Callies introduces Compstar connecting rods for high horsepower 2.3L and 2.0L Ford EcoBoost engines. These rods are designed to easily withstand the rigors of 150 HP per cylinder applications. Compstar EcoBoost rods can be ordered with either ARP2000 or ARP/CA625 bolts. Designed to accommodate stock wrist pin and crank journal diameters, these rods are a great fit for mild to wild engine builds...

AutoMeter recently announced a new line of senders aimed squarely at the Data Acquisition and EFI markets. Leveraging their track-proven solid state design, these 0-5v pressure transducers offer unparalleled accuracy and durability at a fraction of the cost. Bucking the trend of locked down, proprietary parts, these new senders will work with nearly every popular data acquisition and fuel manageme...

This was updated on July 6th. Please read bold type at the end. NMCA vs NMRA START PARAMETERS / TREE HANDICAP PM SO* .4 PRO Handicapped according to Individual competitor's low elapsed time Fri. Sun. NO breakout 1/8 PS REN .4 PRO Handicapped according to Individual competitor's low elapsed time Fri. Sun. NO breakout 1/4 RW CM .4 PRO Handicapped according to Individual competi...

CNC-machined from 1045 billet steel that withstands the high-RPM demands of competition use, these all-new flywheels from Hays are ideal for today's high-horsepower street, off-road, and race engines. Each one is CAD-designed for maximum performance and durability, SFI-certified to meet spec 1.1, and available in 157- and 164-tooth designs in both external and zero (neutral) balanced applications....

Steve Long has joined National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio as the General Manager. With experience as the lead starter at National Trail Raceway and a background of drag racing operations along with experience in management and team building, Long brings decades of experience that will prove very helpful in the redevelopment of National Trail Raceway. I am personally very excited to wel...

Holley has introduced the all new aluminum Track Warrior carburetors. They utilize the best features from Holley's Race Bred Classic 4150 HP carbs, and they have added billet metering blocks, billet base plate, adjustable secondary linkage and knurled (hand adjustable) curb idle screws. The Track Warrior features an aluminum contoured main body design and has screw in air bleeds for precision tuni...

The new Flex-a-lite 1000 Airmover is a must have for racers, enabling you to cool your car quickly between rounds. It is also extremely useful in the garage when you need to clear the air, cool a car down or simply need air movement to keep you cool as you work. The Flex-a-lite 1000 Airmover is lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack and handle. Its high-velocity performance, 900 CFM of fo...

The Edelbrock Victor II intake manifold (#7180) is designed for use with Ford Coyote engines running in the 1500 - 7500 RPM operating range. It features long tapered, crossover-style runners with a large plenum for outstanding performance. The cast aluminum construction makes this manifold ideal for nitrous, supercharged and turbo applications. This intake manifold also includes provisions for all...

One of Racetech USA's most popular lines of seats, the 4119 series, has been modified for 2017 to include a non-head restraint model. Based around the existing RT4119WHR and RT4119WTHR seats, the new RT4119W (wide) and RT4119WT (wide and tall) seats have had the head restraints removed to improve visibility and driver access in a track-prepped vehicle. Featuring a composite fiberglass shell with g...

Attention all NMRA Drag Racing competitors: Typically we wait until after the completion of the third event of the season before asking for input on mid-season rules adjustments, but even though the Maple Grove event has not been completed, we felt it best to stay on the initial time frame. Therefore the Tech Department has requested that all mid-season rule requests be turned in by Tuesday May 16...

The NMRA & NMCA are pleased to announce the release of their all-new Eat / Sleep / Race / Repeat t-shirt for kids. Sure to become a favorite t-shirt for any kid, this Eat / Sleep / Race / Repeat design says it all with race" standing out and making a bold statement. Show your support of the racing lifestyle when you purchase this iconic t-shirt for your racer in training. This 100% cotton, na...

5.2L flat-plane, supercharged voodoo action is here! The Mustang Shelby GT350 ProCharger supercharger system is one of the most anticipated systems on the market. These cars were born for the track and love being at high-rpm singing the song that only a flat-plane crank can give you. Thanks to the worry-free air-to-air intercooler and highly efficient supercharger head units, inlet air temps are k...

Fuelab's new Total Fuel System package for 2005-2009 Ford Mustangs and 2007-2009 Mustang GT500s provides all of the necessary components to update to a superior, return-style fuel system that supports up to 1,800 horsepower. Developed for street and race use, Fuelab's kits reduce installation time by utilizing a drop-in style Fuelab Power Module with brushless motor for long-life and reliability. ...

Most performance enthusiasts that get their kicks in a straight line do so with a traditional solid axle set-up, and although the IRS platform can hold an edge in handling and ride quality, parts to support increased power levels and track abuse were in short supply in the past. But the aftermarket has responded in recent years, creating parts to beef up the IRS and make it capable of...

Flowtech's "shorty-style" mild steel headers have been designed with advanced geometry for ample clearance are now available for numerous applications including 2011-2014 Ford F-150, 2005-2010 V6 Ford Mustang, and 2011-14 5.0 Mustangs. They feature heavy duty 16-gauge tubing for increased strength and durability. Mandrel bent tubing provides consistent tubing diameters for smooth flow and increase...

Hard launches from high horsepower cars at the drag strip require more than just a normal street-style sway bar. BMR Suspension's Xtreme Anti Roll Bar for S197s allows you to launch harder without excessive body roll limiting traction. Manufactured from heavy-wall 1.375-inch DOM tubing, BMR's Xtreme Anti Roll Bar is designed to eliminate body roll and transfer as much power as possible to the rear...

Urethane replacements for 2015 2017 Ford Mustangs are now available from PROTHANE. This kit upgrades stock from OEM rubber to hi-performance urethane, providing stability and eliminate unwanted wheel movement under aggressive driving. Specially engineered bushings and components are designed for a perfect fit. Urethane is impervious to oil and grease so it will not deteriorate. Part # 6-222  ...

Wilwood's newly designed GS model compact master cylinders have been fully retooled using advanced high pressure die-casting processes to create a lightweight body design with consistent internal grain structure and cross-sectional wall thickness. An all-new rebuildable internal piston and return spring assembly creates a quick and positive release for improved durability and extended service life...

In the late 1990s a new concept was brought into the Mustang marketplace air-to-water intercoolers. Vortech certainly didn't invent the air-to-water intercooler; it merely packaged it so that the average enthusiast can bolt one on to their Mustang with relative ease. Officially named the Mondo Cooler, enthusiasts instantly branded it as the Igloo due to a mix of ice and water to help chill the ...

Precision Turbo and Engine recently announced their new Pro Series CO2-specific 66mm Wastegate. It is constructed from high grade, high temperature stainless steel and billet aluminum components for the best in strength, style and functionality at an affordable price. Featuring a 347 stainless investment cast valve body, this 66mm external wastegate provides consistent performance without the worr...

While it is certainly true that there is no replacement for displacement, the real secret to making power is in the bore size. For example, the old F1 V-8 engines had a 3.85 x 1.56-inch bore and stroke. Modern Pro Stock engines aren't quite as lopsided, but are also considerably over-square. By comparison, the Coyote comes from the factory slightly under-square with a 3.63-inch bore and 3.65-inch ...

A serial entrepreneur by trade and host of the World Fishing Network's television show Loose Cannons , Joey Basile's got multiple irons in the fire at any given time. The Palm Beach, Florida-based racer is no stranger to taking big risks in hope of a big reward, so when he decided to do the impossible and run 8s on 20 wheels, he had only one option to go all in. Racing is nothing new to Bas...

After selling his killer Street Outlaw race car, John Macdonald purchased a 1969 Mustang as a street cruiser project. With goals of something near 500 horsepower dancing in his head, Macdonald knew that the 351 Windsor that was currently in between the framerails was going to need some new parts to achieve that goal. Right out of the gate, Macdonald contacted Edelbrock about one of their Power Pac...

Working on your ride in the bitter cold or the blistering heat is no fun, and the new Portacool Jetstream series of portable evaporative coolers are engineered to generate significant airflow and provide superior portable cooling. The Portacool Jetstream 240 is the smallest unit in the Jetstream series and it is easily moved to wherever you need it to cool garage or shop spaces up to 1,125 feet. T...

New from J&M Products, part number 23995 represents their latest in Extreme Joint Upper Control Arms for 1979-2004 Ford Mustangs. Utilizing a metal bushing surrounded by softer, synthetic elastomer cups, J&M Products new upper control arm articulates like a spherical bearing during cornering, but the machined ball doesn't allow for deflection during acceleration. The result is greater, mo...

If you have followed the series called Forget Me Not, which began in the May 2016 issue and was dyno tested in the following issue, then you will be familiar with our quest to build a 10-second ride from a 2008 Mustang GT. The mid-11 second ride benefited from a Roush R2300 supercharger, exhaust mods, and some other odds ends. It was the perfect starting point for our adventure and represents a ...

A true, high-performance air intake system that doesn't void the manufacturer's warranty for 5.0L Coyote-equipped S550 2015-newer Ford Mustangs is now available from Granatelli Motor Sports. The PMAS 120mm complete air intake system offers gains of 25 horsepower and 25 foot-pounds of torque and does not require a computer re-flash or expensive custom tune. Each system includes Granatelli/PMAS-cali...

If you've been around the NMRA circuit, then no doubt you are familiar with Mike Jovanis and his 1989 Mustang. Up until recently he used a mess of electronic boxes to control a DiSomma Racing Engines-built 347ci small-block and Forced Inductions 88mm turbo. EFI was controlled by a Haltech Platinum Sport 2000, which was aided by MSD Grid and an AMS 1000. For the 2016 race season he planned to simpl...

There is no denying the popularity of swapping the Coyote 5.0 engine into a variety of vehicles, including the Fox-body Mustang. The engine swap growth has increased exponentially year-after-year as the hot rodding community is realizing its capabilities. Power By the Hour (PBH) Performance has developed a 6R80 Powertrain Control Pack (PCP) that allows an easy plug-and-play conversion to put the p...

Portatree Timing Systems is excited to introduce the future of reaction time training: the Eliminator Next Gen practice tree! Perfect for racers and enthusiasts, this dual-user tabletop practice tree features a full-color, touchscreen display; sturdy case with battery door; adjustable tabletop stand; and outdoor bright LEDs. New cutting-edge features such as Distraction Mode aim to challenge use...

Racetech USA has broadened the line of 4119 series seats to now include a non-head restraint model. A new innovation for 2017! We've taken our most popular seat, and given it the chop. The RT4119W (Wide) and RT4119WT (Wide & Tall) seats are based on the existing RT4119WHR and RT4119WTHR, but with the head restraints removed for improved visibility and access in a 'track day' type vehicle. This...

BMR Suspension has expanded its line of billet aluminum Vertical Links for the 2015-newer S550 Mustangs, releasing Bearing/Delrin and Delrin/Delrin versions. Stock stamped steel vertical links with soft rubber bushings deflect under load, absorbing power and allowing excessive spindle rotation. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the construction, heavy-duty spherical bearings, and Delrin bushi...

Drag racing is a progressive sport where what you ran yesterday falls short of what you will need to run tomorrow. It doesn't matter if you race a heads-up car or a bracket racing one where dial-ins are suppose to prevent that; going quicker and faster always creeps into the picture during race strategy sessions. To that end, cylinder heads flow more, engines are bigger, camshafts let in more air,...

Today's auto manufacturers seem to be in a race of one-upsmanship as they cram more and more gears into their automatic transmissions. Six-speed automatics are commonplace these days, and seven-, eight -, nine- speed transmissions are the latest and greatest, with a very-recently announced ten-speed automatic on the horizon for the coming model-year vehicles. So it seems odd, that with all this te...

Turbos are one of the easiest and most effective ways to add horsepower. DEI's ONYX Series Turbo Shield maintains consistent temperature in the turbo to maximize efficiency and reduce lag.Building on the popularity of DEI's ONYX Series product offerings, DEI is now introducing the ONYX Series Black Turbo Shield for smaller sized turbos including Garrett and others. For correct sizing, DEI recommen...

Wideband air/fuel sensors and gauges have become commonplace equipment in today's performance vehicles. The wideband's proliferation is thanks in no small part to the efforts of companies like AEM a leader in performance aftermarket electronics. They were an early creator of the portable wideband oxygen sensor and on-board gauge technology over ten years ago, and have worked tirelessly ...

Most racers are familiar with contingency programs. For those of you who may not be, essentially it's a pay-to-win program in which a company will pay you every time you win or runner-up, provided you are running the appropriate decal and the qualifying part or parts on your car. Generally, most racers will look at the contingency list when getting their car ready for the season and see who i...

Bully Dog's new BDX handheld tuner with Wi-Fi is a breakthrough in engineering, eliminating the need for wires and making it simpler than ever to boost overall vehicle performance, towing ability and off-road potential. BDX is the first engine calibration device to offer Firmware On Demand, which identifies a vehicle, then connects to Wi-Fi to download the latest dyno-proven tune files, ensuring y...

Billet Specialties new Win Lite wheel launches hard with aggressive styling and features for a street and strip wheel. The weight is over! The Win Lite features a machined recessed bolt pad for additional weight savings. This unique feature along with the optimized design of the spokes saves nearly a pound off the weight of similar wheels. The Win Lite's black hard anodized finish with machined ac...

With racing, every fraction of a second adds up. Whether it's on the track or in the pits trying to prep for the next run, nobody likes to be left behind. When the announcement calling a class to the staging lanes is made, an ever-growing number of racers have visions of being picked last for dodge ball in gym class flash before their eyes as they hustle around. The nice folks at Ranger ...

When the S550 neared it release date, and reliable info began to surface about the running gear, the drag race crowd was in the unfortunate position of having to accept a new Mustang that didn't even have the option of a solid axle. Were the days of broken axles and differentials of the Terminator Cobras upon us again It certainly seemed that way. Then the car was released and the question wasn't...

The sealed Coyote 5.0 is a production engine, so when the manufacturer makes production changes, so must the crate engine program. It was only a matter of time before Ford Performance ran out of the 2011-2014 engines and shifted production to the 2015 engine. That said, NMRA will be moving towards the 2016 Sealed Coyote Engine (P/N M-6007-M50SA), with a transition period as the class converts from...

Performance-enhancing calibrations for 2015 and newer Mustang EcoBoost and Mustang GT now available from Ford Performance Parts provide substantial power gains, are 50-state-compliant and are compatible with the vehicle limited warranty. The Ford Performance Mustang EcoBoost performance calibration kit for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine boosts peak torque 70 lb.-ft. for a total of 390 lb.-ft. o...

Flex-a-lite recently introduced the direct-fit TransLife oil cooler kit for the 1979- 93 Ford Mustang. The kit includes a six-pass transmission cooler and the brackets necessary to easily install the cooler directly to the vehicle. Using an auxiliary transmission cooler brings the cooling outside of the radiator side tank for better cooling. The TransLife cooler includes Flex-a-lite turbulators in...

Recently we kicked off a short series project to turn a mild street/street 2008 Mustang GT into a 10-second rocket. The goal was to highlight the potential of a real world Three- Valve engine combination, which is often overlooked in today's big power Coyote market. The boys at Brenspeed completed the 326ci long-block, which is like a mountain motor in the 4.6L market. Now, the Indiana-based speci...

    There is little question that the Ford 8.8-inch housing is capable of handling large amounts of horsepower when assembled with the correct parts. Strange Engineering is taking things to the next level with the introduction of the 35-spline S-Trac differential. The torque biasing S-Trac is purely mechanical which eliminates the need for clutches. It provides quiet operation whil...

Steeda Autosports, the world's largest aftermarket manufacturer of Ford performance equipment is once again leading the performance market with their high'velocity Steeda ProFlow Mustang Cold Air Intake for your 2015-2016 Mustang GT. It opens up the intake system of Ford's 5.0 powerplant and allows it to breathe much more freely than the stock intake system allows, taking your S550 Mustang GT to t...

The off-season always seems to be getting shorter and shorter and we would like to kick-off the 2017 rules discussion earlier this year. In an effort to serve you better, please submit rule requests for the 2017 NMRA drag racing series by October 7, 2016. Our Tech Department, headed by Lonnie Grim, will begin evaluating those requests to help form the 2017 Preliminary Rules for next season. We ...

  The National Mustang Racers Association has just released their all-new ladies FAST'shirt for 2016! With a nod to the iconic Ford logo, this ladies-cut t-shirt makes it clear that it's fun to be FAST! This 4.7 once v-neck heather green shirt is a soft poly/cotton/rayon blend with FAST large size on the front and the NMRA/NMCA stamp logo small size on the top rear. Available in womens'...

VP Racing Fuels has expanded its VP Madditive line of performance chemicals by introducing a new, improved Cool Down coolant enhancer for high-performance radiator systems. VP reports that Cool Down decreases cylinder head temperatures by up to 50 F by increasing coolant flow for better heat transfer while lubricating all vital components without crystallization found in other coolant additiv...