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Wild West, wild mustards. Such in the suburbs will see not often. And our horses also accepted a solid dose of tuning doping. Adrenaline over the edge! The fact that happens if you take the real American Muscle Car, bring to Russia and put a lot of soul into it and a lot of money, we will understand today. In the fact that drives people who go to it, understand, maybe it will never work. Or maybe they just grew up on good films?
No Replacement for Displacement! There is no alternative to cube! The old American proverb is becoming less and less relevant? In the courtyard of the eyelid and economy, the motors are losing in volume. The fact that was once perceived as exotic-funny, for example, Japanese microllery turbowholders, now learn to do everything. Even mastic manufacturers of sports cars hit the production of hybrids. The norms of the European Union, after a dozen years, intend to choose fuel consumption somewhere up to 3.5 liters per hundred. How to do this, represent a few, but all together seek
But wherever official trends go, people will always be left, ready to stick their cars to stick the cherished combination of letters: FK FUEL ECONOMY, and let be more letters. In their circles, how much is your car spend? It is equivalent to the sentence: the guy, you are strangers! It can only be a different question: what is your car drive? These people seem to be the last of the Mogican, customs and taxation drive them into an increasingly closer reservation. Famous group sings: We grew up on films about Cowboys! So they rose on the same films, only the main characters for them were not Goyko Mitich or Clint Eastwood. The main characters were horses of Cowboys of two thousandth American Muscle Cars.
One of the characters of this breed of cars without doubt, Ford Mustang. Cult from the very first of its generations. But between an inviolable sacred cow and a cult wild stallion there is one big difference! A relatively inexpensive coupe became the most popular basis for a wide variety of tuning options.
Sign on wild stallions
Do not understand that this trio is approaching the race track, it was impossible. The song of real V-shaped motors, which do not interfere with fulfilling in all branches, is something special! But we decided to arrange a mustangam a difficult check, choosing as a track as not on there is an inappropriate for such machines a compact track of the Lighthouse of the Lighthouse. Probably, it would have felt a running horse on the highway of the jumping. But it was here that differences in the behavior of these stallions will be obvious immediately. Namely the differences of us today and interest. The initial acquaintance took place a couple of weeks ago on the dynamometric path of the polygon Nzihyamt, where the V6 and V8 can be soldered into full power here they were like on the will of Prairies! Oh yeah, we did not specify: all three of today's car combines one they are re-equipped with charrews, compressor superchargers. One of the most popular tuning areas allows you to add 30 without any problems, or even 50% of the power, to obtain a fair increase in the moment and at the same time the behavior of the car in acceleration in our specific cases remains quite linear. Characteristic toured pickup here is practically no manifest. Everything just happens as if the engine has become more powerful by 3050%.
Score The blue car is decorated with decorative license plate on the doors, and the number 13 is clearly his lucky number. This machine of the last generation, 2005, once was called the base equipment. 4-liter V6 of the past generation of Cologne, the simplest salon, the absence of stabilizing electronics. But it was still in those times when wild bridges graze in the praises. From the previous owner, it was already in the Russian conditions fully pulled by the skin salon and a good audio system. Well, the currently made his favorite small plastic face: a dark optics is installed, a tuning grill of a radiator with integrated additional headlights and a light cover of Cervini hood.
What is the happiness of the odious 13th number? The car was extremely trouble-free! The owner characterizes him as a daily summer, and for the years of such operation there were no complaints about the car. Although the rate of forcing is impressive.
In stock (and since we are talking about Americans, you need to get used to this term, and not everyone there is a basic or standard) this engine gave out 212 liters. With. And here they are charming ideologically elderly American motors with a low degree of compression: the installation of compressor whale VORTECH V2 made it possible to increase the power almost one and a half times to 300 liters. With. Theoretically, this is not the limit. For the cast-iron block and forged pistons that Cologne had, the current 1 pressure bar and the compression ratio of 11 cannot be called a serious test, which would reduce the resource. Nuance in another: This version of the Charrew does not have its own oil system, it must be integrated into the overall circuit of the motor lubrication.
The collectors are saved stock, but in order for the motor to be lighter and beautifully sang, the Cayenne zero air filter is installed (part of the Charrew), and the middle and rear of the muffler are redone. Y-PIPE receiving pipe and one-way silencer are replaced with symmetrical H-Pipe and two divorced silencer. The pipes of the original design, the cans of the production of SLP. More with the motor no improvement was carried out. But worked with suspension and brakes. Front and rear stabilizers, front racks MacPherson and rear shock absorbers with steeda springs. Front brakes from the older version of the GT500: these are 4-piston Brembo calipers with increased to 355 mm, but simple discs. Their installation required and larger 18-inch wheels, a replica on the same GT500 was used.
The Charrager Installation allowed this car to show on the quantoperile (overclocking for a quarter mile) the result of 14.1 s. No, the owner does not apply to streetreys, but not to evaluate the results of the refinement to such a generally accepted indicator. For V6, the result is more than decent. And the handling, if he has not yet become European collected and transparent, then approached it significantly, while maintaining the American comfortable charm. Alas, the picture seriously spoil coupling qualities relative to low-cost Sumitomo tires (225/4518 in front, 275/4018 rear). On the twisted track of the map, it becomes clear right away: talking about the limits of braking and manageability after improvements with such tires just inappropriate! Rubber and close does not let these years, and the overclocking result was unlikely to be shown on it now the car with a more or less serious acceleration begins to frankly draw rubber on asphalt.
Alas, the fact that refinement was carried out at different times and different owners, it does not allow to correctly estimate the cost. It is only worth noting that KIT VORTECH V2, taking into account delivery to Russia, is $ 6,000 somewhere, and in principle, kits for past generations of engines are 2025% cheaper than those intended for current versions.
Young generation of old breed The bright red coupe fell into Russia quite recently this is the 2012 World Dealer. Moreover, it was already a question immediately about buying a maximum configuration. The current salon generally became much more modern, even such new-fashioned grazers appeared as optional TVs in the head restraints of the front seats. So it was not particularly necessary to engage in interior modifications, except for a rack in front of the driver three instruments: pressure and oil pressure, as well as the composition of the working mixture. Nothing was done at the bottom: the same 355-mill-meter 4-piston front brakes Brembo here is no longer a product of individual tuning, but the factory option. And the stabilization system has become regular. She has 4 base modes, the sports (the trigger threshold will move), turn off the trackschny control and, finally, the most uncompromising everything is disabled. Sufficiently competent operation of the electronics made Mustangi, since 2010, quite comfortable and for winter driving, even with an impressive 412 liter. With. and 500 nm in the stock motor. Yes, on this generation, a fundamentally new older engine V8 5.0, which has a factory nickname Coyote and has become a serious step towards higher manufacturability. 32 Valves, 4 camshafts with phasemators that change the phases of gas distribution, already in the database unusually high for the American compression ratio 11, wrought crankshaft. Motor updates are so serious that the radical fans of classical Mustangs even refuse to take it for their mall, this is already some kind of Japanese V8!
But it is possible to refine it! Under the hood of the Red Car settled the compressor kit Vortech V3 of the anniversary limited series of such a firm's anniversary was released only 100 pieces. The centrifugal supercharger with belt drive gives pressure up to 0.7 bar. This relatively low value allows you to save regular cast pistons, although it also requires reprogramming of electronic brains (SCT programmer) under the use of 98th gasoline. The capacity at the same time increases a little more than one third to 570 liters. With. From the wheels, and the moment increases more than half to 770 nm! In acceleration and turns, the electronic-managed differential Eaton E-Locker helps to implement such power.
But in order to get such a return, I had to seriously refine the inlet and release systems. The BOSS-302 air receiver is produced by Ford Motorsport, kooks equalone collectors, but H-Pipe on the release of the original production of American tuners that brought the car. The power system is adapted: the capacity of the nozzles is increased to 490 cubes per minute, and the supervision required and coolest (on 2 steps relative to the standard) brisk candles.
This machine on a compact track is clearly not in its plate. Her elements are fast straight, gentle gear and speed, long distances. Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires (255/4019 in front and rear) enough with interest, but the regular suspension retains typically American habits for red mustard: some alienation in management, Lenza in the attacks in sharp turns. True, leaving the driver and the passenger in unforeseen regimes, that special comfort for which many of the American coupe is loved.
Wolf in the skull of stallion
If the wolves can be hidden not only in the sheep's kind, then the third Mustang is just hiding such a wolf! His owner set himself a completely concrete and ambitious task to build the most powerful and fast Mustang in Russia. Taking into account the fact that the account of the model of the 2012 model year we have for units (and this was the first to cross the Russian border at all), then most likely it succeeded! 699.9 horses are removed from the flywheel, 587 from the wheels, and the measured moment reaches 783 nm! Here, the refinement was not on the principle of minimal intervention, but rather on sports canons. It is such that on their background, the Charger of the same anniversary series Vortech V3 (under the sequence number 11) and the BOSS-302 receiver simply dissolve in the list of these improvements. The release system is completely from Kooks, while the owner deliberately went to some discomfort for himself: the rescued sound of H-Pipe, turning into two three-dimensional exhaust tract, may one could be replaced by a softer, but it was precisely in such a configuration that the motor is most easily breathing. In the system of nutrition, in addition to high-performance nozzles and colder candles, another purely American chip electric gas station from MSD appeared. In peak loads, the increase in its performance is achieved due to the supply of increased to 18 in voltage. The cut-off is raised to 7400 rpm, which entailed the replacement of the pedal block to a similar from the GT500 version: it has a more powerful spring and there is no effect of sticking the gas pedal when switching at maximum.
But since the car is used for track-days, then the power itself is not an end in itself. It must be implemented as efficiently as possible. A two-way clutch RAM with an aluminum flywheel and aluminum cardan shaft DSS, a shorter main transmission Motive 3.9, help. However, the last one will have to change on standard 3.3, and then the transmission turns out short. Similarly, the familiar electronic differential E-Locker will be replaced here on the mechanical worm.
Imprinting suspension almost completely changed the nature of the car. No wonder! It would be easier to list that there was left relatives. But let's go difficult. Adjustable separately by compression and selection Print suspension KW VARIANT 3, adjustable front and rear (with its own subframe and torsion) Stabilizers, reinforced strut supports, several modified wheel installation angles for better stability in the turns, this is still half an eye! Rather and more serious level: Milling aluminum levers from the front and rear are installed here (the rear shoulder is enhanced with the shoulder of strength, such a scheme reduces the effect of the rear axle hovering with an intensive start). As a result, even on a closer to such a fast car, controllability is nearing what is usually called European! The steering wheel is easy and accurate (by the way, the owner has nothing against the fact that since 2011 an electric amplifier is installed in his opinion, it is more transparent and more precisely for the former hydraulics), rolls are minimal, the routing is practically absent. Indeed, rather a well-balanced shell for amateur sports, while quite suitable for everyday ride, for which, by the way, is used.
Alternatively semi-consumers, weighing only on the order of Stop Tech Trophy Sport brakes: 6-piston forged calipers and 380-millimeter discs (they are attached to individual bells of the hubs and for better confrontation of corrosion have a zinc coating). Rearly ordinary calipers and profiled disks Powerslot. But ceramic pads (in front of Stop Tech, behind Hawk HP +) and require preheating, reaching maximum efficiency through several circles on the track, you need to get used to it.
Supplement the picture External aerodynamic elements: Rear spoiler, skirt and diffuser are the same as set to Shelby GT500 and other limited series. From the GT500 and the rear mudguards, because here and the departure of the wheels changed somewhat, and the tires themselves are wide enough: 255/3520 in front and 295/3020 rear. The front splitter from the BOSS 302 Air Receiver kit helps better sell air intake.
By and large, this level of refinement falls into the category not so much tuning, how much preparation machine for amateur sports. Therefore, the costs here (even if nobody is scattered and the most accessible options are selected) actually exceed the cost of the car, the overseas for sure! Judge for yourself. Such refining of the braking system is 5000 dollars, the suspension is as much as the exhaust system 3000, compressor whale, taking into account the nozzles, the gas station control, the programmers about 10,000. Add transmission components and the price is already out of $ 34,090, which specifically such a basic car stands on Motherland. True there it is not at all here, but this is a separate topic. By the way, we clarify: with this machine, all the work was carried out already in Russia, so we can say that in our conditions a work school is already created even with the latest versions of Muscle Cars.
Summary
Is it worth the game of the candle? If you return to the problem initially, yes. And we remember what was said at the very beginning of the phrase that one of the reasons for the popularity of classic muscular cars in the States was exactly the opportunity to take them as a basis for the most different individualization. And three of our students are just an example of the fact that the level of such tuning can be absolutely different as elected accents. The paradox is that if there are cars of the Ford Mustang level or (where without it) of his eternal opponent Chevrolet Camaro refer to the category relatively affordable, well, let's say, for the older student, then our duties and taxes will automatically fall In the category of cars expensive. Those machines that in general could be very close to the Russian spirit, approach our expanses and not the very best, are doomed to the current situation to remain niche. And get into the hands of those who really need it, for whom they are really important and roads. Well, for real fans, as a rule, there are two ways. Either the obstacles are complete authenticity, or do not regret the forces and funds for tuning her pet.
And yet somehow very, very much pulls to envy the oldest American student. Let even in the courtyard of the age of diesel engines, small-calm turbo travels and other hybrids. And I want to go once again to reconsider any of the films about the cowboys while the sound of real American V8 has not yet completely dissolved somewhere on the pages of the automotive red book.
Alexander, Entrepreneur, 21 years
Mustang for me Children's dream! In 15 years saw the car of 1995 and just fell in love! This is a cult car, such becomes a way of life. Mustang has its own ideology and philosophy, they rarely buy random people. As a person relating to motor racing, I understand that this is only we have Mustangs become cars with Luxury status. And so this is the budget American designer LEGO. I have little to have a car that would just look, I want to enjoy and from management. And the base car is a powerful and beautiful car, but this in which you can improve a lot in this direction. I set myself a challenge to build the most powerful in Russia Mustang of the current model range. At the same time I go on the car and in winter, and there are no problems with reliability! I would have a stock motor in 600 forces I would screw up 800, there would be a bilstein B12 suspension, I would screw B16!
Roman, director of the company, 39 years
Mustang is the state of the soul, this is more than a car! I do not go fast, but still wanted to have a powerful, five-liter version. It can be said that this is a loyalty to the brand, which I love very much, so it is ready to go to such surplus. But with tuning is somewhat more complicated. I myself tried, but not ready to advise it to everyone. Yes, most likely you need to work with suspension, brakes. Still, some American habits should be corrected. But very, very carefully observing the balance. But in the engine, I appreciate the reliability of Every day in any car, all Seasons, to start and drove. And in my opinion, after you start tuning the engine, you can't count on it. It seems to me that, no matter how cool, in the factory conditions still assemble more brains than in any tuning company. The development there goes far more forces and nerves. So my position: the engine does not touch!
Maxim, Baer, \u200b\u200b30 years
I am also hardly original if I say that Mustang is a children's dream, and a lifestyle. Some films where this car became one of the main characters. Attention to the Mustangs, we are always great, and this is the positive attention. And as soon as such an opportunity appeared, I implemented this dream. True, I took my car not new, but it was already to some extent I became a legend: all the modifications were performed on it here, in Russia (and for example, the salon was improved before me), but there are already the third The car does not deliver a car, although he drives constantly.
I have nothing against tuning. Tuning is good. But I tried for myself and stock, and tuning and my personal opinion was. When I take the next car, I just choose a version with a large and powerful engine.
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