BONUS AUDIO: Monterey Motorsports Reunion & Shelby American

This weeks "BONUS AUDIO" on Hot Rod Magazine Live will be with John Luft, president of Shelby American to talk about how Shelby American is operating after the death of founder Carroll Shelby and the unveil of the new 2013 GT350 and 750 HP 2013 GT500 Super Snake to be shown for the first time at Laguna Seca at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Kenny Brown Light-Weight Radiator Core Support for 2005-2013 Mustang and Shelby GT500

Kenny Brown has released his NEW Light-Weight Radiator Core Support designed to fit all 2005-2013 Mustangs, Boss 302 and Shelby GT500.  The new core support is another addition to Kenny's popular AGS 4.0 line of chassis and suspension components designed to add strength and reduce weight.

“Our new Light-Weight Radiator Core Support is another product of our GT-4 Mustang development program, according to Kenny Brown.  It's another great way to shed a few pounds on the front of the car and gain some strength for the track, but we also designed it for street use so all of the factory bracing and sway bar brackets fit through 2013".

The Light-Weight Radiator Core Support is designed to replace the factory component and is a bolt-on part that requires no modifications.  The new core support also allows for use of the factory support bracing used on 2011-2013 model Mustangs, equipped with electronic steering. Tubular design also allows for a considerable reduction in weight over the factory stamped steel support, and helps to further improve the weight balance of the car.  The assembly is manufactured from high-grade steel, finished in a durable powder coating, and includes all required hardware.

2013 Shelby GT500 Goes for 200 MPH at Italy's Nardò Ring

The 2013 Shelby GT500 is the fastest Mustang production car ever made, and to prove it, SVT took one to the Nardò Ring in Italy. SVT Lead Functional Engineer Kerry Baldori tells us about the challenges of making the car do 200 MPH reliably and safely. CLICK HERE TO WATCH! 

Newest Shelby Performance Parts Crank up Horsepower for GT500

Shelby Performance Parts, a division of Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) has introduced several new pieces of speed equipment to crank up the performance of the 5.4-liter Shelby GT500. The fresh product group includes a Shelby/ Whipple 3.4L Black Super Charger Tuner Kit, a Competition Heat Exchanger, and a Shelby GT500 Competition Intercooler Tank that can all be installed to any 2007-2012 Shelby GT500.

“Shelby Performance Parts can dramatically increase the capabilities of a current model generation Mustang or Shelby car,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “The parts group offers pieces engineered specifically for our world-class cars to make customers king of the road and the track.”

The Shelby/ Whipple 3.4L Black Supercharger Tuner Kit replaces the stock roots-type unit that can add up to 300 additional horsepower. The direct bolt-on system provides substantially higher boost levels (up to 30psi) at any RPM, while dramatically lowering discharge temperatures and parasitic loss. This Whipple Tuner Kit comes with a 3.5” pulley for approximately 17 psi of boost and will require a custom tune.

“This is currently the largest twin-screw system available for the 5.4 liter Ford engine,” added Robert Lane, director of Shelby Performance Parts. “In just a few hours, our package turns the Shelby GT500 into one of the most powerful street machines in the world.”

Big boost is only part of the equation when seeking ultimate speed with a supercharged engine. Whether the object is top speed in the standing mile or to shave that last second off a lap, keeping the intake air cool is essential. That is why Shelby Performance Parts has introduced a Competition Heat Exchanger complete with dual 11” fans to pull the maximum amount of air across the core.

“Heat is the enemy for both short term performance and long term reliability,” noted Lane. “The GT500’s onboard computer program will curb spark and timing when the engine exceeds optimal temperatures. Our new Competition Heat Exchanger was designed to negate that extra heat when an engine is pushed to its limits. This keeps all of the horsepower available at all times.”

To complement the functionality of the Competition Heat Exchanger, Shelby Performance Parts offers a Shelby GT500 Competition Intercooler Tank . With a larger capacity and a fuel cell style cap, ice or dry ice can quickly be added to the tank. The result is colder intake air temperatures and reduced risk of heat soak. The competition tank has an easy drain nozzle to expunge fluids once the ice melts for rapid replenishment.

All of the new parts available at www.shelbyperformanceparts.com or by calling (702) 405-3500.