When it comes to rowdy late-model Mustang builds, no one does it better than Justin Dugan at AmericanMuscle (AM). In AM’s latest Hot Lap episode, Justin takes the keys to AM employee Kylen’s 2017 Mustang GT to install an Air Lift suspension and VMP supercharger, among some other tasteful Mustang mods, before a trip to the dyno for some before and after power numbers. (more…)
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Chevy’s Alex Bowman Wins At Fontana’s Auto Club Speedway (Photos)
Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Camaro ZL1 1LE, celebrates his win with his team Sunday March 1, 2020 in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.(Photo by Harold Hinson/HHP for Chevy Racing) (more…)
The Definitive Technical Guide to Mustang Suspension
PAOLI, Pa. (December 18th, 2019) – Whether your Mustang is used in straight lines or to carve corners, an optimal suspension setup catered to your driving style will help improve overall performance and drivability. Lowering the center of gravity, eliminating wheel hop, and correcting bump steer are some of the countless benefits that come with upgrading the suspension on Ford Mustangs. (more…)
Rebuilding My Totally-Not-Collectible Mustang, Part 5
The first performance tests for my 1980 Ford Mustang “restomod” are complete and the early signs are very positive.
$2,000 S197 Mustang GT Budget Build | Hot Lap
PAOLI, Pa. (April 30, 2019) – In this episode of AmericanMuscle’s Hot Lap YouTube series, Justin Dugan grabs the keys to a customer’s super-clean, low-mileage, Vapor Silver, 5-speed equipped, 2006 Mustang GT for a budget-style mini build. Keeping cost down doesn’t necessarily mean styling and performance have to suffer; so with that in mind, Justin selects some modest modifications from AM’s Mustang Exhaust, Intake, and Suspension categories before testing it out on the dyno and street. (more…)
2020 Mustang EcoBoost + Electric + Giveaway
Ford Motor Company released news yesterday morning on the new High Performance Package, available on the new ’20 EcoBoost Mustang, and AmericanMuscle’s Justin Dugan has all the juicy details! (more…)
How Ford Performance Hand Builds 5.0 Coyote V8s & Ford GT V6 Engines
LIVONIA, Mi. (March 13, 2019) – AmericanMuscle’s (AM) Justin Dugan visited Performance Assembly Solutions in Livonia, Michigan to see exactly how Ford Performance hand-assembles their Coyote V8 and Ford GT V6 engines. To start, Justin spends some time with Ford Performance Engine Engineer Ron Ewert to examine their Aluminator SC Crate Engines as well as the 5.2L Voodoo engine found in the Mustang FP350S turnkey racecar. (more…)
FORGELINE MOTORSPORTS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF BUSINESS
DAYTON, Ohio – 2019 represents a landmark for custom wheel manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports as they celebrate their 25 year anniversary. A 100-percent family-owned and managed business, Forgeline Motorsports is located in Dayton, Ohio and operated by twin brothers Dave and Steve Schardt. (more…)
Mustang News | Official 2020 GT500 Aerodynamics Video
PAOLI, Pa. (March 13, 2019) – AmericanMuscle’s (AM) Justin Dugan just received the inside scoop on some 2020 GT500 details straight from Ford Motor Company, which is the focus in today’s episode of AM’s Mustang News. While these details aren’t power or weight related, Ford did share some new GT500 details and images with AM for the first time today. (more…)
Kurt Busch Leads Team Chevy At Atlanta
Check out Chevrolet’s top finisher photos from the past weekend’s Atlanta Monster Energy Cup Series racing….
Hot Lap | 660HP 2008 Shelby GT500
PAOLI, Pa. (DECEMBER 26, 2018) – In this episode of AmericanMuscle’s (AM) Hot Lap YouTube series, AM host Justin Dugan gets the keys to a customer’s 2008 Shelby GT500 to swap out the stock Eaton M122 blower with a Whipple 2.9L Supercharger Upgrade Kit as well as some accompanying modifications. (more…)
Daniel Hemric to Drive the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in 2019
WELCOME, N.C. (December 14, 2018) – Daniel Hemric will carry a familiar number for his rookie season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2019, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The 27-year-old will continue the long tradition of Kannapolis, North Carolina, natives who have driven the No. 8 on the racetrack.