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1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake Test

1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake Test

Mustang enthusiasts are always on the hunt for horsepower and BrothersPerformance.com is your one-stop source for all your performance needs. To show you some of the great parts we offer, our team recently did a 1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake test on a 2003 Mustang GT.

BBK’s 73mm Throttle Intake (Part Number 17801), sells for right around $250.00 and combines a 73mm Throttle Body with a high-flow Upper Intake Plenum into one sweet-looking unit that is easy to install and will outflow the stock throttle body and upper plenum on any 1996 to 2004 Mustang with the 4.6 liter V8 engine. It’s common to see as much as 12 to 15 horsepower gained at the wheels, but we wanted to see it with our own eyes.

This is the large 78mm BBK Throttle Intake

The BBK Performance Mustang Throttle Intake is designed and manufactured here in the USA and will create quicker throttle response and better acceleration. All BBK Performance Power Plus throttle bodies are CNC-machined from high-quality 356 aluminum castings to ensure perfect OEM quality and fit every time. They feature die-stamped throttle linkages, double sealed bearings, and O-ringed throttle shafts.

This throttle body is also a direct replacement, and the kit includes all the necessary gaskets and instructions for a quick and easy installation. This is one of those simple installs designed for the do-it-yourselfer. All it takes is about 30 minutes of your time and basic hand tools. We especially like the show-quality Charcoal Titanium powdercoated finish.

Not only is the 73mm throttle bore larger than stock, but the inlet elbow features smoothed internal radius on the short and large turn, plus volume is increased. This equals improved volume and better overall airflow into the engine. BBK Performance also offers a larger 78mm version, designed to work great with nitrous oxide or forced induction.

Be sure to check out the video with before-and-after dyno test and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can also follow Brothers Performance on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Brothers Performance, BBK, BBK Performance, ford, mustang, evan smith, mustang throttle body, evan j smith, Facebook, youtube, twitter, instagram, throttle intake, 73 mm throttle body, dyno, 1996 - 2004 mustang, Ford Mustang on February 17, 2015 by Evan Smith.
2015 Ford Mustang Earns Highest Vehicle Safety Rating

2015 Ford Mustang Earns Highest Vehicle Safety Rating

Good news for pony fans, the 2015 Mustang earns highest vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2015 Mustang earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.

“The new Mustang was built from the ground up,” said Carl Widmann, Mustang chief engineer. “It is more refined, more powerful and it has everything people have come to love about Mustang for the past 50 years.”

According to Ford, the New Car Assessment Program is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s evaluation program for new vehicle designs. And it is designed to test for performance against safety threats. The 2015 Mustang received five stars in the frontal crash test, five stars in the side crash test and five stars in the rollover crash test.

As many of you know, the 2015 Mustang is a serious performer, but it's also stacked with a plethora of standard safety features engineered to protect driver and occupants. And there’s also semi-autonomous and driver assist features that are new to the vehicle, including an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design, double the number of airbags in the vehicle, a robust package of peripheral crash sensors, and enhanced exterior lighting. Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control.

“Driver assist features include BLIS® Cross-Traffic Alert and SYNC 911 Assist, which enables a mobile phone connected to SYNC to call 911 directly when needed. The system can also provide more detail about a crash to aid in the dispatch of the appropriate resources,” said our source at Ford. In addition, the 2015 Ford Mustang has additional pretensioning safety belt technology compared to the outgoing model.

Combine these safety enhancements with the available four-, six- and eight- cylinder engines that can get you between 300 and 435 horsepower, and over 500 hp with the soon-to-be-released Shelby GT350, and you have a line up of Mustangs that provides an undeniable performance and economy.

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang, 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged Shelby, ford, ford motor company, mustang, 2015 Ford Mustang, shelby gt350, gt350, highest vehicle safety rating, five star, Ford Mustang on February 13, 2015 by Evan Smith.
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.