Posts Tagged ‘VMPPerformance’
The Importance of a Stable MAF Signal
If your Ford Mustang is experiencing a rough or surging idle, it could be an unstable MAF signal caused by turbulent airflow. Watch as VMP’s lead calibrator, Joe Goodnough, explains how air-wash over the MAF leads to drive-ability issues on late model Mustangs or Coyote swapped vehicles. If you think this could be affecting your…
Read MorePROJECT 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 MoreFord Gave Us TWO CARS for $1 Each! (The cars Ford DENIED…)
In the first of our SEMA build series we showed you VMP’s two SEMA cars and explained how you too could get a car for a dollar from Ford. Watch along in this second episode (of a three part series) where Justin and Rebecca show you the designs submitted that were DENIED by the Ford…
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 MoreSuper Easy VMP Supertruck: How to Get 600-plus HP from Your 2011-2014 5.0 F-150!
By Evan J. Smith VMP Performance’s new Gen3 2.65 L TVS Supercharger is making big waves in the performance aftermarket. Coyote-powered Mustangs are laying down 1,000-plus rear wheel horsepower and turning insanely quick times at the track. The VMP Gen3 blower and 5.0 L Coyote engine make a great pairing. Ford F-150 truck owners…
Read MoreForced Air Fever
TVS Supercharger Vs. Turbo power—two ways to reach 1,000 horsepower to the wheels with your Ford Mustang By Evan J. Smith The simple addition of a VMP supercharger can easily yield 600-plus rear wheel horsepower on an otherwise mildly modified Coyote. While 600 ponies can get you in the 10s, many enthusiasts want more.…
Read MoreVMP Customer is Turnin’ 10s at Hot Rod Drag Week
Kevin McKenna put another notch in his VMP Performance supercharged Mustang belt running a 10- second average at Hot Rod’s Drag Racing extravaganza By Evan J. Smith When Kevin McKenna wanted to take his stock 2014 Mustang GT from stock to rock, he contacted Justin Starkey of VMP Performance. McKenna, who works for the…
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