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Ford Cleveland Engine Plant Begins Production of the New Twin-Scroll 2.0- liter EcoBoost and 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engines

Ford Cleveland Engine Plant Begins Production of New EcoBoost Engines

Ford recently announced it will begin production of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio. The announcement marks the first time these engines are being produced in the U.S. The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all- new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of 2015. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Mustang, Explorer and Lincoln MKC. It all kicks off when the Ford Cleveland Engine Plant Begins Production of New EcoBoost Engines.

“With more than 4 million Eco Boost-powered vehicles on the road today, Cleveland Engine has been at the forefront of our plan to provide our customers with fuel-efficient, affordable engines,” said Bruce Hettle, Ford vice president of North America Manufacturing. “The hardworking team at Cleveland Engine is proud to build two of the most technologically advanced engines on the market today.”

According to Ford, in 2013, it made an investment of nearly $200 million and added 450 new jobs to support production and rising consumer demand for the EcoBoost engine. Ford also made the move to assemble engines regionally to help optimize production capabilities around the world.

Production of the twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America were previously based in Valencia, Spain. The investment in Cleveland shifted North American production to Ohio, leaving Ford’s Valencia Engine Plant as the exclusive production location of 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine for Ford of Europe-built vehicles. Valencia will continue to machine and ship components for both engines to North America,

The famous "Cleveland" Engine Plant also builds the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 3.7-liter V6 rear-wheel drive application. The Ohio facility employs more than 1,300 people and has produced more than 1 million Eco Boost engines since 2009 that have been used to support Ford operations in North America, Mexico, Europe and Asia Pacific.

EcoBoost leadership

As the cornerstone of Ford’s global engine strategy to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, EcoBoost, introduced in 2009, can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement engines. EcoBoost uses smaller overall engine size combined with turbocharging, gasoline direct injection and variable valve timing for the power customers want and the fuel economy they need.

EcoBoost is now available on 100 percent of the 2015 light- duty Ford lineup in North America, and Ford produced more than 1.6 million EcoBoost engines globally in 2014, up more than 30 percent from 2013. More than 190,000 EcoBoost engines now are produced every month, up 90 percent from 2013. In 2014, annual global EcoBoost engine capacity reached approximately 2.3 million units.

Ford also sees growth in global utilities sales. It stated Utility vehicles are the fastest-growing segment globally – up 135 percent since 2009. This accounts for roughly 20 percent of overall market globally. By 2020, utility vehicle sales are expected to reach a whopping 23 percent of the global industry.

“With the new 2.0 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines featured in the all-new Edge and Explorer, Ford is well-positioned to benefit from the rapidly growing utility vehicle segment,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Utility sales are growing at three times the rate of the global vehicle industry.”

With vehicles like the Edge, Escape and Explorer, Ford has been the leader in utility vehicles in the U.S. for four straight years. In 2014, the company sold more than 1.4 million utility vehicles around the world, up 11 percent compared with the previous year. Edge is a technology showcase featuring including adaptive steering, enhanced active park assist, side parking sensors and a front 180-degree camera. It is offered with the 2.0-liter or a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine.

The new Explorer is a significant update to the SUV icon that defined the segment when it launched in 1990. Along with a new look and the new engine 2.3-liter I-4 EcoBoost, Explorer new features include: front and rear 180-degree wide angle cameras with washers; enhanced active park assist with perpendicular park, parking side sensors; smart-charging front-and-rear USB ports; and a hands-free kick-activated lift gate.

This entry was posted in News, New Products, Ford Mustang and tagged Ecoboost, ford, ford motor company, mustang, evan smith, evan j smith, explorer, detroit, cleveland, USB, 2.3-liter on March 9, 2015 by Evan Smith.
1979 – 2004 Ford Mustang Launch Basics With Video

1979 – 2004 Ford Mustang Launch Basics With Video

If you're looking for maximum acceleration from your pony, you’ll need to know the ins and outs of getting off the line. This means understanding 1979 – 2004 Ford Mustang Launch Basics. The Fox-body and Fox-4 (1979 – 2004) Ford Mustang is perfect for the task and there are many excellent parts available to give you traction and make you quick and consistent.

The front of these Mustangs is equipped from Ford with a modified MacPherson Strut setup. This includes a separate spring and strut, connected to a lower A-arm. It's actually a pretty good deal for drag racing and it's easy to modify. A hard drag racing launch requires the nose of the car to lift and Brothers Performance offers a variety of spring and strut combinations to enhance performance.

As you can see in the attached video, Eibach, a leader in spring technology, offers a specific Drag Launch kit. This includes new front and rear springs and an airbag designed to be installed in the passenger-side rear spring. The soft front springs are designed to store energy when the car is static, while sitting on the starting line. Upon launch, they allow the nose to pop up, giving you extra traction.

The rear includes four lower control arms (also called trailing arms), two springs, main shocks and quad shocks and an anti-roll bar. The Eibach springs are also softer than stock, and work in unison with the Eibach front coils. Fox Mustangs have a tendency to roll rotate (twist) on launch. This can be counteracted by inflating the airbag included in the kit to the recommended setting, or by added a drag racing-specific anti-roll bar in place of the stock unit.

Any time you change springs you should consider your struts and shocks, as they may or may not be suited to the new spring rates. This goes for drag racing, and when installing lowering springs designed for handling. For drag racing, a common choice is the Lakewood 70/30 front struts and the 50/50 rear shocks. These will compliment the Eibach Drag Launch kit and help you get the most lift and best traction for a street / strip Mustang.

If you’re looking for a more aggressive setup, we offer the popular Moroso Trick Front and rear springs. These are mainly designed for racing, and will work best with Lakewood 90/10 front struts, or an adjustable strut. We also recommend going with aftermarket rear control arms, frame connectors and a driveshaft safety loop.

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This entry was posted in News, New Products, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Eibach, ford, mustang, evan smith, evan j smith, lakewood, moroso, drag launch, 1979 - 2004, Ford Mustang on March 5, 2015 by Evan Smith.
Congratulations Mike Sakiewicz, Brothers Performance $1,000 Shopping Spree Winner!

Congratulations Mike Sakiewicz, Brothers Performance $1,000 Shopping Spree Winner!

Brothers Performance is proud to announce Mike Sakiewicz of Frankfort, Illinois as our December $1,000 Shopping Spree contest winner. Mike is a hardcore Mustang fanatic in the process of building his 1986 Mustang GT into a budget warrior and he'll be on his way with some hot new parts thanks to Brothers Performance.

“I got a phone call from Brothers Performance, but I was working so I couldn’t answer,” Mike stated with a chuckle. “I called back and they told me I won and I was super excited! I thought they already picked a winner so i never gave winning a second thought. I was totally surprised because it’s the first time I’ve ever won anything,” said the 24 year old construction equipment worker, who recently broke his hand on the job.

Mike picked up his 1986 GT at a police auction, but it sat for two years as he contemplated whether he wanted to build it of get a different car. “This car had an AOD and I wanted a stick, but it’s hard to find clean cars up here in Illinois,” he explained. “Its got surface rust, but otherwise it is in good shape. I decided to keep it and I did a T5 swap myself, and added a Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.73s and a Detroit Locker differential.”

Mike also installed BBK Shorty Headers and a Brothers Performance Off-Road H-Pipe, with the system dumping under the car. “I like it loud, so I went with straight exhaust with no tail pipes,” Mike stated. “I also did the Ford Racing A/C delete and took the smog pump off. Other than that it's stock.”

With his $1,000 shopping spree, Mike selected a Brentech Cold-Air Intake kit, a 70mm Brentech throttle body, along with a Pro-M 75mm Mass Air meter, Pro-M Mass Air wiring harness, Stage 8 Locking header bolts and Maximum Motorsports Extreme Duty Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms.

“It’s an ’86 so it is speed density, but I’m switching it to mass air," he added. "I already have the A9L computer sitting in my room. I’d like to a do a GT-40 build on the Mustang, but I’m working on the suspension first. I’ll go with sub-frame connectors and suspension mods before I start adding power. I’m more about the go-fast so I’ll get that done before I worry about looks.”

Brothers performance congratulates Mike and we’re glad to help make his 1986 Ford Mustang GT build a special one. We can help you, too! In fact, all you have to do is click here and sign up for your chance to win! We have another $1,000 Shopping Spree going on right now and you can be the next winner.

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This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, Enter To Win and tagged Brothers Performance, ford, mustang, evan smith, shopping spree, evan j smith, $1, contest winner, 000 shopping spree on March 3, 2015 by Evan Smith.
BBK Varitune Mufflers Make The Perfect Sound

BBK Varitune Mufflers Make The Perfect Sound

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the perfect sound from your exhaust system? I mean a sound that’s dialed into your liking. Different engines create different levels of exhaust flow, so it’s important to get exhaust parts that fit your needs. There is so much that can affect the music coming from your tail pipes — and we’re not just talking about the volume of your exhaust. Power adders, increased compression, big cams, headers, X- and H-pipes, mufflers and tail pipes all play a role in the symphony of sound. But only one muffler puts the sound tuning in your hands — and that’s BBK’s Varitune Muffler. Varitune mufflers and Axle-Back kits feature the patented Adjustable Power Valve that gives you the ability to tune your exhaust! So read on and see how BBK Varitune Mufflers make the perfect sound.

The Adjustable Power Valve, developed and patented by BBK Performance, lets you change from having a mild three-chamber muffler to a rowdy single-chamber muffler in a matter of minutes. These mufflers are built with an internal cone that is adjusted in or out to direct exhaust flow through the muffler. And since you control the position of the cone, you manipulate sound and power.

It’s all done with the turn of a screw, located on the exterior of the muffler. Changes are made by simply loosening the locking nut and then running the adjuster in or out. With this set-up you can quickly and easily dial in the sound of your exhaust with the turn of a screw and we offer kits for the Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, plus trucks and a variety of other vehicles. You can even alter or off-set the Power Valves to remove any resonance or drone. This is important when you change rear gears or transmission ratios.

BBK Varitune Mufflers are available in a variety of sizes so there’s a combination for virtually any American performance car, including Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro, and Corvette to name a few. Of course, you can retro-fit your Varitune mufflers to basically any vehicle, including early muscle cars. It’s important to note that all BBK Varitune mufflers and Varitune Axle-Back kits are American designed and American built from high-quality materials so they’re designed to sound great and last a long time.

To fit your budget, Varitune mufflers are available in aluminized or stainless steel in 2.5-, 2.75-, and 3.0-inch diameters, and are offered in various offsets to fit most aftermarket and OEM applications, including cars and trucks. Currently, Varitune mufflers do not fit the 1999-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra, and with many options for fitment, be sure to research and select the correct diameter and offset for your specific application.

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This entry was posted in News, New Products, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang Video, New Video, 2015 Ford Mustang News, Product Installation Video and tagged BBK, BBK Performance, ford, evan smith, varitune mufflers, evan j smith, Facebook, youtube, tune, chevrolet camaro, twitter, dodge challenger, mufflers, usa, power valve, Ford Mustang on February 25, 2015 by Evan Smith.