Posts Tagged ‘GT500’
2007 Shelby GT500 Makes 750+ rwhp with the VMP Gen3 TVS
This super clean 2007 GT500 came to VMP wanting a little extra power. Here at VMP we aim to please and with the installation of the VMP Gen3, Kooks headers and exhaust we were able to deliver. Ride with Joe Goodnough to see the Shelby lay down over 750 horses to the wheel. Be sure…
Read MoreBoost vs Boost—Ported Trinity 2.3 L takes on VMP Performance Gen3 2.65 L TVS
Supercharger on Jon Lund’s 1,100 Horsepower Shelby GT500 By Evan J. Smith It wasn’t too long ago when turning a Mustang up to make 600 or 700 horsepower was a big deal. Today, using modern supercharging technology, like a VMP Performance Gen3 2.65 L TVS, it’s possible to blow past 1,000 horsepower, not just…
Read MoreBreaking Records at Texas Mile
Followers of VMP Performance often expect a VMP crew member to be behind the wheel at a racing event. However, The Texas Mile presented VMP with an opportunity to provide support for other race teams utilizing VMP products. VMP’s Justin Starkey and Chris Tropea flew to Victoria, Texas to assist Weir Racing and London…
Read MoreDonuts for Breakfast—and for Fun!
By Evan J. Smith “Customer states, car will not do donuts,” said Justin Starkey, president of VMP Performance, facetiously. “This is a high-powered, wide-bodied Shelby Mustang that we’re talking about. The customer’s actual concern is that the car will not do donuts, so it came back to us for a diagnosis and repair.” The…
Read MoreJustin Young’s 1,014 HP Shelby GT500
Justin Young has a real love for modular-powered Fords. The proof is easy to find on his online channels ModMotorMustangs.com, Mod Motor Mustangs on Facebook, and @modmotormustangs and @modnationals_racing_event on Instagram. The staunch modular enthusiast uses these sources to support his racing event Mod Nationals, a annual gathering of modular-powered Fords at South Georgia…
Read MoreKids’ Day at the VMP Performance Ranch
For over 15 years, VMP Performance has been a leader in the Ford Performance aftermarket industry, providing exciting products and quality service. While VMP is well-known for its powerful superchargers, and EFI tuning, there’s so much more to the VMP story. Recently, VMP gave back to the community by hosting a fun and educational…
Read MoreCrackin’ 800 HP at the Wheels with a VMP Performance Gen3-Boosted 2012 GT500
One of the most fierce Mustangs ever produced is the modern Shelby GT500. What started as a 500 horsepower beast in 2007 evolved into a 662 horsepower, Earth-rotating muscle car by 2013. One commonality between all 2007-2014 GT500s is the intercooled and supercharged modular engine that’s boosted with a roots-style Eaton supercharger. While virtually…
Read More10th Annual American Muscle Show
A boy of anguish now, he’s a man of soul, traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road. The years were cruel to him no, he won’t let them go. Lays awake tryna’ find the man inside, to pack his bags and escape this world. I’ve never been so torn up, in all of my life, I should have seen this coming. I’ve never felt so hopeless than I do tonight. I don’t wanna do this anymore, I’m moving on!
Read MoreThe One-Off Custom Shelby GT500 Saleen 351 Extreme Coupe
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Read MoreVMP Takes on Carlisle Ford Nationals June 1-3
So I have to behave and can’t always be charming and light.
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…
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