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  • Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade

    Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade

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    Late-model Ford Mustangs are popular with enthusiasts thanks to great looks, real-world performance, and an amazing heritage. Ford provided the platform for excellent horsepower and handling, but owners often take their ponies far beyond stock. While everyone wants to dive under the hood and add horsepower, one modification every owner should consider is our Affordable 1979 – 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade.

     

    Aftermarket control arms (also called trailing arms) are one of the many affordable parts that will make a real difference in the way your Mustang handles, brakes, and launches. Brothers Performance offers a variety of aftermarket control arms, including the BBK Performance Gripp arms that are affordable (priced under $300) for the upper and lower arms.

     

    The stock rear arms are made from stamped steel and fitted with rubber bushings. As you can imagine, the stock arms are not designed for big horsepower or aggressive driving, so they can twist under hard loading. But the larger problem is the rubber bushings that deflect under hard loading and degrade over time. It’s not uncommon to see cracked and ruined bushings in high-mileage Mustangs.

    1979 - 2004 BBK Performance Gripp Control Arms 1979 - 2004 BBK Performance Gripp Control Arms

     

    With this, the stock arms are far from optimum, especially if you’re looking for hard launches or precise handling. Even worse, old, stock arms can make your car uncomfortable at speed or under heavy braking. When the rubber bushings deflect, the rear axle housing is no longer controlled and it can move out of alignment. This throws off your handling feel and can result in unpredictable performance.

     

    BBK Performance Gripp arms solve the problem. They are formed from boxed steel that is far stronger than the stock stamped steel design and feature sturdy polyurethane bushings designed for street and track performance. Furthermore, the arms feature Zerk fittings so you can easily grease the bushings. This keeps the arms moving smoothly and also keeps them quiet. The arms are robotically welded and then powdercoated, so that great appearance will last a long, long time.

     

    You can purchase the Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade separately (just the uppers or just the lowers) at Brothers Performance, or in kit form, including all four arms. This kit fits all 1979 – 2004 Mustangs (with the exception of 1999 – 2004 SVT Cobras).

     

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    This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged BBK, ford, mustang, evan smith, evan j smith, Facebook, bbl performance, 1979 - 2004 ford mustang, control arms, twitter, instagram on February 2, 2015 by Evan Smith.

  • 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

    1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

     

    Gain power with a 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake, which starts around $250.00. One of the most unique components in the Mustang aftermarket is the BBK Performance Throttle Intake kit. This throttle/intake combo fuses the throttle body with the intake elbow to improve performance on 4.6 Two-Valve modular Ford V8 engines found on 1996 to 2004 Mustangs and other Ford vehicles. Click the videos for a closer look.

     

    This is an awesome component since it allows you to replace the restrictive factory intake parts with an attractive, high-flow induction unit. BBK Performance offers the Throttle Intake in 73 mm and 78 mm versions and with either a Charcoal Titanium Powdercoat finish or a polished finished for a few more dollars. Each kit comes with all the gaskets and hardware for a quick and simple installation on your Ford Mustang modular engine. Best of all, you can expect between a 12-15 horsepower increase at the wheels.

    1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake Increase power and performance with a BBK Performance Throttle Intake

     

     

     

    The 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake increases the airflow to your intake manifold to increase low-rpm power for improved throttle response, as well as extra power in the upper rpm range. This equates to more fun around town and better performance on track. We recommend the 73 mm unit for mild mods, and the 78 mm unit for more serious combinations. This is a must-have item once you’ve added nitrous or forced induction.

     

    In addition to great looks, BBK Performance assembles each Throttle Intake from strong 356 aluminum castings, which is then CNC-machined and fitted with high-quality mechanical parts such as die-stamped throttle linkages, double-sealed bearings and an O-ringed throttle shaft. Plus, all BBK throttle bodies are designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA. What you’ll notice is smooth throttle actuation and durability that meets or exceeds the original standards.

     

    Increasing airflow to your engine is relatively easy way to increase horsepower and torque, and BBK offers many parts that allow you to find this power right in your driveway. For maximum flow, we recommend pairing your Throttle Intake with a Cold-Air Intake and exhaust headers with a high-flow exhaust. Additional mods common to 1996 – 2004 4.6 Mustangs are underdrive pulleys, a recalibrated factory computer using a hand-held flash tuner, and numerically higher rear end gear ratios.

     

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    BBK Performance 78mm Throttle Intake (1996-04 Mustang GT) BBK 17

    This entry was posted in News, New Products, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Brothers Performance, BBK Performance, ford, cold air intake, throttle body, evan smith, mustang throttle body, aftermarket, evan j smith, headers, horsepower, modular engine, 4.6 modular engine, mods, Ford Mustang on January 28, 2015 by Evan Smith.

  • Gear Your Ford Mustang For Better Performance

     

     

     

     

    If there’s one thing all late-model Mustangs have, it’s that adding numerically higher gears will help acceleration and make your car faster. So why not check out Brothers Performance’s selection of rear end ratios and Gear Your Ford Mustang for Better Performance.

    Ford used a variety of rear end ratios in the Mustang depending on year and model. Many Fox body Mustang came equipped with a 2.73:1 ratio, 3.08s were optional. It was quite common for enthusiasts to swap in a 3.55, 3.73 and 4.10 gears, while more hardcore racers went for 4.30, 4.56 and 4.88 gears. The highest ratio for the Ford 8.8 is a 5.14.

    Brothers Performance offers virtually all the Ford Racing gear ratios, and you can purchase just the gears or a complete kit with Ford Racing Gears, Ford Racing 8.8 inch Ring and Pinion Installation Kit (M-4210-B2), Redline Synthetic 75W90 Gear Oil, and Ford Racing Friction Modifier (M-19546-A12).

    Numerically taller gears provide increased torque multiplication and this greatly improves acceleration. For instance, swapping from 3.31 gears (in a 2005-2010 Mustang GT) to 3.73 gears, can knock as much as four tenths (.40) of a second off your quarter-mile time! The extra torque multiplication also gives you greater mid-range response and helps the engine accelerate much more quickly. With Ford parts you’re getting quality, as these gears are manufactured to the same tolerances and at the same plant as your factory Mustang gears which are designed to last over 100,000 miles.

    To increase strength and ensure durability, the gears are heat-treated gears and feature beveled edges to eliminate tooth chipping and gear failure. The installation kit includes the high torque pinion bearing known as the Bullitt bearing that is factory equipment on GT500 Mustangs to handle the increased torque and rpm.

    Changing your Mustang's gear ratio will alter the calibration of the speedometer and requires the use of a different speedometer gear or recalibrating tool such as an SCT Power Flash Tuner.

    This entry was posted in New Products, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video and tagged Brothers Performance, GT500, ford, mustang, evan j smith, act, rear gears, mustang gears, even smith, 4.10, 3.55, 3.73, 4.88, Ford Mustang on January 22, 2015 by Evan Smith.

  • Ford Mustang Power is Easy With a Cold-Air Induction

    Ford Mustang Power is Easy With a Cold-Air Induction

     

    Performance enthusiasts know there is an simple route to horsepower, in fact Ford Mustang Power is Easy With a Cold-Air Induction. Ram Air and cold-air induction has been a part of hot rodding since the early years, but feeding your Ford’s engine with fresh air got easier in the late 1980s when companies like BBK began developing and selling dedicated bolt-on cold-air kits that added horsepower and were affordable and easy to install.

     

    Even the last carbureted 5.0 Liter Mustangs in 1985 used a system that drew air from the inner fenders, rather than under the hood. The 1986 EFI Mustang followed suit with a similar system and Ford has refined the Mustang induction system ever since. You may not know the factory induction is compromised because of concerns with underhood noise. Ford limits induction noise with inlet silencers built into the system, unfortunately, on some models this can serve as a restriction to air flow. Ford also designs and engine and its components to reach a desired power level, so as you increase the output, certain parts may be maxed out. Thankfully, Brothers Performance.com has your solution, with a variety of cold-air inlet kits for all late-model EFI Mustangs.

     

    Getting more air into your engine is the very first step in creating more horsepower, and installing a cold-air kit is something you can do at home with basic tools. Newer models will work best with a recalibrated “tune” using a hand-held flash tuner like the SCT X4, to ensure your engine is operating with the proper air/fuel ratio. This will not only give you the most power, but also the best drivability and durability.

     

    Depending on your combination, a cold-air kit can be worth as much as 15 horsepower at the wheels, but we’ve seen more in supercharged combinations. A properly built cold-air kit will include a free-flowing inlet elbow and air filter, but also a shield or box that limits or prevents hot underhood air from being fed to the engine. You'll also get installation hardware and instructions.

     

    Along with any cold-air kit, we recommend the aforementioned "tune" and you can take your Ford Mustang to the next level with a larger throttle body and free-flowing exhaust. Modding your Mustang is fun, and it never hurts to have extra horsepower and torque under your right foot.

    This entry was posted in News, New Products, Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged sct, mustang, evan smith, mustang cold air kit, evan j smith, horsepower, bbl, efi, tune, ram air, Ford Mustang on January 5, 2015 by Evan Smith.

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