Marti Auto Works radiator hose set for 1970 small block Mustang and Cougars

Classic Ford Mustang restoration processes these days generally go very well and with fantastic results, as there are so many aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers on the field to help Mustang fans with their dreams.  Well, there’s another key player in the ring offering a direct replacement radiator hose set for any 1970 Mustang / Cougar equipped with the 302ci and 351ci (both Cleveland & Windsor) power plants.  What’s the big  deal here, you might say?  Until now, no one has produced a replacement lower radiator hose with exemplary factory fitment.

Marti Auto Works has come up with a batch of these SAE compliant which match every bend and include original double-wire clamps stapled to the hose, just like they were off the assembly line.  One more thing–Marti Auto Works, an official Ford licensee, is the only existing aftermarket player offering hoses with all these features.

Keep reading to get more details on this hose kit in the Press Release following.

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MRT 2010-12 Boss 302, GT and C/S Front Splitter

If you haven’t already grabbed hold of your late-model 2010 Mustang, 2011 Mustang, or 2012 Mustang and started tweaking the appliqué, then MRT is ready to help you get started with one of the most attractively popular Mustang body parts currently on the (after)market.  The newest piece out by MRT is the Front Splitter for he 2010 – 2012 Mustang Boss 302, Mustang GT, and the Mustang California Special Edition.  Designed and crafted with the end in mind, the MRT Front Splitter is formed from ABS plastic and utilizes Stainless Steel turnbuckles for a truly functional-form in racing appearance.  There’s no painting required, so don’t sweat it if you are worried about finishing something that is likely going to catch its fair share of scuffs in the corners.

Keep reading to get the rest of the details in the PR from MRT.

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On August 6th, the Shelby American Collection will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a flashback focus upon the historic Cobra-Ferrari Wars which spawned the spark behind the American auto industry in the early 1960s.  Every piece of automobilia artwork on display within the museum features Carroll Shelby’s legacy and lineage of work throughout the years, with our faved Ford Mustang definitely making a presence.

A collection of world championship drivers will also be on hand for autographs, 2 of Shelby’s hottest collectible cars will be on-site, ’60s music will be cranked to 11, and there will be an outdoor vintage car show for everyone to enjoy.

Be sure to check out all the specifics in the Press Release following.

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As if the new 5.0-liter Mustang needed more power and performance statistics…ok, we’re kidding–it does…and now, MRT is on the scene bringing Mustang fans a quick & easy way to bolt on some serious sound and a bit more power.  The 2011 Mustang and the 2012 Mustang, in addition to the 2012 Boss 302, are now destined recipients of an off-road H pipe setup, boasting fantastic muscle car intonation and performance-inspiring power.

These direct-fit, 304 Stainless Steel, mandrel-bent (say that 3x fast) H-pipes are guaranteed to leave many smiles for miles on any new 5.0 Mustang owner…as well as the crowd standing nearby & behind!

Keep reading to check out the sharp tech in the press snippets from MRT.

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Well, if you were not able to get out to Tulsa last week for the 2011 Mid-America Shelby Meet to check out some awesome Ford Mustang specimens, you missed out…really.  Along the spectrum of Shelby Mustangs, AC Cobras, and a grab bag mix of late-model & classic customs, there was a fantastic spread to take in.  So, we’re back from Tulsa to show you but a glimpse of what was seen, heard, and raced…in a breakdown of day-by-day activities as we rolled through the 37th meeting of Team Shelby in Mid-America.

Make sure to keep reading to get the full play-by-play day by day…and also, there’s a huge gallery at the bottom to gawk at! (more…)

Ever wonder what it’d be like to pilot a 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang out on the track?  Some of you have had plenty of track time, for sure, but we’re guessing the number of ROUSH racers, especially the 2012 Mustang variety, are limited in number.  So he we are, bringing you a featured video from ROUSH Performance, exhibiting professional driver Billy Johnson at the reins, taking on Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.  Pictures are worth a thousand words and videos are nearly priceless, so keep going to see some seriously sweet Mustang hot lapping action!

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Aftermarket Ford Mustang shifters have been one of the first modifications every enthusiast goes after within the first 5 or so tweaks to their cars.  Why?  Because a short-throw shifter is one of the quickest bang-for-the-buck ways to get a good handle on the Mustang, reducing the shifting motion by up to 20%, making for a quicker snap to the next gear, ultimately becoming more efficient & speedy while rowing down the track or the road course.  UPR Products has recently released their very own CNC Billet Aluminum shifter for the 2011 Mustang & 2012 Mustang GT and V6 trims equipped with the 6-speed transmission.  What’s more, we aren’t seeing a dramatic inflationary trend here; the price is right and about what we’ve paid for several short-throw shifter kits in the past 15 years of modifying our very own project cars.

Keep reading for the full details in the quick snippet from UPR…

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The folks over at AIRAID have been working on several different aftermarket projects, and their latest…is a direct-fit OEM replacement air filter setup for the 2010 Shelby GT500, the 2011 Shelby GT500, and the 2012 Shelby GT500.  Excellent filtration and airflow are guaranteed with these elements, ensuring they are the last ones any owner will have to shell out coin for.

Keep reading for more specifics in the news bite following…

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Earlier this week, Ford Racing put the rumor to rest that new Boss 302 5.0-liter V8 crate motors would be available outside of the 2012 Boss 302 Mustang shell.  The Ford Racing catalog features the 5.0 crate engine under part #M-6007-M50B and will come fully capable of the same neck-jerk power we’ve all been drooling over…a wonderful 444 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of tire smokin’ goodness.  So what’s the wallet damage for this pony car power plant?  The Boss 302 crate motor will hold a sticker of $11,999…equaling a $5K bump in price over the Mustang GT crate motor’s price tag of $6,999.  That doesn’t seem all to bad at first blush, but when reflection shines back, you realize it’s a steep bill for a mere 32 horsepower more.  Guess the branding is the bulk of the cost…

Nonetheless, keep reading to see all the nitty gritty details on the Ford Racing aluminum 5.0-liter Mustang Boss 302 crate engine.
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If you have been wondering just how in the heck we managed to get a 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 into a Fox body Mustang with great form sans hacks, well, we’re here to tell about one great feat by a featured aftermarket player which helped make it happen.  BBK worked very closely with us to get the form, fitment, and function absolutely perfect.  If you haven’t already checked out the video we posted over the weekend, then you’re missing out!  It was the first crank-up of Built to Cruise, EVER!  We were completely stoked to see all the hard work by all come into play.

The end game of this note to everyone is to let it be known that StangNet and BBK have worked with great concern for detail on making this swap something that can be done in the future by anyone, anytime, with the will to make it happen.  We’ve taking on the burden of growing pains & lots of documentation so the entire aftermarket doesn’t have to!

Keep reading to get all the specs & notes, directly from BBK.

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