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  • 1979-1993 Fox-Body Mustang Frame Connectors

    1979-1993 Fox-Body Mustang Frame Connectors

     

    If there is one, single modification that every Fox-body Mustang on the planet can benefit from, it’s a set of frame connectors. Yes, 1979-1993 Fox-Body Mustang Frame Connectors are a must-have item, especially if you plan on adding power or heading to the track. And BrothersPerformance.com stocks a few options, including the BBK Gripp frame connectors that are featured in the video and sell for just over $100.00!

     

    Ford Fox-body vehicles were designed in the mid-1970s with a great importance on saving weight. America had just gone through a gas crisis and economy was on everyone’s mind. This meant the Mustang (and other Fox vehicles) was getting a compact design and the unitized Fox-body fit the bill. It allowed for the popular modified MacPherson strut front suspension that used a bolt-in stamped steel K-member, with lower A-arms, separate coil springs and struts that connected the spindles to the strut towers in the chassis. The front combined with a non-parallel four-link rear, where the springs ride on the lower control arms. This arrangement was very basic, using stamped steel arms with rubber bushings to connect the rear end housing to the chassis. Most importantly, the design enabled Ford (and Lincoln/Mercury) to use the chassis for a wide range of vehicles.

     

    The suspension/chassis setup worked well for the time, but can be greatly enhanced for performance and longevity with aftermarket components. As horsepower or torque is added, the chassis will likely flex. A close inspection of a high-mileage Fox may reveal cracks in critical areas, such as the rear suspension pick-up points. Despite this, you can affordably stiffen the chassis of your Fox by adding a set of frame connectors.

     

    An affordable option is the BBK Gripp Mustang Sub-Frame Connector kit. These frame connectors add strength to the structure and help resist flex. BrothersPerformance.com offers a variety of sub-frame connector kits for all 1979 to 2004 Mustangs.

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    The Gripp connectors are made from boxed steel and can be bolted in or welded for extra strength. And like we stated, they are a must for any on-track activities including drag racing, road racing, competing in autocross, or just driving your Mustang aggressively around town. Stiffening the chassis will also help to keep your Mustang aligned, and another bonus is that your doors and will open and close more smoothly.

     

    BBK’s connectors come in a Charcoal gray metallic powdercoated finish that’s attractive and durable. And they are made right here in America.

    This entry was posted in New Products, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video and tagged Drag Racing, Brothers Performance, BBK, BBK Performance, mustang, evan smith, america, evan j smith, fox-body, frame connectors, gripp, unibody on December 18, 2014 by Evan Smith.

  • Affordable Ways To Freshen The Fox-Body Ford Mustang

     

     

    Affordable Ways To Freshen The Fox-Body Ford Mustang

     

    Mustang enthusiasts are forever looking for Affordable Ways To Freshen The Fox-Body Ford Mustang, which was produced between 1979-1993. Whether you’ve had your Fox forever, or it’s a brand-new project car, you’ll want your Ford looking neat and tidy. And with over 20 years as a leading supplier of aftermarket parts, BrothersPerformance.com is your number one source for everything Mustang.

     

    Despite being introduced in 1979, the Fox-body Mustang is still considered a late-model performance car. It was the first Mustang to be equipped with electronic fuel injection, which came in 1985/86 and the technology has moved forward ever since.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Fox Mustangs remain affordable and virtually all the parts, from bumper covers to driveline components, to door seals and interior trim, are available either as new old stock (NOS) or reproduction. It really doesn’t matter if you’re building a street machine, show car, race car or doing a restoration, the Fox Mustang fits the bill.

     

    Recently, the team at Brothers Performance spent a few hours installing a new ACC carpet (which retails for about $129.00) in James Bickham’s 1990 5.0 LX hatchback. Bickam’s Fox sports a warmed-over 302 with a head, cam, and intake package, and it wears sparkling silver paint and aftermarket wheels.

     

    His carpet, however, was shot. More than just beat up, it was worn through in one area, and had multiple stains and discoloring, too. Thankfully, the fix was easy. Brothers Performance stocks the complete line of ACC carpets for all 1979-2014 Ford Mustangs in a variety of color options. And Brothers also has a state-of-the-art installation center, so we are able to handle the job for you. Swapping your carpet isn’t overly difficult, but it will take an afternoon, some basic hand tools and a little patience. Like any cosmetic job, it’s best to work slowly, especially since you’ll need to cut and trim the new carpet for a perfect fit.

     

    For a before-and-after look at our installation, be sure to click on the video link, which we’ve attached. I think you’ll be impressed with the results.

    This entry was posted in New Products, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Brothers Performance, mustang, evan smith, evan j smith, 1990 mustang, 1990 fox-body mustang, acc, mustang carpet, youtube, video, Ford Mustang on December 16, 2014 by Evan Smith.

  • Headers Give Your Ford Mustang More Power

    Headers Give Your Ford Mustang More Power—that’s a fact.

    Aftermarket exhaust headers improve exhaust flow and cylinder scavenging compared to stock cast manifolds or tubular shorty headers. With that, most aftermarket headers (long-tube or short-tube) feature larger-than-stock and often longer primary tubes, and a performance collector design.

     

    If this style header makes more power, why doesn’t the factory use them? Fact is, very few factory vehicles are equipped with an exhaust system that’s optimized for power. That’s because tubular headers are more expensive to produce and they generally don’t fit as tight to the engine, which would slow assembly at the factory.

     

    And while every engine is different, a typical set of high-quality aftermarket headers, like those sold at BrothersPerformance.com can be worth 25-40 horsepower depending on your combination.

     

    In this example, we installed BBK 1 ¾-inch long-tubes which feature 1 ¾-inch primary pipes that are CNC-mandrel bent, a thick 3/8-inch flange for solid sealing, and clean welds for strength and durability. In addition, they have a 2-bolt lower flange with a ball-and-socket collector so you never have to worry about old-fashioned header leaks. And all BBK header kits come with new gaskets, installation hardware, and detailed instructions.

     

    If you’re Coyote is really pumping out the power, you should consider the larger BBK 1 7/8-inch headers. These are more suited for max-effort naturally aspirated engines, supercharged engines or nitrous applications. It’s important to mention that BrothersPerformance.com sells header and exhaust kits for all 1979-present Mustangs, including those with engine swaps.

     

    When you make the move from shorty to long-tube headers, you’ll need a shorter mid-pipe. Fortunately, BBK Performance sells a dedicated X-pipe to mate its long-tubes to virtually any Mustang exhaust. BBK’s mid-pipes feature 3-inch Mandrel Bent Aluminized Tubing, oxygen sensor bungs. Unfortunately, they can’t be sold or shipped to California residents.

     

    Simple modifications that compliment headers on a 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT are cold-air kits, throttle bodies, flash tuners, gears and exhaust mufflers. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to click on the video to see how much power we gained with our 2011 Mustang GT test car.

    This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video and tagged 2011 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Mustang, BBK Performance, Mustang GT, ford, mustang, 2013 ford mustang, evan smith, 2014 ford mustang gt, evan j smith, headers, long-tubes, horsepower on December 15, 2014 by Evan Smith.

  • Ford Introduces New Global Team and 12 New Vehicles

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    Ford Introduces New Global Team and 12 New Vehicles

     

    It’s no secret that Ford is taking a global approach to performance. It’s introducing the iconic 2015 Mustang to customers worldwide, and Ford Introduces New Global Team and 12 New Vehicles through 2020—including the much-anticipated Focus RS—to be available globally.

    Ford is finally uniting it’s wide array of regional performance engineering and racing teams as one global team, which will fall under the Ford Performance umbrella. This team will deliver to enthusiasts more new vehicles and parts, and do so in quicker fashion than ever before. New vehicles include an all-new Focus RS that will be available to customers in major markets around the world for the first time. And we're anticipating the announcement of a Shelby GT350 "R" at the Detroit Auto Show this winter.

    “Ford remains committed to innovation through performance,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “Our new global Ford Performance team ties together racing, performance vehicles and parts. It will allow us to more quickly introduce products and accessories that meet the needs of customers around the world on-road and on the track.” Focus RS, which builds on a pedigree of driving excellence dating to the first Ford RS in 1968, was last introduced in 2009.

     

    “To earn the RS badge, the vehicle has to be a no-compromise driver’s car that can deliver exceptional performance on the track when required while providing excellent every day driving,” said Nair.

     

    Current performance vehicles from Ford include the Fiesta ST, Focus ST, Shelby GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor. Not to mention the EcoBoost Mustang and Mustang GT.

     

    This is all part of Ford’s “One Ford” plan for profitable growth, and to ensure product excellence and innovation across the board. Of course, the performance models will excite enthusiasts, but there's so much more. Currently, performance vehicle sales are growing around the world. Ford stated that sales are up 70 percent in the United States and 14 percent in Europe since 2009 in the performance segment.

     

    Ford’s hugely popular ST lineup, is a hit with a wide range of buyers, as it delivers an phenomenal driving experience, plus economy, at a price point in the mid-$20,000 range. Additionally, Ford claimed that in the United States, more than 65 percent of ST customers made the switch from other brands, and more than 50 percent of Ford performance vehicle owners’ next vehicle purchase is a Ford. It also stated that Millennials are purchasing ST vehicles at a rate twice that of other Ford-branded vehicles.

     

    The heart of the ST lineup is the award-winning EcoBoost® engine family. Amazingly, Ford has produced more than 2 million EcoBoost engines globally since 2009. “EcoBoost is a strong example of how we are migrating technology and engineering across our lineup, ensuring our vehicles are fun to drive—not just our Ford Performance lineup,” said Nair. “From our most nimble Fiesta to our hard-working full-size pickups and racing vehicles, our lineup benefits from the innovations we deliver at the track and at the limit.”

     

    On the track, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine powers the IMSA TUDOR Championship series racecars, including a record-setting Daytona racing prototype sports car. The team also designed the soon-to-be-released Shelby GT350 Mustang. It features aerodynamic innovations developed through Ford’s investment in racing that were applied to help downforce and cooling.

     

    Ford understands that racing provides a proving ground for cultivating passionate engineers—allowing them to innovate in top-level competition as they face challenges that require successful solutions in very compressed time frames. This trickles down, and is passed on to every Ford and Lincoln product.

     

    New Global Team

    According to Ford, the new Ford Performance organization unifies Ford SVT, Team RS and Ford Racing globally, serving as an innovation laboratory and test bed to create unique performance vehicles, parts, accessories and experiences for customers. This includes developing innovations and technologies in aerodynamics, weight reduction, electronics, powertrain performance, and fuel efficiency that can be applied more broadly to Ford’s product portfolio.

     

    The Global Team will utilize racetracks around the globe to develop new vehicles and technologies at Ford’s engineering centers—including the new technical center in Charlotte, North Carolina. That fully modern facility will help deliver racing innovations, as well as advance tools for use in performance vehicles and daily drivers alike.

     

    And Ford enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the Ford Performance organization is led by Dave Pericak, who has been appointed director, Global Ford Performance.

    This entry was posted in News and tagged ford, 2015 Mustang, evan smith, evan j smith, global team, performance, dave pericak, svt, new vehicles on December 11, 2014 by Evan Smith.

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