Fastlane Inc are now selling their 600 rear wheel horse power, 2006 Ford Mustang Twin Turbo on eBay. The car is currently bidding for $22,000.00, with a buy it now price of $38,900.00 and is being sold through Sprauer Motorsports of Houston, Texas. The car features a push button start ignition, racing stripes, 20,000 miles, 3D Carbon body kit, twin 60mm turbos, Steeda suspension, and much, much more. Check out the eBay listing by visiting their eBay listing link.
Chrysler LLC today celebrated the production launch of one of the industry's most highly anticipated vehicles—the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®. Dodge Challenger is back in Chrysler's line-up as a modern muscle car with a new SRT8 model. A full line-up will follow in the 2009 model-year. Consumer interest in the Dodge Challenger has been some of the highest seen at Chrysler.
Saleen is offering, for the first time in company history, its high performance 302 cubic inch (5.0L) premium crate engines for sale through its Speedlab Aftermarket Division. The engine will be available in either short block or long block varieties to satisfy the most seasoned of engine builders and power enthusiasts.
Popular Mechanics have gotten their hands on the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and posted their review of the new muscle car on their site, with comments like "now it’s time for the real rubber roastin’ to begin" and "After flogging the 2008 SRT8 on the track and driving home in insulated comfort, we can safely say that the Challenger ain’t what it used to be—it’s a whole lot better". To read their review, click here.
For performance enthusiasts, the new 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR’s driving dynamics should be as big of an eye-opener as its acceleration, torque, horsepower and stopping performance. The new model features an array of enhancements designed to give it the same poised and predictable handling at 120 mph as it has at 60 mph, according to the performance engineering team at Ford SVT in collaboration with Shelby Automobiles. The team has created the fastest production Mustang ever. This Mustang can take curves at speed.
NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Car racers will soon head to Summit Motorsports Park at Norwalk, Ohio for a chance to win $50,000 at the 2008 K&N Horsepower Challenge Race. Racers are not the only ones that can win. You can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to attend the race courtesy of K&N and a chance to win the Pontiac G6 courtesy of General Motors by entering “The K&N Horsepower Challenge” Sweepstakes.
There's been some more Camaro love posted at Camaro5.com, this time, a 6 minute video was posted of the 2010 muscle car playing around its test track at Nurburgring. Click here to view the video.
Our performance friends over at Fastlane Inc. in Houston, TX, have hooked up Ted Hua's Dodge SRT Charger with the first ever twin turbo SRTT system that pushes over 557 horse power, and 542 foot pounds of torque, at only 6 pounds of boost! Amazing! Check out the YouTube video below.
Props go out once again, to Camaro5.com for the tip of new 2009 Camaro photos that have been posted. If these photos don't do enough justice, you can click here to view a video of the Camaro in action. Click the FULL STORY link to view all 16 photos!
To compliment the 1,000 2008 40th anniversary Edition Shelby GT500KR “King of the Road” Mustangs, Ford and Shelby Automobiles announce that an additional 746 units will be built for the 2009 model year to help meet worldwide demand of the supercar. Of that total, 571 units will be available for U.S. customers thus equaling the 1,571-unit production run of the original Shelby GT500KR.
Ford Motor Company, which has dedicated more than $95 million in cash and in-kind contributions for breast cancer education and research for 14 years, announces today that it is doubling its contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure each time it sells a ’Warriors in Pink’ package for the 2009 Ford Mustang.
The new Roush Vent Gauge Pod is cleverly designed to integrate in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) vent of any 2005-2008 Ford Mustang (including the Shelby GT500) or 2004-2008 Ford F-150 truck. Installation is simple - just remove the HVAC air louvers by gently pulling outwards to remove. The ROUSH Vent Gauge Pod then replaces these louvers with no cutting, drilling, or trimming required. Installation time is just minutes.
Founded in 1903 by George and Earl Holley, who designed the carburetor for the Ford Model T and built engine parts for war planes during World War II, 105 year old Holley Performance Products, Inc. have filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, blaming their reasoning on late 1990's expansion resulting in too much debt.
Roush Performance are now taking orders for the 510 horsepower, P-51A special edition Ford Mustang. Retailed at $61,000 USD, the new Mustang cranks out over 510 horsepower and 510 foot pounds of torque powered by a ROUSHcharger system, which is the highest power Mustang Roush has produced to date. Exterior accessories include an aerobody kit, front fascia, chin spoiler, rear spoiler, hood scoop and grille. The Mustang sits on top of 18 inch Roush forged five-spoke wheels, Stage 3 suspension, and 14 inch two piece front rotors with four-piston calipers. All that and a bag of chips. For more information, visit www.RoushPerformance.com.
Edmunds.com were lucky enough to place a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 through several tests, pushing the new muscle car to its limits through its "modern execution". "Think zero to 60 mph in the low 5-second range and a standing quarter in the mid-13s. A better measure of performance, according to chief engineer Helbig, is the 0-100-0-mph test, in which he predicts the Challenger SRT8 will run high 16s. Not bad for a 4,200-pound car." This is one detailed and heart pounding review, so you can check it out by clicking here.
With the anticipation growing for the 2008 Dodge Challenger arrival, more pictures have been uncovered on the Internet giving us a sneak peak of the new muscle car.
When ROUSH Performance unveiled the 427R Trak PakTM Mustang last summer, it was universally heralded by media and consumers alike for the incredible handling and stopping ability. Now, those same components are available to install on any 2005-2008 Ford Mustang.
To wrap up our Barrett-Jackson excitement, the first 2008 Carol Shelby GT500KR with glass roof, dubbed "King Of The Road", sold for an exciting $605,000 this past weekend at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lucky winner, Ron Pratte, also purchased almost every Shelby that was sold during the weekend auction. Check out our previous blog from Friday regarding the worlds first 2008 glass top production Mustang.
Dave Ressler is one happy man as of this past weekend, after stealing the winning bid for the worlds first production Corvette ZR1 at a solid $1,000,000. As with other auctions, all the proceeds were given to The United Way foundation. Armed with a Supercharged LS9 Small-Block V-8, this first production, one of one Le Mans blue version is one clean muscle car. If you missed our run down of the ZR1 with full detailed information, check out this link. Regular MSRP for the new ZR1 stands at $100,000.
The very first production 2008 Dodge Challenger sold for a final bid of $400,000 this past weekend at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, with all of the proceeds going to charity. Equipped with a 6.1-liter Hemi V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, navigation, sunroof and performance tires. Just in case you missed our previous blog with photos of the Challenger, click here to view them.
CNNmoney has posted information regarding the revilement by GM of the new 2009 Camaro. GM states that all Camaros will be tested without camouflage. "Why are we camouflaging something that's so close to the coupe and convertible that are already on the auto show circuit?" said Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan". Make sure you stay logged to the blog for future updates!
Hot on the heels of the new Ford Bullitt Mustang and the new Shelby GT500KR, America’s favorite muscle car drives into its 45th anniversary year sporting a new factory-installed glass roof. The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in North America since 2003, according to Just-auto.
The highly anticipated 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe goes on sale next Monday, December 3rd. You'll be able to pick up one of these bad boys for a sticker price of $37,995 which includes destination charges. Only 10,000 units will be sold for 2008, so you may have to wait in line at the dealership come Monday morning. Should we call it "black monday" for the challenger?
Forgiato have released their all new 24 inch "Capolavaro" wheel for the Dodge Charger SRT8. Featuring a 24 by 9 inch wheels in the front with a 4 inch lip, and 24 by 10 inch wheels in the rear with a 6 inch lip, these wheels are available with an all chrome finish or chrome and black painted, to make your SRT8 shine.
In the development of high performance mufflers there is one name that stands apart – the Cherry Bomb® Glasspack. First introduced in 1968 by the Maremont Corporation, this bright red 2’ long straight pipe muffler with a baffled channel lined in fiberglass produced an unmistakable, one-of-a-kind throaty sound and less backpressure for a noticeable improvement in performance.
Corsa Performance Exhausts have released the dB Series Muffler for the 1986 to 2004 V8 Ford Mustang muscle car. Featuring a straight-through, non-restrictive design for increased horsepower and CORSA's patented "drone busting" Reflective Sound Cancellation (RSC) technology, the new dB Series Mufflers significantly reduce cabin resonance and unwanted drone at cruising speeds, without disrupting exhaust flow.
The new L92 performance heads for the Chevy small block offer big bang for the buck with great power gains at a low cost of entry. One drawback; stock small block pistons will not work with these heads. Enter MAHLE Motorsport, a division of the world’s largest piston manufacturer, with their high performance forged piston PowerPak that works perfectly with L92 heads and keeps your engine build on budget.
Taylor Cable Products, Inc. has announced the release of its new "short-y" Spark Plug Ignition Wires for Chrysler HEMI 5.7L production engines and most crate motors. The ignition wires will be available in four (4) Performance Ignition Wires as outlined below for most 2003-05 Chrysler 300, Magnum, Ram and Durango applications, including Chryslers MDS (multi displacement system). Read on...
MBRP Inc is best known for its popular diesel exhaust kits for Dodge, Chevy, GMC and Ford pickup trucks. With such a rich history in the diesel pickup industry, most are surprised to learn that this Ontario Canada-based performance company is also big on American muscle cars. Recently MBRP announced new exhaust kits for the 05-07 Chevy Corvette, the 05-07 Ford Mustang GT, the 05-07 Chrysler 300C, and the 05-07 Dodge Magnum and Charger RT. We installed MBRP part # S7100304 which applies to a 2005-2007 Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum/Charger with a 5.7L V8 HEMI engine.
Building a customized muscle car is not really a complicated thing. You take a car and make it unique by changing something about it like the stance or wheels. One of the most striking and impressive changes you can make is putting on a custom Good Hood from Keystone Restyling. Not only are these fiberglass hoods super strong, they are lightweight, stylish and functional.
Adam's Polishes is known for their amazing cleaning products for inside your ride, as well as the exterior. Leaving no stone un-turned, Mr. Pitale is making sure the belly of your beast looks sharp too. Today he introduced his new "Invisible Undercarriage Spray", which leaves a low-gloss, dark finish on what normally looks dingy. Check it out... it's available in a gallon size as well as a 16oz Sprayer.
E3 is developing a spark plug for automotive and powersport applications that greatly reduces toxic emissions of NOx, and CO while improving fuel efficiency. E3’s ability to provide a more complete combustion of the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder provides a 15% reduction of toxic emissions in small engines and an improvement of fuel economy of 3-13% depending on engine class. Over a 50-hour time span, HC is reduced in small engines by 42%, and CO by 59% as compared to other major brands. With millions of motors around the world, simply changing spark plugs can have a significant impact.
Quality is key to building a performance motor and MAHLE has been manufacturing high quality pistons for gearheads and racers alike for years. Their latest MAHLE PowerPak to hit the market is their complete piston assembly kit for the 305ci small block chevy. These dual coated pistons are also available in .030” and .060” over sizes and come with everything needed to install the kit.
Want more deep throaty sound from your Muscle Car's exhaust? We have the answer for you with the brand new Cherry Bomb Extreme. Misleading because of its small size, the Cherry Bomb Extreme proves that loud things can come in small packages. The short body style was created with a straight through wing plate design that delivers an extreme sound that will get you noticed everywhere you go.
A common modification among automotive enthusiasts is the billet aluminum "mod" bug. From the interior to engine bay, we've covered them all. If you've already been bit, we've got another bite for you. Grix Genuine Billet Eyewear have just came out with 6 precision carved lightweight aircraft aluminum designs with amazing detail.
Taylor Cable Products, Inc. has announced the release of its new "short-y" Spark Plug Ignition Wires for Chrysler HEMI 5.7L production engines and most crate motors. The ignition wires will be available in four (4) Performance Ignition Wires as outlined below for most 2003-05 Chrysler 300, Magnum, Ram and Durango applications, including Chryslers MDS (multi displacement system). Read on...
Adam's Polishes is known for their amazing cleaning products for inside your ride, as well as the exterior. Leaving no stone un-turned, Mr. Pitale is making sure the belly of your beast looks sharp too. Today he introduced his new "Invisible Undercarriage Spray", which leaves a low-gloss, dark finish on what normally looks dingy. Check it out... it's available in 
E3 is developing a spark plug for automotive and powersport applications that greatly reduces toxic emissions of NOx, and CO while improving fuel efficiency. E3’s ability to provide a more complete combustion of the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder provides a 15% reduction of toxic emissions in small engines and an improvement of fuel economy of 3-13% depending on engine class. Over a 50-hour time span, HC is reduced in small engines by 42%, and CO by 59% as compared to other major brands. With millions of motors around the world, simply changing spark plugs can have a significant impact.
Quality is key to building a performance motor and MAHLE has been manufacturing high quality pistons for gearheads and racers alike for years. Their latest MAHLE PowerPak to hit the market is their complete piston assembly kit for the 305ci small block chevy. These dual coated pistons are also available in .030” and .060” over sizes and come with everything needed to install the kit.
Want more deep throaty sound from your Muscle Car's exhaust? We have the answer for you with the brand new Cherry Bomb Extreme. Misleading because of its small size, the Cherry Bomb Extreme proves that loud things can come in small packages. The short body style was created with a straight through wing plate design that delivers an extreme sound that will get you noticed everywhere you go.
Katech Performance has unleashed its "LS7 Arsenal" - a complete line of "attack" engines built for battle in any automotive arena.
