Posts Tagged ‘Ford Mustang GT500’
PROJECT CHUCKY Episode 7 | Chucky Gets a New Transmission!
Chucky lives! After noticing some issues with the stock transmission in the last episode, it was decided to install a new, to Chucky, 6R80 (courtesy of Rebecca Starkey’s 2011 racecar). We also upgraded Chucky’s torque converter, thanks to our friends at FTI Performance, and gave him a new set of shoes with some Mickey Thompson…
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 6
Project Chucky, VMP’s 2011 Mustang GT, is back after a day out at the track. The next step in this build is the installation of new suspension and a torque converter. Unfortunately while tearing down Chucky, a few issues were found that need to be addressed prior to Chucky’s next track test… Be sure to…
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 5
In the previous episode of Project Chucky, our 2011 wrecked Mustang GT received new headers and blasted out 395 rwhp. In this episode, the VMP crew head to the track to see how Chucky’s increased horsepower would reflect on the drag strip. After some fine tuning, Chucky lays down its fastest time yet, and we’re…
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 4
In the fourth episode of Project Chucky, the VMP crew take Chucky, our 2011 Mustang GT, and hit the drag strip for the first time. Be sure to stay tuned for more Project Chucky episodes! Get your VMP apparel here!: http://bit.ly/VMPMerch
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 3
In the the third episode of Project Chucky, Donny troubleshoots the Mustang GT to get it ready to hit the drag strip for the first time. Be sure to stay tuned for more Project Chucky episodes! Get your VMP apparel here!: http://bit.ly/VMPMerch
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 2
In the second episode of Project Chucky, the VMP crew takes Chucky out to the burnout box for some “quality control testing.” Be sure to stay tuned for more Project Chucky episodes! Get your VMP apparel here!: http://bit.ly/VMPMerch
Read MorePROJECT CHUCKY: Rebuilding a Wrecked 2011 Mustang GT Episode 1
In the first episode of Project Chucky, the VMP crew heads up to Lyons, Georgia to visit the Parts Farm in a quest to find a wrecked Mustang and turn it into a racecar. Be sure to stay tuned for more Project Chucky episodes! Get your VMP apparel here!: http://bit.ly/VMPMerch
Read MoreJonathan Blevins’s Coyote-Powered ’08 Shelby GT500 Topped with a VMP Gen3
Built to Run in the Competitive Optima Ultimate Street Car Series Warning: Shelby purists may want to stop reading now. VMP customer Jonathan Blevins doesn’t have your run-of-the-mill 2008 Shelby GT500. Last season, Jonathan campaigned his Grabber Orange snake in the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Challenge with a VMP Gen2R blown 5.4 L; a…
Read MoreVMP at Shelbyfest 2018
The VMP crew made the long trek to downtown Jefferson City, Missouri, to attend the highly anticipated Shelbyfest event. VMP brought along our mobile dyno. Cars were strapped down and Mustang owners could see just how much power their ponies put down. We also provided dyno tunes and performed onsite installs. With our crew…
Read MoreVMP Gen3 Takes Our Stock Shelby GT500 into the 800-HP Range
The 2012 Shelby GT500 packs a punch with its supercharged 5.4-liter engine putting out 550 crank horsepower from the factory. Despite its factory prowess, the GT500 lends itself readily to modification. Ours was the perfect testbed to demonstrate the new Gen3 blower’s capabilities on a mild car. Our 2.65 liter VMP Gen3 uses Eaton’s…
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