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Find Easy Power For Your Ford Mustang With Nitrous

Find Easy Power For Your Ford Mustang With Nitrous

Are you looking for quick and easy mods that will give you big results? If so, you can find easy horsepower for your Ford Mustang with nitrous. While nitrous oxide sounds like some magical, mystical power adder, it’s really not that complicated. Nitrous oxide allows you to add extra oxygen to the combustion process, and when matched with the correct amount of fuel, big power results. BrothersPerformance.com offers a wide range of nitrous kits, along with all the hardware needed if you’re looking to accessorize or grow your system. To prove our point, we recently installed an affordable kit from ZEX (Part Number 82023) on a mildly modified 1998 SVT Cobra. This kit installed in a few hours and is priced right around $599.99.

Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is stored in a nitrous bottle, which can be mounted easily in the trunk of a vehicle. Lines are run under the car, from the tank to a solenoid that’s mounted under the hood. The solenoid connects to the engine’s induction system and feeds the juice to the engine. There are a handful of nitrous system designs, from basic kits to multi-stage systems used for racing. Common terms you’ll hear are “Wet” and “Dry” systems.

A Dry system simply sprays nitrous only, a “Wet” system supplys nitrous and additional fuel to the engine. In addition, nitrous can be injected into the engine either before the throttle body (or just under the carburetor), or directly in the individual runners in the intake manifold (direct-port nitrous injection). The type of kit you select depends on the horsepower level you're trying to reach. In fact, some systems can be completely hidden, while others are the show-piece of the induction system.

The Zex kit, seen in the video, is a universal wet system designed to fit any 1986 to 2004 V8 Mustang. There is one nitrous line feeding the nitrous nozzle, and a single fuel line that connects between the nozzle and the fuel rail. Having the ability to tap into the fuel rail (using the Schrader valve) makes things quick and easy (especially considering all the lines and fittings are included in the kit). This kit designed to increase output on most EFI Mustangs by 75 – 125 horsepower. Brothers Performance does offer higher-performance kits from Zex and many other manufacturers. And we offer nitrous bottle filling at our location in Deland, Florida.

Another benefit of the ZEX kit is the unique Nitrous Management Unit, which contains and controls the nitrous solenoid. It uses a TPS (throttle position sensor) signal for activation, plus, the kit contains everything you’ll need, including an assortment of jets for tuning.

Now check out the video, and see how much power this 1998 SVT Cobra picked up with a simple nitrous install. And be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram and twitter @brothersperformance.

This entry was posted in News, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Brothers Performance, ford, mustang, evan smith, nitrous oxide, evan j smith, svt, horsepower, bbl performance, svt cobra, nitrous, nos, juice, zex, wet, dry, Ford Mustang on February 12, 2015 by Evan Smith.
Win a 2015 Ford Edge at the Ford EcoBoost Challenge Set For 17-City Test-Drive
Win a 2015 Ford Edge at the Ford EcoBoost Challenge Set For 17-City Test-Drive

Who wouldn’t want to win a free car? And Ford Motor Company is giving you the chance to Win a 2015 Ford Edge at the Ford EcoBoost Challenge Set For 17-City Test-Drive.

Now you can get behind the wheel of Ford’s latest products, with its third EcoBoost® Challenge consumer drive tour launching in early March.

The EcoBoost Challenge will tour 17 cities in 2015, and will provide five unique driving experiences in Ford products. According to Ford, there’s a new incentive — participants will have an opportunity to WIN an EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Edge, and they can earn additional entries in the sweepstakes by bringing guests with them to the event.

The tour kicks off March 7 at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. Participants will drive the latest Ford vehicles along with in-market competition. So you get to drive back-to-back with competitor vehicles. More than 28,000 people took part in last year’s EcoBoost Challenge.

“With EcoBoost engines now available across 100 percent of our U.S. light-duty lineup, the EcoBoost Challenge lets consumers experience this innovative technology that helps Ford deliver better fuel economy with a more engaging driving experience than the competition,” said Michele Bartlett, Ford group marketing manager for large cars and SUVs. “Not only is the EcoBoost Challenge a lot of fun, but getting people in the driver’s seat is the best way for them to experience the craftsmanship, innovation and performance of the Ford lineup.”

The BrothersPerformance.com team is excited the new ST Reaction Time Challenge, which gives participants a chance to test their reflexes in both Fiesta ST and Focus ST. Ford is also offering a chance to drive the all-new 2015 F-150 and Edge against the competition. There’s also a special driving section set up for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost, designed to highlight the model’s improved handling and performance levels. Ford will also let folks test the innovative park assist technologies. Hybrid fans can get behind the wheel of the Fusion Hybrid. In addition to the all- new 2015 Ford Mustang and all-new 2015 Aluminum F-150, additional test vehicles include the 2015 Ford Edge, new 2015 Expedition, plus Escape, Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect Wagon.

“With its new 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine with standard Auto Start/Stop, the 2015 Ford F-150 resets the bar in light-duty pickup truck performance, capability and efficiency, with class-leading EPA-estimated ratings for gasoline-powered full-size pickups. The 2015 Ford Mustang features an all-new available 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, and the 2015 Ford Edge comes standard with a twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder or an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.”

But wait, there’s more. Ford is touting its “ShiftPhobia” boot camp. This offers consumers a unique hands-on education into driving a manual transmission from a professional driver. “By combining advanced engine technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing, Ford EcoBoost engines can help customers conserve fuel without sacrificing power. In North America, EcoBoost sales make Ford the leader in turbocharged direct-injected gasoline engines in high-volume passenger vehicles such as Fusion, F-150, Edge and Escape. For 2015, 100 percent of Ford’s U.S. light-duty vehicle lineup is available with an EcoBoost engine.”

Pre-registration for the 2015 EcoBoost Challenge is live now at ecoboostdrive.com. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Events are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in most markets. Locations and dates are:
- Miami: Sun Life Stadium, March 7
- Los Angeles: Santa Anita Park, March 14
- Dallas: AT&T Stadium, March 21
- Washington, D.C.: FedEx Field, March 28
- Houston: NRG Park, April 18
- Louisville, Kentucky: Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, April 25 • Phoenix: WestWorld, May 2
- Concord, North Carolina: Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 2 • Seattle: Emerald Downs, May 9
- Chicago: Arlington Park, May 9
- Cincinnati: Forest Fair Village Mall, May 30
- Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Race Complex, May 30 • Orlando, Florida: Orange County Convention Center, June 6 • Philadelphia: Wells Fargo Center, June 6
- San Francisco: Oakland Alameda Coliseum, June 13
- Rochester, New York: Monroe Community College, June 13 • Minneapolis: Mall of America, June 20
This entry was posted in News and tagged Ecoboost, ford, win, focus st, 2015 ford edge, 2015 edge, fiesta st, miami, los angeles, dallas, washington, houston, chicago, pittsburgh, orlando, drive, park assist, boost on February 10, 2015 by Evan Smith.
Tips For Doing A Wheelie in Your Ford Mustang

Tips For Doing A Wheelie in Your Ford Mustang

One of the coolest parts about drag racing is doing a wheelie. A hard launch presses you firmly in the seat, the nose gets light and there’s a sense of gratification that comes from hooking hard. The icing on the cake is when a photographer nails the shot, right at the peak of the wheelie. Getting the wheels up means your car is accelerating at it peak, which is the ultimate goal. Of course you don’t have to pop a wheelie to have good traction, but it certainly helps. Here are tips for doing a wheelie in your Mustang. Using them will ensure you capture those perfect launches every time.

Making your Mustang move quickly and consistently off the starting line boils down to having a basic understanding of how your suspension works, selecting the right parts, and driving well. Combine those three things and you’ll be rocketing off the line.

Pow! It's wheelie time.

Naturally, the first thing you’ll need is a Mustang with a solid foundation. Frame connectors are a must in 1979 – 2004 Mustangs. They will prevent chassis flex and let your suspension work properly. Without them, your chassis can deflect under load and your suspension will not work consistently. A roll bar or roll cage is also a good idea. When designed and installed properly, it will add extra body stiffness and safety.

However, getting the nose up and keeping the tires planted is the job of the suspension. Here's how it works. Upon launch, the tires dig in and rotate forward to drive the car. But for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction, so the rear-end housing sees force in the opposite direction to the wheels. This opposite force applied to the rear housing is actually good, as it creates a force on the rear suspension links (control arms). The upper bars are pulled rearward and the lower bars are forced forward and upward. Since they are connected to the body, those forces cause the nose of the car to lift. The technical term for the nose lifting is pitch rotation. Racers enhance lift with the addition of soft front springs designed for drag racing with thin, tightly wound coils, and with front struts that feature “soft” valving on extension (called jounce) and stiffer valving on compression (rebound).

Carlos Sobrino's "Joker" getting after it in NMRA action.

Brothers Performance offers a variety of springs, struts, and shocks, designed for basic street/strip applications, as well as more complex parts that offer adjustability for the more serious enthusiast. As you can imagine, reducing weight also helps. Weight reduction can come in the form of aluminum heads, lightweight brakes, carbon fiber or fiberglass hood, tubular front suspension parts, etc.

Coyote Stock is a popular new class in the NMRA.

But even with fancy race parts, keep in mind that springs support the “sprung” weight of the vehicle. And we can manipulate the sprung weight to enhance traction during launch, whether it’s on the street, strip, or on a road course. When better handling is the goal, we use short, stiff springs with matching dampers. This limits body roll and keeps the contact patches at all four corners in compliance with the road surface. In drag racing, we want front end lift (to a point) so the front springs are often tall and thin in order to store lots of energy when they are compressed. One popular set for the 1979 - 2004 Mustang are the Moroso Trick Drag Springs. This style of spring helps the nose lift during launch, as you can guess, handling suffers. Mustang drag racers often match their soft front springs with Lakewood 90/10 or 70/30 struts. These struts release quickly on launch, and are stiff on rebound. This lets the nose rise quickly and settle slowly.

Brothers Performance also offers the very popular Eibach Drag Launch kit, which Mustang racers have been using for decades. These springs feature rates desirable for drag racing — yet they still provide solid street handling. The kit also includes an air bag, which is installed in the passenger-side rear spring, and can be filled or deflated for tuning (or street driving) to limit body roll. When inflated to the recommended psi, the bag adds stiffness to the right rear spring to prevent body roll (termed roll rotation) on launch. Keeping the body flat lets both rear tires apply power evenly. A popular choice for rear shocks with this combination is the Lakewood 50/50. These shocks feature valving designed for straight-line acceleration and are optimized for 1979 – 2004 Mustangs.

There are also a number of single and double adjustable drag racing struts and shocks on the market. Adjustable shocks and struts put the tuning in your hands. This helps you dial in your car for maximum performance and for changing track conditions. I recommend you do you homework before purchasing a set, as each company offers slightly different valving. Some dampers feature a steel body, others are aluminum, allowing a nice weight savings. Consult the manufacturer if necessary to determine the best spring/damper package for your car.

Pow! It's wheelie time.

Lastly, you’ll want sticky tires to compliment your new suspension, and I always recommend a driveshaft safety loop in any drag car. Once you’ve installed your new parts, get out to the track, dump the clutch and throw that front end in the air!

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang, Opinion and tagged Drag Racing, Brothers Performance, ford, mustang, evan smith, wheelie, evan j smith, 1979 - 2004 mustang, lakewood, struts, shocks, dampers, springs, street, enthusiast, Ford Mustang on February 6, 2015 by Evan Smith.
Ken Block Introduces 320-plus HP 2016 Focus RS

Ken Block Introduces 320-plus HP 2016 Focus RS

Gymkhana films superstar Ken Block Introduces 320-plus HP 2016 Ford Focus RS, which Ford unveiled today in Cologne, Germany. While the Focus RS has been a winner in Europe, Ford will now make the RS available globally, including the US, starting next year. Ford stated the Focus RS would pack the punch of “much more than 320 horsepower.”

This takes the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo engine to yet another level. A similar version of the engine produces 310 horsepower in the Ford Mustang. Another key feature is the all-wheel drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control, which uses two clutches to divert torque to the outer wheels during cornering to help the achieve over 1.0g of grip.

“The all-new Focus RS is a serious machine with high-performance technology and innovative engineering that sets a new benchmark for driving exhilaration on the road and track,” said Raj Nair, group vice president, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company. “The RS line has a proud history of technical breakthroughs that have migrated to mainstream Ford vehicles to benefit all of our customers, and the new Focus RS is no exception. It’s a great example of our passion for innovation through performance, and creating vehicles that make people’s hearts pound.”

Ken Block Introduces 320-plus HP 2016 Focus RS

The all-new Focus RS was developed by Ford Performance global engineers. Ford stated this will be the 30th car to wear the RS badging, following such technology trendsetters as the 1970 Escort RS1600 with 16 valves, 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth with turbocharging and radical aerodynamics and 1992 Escort RS Cosworth with four-wheel drive. All the innovation is not found under the hood. The RS is dressed with enhanced aerodynamics such as a unique front splitter and rear spoiler.

Sold globally, the Focus RS is built at Ford’s Saarlouis, Germany, manufacturing plant. “We are acutely aware of the benchmarks we have set ourselves with RS performance models through the years, and rest assured this new car raises the game to a new level,” said Jim Farley, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

“Just as important is the fact that with technologies such as EcoBoost, we are able to demonstrate how an innovation that powers almost every car in our range can also be the heartbeat of our finest performance cars,” added Farley. Not just a pretty face, Ken Block consulted on the all-new Focus RS, providing valuable feedback to the team. In addition, he presented the car at the press event in Cologne, Germany – where the RS legend was born with the Ford 15M RS in 1968.

Ken Block Introduces 320-plus HP 2016 Focus RS

“The all-new Focus RS exploits innovative new Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring to deliver a new level of handling capability and driver enjoyment, combining outstanding traction and grip with exciting agility and cornering speed,” said Ford. Ford’s AWD system utilizes twin electronically controlled clutch packs on each side of the rear drive unit. “These manage the car’s front/rear torque split, and can control the side-to-side torque distribution on the rear axle – delivering the “torque vectoring” capability that has a dramatic impact on handling and cornering stability. The control unit in the rear drive unit continuously varies the front/rear and side-to-side torque distribution to suit the current driving situation, monitoring inputs from multiple vehicle sensors 100 times per second. A maximum of 70 percent of the drive torque can be diverted to the rear axle. Up to 100 percent of available torque at the rear axle can be sent to each rear wheel.”

This amazingly diverts torque to the outside rear wheel at lighting speed, and it does so depending on steering wheel inputs, lateral loads, plus yaw and speed of the vehicle. Ford states that, this torque transfer helps the driver rotate the car through a curve to enhance turn-in, stability, and balance. It also has the ability to control oversteer drifting! Owners will also find dual-mode switchable dampers, a tuned electric power-assisted steering, and a more rigid front suspension knuckle designed to produce outstanding feel.

“The Focus ST and Fiesta ST showed that we can achieve sporty steering feel with an electric power-assisted steering system, and the RS raises the bar,” said Dave Pericak, director, Global Ford Performance. “We set out to provide drivers with steering that is very direct, precise and well balanced – and the RS delivers.” Michelin was tapped to develop Pilot Super Sport 235/35 R19 tires to complement the driving dynamics of the Focus RS, and the highly regarded Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires (optional), designed for track use.

Ford increased power of the 2.3L EcoBoost engine with a new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with larger compressor, combined with a much bigger intercooler. There’s also a better intake, and a large-bore high-performance exhaust system with an electronically controlled valve in the tailpipe that helps optimize the balance of backpressure and noise output. It also gives you that wickedly cool cackle and burble.

Ford ensures the engine will thrill with excellent low-end power with a powerful mid-range pull. We were shocked to see the rev limit at 6,800 rpm! The 2.3L engine is mated to a six-speed manual packed with a tidy, quick-shifting gear lever. Ford promises the powertain will also provide excellent economy.

The Focus RS will comfort and coddle front passengers, who’ll sit in bolstered partial-leather Recaro sports seats. The interior also gets a “simpler, more intuitive design.” As you would expect, SYNC will include audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones via voice control, and via a high-definition, 8-inch color touch screen. “SYNC can be specified with rear view camera with park distance control, as well as a Sony premium sound system with 10-speakers including a subwoofer.”

We think enthusiasts will also dig the flat-bottomed steering wheel with a soft-feel leather-covered rim, alloy pedals and unique instrument graphics within the main cluster. Nifty gauges display turbocharger boost pressure, oil temperature, and oil pressure.

According to Ford, the Focus RS will be available in Nitrous Blue, a vibrant four-coat metallic finish exclusive to RS, as well as Stealth Gray, Absolute Black and Frozen White. The car revealed in Cologne features the same special Liquid Blue color scheme first seen on the all-new Ford GT revealed last month at the North American International Auto Show.

This entry was posted in News and tagged Ecoboost, ford, ford motor company, evan smith, ken block, raj nair, evan j smith, ford focus, focus rs, rs, germany, cologne, awe, turbo, 320 horsepower, torque vectoring on February 3, 2015 by Evan Smith.