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Ford’s 5-Millionth EcoBoost-Equipped Vehicle Rolls Off Assembly Line

Ford has hit a new production milestone with its fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine technology. Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. It was just less than three years ago that Ford celebrated production of its 500,000th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle.

1,500 HP Turbo Mustang Runs 8-Second Quarter Mile

This Mustang is a freak of nature pushing out more than 1,500 hp. The car uses an improvisation of Ford’s 5.0L Coyote V8.

Holley EFI Harnesses for Ford Coyote and Mod Motors

Holley has announced the release of plug & play EFI harnesses to use Holley EFI on Ford Coyote and Mod Motor platforms. Holley’s plug & play harnesses plug right into your factory sensors, including crank, cam, TPS, coolant, and much more.

Ford 4.6/5.4L 3V Start-Up Noise

Some Ford vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 3-valve or 5.4L 3-valve engine may exhibit a ticking and/or knocking noise after reaching normal operating temperature, or a rattle upon starting. The noise may be described as ticks, taps, knocks, or thumps. In some cases the noise may be a normal characteristic of these engines. In other cases the noise may require further investigation.

Ford EcoBoost Challenge Returns in 2015

Ford Motor Company is once again giving fans and potential customers in 17 cities across America a chance to get behind the wheel of its latest products, with its third EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour launching next month. EcoBoost Challenge will provide five unique drive experiences in Ford products. This year, participants will have an opportunity to win an EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Edge.

Damien Was All Wrong

From 1987 to 1990, Animal Jim’s 666-inch A/R Ford Hemi Boss that was called Damien, was all wrong for Jim’s purpose, which was running with a nitrous NOS Fogger power adder. In ‘90 and ‘91 Pro Modified, Damien was one of three engines that powered his Rick Jones Pro Mod Probe. Find out how Animal Jim made Damien work.

JE Pistons Expands Ford Modular Product Offerings

JE Pistons, a leader in high-performance forged and billet racing pistons, has redesigned and expanded its product offering for the Ford Modular 4.6L and 5.4L engines along with releasing new part numbers for the Ford Modular Coyote 5.0L. These new JE Pistons utilize a dedicated 2618 alloy Forged Side Relief (FSR) forging that was specifically designed for high horsepower modular engines.

PRW Industries Valve Covers for Ford FE

PRW Industries, a manufacturer of high performance engine components, has announced three new valve covers for Ford FE applications, model years 1958-’76 and for engines 332, 352, 390-428. The incredible ability to withstand the harsh elements of racing makes these the perfect solution for street rod and racing applications.

1932 Ford Model B Crager Hot Rod Hill Climb

After you watch the video, check out our story on what makes the Ford Model B engine so great.

Modified Ford Model Bs

It was known as the Model B engine and was produced for only four years beginning in 1932. Sporting only four cylinders, it was basically an upgrade of the earlier Model A powerplant. The “B” engine sported an impressive 200 cubic inches of displacement. Its compression ratio was a super-low 4.9-1. The paltry 50 horses it produced came at about 2,200 RPMs. The engine certainly didn’t appear likely to be a candidate for upgrading, but that wouldn’t be the case.