SEMA Las Vegas - Wild 'Stangs And New Thangs

Dynacorn International
The big news for vintage Mustangs came from the Dynacorn International display, featuring a new '67 Mustang fastback body from the company's Classic Bodies division. Dynacorn's Larry Brogdin told us that the Mustang body is almost ready for production. In fact, the company is waiting on approval from Ford's licensing division before making the body available to anyone who wants to build a restomod or race car. Much of the sheetmetal, including the cowl panels (see "How to Replace a Cowl Panel," Nov. '06, p. 42), is already available separately for factory Mustang restorations. Based on Ford's approval, other Mustang bodies-including '65-'66 and '69-'70-will follow. Dynacorn International, 805/486-2612; www.dynacorn.com.

JBA
Headers and exhaust systems for the '07 GT 500 are now available from JBA, a company owned by longtime Shelby and Ford big-block fanatic, J. Bittle. The long-tube headers have large-diameter mandrel-bent stainless primary tubes and 3/8-inch thick laser-cut flanges. PN 6695S also has JBA's patented Firecone merged collector. The exhaust system has Mandrel-bent tubing, JBA high-flow stainless mufflers, and 31/2-inch rolled-lip stainless chrome-plated tips. JBA, 800/830-3377; www.jbaheaders.com.

Racing Head Service
Most factory configuration small-block Fords are limited by cylinder-head airflow efficiency. RHS has changed that with the introduction of the new Pro Action Windsor and 5.0 cylinder heads, available in aluminum or cast iron. The RHS-designed and engineered Clean Cast Technology has created a new head, providing optimum flow and delivering excellent versatility. Compatible with all original equipment and aftermarket performance parts, these heads offer several unique features, such as high-volume exhaust ports, a dual-bolt pattern, and excellent port-to-chamber transitions. The cylinder heads are available in 180cc, 200cc, and 215cc intake-runner volumes and use 2.02-inch or 2.08-inch diameter intake valve sizes, depending on runner volume. Exhaust valves are 1.60-inch diameter. Racing Head Service, 877/776-4323, 901/259-1134; www.racingheadservice.com.

Vortech Engineering
Vortech is getting into the game when it comes to complete turnkey Mustangs loaded with all sorts of go-fast parts. The '07 Vortech Supercar is equipped with a Vortech V-2 SQ S-Trim blower with an air-to-water aftercooler system. There's also a JBA axle-back exhaust system, JBA headers, a Spec flywheel and clutch, and an LFP radiator. Suspension bits include Ford Racing springs, shocks, and antisway bars; BMR lower control arms and adjustable Panhard rod; Baer brakes with...

...14-inch rotors; Boss Motorsports' 20-inch wheels; and Toyo Proxes tires. Making the car stand out visually are a custom front spoiler, a Street Scene black-chrome grille, and 3d Carbon rear spoiler and sill plates. Inside are Stewart Warner gauges for boost, fuel pressure, and oil pressure; a Classic Design Concepts' gauge pod and trunk caddy, and a Hurst shifter. Vortech is planning on a healthy 510 hp for this impressive package. To learn more about this car, go to www.vortechsuperchargers.com or call 850/473-0000.

Weiand
This all-new, low-rise, dual-plane Weiand intake for 260, 289, and 302 engines (PN 8124) was designed using computational fluid dynamics computer software and is available in a satin, polished, or Everbright-coated finishes. Other features include a traditional square carburetor-mounting flange, an exhaust crossover for improved street driveability, and a usable street powerband from idle to 5,500 rpm. There's also an additional vacuum tap off of one of the runners for a power brake booster. Visit a dealer near you or contact Summit Racing Equipment, 800/230-3030, 330/630-0280; www.weiand.com.

Gas Ronda
This year's SEMA Show theme was American Muscle, and it doesn't get more muscular than Gas Ronda's '67 Mustang Funny Car. Recently restored by Ford drag-car collector Brent Hajek, the car made its restoration debut at the SEMA Show with Gas Ronda on hand for photos and questions.

Gear Vendors
A bolt-in overdrive system from Gear Vendors is now available for vintage Mustangs equipped with a Super T-10 four-speed manual transmission. Order PN 3D210. Retail price is $2,695. Gear Vendors, 800/999-9555, 619/562-0060; www.gearvendors.com.

Professional Products
Several 4.6 Two-Valve parts were introduced at SEMA by Professional Products, including a Typhoon EFI intake manifold in a polished or satin finish developed in conjunction with Anderson Ford Motorsport (AFM). According to Professional Products, this manifold has been dyno tested to produce more than 20 hp at the rear wheels, compared to a stock manifold at 6,500 rpm. Features include a three-piece design, allowing easy access to the bottom and the middle of the plenum chamber along with the runners for those who want additional porting. The manifold is a bolt-in replacement for '99-'04 engines and uses the stock alternator and other factory engine accessories. It can be used on '96-'98 engines if '99-'04 PI heads are used. Other items for 4.6 Two-Valves are also available, including a fuel rail kit, an upper plenum, polished or satin 70mm and 75mm throttle bodies, and a harmonic balancer. Professional Products, 323/779-2020; www.professional-products.com.