James Elkins

Under the hood is where car enthusiasts and racers often showcase the heart of their build. While superchargers and turbochargers may steal the spotlight, the true centerpiece of any V8 engine bay is the intake manifold. Though billet and aluminum units have dominated for decades, Performance Design has introduced a new carbon fiber intake manifold, dubbed the Carbon TRc, specifically engineered for boosted Coyote powerplants.

Some stories begin with a need for speed or a family legacy of building high-performance cars. Others start quietly, in unexpected places — like shopping for a bass boat. For West Virginia resident Anthony Mutschelknaus, his journey to building this show-stopping Fox Body Mustang started just there: at a boat shop, with dreams of returning to the lake.

October 14, 2024 The Ford Explorer isn't typically associated with speed, even with its ST badging, as it's more often seen at school pickups or soccer games than on the dragstrip.

Mustang Week is the perfect event for Mustang owners who want to enjoy a week in a vibrant destination city while taking part in various meets throughout Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This year, at the Player 1 Up meet and gree t, BOOSTane and COBB Tuning teamed up to give away a COBB Tuning Accessport performance programmer and a 6-month supply of BOOSTane Professional to one lucky winner.

When most enthusiasts hear the term “shop truck,” they typically picture a well-used vehicle that serves as a workhorse — and they wouldn’t be too far off. In most cases, shop trucks are the backbone of a company, racking up countless miles in tough conditions. However, for a major manufacturer of suspension components, that term takes on a new meaning, as QA1 recently showcased their 1972 Ford F-100 long-bed developmental vehicle in a feature.

When Ford Motor Company announced the seventh-generation Mustang at the Stampede, excitement in our office escalated — from our usual banter with the bow-tie fans to an eager anticipation to get one in the shop and showcase the power of the Coyote and Mustang combination. With a strong Ford fan base here (some even holding accolades as NMRA members since its inception), it was only a matter of time before a 2024 Mustang GT Performance Pack would be sitting in our shop, ready to hit the drag strip and a plot was hatched with our long-time friends at ProCharger.

November 27, 2024 When it comes to drag-racing events centered on Ford-powered vehicles, no one has done it better than Mod Nationals event over the past nine years.

December 01, 2024 The love of automobiles impacts everyone in different ways and at different times.

Project SC650, our S650 Mustang, is coming together nicely. This time, we’re upgrading the suspension to deliver the ultimate track launch.

Ford’s 7.3-liter gas engine, aptly named “Godzilla” and featured in most modern Super Duty trucks, has gained popularity among hot rodders as the pushrod counterpart to the Coyote. This 445-cubic-inch engine blends modern manufacturing and tooling with the simplicity of pushrod architecture, prompting many “old school” enthusiasts to explore it as a viable option.