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’65 Mustang with a Blown 598 Big Block Chevy Engine

During day 1 of Sick Week 2022, we saw Royce Payton’s 1965 Mustang with a blown 598 big block Chevy engine dominating the front half of the car. It looked amazing, sounded even better, and ran like hell, so we got the scoop for an Engine of the Week.

Ford Performance Announces Mustang GT3 Race Car

Ford Performance has revealed plans for its all-new Mustang GT3 race car that will compete in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) 2024 race season, including the 24 Hours of Daytona.  The new Mustang GT3 racer will be powered by a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote-based V8 engine developed by Ford Performance and built by long-time racing

Coalstang – a 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins Engine

Without the big budget typically needed for a high-performance diesel build, Darcy Hanlan took matters into his own hands. He decided to drop this 12-valve 5.9L Cummins into an ’88 Mustang. Check out this build nicknamed the Coalstang!

347 Ford Stroker Engine

Daniel Mishustin had always wanted to take on a large car project. He finally got his chance when he bought a worn out 1968 Mustang with a 302 Ford V8 that needed a rebuild. He turned it into a 347 stroker and we have the details.

Supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang Engine

In 2010, Rebecca Starkey bought a brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang. It was the first vehicle that VMP Performance started hammering with R&D efforts, and after 11 years, it’s had a lot done to it. Find out what makes this supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang tick today!

Meth-Injected 427 Small Block Ford Engine

A custom engine build that Adam Hartwig of Hartwig Performance Engines, LLC recently did was a methanol injected 427 small block Ford for his own ‘86 Foxbody Mustang. His ‘86 Foxbody Mustang did have an already engine in it, but it just wasn’t enough horsepower. Adam went back to the drawing board and came up

406 cid Twin-Turbo LS Engine

“The idea with the car is to have it appear and sound like a clean Foxbody. That’s the reaction I’m going for. If I pull into a car meet, I want people to say, ‘Hey, look at that. That’s clean, man. It’s probably got a cam in it.’ Then, you pop the hood and people will say, ‘Oh $&#@.’” Find out why that’ll be an appropriate response for this 406 cid twin-turbo LS engine!

Shelby American to Offer Most Diverse Group of Ford Mustang-Based Cars Ever

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., has unleashed the ultimate “Bundle of Snakes” with the launch of its 2021 model year cars based on the Ford Mustang. To celebrate the 98th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby’s birth, only 98 each of the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500SE and mighty Shelby Super Snake will be built this year,

Methanol Injected 427 Small Block Ford Engine

Looking to add more horsepower to his ’86 Foxbody Mustang bracket car, Adam Hartwig went to the drawing board and came up with a unique engine set up. It was this methanol injected, blown 427 small block Ford engine. Find out what went into the custom build.

400 cid Turbocharged Small Block Ford Engine

If you’re familiar with the Street Outlaws No Prep competition, chances are you’ve seen a 1988 Fox Body Mustang called Orange Crush. Driven by Chris Varni, Orange Crush features a 400 cid small block Ford engine under the hood built by Nick Dixon and the guys at Pro Street Engines in San Antonio, TX.

Aeromotive Fuels 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Dragster

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mustang Cobra Jet, Ford Performance unveiled its new limited production, drag racing special Cobra Jet. Fueling this new machine down the track is Aeromotive’s Pro Series Fuel pump.

Inside Ken Block’s Hoonicorn V2

Go under the hood of Ken Block’s twin-turbo methanol fueled 1965 Ford Mustang dubbed the Hoonicorn V2 as the team prepares for a run up Pikes Peak.