Walter Doyle Taking Aim On the 6-Second Zone with New Fox Mustang Drag and Drive Build!
In a world of classic muscle cars, Walter Doyle has taken the stealth look with his ’66 Chevelle and made it, along with stellar 8-second performances, stand out where the car is well-known in the drag and drive community.
Now, Walter is ready to add another steed to the stable, with a brand-new build, and his sights set on the top dogs, 6-second passes, and even more fun at more than just drag and drive events.
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Before we discuss the new build, Walter was adamant about the fact that the Chevelle ‘isn’t going anywhere,” he said. “I would like to do some more Lil Gangstas stuff with it (the 5.30 index no-time classes) as well as more 235 tire stuff.”
The ‘new’ Fox Mustang build centers around a car that will see duty on not only the drag and drive event format, but also be able to play in the heads-up world in classes with rules packages similar to Limited Drag Radial.
The build from Lyons Custom Motorsports is based around a double frame rail set-up, maintaining a factory front frame rail and firewall design, but with a switch to an aftermarket, and more adjustable, 4-link rear suspension.
Power will come from a PAR Race Engines all-aluminum big block Chevrolet engine, with twin turbos providing the additional atmosphere. A Turbo 400 transmission will back the potent mill, and a dual fuel system will enable the car to switch from street to race trim.
“I’m hoping to hear motor noises in 2026,” said Walter. “Although we missed out on Sick Week, our plan is to be competitive with all the top dogs, or at least give it the best try we can.”
Written by Derek Putnam. Photos courtesy of Walter Doyle and Lyons Custom Motorsports.
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