New Boss Short Block Engines Available From Ford Racing
New Short block engines are now available from Ford Racing, their newest release comes in the form of three new pushrod shortblocks for the Ford crowd. From 347 cubic inches to 363 cubic inches, all the way up to 427 cubic inches, they’ve got you covered with the latest in go-fast gear for your machine. Each one of the shortblocks is precision machined using the latest technologies, and each is also fully-balanced to ensure high-speed smoothness.
The three displacements are achieved using SCAT forged steel crankshafts and forged I-beam connecting rods along with Mahle forged pistons, and every engine is assembled in a Ford Racing BOSS engine block. The 347 and 363 cubic-inch displacement shortblocks are housed within the 8.2-deck block, while the 427-cube monster uses one of the 9.5-deck Windsor blocks to achieve its final displacement figure.
These shortblocks serve as the foundation for a number of Ford Racing’s crate engines, with the 347 making 415 horsepower as the D347SR sealed racing engine, the 363 puts out 500 horsepower as the Z363 crate engine, and the 427 spins the dyno to 535 horsepower as the Z427 crate piece.
By purchasing one of these foundations as a shortblock, you gain the ability to put your own heads, cam, intake, and oil pan atop the BOSS-blocked base and create your very own engine. With the correct supporting gear, these engines will fit into just about any Ford muscle car, street rod, Fox-body, or later-model Mustang and provide a quick way to get your machine up and running.
Ford has set the following pricing for these short-blocks, and when you consider what you get for the money, it’s not a bad deal at all.
Ford Racing 347 Shortblock – M-6009-347 MSRP $ 4,899
Ford Racing 363 Shortblock – M-6009-363 MSRP $ 4,999
Ford Racing 427 Shortblock – M-6009-427F MSRP $ 5,299
2008 Mustang GT Gets Ex Mark Martin Nascar Race Engine Installed
It happens to most of us, once you buy a performance car; you just want to get more power and even more performance out of your new ride. Well take a look at what happened to Marc Sorger after he bought his brand new Mustang GT in 2008 as his everyday street car. Like many enthusiasts he quickly started modifying his Mustang and before long it was supercharged with a blown 4.6-liter V-8 engine pushing out 724 horsepower at the wheels. It didn’t take long for him to want to take his new baby to NASA HPDE track days but he quickly learned after about five laps or so that the engine would start to overheat loose power and start to get dangerously close to leaning out. It wasn’t getting enough cool air to breathe properly with all that power producing so much heat.
So what do you do when you want to go all out racing with NASA American Iron? Forget fixing your engine and supercharger cooling issue, you just dump the engine and drop in an ex Mark Martin 358 cubic inch V-8 NASCAR Cup Car engine under the hood.
But you can’t just drop a NASCAR race car engine in a Mustang and bolt up the stock powertrain. So Marc installed a TEX Racing T101A four-speed clutch less transmission and drive shaft from Martin’s race car. The intake, cam, and carburetor have all been switched to make the car more road course friendly.
Whiteline Flatout provided their full suspension package, including the watts link and anti-dive kit while Marc switched out the rear axles and gears with a much needed racing differential, rear axles, and high ratio ring and pinion gears. Continue reading
Son Returns His Fathers Ford Mustang Mach 1 Back To Him After 24 Years
Fathers Day is fast approaching again and is actually June 16th 2013, so it is a little over a month away and it will be here before we know it. Rick Lookebill was a lucky Dad this year he was treated to an early fathers day gift from his son last week. Twenty four years ago Rick had to part ways with his first car, which was a 1972 Ford Mustang MACH 1. Over the years Rick had talked with his family of wanting to locate the car again and bring it back to Indiana again to the family home. His son and the rest of the family searched everywhere from the internet to auto trader magazines and even DMV records. They were really close a few years back in 1999 when they ran across it briefly in Clinton, Illinois, but their timing was off and it was sold before they got over to see it. Recently, however Rick had again shown a “spark” of interest in wanting to try and find the car again. His Son by way of the internet and some help from the previous owner in Chicago and local forums finally located it three weeks ago in Florida. However, all Rick knew was that his son had located it. His son knew the car should be returned to his Dad it belonged to no one but him and he deserved to have it back in his possession. So…he acted quickly and after some negotiation with the current owner managed to make a deal and bring the car back home to Indiana from Florida and put the keys back in the hands of his father once again where they belonged. Oddly enough…nothing has been done to the body of the vehicle since it left 24 years ago. Even the modifications Rick had made to the car (rear air shocks and pin striping) are all still the same! Rick had kept a spare key on his dresser all this time in the hopes of one day seeing his car again and now 24 years later that key still worked in the ignition!! Take a look at the family video its pretty special, this day, needless to say, was a GREAT day for Rick Lookebil and his family.
What are do you plan on doing for your father this year?
Centerforce Clutches Shift Into Savings Rebate Program
Centerforce manufacture some of the best Mustang V6, GT, Cobra, Mach 1, Bullit, GT500, Boss 302 performance clutch kits available. Centerforce I (GOLD) The Original) – Offers 30% more holding capacity than a stock OEM Mustang clutch while maintaining a stock pedal feel. This Mustang Clutch kit is recommended as the finest quality ‘upgrade’ from the original equipment clutch. NOTE: Disc and throw out bearing sold separately Centerforce II Provides 60% greater holding capacity over a standard factory Mustang clutch. It is recommended for use with ‘mildly modified Mustang applications’ and vehicles used for “street and strip”. This unit has also proven itself to be very capable for four wheel drive and off-road use, also heavy duty towing and commercial applications. NOTE: Disc and throw out bearing sold separately. Mustang SFI Billet steel and lightweight aluminum flywheels are also available
Mustang Centerforce Dual Friction clutch kits generates up to a 90% increase in holding capacity over stock systems. This clutch and dual friction disc set is designed for use with engines producing ‘high horsepower and torque’ output, and any radically altered high performance street vehicles. This system is also ideally suited for use with four wheel drive vehicles. All Centerforce clutch systems provide smooth engagement and light pedal pressure without compromising high performance. NOTE: Dual Friction Pressure Plate and Disc available as a set only. Not available separately. Take a look at the all new Centerforce Mustang DYAD multi disc clutch system that includes a light weight flywheel and floating multi disc pressure plate and clutch discs recommended for Mustangs producing high horsepower and torque around 1300 ft/lbs and 1000 plus horsepower.
Shift Into Savings with the NEW Centerforce Clutches Rebate Program.
Centerforce is proud to get up to $125 back in your pocket with the NEW Rebate Program. Offer Valid
from May 1st, 2013 – June 30th, 2013.
On May 1st, 2013, Centerforce, manufacturer of performance clutches, announced a consumer
rebate for all Centerforce products! From May 1st, 2013 – June 30th, 2013, Centerforce customers can
get up to $125 back when they purchase Centerforce product.
$50 Rebate for the purchase of $500.00 – $749.99 worth of Centerforce Product.
$75 Rebate for the purchase of $750.00 – $1249.99 worth of Centerforce Product.
$125 Rebate for the purchase of $1,250.00 – upworth of Centerforce Product.
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The rebate kicks off May 1st. Purchases made prior to May 1st will not be eligible for the rebate.
In review, here are the highlights of the program:
1. All Centerforce Product Qualifies
2. Three levels of rebate are available; $50, $75, and $125!
a. Purchases must appear on a single original receipt to combine for tiered levels.
b. Two rebate limit per household.
3. Purchases must be made between May 1st and June 30th, 2013, and Postmarked within
30 days from the date of purchase.
4. Please review the Official Rebate Coupon for addition terms and conditions.
Please call a Centerforce dealer or Centerforce directly with questions at (928)771-8422 or visit them
What Other Special Mustangs Will We See Before The 2015 Ford Mustang Is Revealed
The Ford Mustang has enjoyed uninterrupted production since its debut as 1964 1/2 model and Ford recently (April) celebrated the Ford Mustangs 49th birthday and the one millionth Mustang a 2014 GT convertible in ruby red and black interior produced at the Flatrock Plant. Ford have produced and sold more than 8.5 million mustangs since the original car went on sale in 1964. Some more note able cars built at the Flatrock facility include the Shelby GT-H, The Bullitt Mustang, the Boss 302 and the powerful Shelby GT500. So what’s next for the Ford Mustang? How about a Boss 351 as a final Cobra R successor? What are they saying in the forums? Well we found a Ford Social Media representative that posted on a Mustang forum site about the coming of a 2014 1/2 model. The rep says “The 2014 ½ will be the 50th Anniversary edition. It will be added to production for a limited run sometime during the year.” Now as a limited edition this makes it seem that it could either be the swan-song for the current model Mustang or the debut of the brand-new, global car. The Ford representative also says that “2014MY order banks are open now…they won’t build until the middle of first quarter 2013.” This puts 2014 Mustangs on dealer lots by spring of 2013. Continue reading
A Trip To The Fabulous Ford Forever Knotts Berry Farm Car Show
In case you missed it this year, you can take another look here at our Fabulous Ford Forever Gallery.
This years Fabulous Fords For Ever car show held at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park Southern California was off the hook with over 2000 cars in attendance and there were tens of thousands of spectators that showed up to see all the amazing Ford cars and trucks along with the usual slew of celebrities from the automotive industry associated with Ford. This year autograph sessions were held with Vaughn Gittin Jr. ( who was also working the Long beach grand prix ) Steve Saleen and Linda Vaughn whose great personality and friendliness is always a crowd pleaser.
There were alot of significant anniversaries to celebrate this year, including Ford Motor Company’s 110th birthday, plus 85 years of the all-important Ford Model A. The Torino turns 45 this year, and the Ford Special Vehicle Team celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013. (Has it really been two decades since that first SVT F-150 Lighting pickup truck and SVT Mustang Cobra hit the showrooms? – Yes it has!) Continue reading
Man Wins A Mustang Just For Going To Work Every Day
How many of you would like to win a Ford Mustang just for going to work every day?
Well an Ohio man is now the proud owner of a brand new 2013 Ford Mustang thanks to his perfect attendance at work for the year. Michael Thompson, an employee of Owens and Minor in Hebron, OH, claimed his prize, a base 2013 Mustang V6, after being randomly selected among five coworkers who hadn’t missed a single day of work for an entire year. The giveaway has been a company tradition since 2005, with an hourly worker with perfect attendance from each region taking home a new vehicle. Sweetening the deal and as an added bonus, Owens and Minor also pays all of the taxes and fees associated with the car! After taking delivery of the Mustang Thompson said he was “very excited,” and that he could not wait to drive it. The new 2013 Ford Mustang V6 is an impressive car with a base 3.7Liter V6 double over head camshaft engine that pushes out 305 horsepower at 3500 rpm and 280 ft/lbs of torque at 4250 rpm – quite impressive numbers considering that 10 years ago the V6 Mustang put out 190 horsepower and 220 ft/lbs of torque.
We bet that he will start modifying the car very soon with all the great performance parts that are available for it. On the performance side we think he should start off with an AirAid Cold air intake kit and a BBK 73mm power plus performance throttle body to add some good horsepower, along with a Magnaflow axleback back exhaust system to make it sound great and a few more ponies. Then on the outside install a set of Eibach lowering springs to get it to handle and look better and install a set of Ford Racing Boss 302 wheels to give it an awesome look. This is just for starters there are a ton of great modifications that can be done to any Ford Mustang V6 or GT – Long Tube Exhaust Headers, X Pipes and so much more and we have all the parts to make your car look great – What would you modify first?
Watch How Ford Racing Build Their 5.0 Aluminator Crate Engines
Ford Racing Performance Parts takes you on a tour of our 5.0L Aluminator crate engine build line in Livonia Michigan. These hand assembled crate engines are available in naturally aspirated or supercharged versions. Applications include 2011-2014 Mustang GT or any Ford “resto-mod” or street rod build using our Coyote Crate Engine Controls Pack.
Here at the Ford Racing PAS (Performance Assembly Solutions) engine plant in Livonia Michigan – engineers take time and pride in building some of the most powerful and reliable Ford engines available to the aftermarket. After the engine is dissembled, cleaned and de burred it is jet washed and a dried with compressed air. The block is then gauged and all measurements and clearances are noted and recorded against the engine serial number for future reference.
The engine is assembled using Manley H beam forged Rods, Mahle Pistons with graphal low friction coatings dished 9.5:1compression for supercharged and 11:1compression for naturally aspirated applications. All components are assembled with ARP performance fasteners and bolts.
Main bearings are installed and sized for each individual engines measurements and specifications
The rebalanced crankshaft is installed next and then the main bearing caps are installed in their correct positions and torqued in sequence to spec with an electronic torque gun.
The crankshaft is then rotated with a special tool to measure average roll away and peak break away torque and the measurements are recorded again to the engines serial number.
Next the piston and rod assemblies are lubricated with oil and installed into the block, the rod caps are installed and then all torqued to spec with the electronic torque gun
The engine assembly is then rotated again and torque to turn is measured and recorded again for peak break away and average turning torque.
Now on the underside of the engine, it’s time to install the oil pan baffle (windage tray) and gasket, followed by the oil pump pick up tube. On the top of the engine its time to install the multi layered steel cylinder head gaskets and then the Ford cylinder heads.
The intake and exhaust camshafts are then lubricated and installed followed by the cam caps ensuring correct placement and orientation
Timing chains are next along with the VCT phasers and the engine is then timed using the ID marks on the gears with those on the chains.
All that’s left now is to install the engine covers – valve covers, timing covers and intake manifold and the engine then moves onto a series of final tests.
First is the coolant leak pressure test, then the engine is primed with heated oil to test oil pressure and torque to turn. The final cold stand function is to measure and test individual cylinder pressures and record them against the engine serial number.
Now the Ford racing Aluminator engine is complete and ready to race – What engine would you like to put in your ford Mustang or resto mod? Leave your comments below.
BBK Coyote Swap Long Tube Exhaust Headers In Featured 5.0 Magazine Editorial
BBK performance coyote swap long tube exhaust headers were originally designed as a one off set for a project car being built for a fuel lab company. after the success and huge interest this project recieved from everyone it now seems BBK have put these great performance exhaust headers into production and are available Here on the Brothers Performance website. This months June 2013 issue of 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords magazine features a story by Dale Amy called a “Crossbred Coupe”. The Car belongs to Stangnet.com founder Michael Raeburn and the story shows what is needed to install a new 2011 Ford 5.0 coyote engine into a 1989 Ford Mustang LX notch back. So, what are you waiting for? Head to your local magazine book e-tailer and get your own copy of the magazine and read the article and see what a great project this turned out to be!
Here are some of the Specs: Here is the article on Stangnet.com
5.0 TECH SPECS
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
BLOCK
FRPP 5.0 Coyote crate engine (PN M-6007-M50)
CRANKSHAFT
Forged steel, fully counterweighted and induction-hardened
RODS
Powered metal forging, I-beam
PISTONS
Hypereutectic, short-skirt flat-top w/four equal valve reliefs; moly friction-reducing coating
CAMSHAFTS
DOHC w/independently adjustable timing
CYLINDER HEADS
Aluminum, four-valve per cylinder
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Constant cross section, long-runner single-plane (single-scroll); molded composite w/upper section colored
FUEL SYSTEM
High Flow Performance 255-lph in-tank pump w/stock lines
EXHAUST
BBK long-tube headers w/BBK crossover pipe, and Magnaflow after-cat
TRANSMISSION
Tremec TKO 500 five-speed
REAR END
FRPP 8.8-in w/3.73 gears and Strange axles
ELECTRONICS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
FRPP Control Pack (PN M-6017-A504V)
IGNITION
Stock
GAUGES
FRPP/Auto Meter
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
FRONT SUSPENSION
K-MEMBER
J&M Products Coyote/Fox swap unit
A-ARMS
FRPP
STRUTS
Koni
SPRINGS
Vogtland
BRAKES
Brembo big brake kit
WHEELS
17-in ’03 Cobra, black
TIRES
Sumitomo HRZ II
255/40-17
REAR SUSPENSION
SHOCKS
Koni
SPRINGS
Vogtland
CONTROL ARMS
J&M Products, adjustable
BRAKES
11.65-in Cobra
WHEELS
17-inch ’03 Cobra, black
TIRES
Sumitomo, HRZ II 255/40-17
’89 5.0 LX
2005-2010 Mustang GT Tuned Length Shorty Exhaust Headers – Install & Dyno Test
Bolt on Some easy horsepower & torque with a set of BBK Shorty Tuned Length 2005-2010 Mustang 4.6 GT 3V Exhaust headers. These performance exhaust headers will give you around 10 hp and 15 ft/lb torque with a pretty stock exhaust system. If you have upgraded the exhaust system with a high flow x pipe or cat/axle back system you can expect even more with these high flow CNC series headers that provide better exhaust flow to improve performance.
These exhaust header are designed and manufactured in the USA with 1-5/8″ CNC mandrel bent tubing for un-restrictive airflow. Constructed with 3/8″ laser cut exhaust flanges to prevent warping and exhaust leaks they also are good for added strength and durability. These performance high flow exhaust headers are robotic-ally welded to ensure top quality and a leak free fit.
All BBK Mustang shorty tuned length exhaust headers for the 2005-2010 4.6L GT 3V Ford Mustang have been designed and dyno tested at the BBK R&D HQ in Southern California and are covered with a full years warranty against defects.
BBK’s Mustang headers offer distinctive quality that guarantees many years of top performance and they are available in two finishes – Chrome or high temp polished Silver Ceramic for better durability and better lasting looks.
All these performance Mustang exhaust headers are direct fit and bolt on easily — all new gaskets and hardware are included with every kit.
For more information on these exhaust headers Part # 1612 Chrome – please Click This Link
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