Posts Tagged ‘performance’

This is Fluid Motor Union’s C32 in case you guys haven’t seen it:

Fluid Motor Union designed their own headers in house:

The welds on these are amazing!

The complete mid and rear section was also done in house at FMU! More photos to come!

For a pulley setup FMU decided to go with the newest and smallest revision of the Code3 pulley and a custom 185mm pulley designed by ASP Performance.

Photos & Info : www.FluidMotorUnion.com

Fluid MotorUnion is a growing company serving Northern Illinois and the Chicago-land area. They continue to build clientele based on our excellent performance and dedication to our customers. They specialize in European maintenance, repair, and customization. They sure love what we do, and it shows in their work. Give Fluid MotorUnion the opportunity to WOW you with their service! This M45 is just a taste of whats to come! Look for more from Fluid Motor Union including this M45 that is just plain our SICK and the stance is nuts. Check them out at www.fluidmotorunion.com.

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LIVONIA, Mich. (January 18, 2010) – ROUSH® Performance, the leader in specialty Mustang builds with more than 16,000 vehicles on the road, unveiled the timeline for producing their highly-anticipated 2011 Ford Mustang conversions.

In April, shortly after Ford’s Job 1 begins on the 2011 model year Mustang, ROUSH will offer their Stage 1™ and Stage 2™ versions. Using the new Ford 5.0-Liter, V-8 engine, both of these cars will have 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. or torque, all while reaching an estimated 25 highway miles per gallon of fuel economy. Also new for the 2011 model year is the standard six-speed transmission, something that Mustang fans have clamored for over the past several years.

The ROUSH Stage 1 package consists primarily of aesthetic changes such as the addition of the OEM-quality ROUSH body kit. The ROUSH Stage 2 adds a suspension and handling package in addition to the appearance upgrades.

“The 2011 ROUSH Stage 1 and Stage 2 Mustangs will represent an incredible value by blending appearance and handling with an amazing base Ford engine package,” said Jack Roush. “I expect that the 2011 Stage 1 and Stage 2 ROUSH Mustangs could come close to matching the performance of some ROUSHcharged™ Mustangs we have offered in prior model years which will make them extremely exciting to drive and at a reasonable starting price point.”

For powertrain models, such as the ROUSH 427R®, the engineering team is already hard at work developing the 2011 model year ROUSHcharger® and determining what modifications can be done to the 5.0-Liter engine. ROUSH 2011 model year powertrain vehicles, however, are not likely to be available until late summertime.

“We have a history of increasing the horsepower on each model year 427R Mustang, and that should continue with the 2011 as well. However, exactly what the horsepower and torque numbers will be is too early to tell at this point as the engineering teams are still working through a myriad of details on the new five-liter engine,” explained Jack Roush.

For more information on the development and timing of the 2011 ROUSH Mustang lineup, continue to watch www.ROUSHperformance.com.

Based in Livonia, Mich., “The Art of Performance Engineering” takes place at ROUSH® Performance. To get a look behind the scenes at what goes on at ROUSH® and how the vehicles are designed, manufactured and produced logon to www.ROUSHtv.com. For more information see your local ROUSH® dealer, visit www.ROUSHperformance.com or telephone toll-free (800) 59-ROUSH. Follow us on Twitter @_ROUSH_ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roushperformance.

*”ROUSH,” “ROUSHcharger,” and “427R” are registered trademarks of ROUSH Performance Products, Inc., or its related entities. “ROUSHcharged,” “Stage 1” and Stage 2 are trademarks of ROUSH Performance Products, Inc., or its related entities.

Source: Roush

Dynamic in Form and Function.Low, supple, muscular, with exquisite sculptural detailing. It radiates power and agility. And under its sinuous exterior the S281 delivers exhilarating yet sophisticated driving dynamics. Power from its supercharged, 475-horsepower V8 engine. Nimble, precise handling from its new, Saleen Racecraft coilover suspension system with fully adjustable damping.

Saleen S281: It’s all about breathtaking performance, with a comfortable, compliant ride. The beauty is much more than skin deep. Read the rest of this entry »

New Product Features Meguiar’s UV Clear Coat Technology,
Delivering Long Lasting Shine and Protection

Irvine, Calif. 9 (January 15, 2010) – Meguiar’s®, the world leader in surface care technology, introduced today its all new Ultimate Protectant, a long-lasting dash and trim restorer that utilizes Meguiar’s breakthrough UV clear coat technology.

Meguiar’s Ultimate Protectant outlasts conventional protectant products, delivering superior UV protection with long-lasting shine. Ultimate Protectant is ideal to enhance and protect interior surfaces such as dashboards and door panels, as well as exterior trim and moldings. Application is easy – just apply a small amount with a 100% cotton terry cloth towel, microfiber towel or applicator pad and wipe off excess. It’s that simple to create a rich shine that lasts weeks and weeks.

This innovative formula dries quickly without leaving behind a greasy residue and withstands washing and rain without streaking. Just one use of this amazing protectant and you will see why it truly is the Ultimate.

About Meguiar’s
For over 100 years, Meguiar’s has been providing Car Crazy people with specialized state-of-the-art formulations for making the appearance of cars “show car perfect.” Chosen by 24 out of 28 “Best in Class” winners at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Meguiar’s provides high performance products for every automotive surface, including paint, wheels, tires, and interiors. As part of their passionate support for the car hobby, Meguiar’s created “Car Crazy Television,” seen weekly on SPEED and “Car Crazy Radio,” which airs weekly in over100 markets nationally.

Subaru unveiled their WRX STI R205. Whereas the R205 is a manly machine of a hatch, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line Type S is mostly a cosmetic package.

That package includes 18-inch gunmetal rims, gold Brembo brake calipers and Recaro buckets in a cockpit decked out with contrasting red top-stitch and a 10-speaker audio system. It looks amazing for sure, but the Japanese consumers that are able to buy it shouldn’t expect much in the way of upgraded performance over the already strong STI. The Type S commands a 3,255,000 yen (circa $35k USD) sticker price in its domestic market, so if you want to have a look and you don’t live in the Land of the Rising Sun then you better just check out the photos. Read the rest of this entry »

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6, 2010 – Ford Motor Company announced today that it is teaming up with Ken Block, the California-based action sports icon-turned-rally driver, for future global motorsports opportunities.

Block, the 2005 Rally America Rookie of the Year and a three-time medalist at X Games, has cultivated a tremendous following with his Gymkhana videos on YouTube. In 2010, Block will campaign a Ford Focus in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and a Ford Fiesta in Rally America and X Games.

“I am stoked to be rallying in a Ford. They are an impressive force in the sport,” said Ken Block. “From the days of the 1970s Escorts to the Group B RS200 to the modern-day Focus and now the Fiesta, Ford just does an excellent job at rally and I couldn’t be happier to now be part of this amazing heritage. Not to mention my dad would be proud. He was a dedicated Ford guy.”

“Ken Block has established himself as an action sports competitor and a rising star in the world of American rally racing,” said Jamie Allison, director Ford North America Motorsports. “We are excited to have him on our team to help promote our new global products, the 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2012 Ford Focus.”

Rallying is a crucial part of Ford’s global motorsports strategy and provides the company with the opportunity to showcase the true performance capabilities of Ford’s products. Since its support of rallying began, Ford has won three WRC titles and 73 individual events. And, last year in North America, Ford’s participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and X Games 15 were key elements for the launch of the Ford Fiesta for the U.S.

“Thanks to our participation in WRC, rallying has always played a key role in Ford’s global motorsports programs,” said Allison. “Ford is the only manufacturer that could provide Ken with global rally opportunities.”

“We’re delighted that Ken Block has chosen to team up with Ford to develop his rallying activities beyond America and into the global arena,” said Gerard Quinn, Ford of Europe’s senior motorsports manager. “Ford and its U.K.-based rally partner, M-Sport, is looking forward to welcoming Ken to the wider team of talented rally drivers using Ford vehicles to compete in this demanding sport at the highest level internationally.”

While it may seem implausible to imagine Ken piloting anything but a Subaru… something tells me that his wild antics and crazy style will follow suit behind the wheel of a Ford.

Best of luck to Ken and his crew in 2010!

Photo c/o Modified Magazine.

Industry Day – People who work in the aftermarket performance need to attend track days too! This is the perfect event for people in the industry to come out and drive Big Willow. Most cars can reach top gear on this very high speed road course. Click Here to see more of Industry Day 09