Stang Pit

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact:

Pete’s Auto Clinic		S&S Chassis – Street and Strip
(773) 463-4411		(847) 678-3000
3426 W Bryn Mawr Avenue		9209 Ivanhoe Street
Chicago, IL 60659		Schiller Park IL, 60176
Neighborhood: North Park		email:  nayel@sschassis.com
email:  quickone69@comcast.net		web:  http://www.sschassis.com

 

TECH SPECS:

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
BLOCK	stock
BORE	.020 over
STROKE	stock
DISPLACEMENT	283 cubic inches
CRANKSHAFT	Cobra
RODS	Cobra with L19 bolts
PISTONS	Manley
COMPRESSION RATIO	roughly stock
CAMSHAFTS	Crower Stage 2
HEADS	Livernois Stage 3 – fully CNC ported
INTAKE	stock, but working on new sheet metal
POWER ADDER	Twin Turbo
THROTTLE BODY	stock for now
MASS AIR	SCT BA-5000
INJECTORS	60-lb
FUEL PUMP	Dual pumps
HEADERS	Custom handmade by S&S Chassis
EXHAUST	Custom handmade by S&S Chassis, with Flowmasters in back
TRANSMISSION	Soon to be TCI SuperStreetFighter with 3800 rpm stall torque converter
CLUTCH	(Automatic)
REAREND	3:31 final drive, soon to be 33-spline

 

Jack Roush is a man who knows how to coax horsepower from an engine. ROUSH has become an automotive powerhouse based on this simple premise, and he couldn’t wait to get his hands, and his engineering team, on the new Ford 5.0L engine. The end result, and the car fans of the ROUSH Mustang have been waiting for, is the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang with “more power” under the hood thanks to the factory-installed ROUSHcharger.

Make no mistake, the 2011 ROUSH 5XR is a runner. With the R2300 ROUSHcharger installed the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang will sport an “extreme” 525 horsepower under the hood, along with an “exciting” 465 lb.-ft. of torque. To keep the “exclusivity” high, there will be a maximum of just 150 units of the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang built, each with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty on the powertrain and ROUSH components. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang is available in a coupe or convertible, but only with a six-speed manual transmission.

“I’m always excited to get an opportunity to work on a new engine, and the Ford 5.0-liter is a great platform. It has 412 horsepower to begin with, but our group was able to coax out another 113 horsepower with the ROUSHcharger. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR runs fast, sounds great, and is another amazing addition to the ROUSH Mustang heritage,” said Jack Roush, motorsports legend and chairman of ROUSH Enterprises.

To handle the road, a ROUSH suspension kit has been installed to provide superior handling and ride control. This includes front struts, rear shocks and rear springs, front and rear stabilizer bars. The car rides on ROUSH 20-inch chrome rims with high-performance Cooper RS3 tires.

The installed ROUSH exhaust with square tips gives the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang a deep, throaty sound worthy of a supercharged American V-8 muscle car. The aggressive ROUSH body kit changes the appearance of the car so people know that this is not just any Ford Mustang prowling the roads. The appearance upgrades include a ROUSH front fascia with driving lamps, front chin splitter, side rocker splitters, rear valance and three-piece decklid spoiler. A ROUSH upper billet grille streamlines the front of the vehicle and provides some additional cooling to the engine, and a unique 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang graphics package trims out the appearance of this limited edition vehicle. Badging unique to this vehicle can be found throughout the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang.

One thing that makes this car different from previous ROUSH Mustangs is that the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang will be sold only as a post-title vehicle. This means that the authorized ROUSH-Ford dealership must pre-sell the car to a customer or title the vehicle before the order can be placed in the ROUSH system. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang is not available for sale in California. Please contact your local ROUSH-authorized Ford dealer for more information, or visit www.ROUSHperformance.com to locate your nearest dealer.

A letter of authenticity, personally signed by Jack Roush, will be sent to each buyer of the 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR package carries a suggested retail price of $15,390 in addition to the cost of the base Mustang chassis.

Core Components – $15,390 + S&H

ROUSHcharged 5.0L Powertrain System (525 hp / 465 ft-lb)
ROUSH Suspension System
ROUSH Billet Upper Grille with R Badge
ROUSH Front Fascia with Driving Lamps
ROUSH Front Chin Splitter
ROUSH Side Rocker Splitters
ROUSH Rear Valance
ROUSH Rear Decklid Spoiler
ROUSH Exhaust
ROUSH 20-Inch Chrome Wheels w/Cooper RS3 High Performance Tires
ROUSH 5XR Unique Graphics Package
ROUSH White Face Gauges
ROUSH 5XR Rear Decklid Emblem
ROUSH 6-Speed Shifter Ball
ROUSH 5XR Dome Badge
ROUSH Front Windshield Banner
ROUSH Embroidered Floor Mats
ROUSH Center Console Badge/Button
ROUSH 5XR Serialized Engine Bay Plaque
ROUSH Four-Piece Performance Pedals
ROUSH Supplemental Owners Guide
Letter of Authenticity Signed by Jack Roush

Optional Components

ROUSH Big Brake Upgrade – $2,877
ROUSH Rear Quarter Window Louvers – $370
ROUSH Trunk Mounted Tool Kit – $355
ROUSH Vent Gauge Pod with Boost Gauge – $435
ROUSH Illuminated Door Sill Plates – $220
ROUSH Sport Leather Seating – $1,725
ROUSH Lower Billet Grille – $250
ROUSH Locking Lug Nuts – $60
ROUSH Convertible Light Bar – $910

Source: Roush Performance

http://www.roushperformance.com/