Greetings. My name is Scott Foxwell. I guess I should have done this a while back and out of respect for proper protocol I figured I should anyway. Originally born and raised in southern CA, I currently work for Straub Technologies in N/E TN. Some of you may know the name Chris Straub. Some of you may know me from other venues and websites. I'm 58 yrs old, born 9/8/58. I served my country in my peace time endeavor in the Army as crewchief on Blackhawk helicopters. I've been doing this engine thing a long time now. My first car was a 69 Ranchero with a factory 428cj/c6. Bought it from my dad and it was the car I learned to drive in, and the first engine I ever helped dad rebuild. I've had a lot of really good opportunities in my "career" to work for some of the very best in the business. I worked for Rich Maskin in the early days of Dart when he was just getting back into Pro Stock. I worked for Alan and Blaine Johnson in CA when they first went to TF. I knew Blaine well and saw him almost on a daily basis. I'll always miss him. I was primarily involved in cylinder head development/manufacture/repair for both companies. I had the chance to work with Rich "on the side" in his Pro Stock engine program when he first took on Mark Powuk as a customer. I've been involved in a number of land speed projects, the two most noteworthy are John Raines' 300 mph Firebird and Seth Hammond's Lakester. I did more fabrication/machine work on both those cars than engine work. I did assemble the first turbo V6 for John's car which we dyno'd at Ken Duttweiler's and made over 1K hp. Both John and Seth are multi world record holders. Seth Hammond is a well known icon at Bonneville and is responsible for putting more people in the 200 and 300 mph clubs than anyone I know. I'm proud to be a very integral part in both of those programs. I was also pretty heavily in boat drags and had my own jet drag boat for a while, but ultimately sold it to buy some of my own first cylinder head equipment. I have since focused on induction development and that is what my primary role is at Straub Tech. I do build the occasional engine...maybe 5 or 6 a year, and most are custom "by appointment only" type engines. What has brought me here is my new venture; a 1967 Fairlane GTA. I'll be doing a few iterations of my motor "ideas" with this car, ultimately hoping to have a 1071 sitting on a nice top end with a BBM foundation underneath. I will apologise ahead of time for the way I am sometimes. I'm not a loyalist, and consider myself a non-denominational engine builder. I respect the passion and devotion others have to a brand, I just don't share it. I'm passionate about performance. I'm passionate about understanding and learning. I'm passionate about doing things as best my ability and knowledge will allow. I am OCD to the letter. I am a perfectionist, and this sometimes doesn't come across very well "socially" so if I offend, please know in advance it's nothing personal...till someone makes it personal. I'm here to learn, and I'm here to share everything I know and have in order to help others. I'm an open book and always willing to take calls and answer questions. My work number at Straub is 423 391 7774.
Have a great day!
