If you’ve ever thought about putting a crate engine in your Mustang project car, then you’ve likely browsed through Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog and seen their Aluminator line of engines. The turn-key 5.0L engines are ideal for the 2011-2014 Mustang since they bolt right in, although they can fit into various other Ford projects as well. Currently three versions are offered, including a naturally aspirated (NA) model with 11:1 compression, a supercharged (SC) model with 9.5:1 compression, and the XS model inspired by the race engine in the Mustang Cobra Jet.

It’s really easy to get bogged down in numbers and statistics when talking about custom cars. They’re always more powerful, more grippy, more of everything really. While it’s important to know exactly how much more ass your car will kick after being tuned, a video is a much better way to get an idea of the attitude a custom car will carry. It’s really the next best thing to a test drive.

At the LA Auto Show Back in November Saleen announced that they would be building a 351 Mustang, with the company releasing a rendering of the proposed car. Since then the company has been relatively quiet about the project, and we were wondering if the 351 Mustang was still on. Saleen answered that question today, as they unveiled the first 351 Mustang prototype at the Fabulous Fords show at Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California.

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.

In building what should be hailed as “The Boss of all Bosses,” custom car guru Bodie Stroud has created one truly unique 1969 Boss Mustang. Using an original 777 HP, all-aluminum 494 c.i. Mario Andretti race motor, Bodie set out to create of one of the sickest Mustangs of all time – a pure and one-of-a-kind American muscle car.

One of the fastest Mustangs ever to hit the Texas Mile, this 5.0L Coyote V8 set the bar a notch higher for the 5.0 racing scene. Going 206.2 MPH with a pair of turbos boosting to 17 PSI, this Sterling Grey Mustang GT took the title as World’s Fastest 2011+ Coyote V8 Mustang in the Standing Mile. They did it all on a street-able setup and set of charcoal AMR wheels to boot!

In general, an independent rear suspension isn’t the best setup for drag racing. Though honestly, it doesn’t seem to matter as much as sheer, undiluted, horsepower and sticky tires. Maybe the suspension is the Cobra’s weak point on the strip. You’d never guess that it’s problem watching this guy.