Never thought about it like that but I know what you mean with Need for speed. I have the same game and when i played it I did have a 99 SI 1:1. Decent comparison that the game made in relation to the actual car.
I'm brand new at building trucks but i'm having a time with all of the components relating to the frame on the California Hauler 359. Maybe it's just the one i have. Too much flash and once cleaned up, parts still don't have a good fitment.