Mustang News

When we stopped by the Eaton booth this year at SEMA, our attention was drawn to a clean looking Tri-Five Chevy, we couldn’t over look many of Eaton’s great products. Like their full line of differentials for almost any type of application. We shot a video that really a good job at explaining what each differential is best suited for. Everything is covered from the Eaton Posi, ELocker and the legendary Detroit Locker. Find out why OEMs and performance enthusiasts trust the Eaton name.

Check out the Video Feature!

For more info, visit www.eaton.com

Every year the SEMA committee gets together to pick some of the best new products that are shown at the show. This year, one of those winners of the Best New Interior Accessory Product Award was the Bully Dog WatchDog. The WatchDog is a vehicle monitor that can keep track of everything from temperatures, to gas mileage and performance. It can even coach you on your driving!

You can then use this information to aid you in becoming a better driver, develop a tune, or just have the peace of mind that you know exactly how your engine is performing. All of this is offered in a small package that can easily mount to the windshield on your car or truck.

Check out the LONG list of features for the WatchDog:

Main Product Features:
• Available in white or black case colors
• Exclusive Driving Coach feature included
• Fully Customizable WatchDog and Driving Coach
• Up to 15 vehicle parameters available*
• Display up to 4 vehicle parameters at one time
• Set vehicle (temps and pressure) warnings
• Read and erase diagnostic trouble codes
• Vehicle performance testing included
• Display instant, trip, and average fuel economy
• Easy installation (20-40 minutes)
• Free internet updates and upgrades
• Full color 2.4” LCD
• Multiple on screen color themes available
• 512MB micro SD card Included
• Daytime and night time display modes
• Capacitive button navigation with audio feedback
• Display units in US standard or Metric
• Universal window mount option included
• 2 1/16” Gauge pod adapter mount option available
• Optional Pyrometer Kit available

Driving Coach Features:
• View Wasted Energy
• Monitor Your Driving Efficiency
• Display Average Economy
• Display Trip Economy
• Display Instant Economy
• Choose Your Own Fuel Economy Goals
• Specify Sensitivity to Suite Driving Conditions

Vehicle Parameter Monitoring Capabilities:
• Pyro 1 (exhaust gas temp in F° or C°)
• Pyro 2 (exhaust gas temp in F° or C°)
• Speed (MPH or KPH)
• Boost (PSI or KPA)
• RPM
• Coolant (temp in F° or C°)
• Throttle Position (0% to 100%)
• Intake (temperature in F° or C°)
• Barometer (PSI or KPA)
• Battery (instant output in volts)
• Fuel Pressure (PSI or KPA)
• Load (0% to 100%)
• Timing (in degrees)
• MAF (mass air flow in grams/sec)
• Fuel Economy (Miles/gal. or Liters/100 kilometers)
• Fuel Flow (gallons/hour or Liters/hour)

Performance Testing:
• 60 ft. Time
• 0-60 mph time
• 1/8 mile time
• 1/8 mile speed
• 1/4 mile time
• 1/4 mile speed

For more on the WatchDog, head on over to www.bullydog.com

SEMA is known for three main things: the hottest cars, the newest parts and the best looking women. We were walking by the Mustang Dyno booth and couldn’t help but stop in. After meeting with some of the guys there, we found out that these two models will be featured in an upcoming Mustang Dyno ad. Look for that to be coming out soon. For now, enjoy a few quick photos of what was going on!

To handle the performance demands of late model muscle cars such as the Challenger, Mustang and Camaro, Centerforce is bringing out an all new Multi Disc clutch that will be hitting the streets March 1st. The new patent pending design uses what Centerforce is calling a ‘lug’ design. In addition to the spline from the transmission driving the center plate, Cenerforce adds 6 lugs that aid in driving the system and make it able to hold more power.

Centerforce will be offering a few different material options, but at this time there were no firm options. What we can tell you is that this twin disc set up is around 10 lbs lighter than the OE clutches that come in the Challenger, Mustang and Camaro.

- Patent Pending Lug Design
- Twin Disc Set Up
- 10 lbs Lighter
- LMC Pressure Plate

You won’t find any further info on www.centerforce.com just yet, but info on there many other clutches can be found there. Look for more info on this clutch soon.

In the mix of bright lights in the Auto Meter booth we found a new product that is aimed right at the racer. The Pro Comp Pro Dash is available in three different versions: street, race and MFDL. The MFDL is a super version of the race version with more features and more capabilities. Today we are just going to focus on the Street and Race options. Both systems are packaged in an easy to read display that is 3.82 inches high and 7.48 inches wide, making it easy to incorporate into any dash. No matter if you get the street or race version, you get a system that can monitor all of the sensors in your vehicle. The only difference between the two systems is the amount (or type) of sensors this dash will monitor. Also in the race version, you get recording.

In the street version you get features such as low fuel, odometer and trip settings without the option for data logging. The race version also has many other features that would make it valuable to someone running almost any type of motorsports.

Pro-Comp Street:
- Track RPM
- Internal Warning Light with Message Display
- External Warning Light Capable
- Speedometer
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Oil Temperature Gauge
- Water Temperature Gauge
- Voltage Gauge
- Odometer & Trip Meter
- Programmable Fuel Level Gauge
- Low Fuel Warning Light

Pro-Comp Race:
- Track RPM
- Internal Shift Light
- Internal Warning Light with Message Display
- External Warning Light Capable
- Speedometer
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Oil Temperature Gauge
- Water Temperature Gauge
- Voltage Gauge
- Fuel Pressure Gauge
- 8 Recording Channels
- Multiple Run Recording
- Playback Recording

Auto Meter Analog Wide Band Air/Fuel Meter

Also new in the Auto Meter booth was some new addition to their ever growing wide band air/fuel sensor line. These new analog wide band sensors are being offered in many of the already popular gauge lines. These are designed to offer both a lower entry cost and blend seamlessly into gauge cluster already with analog gauges.

- 8:1-18:1 Display Range
- Brightness Adjustment

You can find more information on the Pro-Comp or new Wide Band Sensor by visiting www.autometer.com.

New for CP Pistons this year is their new line of off-the-shelf pistons called the “Bullet Series”. Inspired by CP’s involvement in top levels of motorsports, this new competitively priced piston line offers hundreds of part numbers that are already in stock.

Made from a 2618 alloy for strength and durability, the Bullet Series is produced on the same state of the art CNC machining centers as the rest of the CP line, and offers such value-packed features such as forged side relief and premium ring sets. You also get an accumulator groove and dual forced pin oilers incorporated into the design.

Here are some of the top features on the Bullet Line:

- Available off the shelf
- 2618 Alloy
- Chromoly wrist pins with wire locks
- FEA designed forged
- ISO 9000 certified
- Forged side relief
- Contemporary ring sets
- Accumulator groove
- Contact reduction grooves
- Dual forced pin oilers
- Machined on same machines as CP’s other piston lines

For more info visit www.bulletpistons.com.

New in the PowerBall line of products is the PowerBall 4Lights Headlight Restoration Kit. This kit includes everything you need to remove scratches, yellowing or other discoloration on your headlights. All you need is a drill to the mix, about an hour of time, and you have have your headlights looking as good new. Inside the kit you get the polishing tool, the PowerPlastic polish, two restoration pads and a microfiber towel. The PowerPolish also helps to prevent many of those problems from coming back, thanks to a protective oxidation inhibiting polymer layer.

- Works on All Types of Smooth, Shiny Plastic and Acrylic Headlights
- Removes Yellowing, Stains, Hairline Scratches, Smudges and Flaws
- One Step Process
- Includes Polishing Tool, PowerPlastic Polish, 2 Restoration Pads, 15” X 15” Microfiber Towel

For more info check out www.mothers.com.

On hand at the Ross Racing Booth was their 302 and 351 forced induction pistons. These are offered for many different cubic inch configurations with dish sizes ranging from -15 cc to -36.74 cc depending on your engine size and configuration. According to Ross, these pistons will fit most 20 degree cylinder heads, including TFS Standard, High Ports, Street Heat and Bennett High Ports. They will even play well with nitrous add into your forced induction system.

- 1/16, 3/16 Ring Grooves
- 4340 or H13 Pins
- Includes Locks and Pins

For more info visit, www.rosspistons.com.

Corsa is a company known for their application specific tuned harmonics on vehicles to reduce the maximum amount of resonance. If you want that Corsa name but want to pay less money, then the DB line of exhausts for your late-model Ford or Dodge truck might be your answer. The exhaust come in full stainless, but the piping is 409S to reduce the cost. Also, the mufflers are a slip on and not weld on type to reduce the cost even further.

- Rugged growl at a value
- Ford and Dodge trucks
- Straight through design
- 12-inch polished tip

EBC is a British manufacturer that produces all of it’s brake pads in the EBC factory in the United Kingdom, using fibers like Kevlar and Twaron. EBC Brakes Andrew Bartosiak told us that they are “Dedicated to stepping up to sportscar racing for 2010 in the USA.” It’s very likely that you will start seeing these brake pads showing up with greater frequency this next year at parts stores and racetracks in North America. EBC has a unique blend of pad material for each style of driving and they have color coded the pads to make identification easier.

The Ultimax brake pads are a normal black color and is designed for normal street use. From there the brake pad line is named based on color. The next step up from the Ultimax brake pad is what EBC calls the Greenstuff pads, designed for “spirited street use”. For “Faster street use on muscle cars and premium imports”, you’ll need to use the Redstuff brake pads. For short races and time trials, the Yellowstuff brake pads are offered. Finally, when you get into higher performance racing, EBC recommends the Bluestuff brake pads.

For more information about EBC or their brake products, visit them at www.ebcbrakes.com/

Professional Products is now offering their popular Powerjection III EFI system in a new package that adds the FuelOnDemand module to control the fuel flow and the Powerfire II 2-wire distributor. This total package is being offered for SBFs and SBCs.

Check out our Video Feature!

- 750 CFM Throttle Body
- 62 lb/hr Injectors – four included
- Built In EMS
- Dashboard Software CD with comprehensive Instruction Manual
- All harnesses and connectors
- Idle Air Control – Built in to the throttle body
- 2.5 BAR MAP Sensor – Built in to the throttle body
- Coolant Temperature Sensor – 3/8-NPT threads for most manifolds
- Throttle Position Sensor
- Wideband O2 Sensor and cable
- Fuel pump and filer included
- Fuel pressure gauge
- FuelOnDemand module
- Fuel pressure sensor

For more info check out www.professional-products.com.

While at SEMA this year we also saw Professional Products’ new FuelOnDemand fuel controller. This is the same technology offered in their Stage 4 EMS and Powerjection+Plus systems. This all in one fuel module is capable of controlling the fuel for carburetors, EFI return style and EFI returnless systems.

- Built In 2.5 BAR MAP Sensor
- Weather Proof Design
- Comes With Fuel Sensor, Harness and Module

Check out the Video Feature we shot on the FuelOnDemand

Stage 4 EMS

Professional Products was showing off some new additions to their product line up. The Powerjection Stage 4 Engine Management System is a full feature EFI with fuel, spark and fuel pump control all in one. It also features an Adaptive Learning feature that fine tunes the fuel map to best fit the needs and requirements of the engine. The timing control feature replaces the ignition box on your vehicle and fires the coil itself.

The build in FuelOnDemand feature controls the speed of the fuel pump and varies it depending on the demands of the engine. It is able to read what your engine needs by using a wideband O2 sensor and 2.5BAR MAP sensor.

- Controls Fuel, Spark and Fuel Pump
- Replaces Ignition Box
- Build In FuelOnDemand
- Includes Wide Band O2 Sensor ad 2.5BAR MAP Sensor
- Works Under Up To 25 PSI of Boost
- Features Adaptive Learning

You can find more by visiting www.professional-products.com.

While this year’s show was full of 2010 Camaros, there were still a lot of manufactures that had product support for Ford as well. One of those companies was SCT and the new TSX tuner.

Over in the SCT booth, the really trick tuner there was the Touch Screen Xtreme, or TSX. With this device, you can take control of your Ford vehicle right from the driver seat with just the touch of your finger. Best of all the TSX uses Bluetooth technology to connect to you vehicle, so all that you see is the device – which can be mounted on the windshield like many popular GPS devices.

Check out the Video Feature we shot with SCT!

We are going to be putting together a FULL tech article on this very soon. For now check out some of the key features.

- 4″ color touch screen display with automatic day / night modes.
- Most ’96-’09 gas & diesel vehicles supported.
- Pre-loaded with dyno proven performance and fuel economy tune files.
- View & record or monitor your vehicle’s PCM data
- Internal rechargeable battery for complete wireless operation. USB charging cable included.
- Flashes & data logs the vehicle using wireless technology
- Sleek compact design for reduced windshield interference & easy storage in glovebox or shirt pocket.
- Displays estimated 1/4 mile & 0-60mph ET, HP and TQ!
- User adjustable background graphics/ gauge sets.
- Reads & clears OBDII diagnostic troubles codes quickly & easily.
- Easily increase the device storage space.
- Sturdy suction cup mount allows for easy adjustment & easy device mounting.

For more info on any of SCT’s tuning products, check out www.sctflash.com.

Flowmaster is a name that most associate with muscle car performance. Another aspect is that it is a loud exhaust. What must don’t know, is that Flowmaster not only offers that classic American Thunder sound, but that they do offer mufflers that are barely louder than stock for a slight increase in tone. Also, the Hushpower line is a slimmer muffler design that retains minimal exterior heat, perfect for side exit applications.

• 50, 70, 60 and Super 50 Series – Mild to Moderate Sound
• 40, 44, 80 Series – Aggressive sound
• Hushpower – Smaller mufflers with a moderate tone
• Full custom shop for any special application

Check out more at www.flowmastermufflers.com

One name that is quickly becoming a household name is the GoPro Camera. This little camera is about the size of a credit card, and it is well known for capturing high quality video and being able to survive anywhere. Now they have improved their product and launched an HD version of their already proven camera. In this new version, GoPro gives you the choice to shoot in 1080p, 960p and 720p in 30 fps or 60 fps. When using a 32 GB SD memory card, you can get up to 4 hours of recording time in the maximum resolution. The camera is also capable of shooting 5 megapixel photos. The sound capturing technology in this camera is improved in this camera compared to the older one.

But the real claim to fame of this camera is the fact that it can do all of this from almost any mounting location. As mentioned, it is only the size of a credit card and GoPro has a host of options for mounting this little package anywhere on your vehicle, helmet, or even your body.

- Shoots HD video in 1080p, 720p or 960p
- 30 or 60 fps (Frames Per Second)
- HD Sound
- Mountable Almost Anywhere
- Options For LCD Bakpac and Extra Battery
- 1100mAh Rechargeable Battery

Check out www.gopro.com for more info and see some video shot with the camera!

New to PROFORM’s already copious array of licensed engine dress up parts, is the Ford Racing line. These head turning additions offer Ford enthusiasts the chance to individualize their engines with a full range of emblems – including the extremely popular Cobra, Ford Racing and Mustang emblems. Officially licensed by Ford Racing, these dress up items will be offered in a variety of colors. At the 2009 SEMA show, PROFORM had a couple of these items on display to announce the new line. We saw the premium valve covers that were coated in a Ford Racing blue with inlaid paint. Talking with Booth Platt of PROFORM, he indicated that these components would be available in several color choices like the polished black, Black crinkle, brushed silver, polished aluminum and of course the Ford blue.

Platt promised us that PROFORM had some other items coming out this year for enthusiasts in street applications and racing applications.

For more information on the factory licensed performance parts, the latest releases and news, visit their website at factoryspeedparts.com. For the entire line of PROFORM parts, you can visit their website at http://www.proformparts.com.

Moroso’s booth at the 2009 SEMA show was filled with a plethora of newly released performance items for your high performance cars. From fabricated aluminum valve covers to coolant expansion tanks, Moroso’s new products cover every make of car and every type of application. We talked with Moroso’s Marketing Manager Thor Schroeder about the item that they were most excited about, the Throttle Cable Mounting Kit (#65047) for Holley 4500 Series, Holley Dominator 4500 series, and Barry Grant King Demon Carburetors.

Schroeder explained that the new throttle cable mounting kit offered a fixed and stable platform from which the throttle cable could be mounted without the fear of flexing and inconsistent throttle response.

Features of the Moroso Throttle Cable Mounting Kit:

• Kit facilitates mounting of throttle cables to a fixed point while providing adjustability to compensate for variances in cable length and cable ends.
• Comes complete with Morse style throttle cable bracket, universal return spring assembly and all necessary hardware.
• Four hole under carb design provides security of a linkage safety plate.
• Accessory brackets bolt to plate separately instead of stacking up on the carb studs.

Allows easy access for carb servicing and the option of additional accessories while providing clearance to linkage.

For more information on the complete line of Moroso products, visit their website at http://www.moroso.com