half. The rear
window was also flush-mounted, and custom front, side,
and rear spoilers were added to give a clean and low look.
Virtually everything on the car has been smoothed, and
some items like side-view mirrors didn’t even make the
cut. The hood is one of the most highly modified pieces
and features twin radius for the larger turbo, as well as a
full-length cowl induction scoop that runs past the cowl
and all the way to the windshield.Opening the hood reveals an exquisite engine bay that
features just as much detail as the outside of the car.
While most diesel muscle cars follow a “hack it up, and
stab it in,” mindset for the build, Randy’s Cuda has an
inner-engine compartment that is carefully crafted and
flows in and around the natural contours of the diesel en-
gine. The custom inner fenders fit tight and neat and curve
with the turbos and charge pipes back into the recessed
firewall. The front radiator support is enclosed completely,Randy built the turbo system for the Cuda, which features a big 80 mm turbo from BorgWarner out in front
for everyone to see. The smaller turbo is a 66 mm unit. Together the blanketed, wrapped, and wastegated
compressors churn out an impressive 80 psi of boost.24 OCTOBER I 2019 • DIESEL WORLD http://www.dieselworldmag.com