Articles Archive for July 2012
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JLT Performance has announced their new Super Big Air Intake System for the 2010+ Shelby GT500. Designed for cars with aftermarket supercharger systems from Whipple or Kenne Bell producing 800 rwhp and higher, the intake system features a new carbon fiber tube with a built-in 155mm MAF housing and a full 5.5-inch opening to connect with a twin 75mm throttle body. The system also comes with a massive 6×9 air filter, an ABS plastic heat shield and stainless steel clamps. Detailed instructions for installation are included, although a custom dyno …
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It takes a lot of hard work and concentration to simply finish a 24 hour endurance race, although you can be sure that the driver of this Mustang figured it would be behind the wheel rather than behind the car. That was the case this past weekend, though, at the Spa 24 Hour race at Circuit Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium where the VDS Racing Adventures team was competing with a Ford Mustang in the GTR class.
Apparently the car suffered engine problems with several hours to go, and the crew worked diligently …
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With production limited to just 50 units, we’d imagine that it’s pretty hard to get your hands on one of the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet turn-key race cars. They occasionally come up on eBay, though, like this brand new 2013 Cobra Jet being sold by Porter Ford in Newark, DE. The car, number 20 of 50, is in stock and available for delivery. It comes in black with the optional supercharger system as well as the graphics package.
Here’s the catch, though. If you would have ordered this same Cobra Jet …
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Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to introduce its new twin-disc clutch kits for the 2007 – 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. The clutches are offered in a wide range of street-friendly to race-ready kits with torque capacities ranging from 850-1450 ft-lb of torque. The two disc design allows for twice the disc surface area compared to a conventional clutch design, resulting in better wear characteristics, a higher heat capacity and longer life. The twin-disc kits include ACT’s Proprietary Positive Lift Floater system, …
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The one-of-a-kind Red Tails 2013 Ford Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Company sold for $370,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday evening. The auction was held during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. James Slattery of San Diego, Calif. was the winning bidder. All proceeds from the car donation and sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million young people since 1992 while helping …
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Hellion announced their new twin-turbo system for the 2011+ Mustang earlier this year, featuring dual Precision billet 62mm turbos, twin Turbosmart 4mm wastegates, twin Turbosmart Vee port bypass valves, a large vertical flow dual inlet intercooler, stainless 4-to-1 headers and dual 3-inch downpipes. Hellion claims that the system is good for over 600 rwhp on just 5.8 psi of boost, although it’s capable of 1,200 rwhp with the boost turned up to max.
Of course, claiming that a twin-turbo system is capable of four-digit horsepower is easy, but actually …
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We always love seeing barn finds, particular Ford Mustangs, and this genuine 1968 Shelby GT350 is no exception. According to the seller, who posted the car on Craigslist in New York, the car has been sitting dormant for the past 30 years and is 95 percent original and numbers matching with just over 50,000 miles on the odometer. As you can see from the pictures the Shelby’s Acapulco Blue paint has seen better days, but apparently the 302ci V8 is running and the interior is in good condition. A Marti …
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Oomph! Labs has announced a complete Hose Candy Ford Mustang Kit (Part No. 80001A) that is designed to improve the look of 1965-69 Mustang engines and includes performance solutions for radiator, heater, brake booster, vacuum and windshield washer hoses. The Mustang kit features Hose Candy Hose Skins with Skinposite Carbon Fiber and Kevlar technology, which are designed to create the ultimate bullet-proof protection for radiator and other hoses. Simply installing Hose Skins over the existing hoses delivers improved protection and a high-tech appearance. Hose Skins are available in a combination …
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For the last several years Ford has partnered up with EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI to auction off one-of-a-kind Mustangs to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program. The aviation themes have included the AV8R, the AV-X10 Dearborn Doll, the SR-71 Blackbird and last year’s Blue Angels Mustang, all of which have combined to raise more than $1.5 million for the charity. Now in their fifth year of partnership, the Ford and EAA AirVenture announced last month that a Red Tails Mustang would be auctioned off at this year’s event, honoring …
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Vaughn Gittin Jr. earned his second straight victory of the 2012 Formula Drift season with a win in front of a sold out crowd at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA this past weekend. After qualifying in the top spot Gittin made his way to the finals by taking out Miro Ovcharik, Michael Essa and Matt Powers. In the final round he faced a tough battle with Ryan Tuerck, but Gittin managed to prevail and take the win. The first place finish puts him at the top of the Formula Drift …

