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From the Editor: Celebrating Supercar Excellence As we dive into the June issue, we go on a thrilling journey through the world of automotive enthusiasts. This month, we’re bringing you an eclectic mix of stories that celebrate passion, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. From Decks to Dunes: Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Eric Conner, a former professional street-style skateboarder turned off-road racing enthusiast. Discover how Eric’s passion for adrenaline-pumping action led him from the streets to the dunes, and how he’s now making waves in the world of custom vehicle building. Electrifying Heresy: The Testa: Hold onto your gear knobs as Gas Monkey Garage and Legacy EV electrify a classic Ferrari Testarossa. Witness the transformation of roaring beasts into purring cats without losing their claws in…
MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL DUAL-TRIGGER GRINDER The Milwaukee Ml8 FUEL DualTrigger Grinder takes grinding to the next level. It features two triggers—one on the main housing and another on the side handle— to ensure full-time two-handed operation for improved control and jobsite safety compliance. The permanent side handle is adjustable to 15 positions, pivoting between 0 to 90 degrees on the left and right sides of the grinder, An additional top position is useful when needing a different leverage point or when working in confined areas. The handle also has an anti-vibration design that reduces vibration for added comfort during long periods of use. Additional features include: ✓ 11 amp POWERSTATE brushless ✓ Overload protection maximizes motor life ✓ Fits 4.5- and 5-inch grinding wheels ✓ Four-speed variable throttle control from…
FEATURE | THE TESTA Gas Monkey Garage, the wizards of car transformations, joined forces with Legacy EV, the conversion vehicle gurus. Their mission? To electrify a Ferrari Testarossa in just 40 days with a budget of $350,000. You read that right—turning a roaring beast into a purring cat without losing its claws. The story of the Testa begins with Richard Rawlings, the maverick behind Gas Monkey Garage. Known for its hit TV show “Fast N’ Loud,” the garage had always pushed the boundaries of car restoration and customization. However, the Testa project was different. It was a foray into the world of electric vehicles, a territory Gas Monkey had never ventured into before. The idea sparked when Rawlings acquired not one but five Ferrari Testarossas used as screen props in…
GAS MONKEY GARAGE ■ Location: Dallas ■ Year, Make, Model: 1989 Ferrari Testarossa ■ Vehicle Name: The Testa ■ Partners: Legacy EV ■ Amount of Time to Build: 40 Days ■ Cost to Build: $350,000 MOTOR / DRIVETRAIN ■ Motor Swap Performed By: Gas Monkey Garage & Legacy EV ■ Motor Drive Unit Year, Make, Model: IDM 190 Cascadia Motion, CM200 inverter and the Borg Warner eDM motor/transmission, the three-in-one integrated module is capable of 4140 Nm of axle torque ■ Power: 225 kW/300hp ■ Peak Torque: 500 Nm (4140 Nm at axies) ■ Motor/Transmission mounts: Built in-house at Gas Monkey Garage by Josh Paris ■ Control Software: AEM Electronics ■ Batteries: 36 Kore Power battery modules (84.6kWh) CHASSIS/SUSPENSION ■ Installation Shop: Gas Monkey Garage ■ Chassis: Factory chassis strengthened…
FEATURE VIVIAN FROM DECKS TO DUNES Since Eric doesn’t spend much time on a board these days, he has since changed his focus to all things that revolve around building custom vehicles and off-road racing. Technically, he still gets his kicks on four wheels, but the stakes have increased dramatically. Eric has owned and operated SoCal Suspension, which has serviced the lifted-truck community in his hometown, for the last 20-plus years. Business is always a struggle no matter the industry, but Eric has stayed true to the grind and has reached a place where the tides have seemed to calm enough for him to make a big step into something that would score a huge personal and professional win. “Since Eric doesn’t spend as much time on a board these…
1974 Ford F-100 OWNER: ERIC CONNER EL CAJON, CA ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN: 2022 MORUZZI RACE MOTORS’ BRODIX ALUMINUM BLOCK V-8 ESTIMATED CRANK 850HP W/WHEEL 700HP EDELBROCK INTAKE MANIFOLD HOLLEY TERMINATOR FUEL INJECTION 2¼-INCH STAINLESS PRIMARY MORGAN CLARKE DESIGN (MCD1) CUSTOM 3.5-TO4-INCH EXHAUST 2022 MAXIMUM OFFROAD 4L80 TRANSMISSION W/TROPHY TRUCK SPECS CBR DUAL TRANSMISSION COOLER WHEELS & TIRES: 17X10 KMC FORGED MESA RACE BEADLOCK WHEELS 40X12.5R17 BFG BAJA T/A KR3 TIRES JAMAR 6-PISTON TROPHY TRUCK BRAKES AND MASTER CYLINDER CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: SHOP: MORGAN CLARKE DESIGN, SIMI VALLEY, CA 43 INCHES OF ORIGINAL FRAME 4130 CHROMOLY TIG-WELDED TUBE CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION DOUBLE-PASS TIG-WELDED, REMOVABLE BEDSIDE MOUNTS AND FRONT AND REAR TUB ASSEMBLIES BUILT-IN TOOLBOX AND STORAGE FRONT FULL CUSTOM CENTER PIVOT, DOUBLE WISHBONE W/J-ARM, 24 INCHES OF TRAVEL REAR TRIANGULATED 4-LINK TROPHY…
