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Add 15 to 20 more horsepower and great looks, too. Direct-fit, full-length headers from BBK will help your late model Mustang produce an extra 15 to 20 hp. Constructed from heavy 14-gauge mandrel-bent tubing with 3/8 in. thick die-stamped flanges, these headers come in your choice of chrome or ceramic coated finishes. Gaskets and mounting hardware are included. Unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This includes components like cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts and bushings, etc. If your vehicle uses aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom altered parts, it's the installer's responsibility to verify fitment.

RTR Custom Wheels (set of 4)
As a world champion drifter and Mustang spokesman, Vaughn Gittin Jr. has dreamt of introducing a new, exciting concept into the Mustang world. Concept turned quickly into reality with the introduction of the race-inspired Mustang RTR "Ready to Rock" package. This new addition to the automotive world brought together the most superb performance and cosmetic modifications to transform the new generation Mustang into a completely different animal. The most noticeable enhancement to the Mustang's stunning exterior is the custom made RTR wheels.

These dark matte charcoal 19" wheels feature an intricate yet sporty design which functions as the perfect combination to make your Mustang really stand out as a muscular masterpiece. With a width of 9.5", these wheels also offer you a chance to boost your vehicle's performance by increasing the width of your front and rear tires. No matter your vehicle's trim or color, greatly enhance your 2010-11 Mustang's appearance with these RTR Custom Wheels and prepare to catch a massive amount of attention! RTR Wheels are 19x9.5" in size. - 33mm Offset - 6.5" Backspacing - Cast Aluminum Powdercoated in Matte Charcoal - "RTR" Center Caps included

Baer Complete Systems | Pro-PLUS
Baer introduces the ALL NEW Pro Plus brake systems featuring our brand new 6P, 6 piston calipers and 13 or 14 slotted, drilled and zinc washed, 2 piece rotors. Attractive styling at an affordable price, Baers new Pro Plus front and rear brake systems are sure to please the most demanding owners and impress the most critical on-lookers!
Stop your vehicle more quickly and safely.
These Baer Brakes Baer Claw Pro-Plus disc brake kits are built to please the most demanding users. They include Baer 6P compact 6-piston calipers machined from 2618 forgings, resulting in the stiffest possible design, even at extreme operating temperatures. They use radial mounting configurations to disperse loads evenly and internal fluid transfer tube passages for an ultra-clean look.

Does your car need some boost? We offer a wide array of power adders for your muscle car. Vortech's 2010 Camaro SS Supercharging System featuring the V-3 Si-Trim centrifugal supercharger is available for order now. Camaro owners can see 2010 Camaro Supercharger System for full details. We also offer Magna Charger systems. Visit their site for complete details. 2007-2009 GT500 Mustang Supercharger Tuner Kits: Designed for use with the 5.4L 4V engine in the 07-09 Mustang GT500. Features the Lysholm 3300 twin-screw supercharger with 4.0 driven pulley and new 10-rib drive belt. Compatible with tall fuel injectors and aftermarket fuel rails. 2005-2010 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L 3V Supercharging Systems:Systems are available with the V-3 internally lubricated supercharger - no oil lines necessary. GM Truck Twin-Screw Supercharger Systems: 2008 5.3L Systems Available Now. The complete system boosts stock 2008 5.3L trucks to 452HP at 8.5 PSI. Complete systems for 2007 and 2009 model years are under development. Visit the GM truck Vortec page for updates and to submit your vehicle for R&D use.

Brad's Custom Auto first Camaro MP2300 TVS supercharger system install
We just completed our first MP2300 TVS supercharger system install. Pretty impressive. 564 RWHP on a Mustang dyno. We will be offering this package to select Chevrolet dealers here in the Northwest. RULE THE STREETS! Camaro ZRS, think of it as a ZL1 Camaro on Steroids! Only a handful of '69 Camaro ZL1's were built. Today with the addition of our MP2300 TVS supercharger system, your new Camaro can outperform the legendary ZL1 with no sacrifice in MPG or drivability. Horsepower as well as torque are improved off idle to redline, giving more "power under the curve" than any other supercharger system available...anywhere! Camaro supercharger systems are complete with all components necessary for installation. Included in the kit is the cast aluminum intake manifold, factory "push-lock connectors" are utilized in the fuel system for installation ease, intercooler core, coolant circulation pump, heat exchanger and all necessary hardware to make a complete installation package. This system does not require any hood modifications. This bad boy makes a real-world 492 rear wheel HP, and 455 Ft. lbs. of rear wheel torque! Other components include new high capacity fuel injectors, and fuel rails. The hand held computer programmer communications with the factory ECU for proper calibration of the supercharger system. A limited extended powertrain warranty is available for customer peace of mind. Give us a call for more information on this exceptional kit, you'll be glad you did! Produced a real-world 492 RWHP & 455 ft. lbs. torque (NOTE: Please read important disclaimer) 100% complete bolt-on system Front inlet MP2300 TVS supercharger with integral bypass valve Patented cast aluminum intake manifold replaces factory composite unit and features the latest in proprietary intercooler airflow technology (patent pending) 180 rotation of supercharger provides straight airflow path for maximum power and efficiency "Internal bypass valve" virtually eliminates parasitic loss...and delivers a proven 30 to 66% increase in real world "under the curve" power. Best of all, it costs less than 1/3 of a horse at 60 mph. Now that's real efficiency. Fuel system includes new injectors, extruded aluminum fuel rails, factory "push-lock" connectors and fuel regulator adaptor Computer programmer re-flashes factory ECU, spark and fuel calibration, transmission shift points, line pressure and torque converter strategies are optimized to manage increased torque, horsepower and mileage. Std. 3-year limited warranty Opt. 3-yr./36,000 powertrain warranty

In this installment of In The Shop, we watch as the crew at Brad's Custom Auto in Seattle installs a Magnacharger supercharger into a new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

Vortech 2010 Camaro Supercharger System Available for Order Now
[caption id="attachment_253" align="alignnone" width="568" caption="Vortech 2010 Camaro Supercharger System"][/caption] Does your new Camaro need some boost? Vortech's 2010 Camaro SS Supercharging System featuring the V-3 Si-Trim centrifugal supercharger is available for order now.

Mustang in FIA GT3?
When you think of the FIA GT3 racing series in Europe, the cars that comes to mind are the Audi R8 LMS, BMW Z4 GT3 like the Need for Speed from my last post, Porsche GT3 etc. Mostly Euro cars and maybe a Ford GT in there once in a while. But can you believe a Ford Mustang racing against these machines? Yup, a race team who ran a Ford GT in previous season will be currently running the Ford Mustang GT3. Read more: http://jonsibal.com/blog/2010/04/mustang-in-fia-gt3

VAUGHN GITTIN JR. WINS FD LONG BEACH!
FORMULA: DRIFT Vaughn Gittin Jr. tore things up all day long, and broke in his new Monster Mustang 2010 with a first place finish. This was after a heart-pounding battle with Rhys Millen, who took second place. Seems like the Red Bull Genesis is for real this year. The final spot on the podium went to Tanner Foust, who advanced from a tight third place battle with newcomer Fredric Aasbo. We'll have an onslaught of coverage from FD Long Beach coming soon, including JR's own guest blog chronicling his win, but for now it's time to celebrate! Our congrats to Vaughn, Rhys, and Tanner for kicking of 2010 on a high note.

Mustangs NW Ride and Drive!
The Mustang Roundup & All Ford Picnic is a show that we look forward to every year. Held in the Pacific Northwest, Ford enthusiasts of all ages from the Seattle & surrounding areas reaching all the way to California, Montana, and parts of Canada come together for 4 days of fun and camaraderie. A visit to Pacific Raceways for open track racing, then the Pony Trails cruise, dinner boat cruise, and a massive 2 day car show cap off the event. Photos and video below! Contact our photographer James Ritzman for high res photos of your car(s)

Brad Seibold started Brad's Custom Auto in 1989. Before opening his own business, he accumulated over 9 years experience in the auto repair industry. Since opening his shop, he has gained a reputation for the finest quality modification work in the Puget Sound area. Reports of his shop's work can be found - among other places - in5.0 Mustang & Super Fords, Mustang Monthly, Mustang Enthusiast & Mustang Milestones. Aside from working at his shop, Brad likes to do some racing as well as restoring vintage cars and motorcycles.

Dane is the Service/Sales Manager at Brad's, and is likely to be the person on the other end of the phone when you call us up. He has over20 years of experience in sales, promotions, and warehousing. Dane enjoys Karting, racing Hornet cars (or any other race car he can bum a ride in) at Evergreen Speedway, and spending time with his wife and son. He also has aMustang of his own: a 1989 LX 5.0 with many mods (click on the link to see the list) . He can be found daily driving either his 2007 Ford Ranger STXor his wife's 2003 Focus ZTS.

Scott has over 14 years experience working on cars professionally. He spent one year each at a Porsche/BMW shop and a sports car dealer. He met Brad while working for the dealership, and after earning his Auto Tech degree Scott went to work for him (around '92-'93) as a Mustang Specialist and professional wise guy (there's gotta be one at every shop). In addition to Mustangs, Scott is also addicted to skiing - snowskiing and monoskiing Back on the subject of cars, Scott has a "Heavily Modified" 1980 Mercury Capri RS. "The list of mods is lengthy and the receipt pile is high," says Scott. The car has been completely rebuilt for open road racing.

Brian grew up in a Ford family and naturally took to the blue oval. Since 1985, he has been employed as a Ford service technician. "My field is mostly driveability but my love is high performance. There is nothing like the satisfaction of improving the performance of a vehicle and doing it to look like (and perform better than) a factory option. It started with one car then grew into a large operation after the word got out in the local high performance Ford community. A coworker and I were the only ones doing it, at least on a dealership level, in the area. I'm only now finding out we were lucky to have a somewhat supportive employer." Brianis an activecompetitorin SCCA Time Trialscompetition. Brian drove the Brad's Custom Auto 1996 Mystic Cobra to two SCCA RegionalChampionships. Northwest Region Sports Car Club of America 2006 Time Trials SPO Champion Northwest Region Sports Car Club of America 2007 Time Trials TT1 Champion

Lenny started working on cars and engines with his dad way back in the sixties. He bought his first car in 1970: a 1963 corvair, and after 300,000 miles had to bury it. While driving the corvair he purchased his second car: a 1967 Firebird ("Wish I still had that one!!"). He went on to Bellevue Community College to graduate with an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. He just couldn't keep his mind off cars and increasing their power and handling and wound up working at numerous auto shops and at a few dealerships for 37 years. "Then Brad called and here I am." He has been a volunteer Patrol and Rescue person for the local Rescue team for the limited and unlimited hydroplane and flatbottom races since 1982. He purchased his race boat in 1993 and had it race ready for the 1995 race season. He has won many races, was the Summer Nationals Champion in the Pro Stock class in 2001 and of recent 1st in local American Power Boat Association (APBA) Region 10 for the last two years. In 2007 he was 3rd in the Nation and 2008 was 2nd in the Nation in the Super Stock class. Lenny hopes to pursue the coveted #1 position so his boat can wear the US1 numbers. "So a bit more horsepower and better handling just may be the ticket." Horsepower and handling can affect a boat just as it can a car and that's what Brad's Custom Auto is famous for. Now Lenny gets to build engines to improve horsepower and modify suspensions and brakes to handle the new power for the strip or the track!!