Rivalry. The car world’s full of it. You Mustang fans know that more than anyone.

This is what Innovators West ADRL Extreme Pro Stock Mustang is powered by; a massive, naturally-aspirated, 828 cid, Hemi-headed Ford motor! The beast is good for just shy of 2000 hp and spins to a sky-high 9000 rpm! Apparently the motor made 1950 hp on this pull from 7000-8250 rpm.

If you’ve been thinking that the 2013 Shelby GT500′s 5.8-liter V8 would make for a good engine in your project car, then there’s good news. Ford Racing Performance Parts has announced that the 5.8L aluminum block that comes standard in the Shelby is now available for individual purchase through their catalog. Part number M-6010-M58A, the block offers a 100 pound weight savings compared to the iron 5.4L unit, and provides more durability thanks to the Ford GT aluminum block thanks to its unique liner coating. While Ford Racing does leave it up to the customer to provide the internal components and accessories, the block comes pre-finished and ready to assembly. Retail pricing is listed at $5,600.

text by Brian Lohnes photos by Dave Nutting  BangShift Lately we have been featuring sleepers here on BangShift, so consider this our way of breaking that trend. This car is a sledgehammer, both visually and mechanically. It would be impressive enough to tell you that the car was powered by a 604ci Ford engine, but […] More »

  1986 Mustang SVO Photo courtesy of Wikimedia by Patrick Rall While speaking to a small group at Princeton University earlier this year, Bill Ford Jr. confirmed that there would be a Ford Mustang powered by an EcoBoost engine as Ford Motor Company works to spread their fuel-friendly yet performance-oriented turbocharging technology across more vehicles […] More »

The 2012 5.0 Mustangs have not seen many changes over the 2011 models. There is a new exterior color available and some optional equipment that will make nice additions to the 2012 Mustang line of cars. The 2012 Mustang 5.0 includes a 5.0-liter V8 engine that utilizes a thirty-two valve over-head cam configuration that yields […] More »

Installing a cold air intake on your Mustang can increase performance, longevity and the energy efficiency of your car. They are easy to find, offered by high quality performance parts companies and can be installed at home quickly. To ensure you have the right cold air intake system for your Mustang, make sure you’re looking […] More »