MRT Articles - "Engineering for the Aftermarket"
Adding more firepower to the Mustang Bullitt
In January 2000, Ford showed off an understated, sleek and purposeful combination that took people back in time remembering the powerful American muscle icon. The show property was an instant hit; in fact, it was quite a surprise to the media and to us on Mustang product development team.
Buy it or build it? Creating your very own “My-Stang”
Holy smokes - there sure are a lot of “prepared” Mustang choices on the market! So the question becomes do you buy a limited edition car from the factory, buy a special edition after market Mustang, or do you integrate your own special “My-Stang”?
Can you add power and get economy?
Gas prices are going through the roof! Is the performance industry over? Are we all subject to riding mo-peds or mass transit? Are V8 engines going to become extinct? Well, while everyone is running around saying that the sky is falling, let's take a step back and be rational and practical about the situation.
Car show prep: It’s all about showing the details!
Car shows are a year round event now - even in the great white North with the help of Convention Centers, Expos, etc. More and more people are asking me how to prepare their cars for a car show.
Fun measured on a scale of 1 to 6: Maxing out the V6 Mustang
Forget what you used to know about the Six Cylinder Rental Car Mustang! The game changed when Ford introduced the 2005 4.0L V6 Mustang. So let’s look at a way to transform your Mustang into a “perfect 6”.
The Internet and the Aftermarket
Business, politics, relationships, vacations, school, science, you name it – the internet has touched them all. So how has the internet influenced the aftermarket?
Powertrain Warranty
Let me introduce you to the newest product available in the aftermarket – a Powertrain Warranty. Yes, you CAN increase your Pony's horsepower by 175 HP and have a Powertrain warranty!
Looking from the inside out: The importance of the interior
Slowly the market is catching on to making interior products for you to “personalize” your Mustang. Though performance is usually thought of in terms of engine modifications or chassis set up, it also is important in terms of “performance feel” or “performance appearance”.
MRT Track Day Mustang: The basics of building a racecar
The MRT Track Day Mustang embodies a collection of refinements that makes this car an exhilarating vehicle that will provide a ton of reliable fun at the track. Here is how we prepared this car!
Mustang Triathalon
The season has begun! It’s time for car enthusiasts to take their special cars and hit the streets for some cruising with a whole lot of pride and joy. It’s also time plan a calendar of the special Mustang events you’re going to attend during the warm months ahead.
Niche Vehicles in the OEM
I often get asked the question: Why can’t Ford do this? Or Why doesn’t Ford just do that? Let’s take a quick look behind the scenes, and we may have a better understanding of the answers to these questions.
Putting sizzle in the snake!
If you haven’t gotten a chance to drive the new Shelby GT500, you need to! What a car! We here at MRT have own philosophy that we follow when putting the Sizzle in the Snake.
Starting the spring off right: Taking your Mustang out of storage
Now that Winter is behind us (at least for the most part) it's time to get that special steed out of the barn. Here are a few tips for returning your car to the street in the same or better shape that it was when you put it to rest for the winter.
Suspensions 05 and up: The game changed with the new Mustang
The 2005 Mustang was introduced wearing a brand new coat and surrounding an all-new skeleton. These upgrades caused heads to turn and changed the rules of the game for tuning and upgrading a Mustang’s suspension.
We Are Living Automotive History
The years 2008 and 2009 will no doubt go down in history books as periods of significant change in automotive history. The interesting part to me is the influence of politics and world events in this metamorphosis. Let’s take a look from the inside out.
What shoes should I wear? Choosing the right tires for your car
If you are considering new tires for your Mustang, how will you know what size, construction and compound tire to go with? There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a tire for your Mustang, so let's look at a few.
In January 2000, Ford showed off an understated, sleek and purposeful combination that took people back in time remembering the powerful American muscle icon. The show property was an instant hit; in fact, it was quite a surprise to the media and to us on Mustang product development team.
Buy it or build it? Creating your very own “My-Stang”
Holy smokes - there sure are a lot of “prepared” Mustang choices on the market! So the question becomes do you buy a limited edition car from the factory, buy a special edition after market Mustang, or do you integrate your own special “My-Stang”?
Can you add power and get economy?
Gas prices are going through the roof! Is the performance industry over? Are we all subject to riding mo-peds or mass transit? Are V8 engines going to become extinct? Well, while everyone is running around saying that the sky is falling, let's take a step back and be rational and practical about the situation.
Car show prep: It’s all about showing the details!
Car shows are a year round event now - even in the great white North with the help of Convention Centers, Expos, etc. More and more people are asking me how to prepare their cars for a car show.
Fun measured on a scale of 1 to 6: Maxing out the V6 Mustang
Forget what you used to know about the Six Cylinder Rental Car Mustang! The game changed when Ford introduced the 2005 4.0L V6 Mustang. So let’s look at a way to transform your Mustang into a “perfect 6”.
The Internet and the Aftermarket
Business, politics, relationships, vacations, school, science, you name it – the internet has touched them all. So how has the internet influenced the aftermarket?
Powertrain Warranty
Let me introduce you to the newest product available in the aftermarket – a Powertrain Warranty. Yes, you CAN increase your Pony's horsepower by 175 HP and have a Powertrain warranty!
Looking from the inside out: The importance of the interior
Slowly the market is catching on to making interior products for you to “personalize” your Mustang. Though performance is usually thought of in terms of engine modifications or chassis set up, it also is important in terms of “performance feel” or “performance appearance”.
MRT Track Day Mustang: The basics of building a racecar
The MRT Track Day Mustang embodies a collection of refinements that makes this car an exhilarating vehicle that will provide a ton of reliable fun at the track. Here is how we prepared this car!
Mustang Triathalon
The season has begun! It’s time for car enthusiasts to take their special cars and hit the streets for some cruising with a whole lot of pride and joy. It’s also time plan a calendar of the special Mustang events you’re going to attend during the warm months ahead.
Niche Vehicles in the OEM
I often get asked the question: Why can’t Ford do this? Or Why doesn’t Ford just do that? Let’s take a quick look behind the scenes, and we may have a better understanding of the answers to these questions.
Putting sizzle in the snake!
If you haven’t gotten a chance to drive the new Shelby GT500, you need to! What a car! We here at MRT have own philosophy that we follow when putting the Sizzle in the Snake.
Starting the spring off right: Taking your Mustang out of storage
Now that Winter is behind us (at least for the most part) it's time to get that special steed out of the barn. Here are a few tips for returning your car to the street in the same or better shape that it was when you put it to rest for the winter.
Suspensions 05 and up: The game changed with the new Mustang
The 2005 Mustang was introduced wearing a brand new coat and surrounding an all-new skeleton. These upgrades caused heads to turn and changed the rules of the game for tuning and upgrading a Mustang’s suspension.
We Are Living Automotive History
The years 2008 and 2009 will no doubt go down in history books as periods of significant change in automotive history. The interesting part to me is the influence of politics and world events in this metamorphosis. Let’s take a look from the inside out.
What shoes should I wear? Choosing the right tires for your car
If you are considering new tires for your Mustang, how will you know what size, construction and compound tire to go with? There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a tire for your Mustang, so let's look at a few.
