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Ford has launched their new website to build your own 2012 Ford Mustang. We sit here in the northern climates longing for the warm days to wax up our sweet ole Stangs, but there is nothing wrong with checking out and pricing your future dream car.

Enjoy!

http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/

Build Your Beauty Now!

Sick of winter?  I am.  I mean, c’mon.  I guess I could go skiing or do donuts in the snow, but I mean, c’mon.  Why not build a freakin Snowstang?  Do it.  Do it.  I like how they had to put the word “Mustang” so you didn’t think it was a Volvo or something.  Great effort, I would’ve gotten sick of working on that after about 15 minutes.  I get cold just looking at it.  Someone pour me a hot toddy.

Props go out to 16-year old Tom Murphy, from Manteno Illinois and his dad.  Perhaps they were trying to get out of shoveling the driveway and while Mom was sweating out front from heaving two feet of snow, these two were building cars out back.  I hope it was at least a supercharged GT500.

Rollin in a 5.sn0w

For all 2011+ Mustangs w/ Coyote 5.0L V8, you can buy your own Boss 302 Intake Manifold and be the envy of all your friends, except that jerk that bought a Boss 302!

Buy it for only $500 from American Muscle!  It’s listed at $600 direct from Ford Racing.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12559
http://www.americanmuscle.com/boss-intake-manifold-2011gt.html

• Made from light-weight composite material
• Black Finish
• Short runners for optimum flow at high rpms
• Fits 2011 and newer GT Mustangs with Coyote 5.0L engine

Ideal Upgrade. Upgrade your 5.0L Coyote V8′s restrictive stock intake manifold with this Ford Racing BOSS 302 “runner in the box” Intake Manifold to channel more air directly into your engine and set the stage for other power mods.

Premium Quality.
Made of a high tech, lightweight composite, this manifold will help your pony breathe better while improving underhood appearance with it’s modern “Boss 302″ logo.

Legendary Ford Racing Performance.
When you’re adding parts to your pony, trust the folks who know it best to untap hidden potential and unleash the monster under your hood. This intake manifold is featured as original equipment on the BOSS 302 Mustang.

Strong Enough for Forced Induction.
Tested up to 2 bars of pressure, this intake manifold is perfect for your upgraded heads, supercharger, and or cam’ed 4 valve motor. With this type of pressure rating, it can handle the increased air flow and deliver consistent power time and time again.

Application.
The Ford Racing BOSS 302 Intake Manifold is designed to fit the 2011 and newer GT Mustangs equipped with the Coyote 5.0L 4-Valve Engine. Intake gaskets are included.

Technical Note:  A new Computer Tune is required for installation.

Mustang Fitment: 2011

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Hot news from SHELBY AMERICAN!  They announced yesterday that the 2012 Shelby GT350 will also be available in Red, White, and Blue convertibles.  Hopefully they will be available while it’s still warm out later this year.  From the Shelby website:

RED, WHITE AND BLUE CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS FOR 2012 SHELBY GT350
 Shelby American announces first convertible option for GT350 since 1970!

• Two new color options: Race Red and Kona Blue; both with white LeMans stripes
• A limited production of 350 will be built, all at Shelby American in Las Vegas

CHICAGO – Feb. 9, 2011 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) today introduced the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350 during the Chicago Auto Show, being held at the McCormick Place complex. A convertible, the first since 1970, and two new body colors (red and blue) will be options for the 2012 model year. In addition, a limited production of 350 total 2012 Shelby GT350s will be built.

2012 Topless Trio

“Last year, we brought back the GT350 45 years after it was launched,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “They look and sound just like the ones we built in 1965. We’re repeating history by offering two additional colors and building a few convertibles for the second year of production.”

Shelby American built 562 total GT350 fastback coupes in 1965; all were painted white with blue stripes. In 1966, Shelby added more color options for the hardtops. Four convertibles were also built; today they are among the most collectible Shelbys in the world.

“Delays in the delivery of the new five liter Mustang last year resulted in fewer 45th Anniversary GT350 coupes than expected in the 2011 model year,” added John Luft, president of Shelby American. “For the 2012 model year, we brought back the first GT350 convertible since 1970 and ramped up production to meet the expected demand. Our plan is to only build 350 total 2012 model year GT350s to maintain exclusivity and future collectability.”

The Shelby GT350 is a post-title program based on the Ford Mustang GT. The 2012 Shelby GT350 performance specs will be continued from the 2011 model year. Customers can choose a 430 HP normally aspirated, 525 HP supercharged or 624 HP supercharged version. An automatic transmission is optional with the normally aspirated engine, as well as a short throw shifter for the manual.

Color combinations for the 2012 Shelby GT350s include Performance White with blue LeMans stripes, Race Red with white LeMans stripes and Kona Blue with white LeMans stripes. The convertible will offer a new optional light bar; other options include a once piece drive shaft and color coordinated billet aluminum engine cap set.

“When it comes to performance of the current generation GT350, our team did a great job right out of the gate,” quipped Gary Patterson, vice president of operations at Shelby American. “The GT350 leaves its mark on the street that says ‘a Shelby was here’. That’s why we’re packing the ‘12 model with all the same performance as the 2011 Shelby’s.”

The Shelby GT350 post-title package starts at $26,995.00 (normally aspirated) and $33,995.00 (supercharged), not including the base car. Customers interested in a Shelby GT350 should contact the Shelby American sales department at (702) 942-7325 or go to www.shelbyamerican.com.

The people at Cervini’s have come up with a sweet looking retro tail light conversion kit for late model Mustangs.  They are reminiscent of the ones the Cougars had in the 1960′s, which were used by aftermarket Mustang modifiers to look awesome.

https://cervinis.com/page.aspx?n=TailConversion
$600
2005-2009 LED Tail light conversion

Rockin Retro Rear

$1900
2010-2011 LED Tail light conversion

10-11 Mustang Tail Lamp conversion will include:

• D.O.T approved Tail Lights
• High Intensity LED Bulbs
• Built-in Sequential turn signals
• Trunk Filler
• Duck Tail Wing
• One piece Rear Bumper
• Tail Lights are covered by a 3 year warranty

2011 brings back a great contest and fundraiser with two awesome vehicles that can be in YOUR garage this summer!  Check out this year’s Win The Mustangs contest at:

http://www.winthemustangs.com/

From their site:  Most people never get to own a Boss 302.  Few people will ever own a pair of Boss 302′s.  Only one person will ever own the Patriot Edition Boss 302.

$3 is all you need to buy a ticket, and you have until July 4th of 2011 to buy one.  You can also donate tickets, buy one for someone in the Armed Forces, and split the prize with one of the soldiers.  Winner will be notified on July 15, 2011.

2012 Patriot Edition Boss 302

In cooperation with Healing Heroes Network, Ford Motor Company has created a stunning one-of-a-kind Boss Mustang entitled the “Patriot Edition,” to honor the brave troops served by our programs.

2012 Boss 302 Patriot Edition

In 1969 Ford produced a factory racer that soon became legendary, winning many races and the Trans-Am series championship in 1970. This one-of-a-kind 2012 Boss boasting 440 horsepower was created in the iconic image of the original.

The Patriot Edition serial 1 of 1 is the only 2012 Boss Mustang finished in Calypso Coral, as well as several other unique modifications. One-of-a-kind emblems confirm its unique place in automotive history. The Ford design team has signed the car, verifying its authenticity.

1969 Boss 302

1969 Boss 302 Mustang

Ford designed a purpose built racecar to compete in Trans-Am series races,requiring a limited amount of cars to be sold to the public. Sporting a 4 Speed trans, Calypso Coral paint and 3.91 axle this rare car is one of only 46 built with these options. This fully restored rare example has only 40,000 original miles and has been inspected for authenticity and comes complete with thoroughbred documentation.

The obvious Boss modifications scream out muscle car from any angle. Underestimated from the factory at 290 horsepower this car is a thrill to drive. No automatic here, you’ll have to go through the gears yourself with the four speed transmission.

So go buy several of these raffle tickets and good luck to everyone!

Don’t have a supercharger or turbo so you’re not worried?  Think again!  Neither do I!  Have you checked your throttle-body lately?  This amount of oil blow-by comes out after only 250 miles of driving.  You don’t want this gunk getting sucked back into your intake do you?

After just 250 miles

Nasty.  Make sure when you clean your throttle-body that you only use cleaner that is safe for coated throttle-bodies, or you will eat the finish right off, not good.  For about $100 you can get a nice looking billet oil catchcan.

I went with the UPR Products version.  I’m happy with it, but I have a few complaints and UPR didn’t care nor did they offer a remedy.  I’ll get into that later.

See the tube coming out of your driver’s side valve cover and going into your intake in front of the throttle-body?  Yeah that’s the guilty party.  The vacuum is needed in the valve covers or you lose power, that’s fine.  But you don’t want this junk getting sucked in your car’s lungs with it do you?

You may need one on both sides if you have a turbo system or supercharger.  Just make sure you don’t lose vacuum.  Also, DO NOT just pour this blow-by back into your engine.  It contains vapor and other junk you don’t want to put in your engine.

Now about the UPR catchcan.  Overall I’m happy with it, but here are my main beefs:

• They ship it with radiator hose that breaks down from oil AND collapses under vacuum and heat.
• They suggest mounting it under an existing bolt near the strut tower on the driver’s side, but that location will not allow you to remove the reservoir for dumping.
• I had to drill a new hole nearby their suggested location and buy some hardware to mount it in such a way that I can remove the “tank”, since you have to do that every 500-1000 miles or so.
• There is a wire mesh in the top to help catch particles and blow-by, but some people have reported this mesh breaking down and getting sucked into your engine as well.  I have not seen this yet, but removed mine nonetheless just to be safe.  I don’t see how removing it will hinder it’s performance.
• UPR claimed to have never heard of any of these issues and didn’t care that I had these problems.

Either way, the UPR kit is otherwise well made, just keep in mind that you’ll want to get some nice braided tubing and connectors so the tube doesn’t collapse or break down over time.

Now go stop that blow-by from gunkin up yer junk!

Hot off the presses is Shelby American’s new precision-machined billet fuel rails for the 2005-2010 Mustang GT 4.6 and the 2007-2012 Ford Shelby GT-500 5.4 engines.  They look great and have better flow for those demanding modded motors out there.  Unlike many other aftermarket fuel rails, these are created from machined billets, rather than being extruded into one big hot mess like energy drinks are nowadays. 

These new rails have an engraved Shelby logo on them and are anodized to look great for a long time.  They are proudly made in the U.S.A. like all other Shelby products.

Improve Flow and Dress Up That Engine

These puppies are ready to go with mounts for the factory fuel pressure sensor and nitrous.  The ports are angled away from the blower on the GT-500 models to provide clearance for other underhood accessories.

The GT 4.6 kit includes  a custom-made braided stainless steel fuel crossover line with swivel fittings, a port plug for the front of the passenger side rail.  These rails can be used with the factory returnless fuel system or with a custom return-style fuel system.

MSRP is about $320.

Nothing gets the blood pumping like horsepower upwards of 500-hp. Let’s put things in perspective: 200 horsepower is a respectible amount on a smaller, lighter V6 automobile. A monster 550-hp is how much the new 2011 Shelby GT500 pumps out at the crank. This sinister Super-Stang belts out around 700-hp at the rear wheels on pump gas! It is beauty and the beast wrapped up in one sweet custom package.

Fat Tires on Deep-Dish Rims, Nice Rear

Dream About This

I was guided to this terrifying tire-shredder by forces I cannot explain. When you happen upon something of this magnitude, it’s like seeing a unicorn. Except it’s more like seeing a fire-breathing demon unicorn that will rip your innards out with it’s uni-horn.

I was lucky enough to meet the owner of this pavement-pounding-pony, Gus, who gave me an awe-inspiring peek under the hood.

What is a Mustang GTT? Well it’s Gus’ Twin Turbo of course. When he popped open the hood, I think I heard the Sunrise music in 2001: A Space Odyssey. I was nearly blinded by the tasteful blue, satin, and chrome gracing the engine bay. The dual turbo spinners sat like eyes on a monster just behind the front grille, which has a erie ghost horse where the stock chrome horse used to be.

This precious pony pounds out around 700 horsepower, so far, yet the owner states is very streetable and “a lot of fun”. That’s got to be an understatement. Custom fuel system, custom exhaust, custom piping, custom intercooler. Upgraded transmission, TCI rachet shifter, shaved trunk emblem (a.k.a faux gas cap), Mustang headrest emblems, the list goes on. With some recent mods, the tuning is still underway with a realistic goal of about 700-hp and 850 lb-ft of torque.

The exterior subtly shows sister seamless stripes, clear-coated over to blend beautifully. They are almost ghost stripes. Dark deep-dish rims adorned with huge shoes, neatly tucked in the fenders.

Can You See The Pony?

This Mustang was clearly mustache-inducing. I felt a full-blown handlebar ‘stache slowly snake down my face. It’s not every day you come across a muscle monster so mean it makes nearby SRT8′s weep in envy.

Surely someone was impregnated just by walking past it. It reminded me of the feeling I got when I walked past the new 412-hp 5.0 “Coyote” motor from Ford, but much, much better. N/A and supercharged Stangs are great, but to see a twin-turbo one is a rare sight.

Thanks for sharing this Beauty & Beast with us.

Don’t miss the photo gallery for this sweet ride at the bottom of the page, or
CLICK HERE for full screen gallery which will open in a new window.

The story begins over 5 years ago. The S197 body style debuted, and Gus wanted one. Unlike most however, he started modifying his beloved beau within days of purchasing it. Fast-forward through more mods, nitrous installs, a blown motor, and surely a few sets of tires, and we feast our eyes on this crazy custom creation.

Gus talked to Pete at Pete’s Auto Clinic and Nayel at S&S Chassis in Schiller Park, IL about taking his Mustang to the next level. After discussing a blower and other options, they agreed that a twin-turbo and custom setup would not only be incredible, but extraordinary. Gus likes to keep things interesting. 850 lb/ft of torque is definitely interesting. Enjoy the pics and the tech specs.

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