As if the most powerful production Ford Mustang doesn't have enough power straight from the factory, Jack Roush's aftermarket company, ROUSH Performance, has laid out some opportunity to help quench the insatiable desire for more power. Of course, the ROUSHcharger™ blower setup is one solution, but there are some less aggressive options offered for slightly milder applications. The options are described in detail below, so take a closer look at what Jack's got in store for us...well, at least those of us lucky enough to have a Shelby GT500 in the stable.

We just got word that there is some great work going on over in the CRAGAR shop. The "re-inventor of the wheel" is poised to release a new lineup of special edition automobiles to be available at selected dealerships across the country. The first vehicle, as you can tell, is based upon the 2006 Ford Mustang. Take a look at some of the photos below and be sure to visit the CRAGAR site to catch up on the new Special Edition details. Let us know what you think!

Ford has let a few cats out of the bag recently with three new NASCAR pace cars being unveiled to pace three Ford Championship weekend races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Ford Edge, the Ford F-150 FX2 Sport, and of course, the Ford Shelby GT500 tar are all poised to take the track and set the pace for NASCAR circuit participants. The most powerful production Mustang to date, the Shelby GT500, will lead the pack in the Ford 400 racing event.

Does it stand for 427hp, or 427 Reasons to sell every possession you own just to acquire one? With over 250,000 Ford Mustangs sold by Ford every year, it is no surprise that owners want to make their cars stand out, and aftermarket companies take advantage of this with their many offerings. One such offering comes from Roush, with its different "stages" of Mustangs. However, Roush has brought a completely different animal to the pony show with its new 427R. Boasting 427hp, 391lb-ft of torque and devilishly good looks, the 427R will make an entrance whether it is sitting at a drive in, or tearing down the quarter mile. There's much more in store--check out the video and all the photos below!

If you have been thinking about a new shifter for your late-model Ford Mustang, we here at StangNet.com are proud to present this illustrated technical article that demonstrates the installation of a HURST short-throw shifter. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to install the shifter on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat takes us on this journey to quicker shifts and bigger grins while rowing through the gears. Enjoy!

Tools required:10 mm wrench, 10 mm socket, 7mm socket, 13mm socket, ratchet, extension, phillips screwdriver, 7/32 allen, 9/16 wrench for jambnut (however, real world experience proved it was not a 9/16)

Read the instructions included with the shifter and make sure you fully understand all the details. If you have any questions, call the HURST help line. The phone number is in the instructions. If you still have concerns, have a professional install the shifter for you. This article is meant to serve only as a helpful guideline for installing an aftermarket shifter and in no way should be deemed the only method of installation.

To further tell the tale of the man behind Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT), Frank Moriarty has compiled the facts and interviews in his book "IRON FIST, LEAD FOOT: John Coletti and Ford's 'Terminator'". For a long time, a factory supercharged Ford Mustang was something desired by muscle car fans of the past as well as today's technological present. It took the vision and direction of one man to make the dream happen: O. John Coletti.

The son of the famous Ford Mustang racer/entrepreneur, Jack Roush, is set to capitalize on his motorsports career with his first start in the Grand-Am Cup series on October 7 at 2p.m. (Central time). The versatile 33 year old Jack Roush, Junior has made his way from racing go-karts, through drag racing, and now seeks to conquer the twisties at the track in the Grand American Road Racing Association. Roush, Junior will be one of three co-drivers in the six-hour season finale at Virginia International Raceway, piloting the number 59 Rehagen Racing Ford Mustang along with Dean Martin and Ray Mason. Sponsorship, of course, is provided by ROUSH Performance as well as Brandon Ford, Columbus Truck & Equipment and Racer Bargains and he will race in the Grand Sport (GS) class--the premier division in the Grand-Am Cup. "I am really nervous and really excited at the same time about this race" said Roush, Junior. "I don't quite know what to expect but I do know that this (road racing) is something that I have really wanted to do for a while now so this is sort of the fulfillment of a dream." With over 75 cars already registered for the race, including 42 in the GS class alone, Roush Jr. is certainly going to have his work cut out for him.

If you've not heard of or followed the German car crafter GeigerCars, you have been missing out. Their latest creation is a fantastic twist on a Ford Mustang GT, dubbed the GT 520. This 520 horsepower / 415 lb ft of torque orange coupe reaches a top speed of 178 mph and has an incredible 10,000 watt sound system inside. Thrill seekers everywhere are sure to be pacified with the spectacular offerings Geiger serves up. Check out more inside.

Ford has promised a special edition Mustang variant every year starting now. The Shelby GT will be the first variant, followed up by the 2008 Bullitt Mustang and so on. The 2007 Shelby GT is a retail version of the Shelby GT-H that is rentable at major Hertz locations. Expect the driving experince to be almost identical between the Shelby GT and Shelby GT-H. Changes between the regular Mustang GT and a Shelby GT include, among other things, two major components. Both of the major changes are supplied by Ford Racing Performance Parts or FRPP for short. The first, the Mustang "Power" pack helps the stock motor increase total power output from 300 horsepower to 325 horsepower. The second transformation comes in the form of the FRPP "Handling" pack which takes the mildly tuned stock suspension and turns it into a corner hugging machine. One of the biggest benefits to any S197 owner is these FRPP parts used to create the Shelby GT will be covered under the 3/36 warranty on all new Shelby GT's. So we can only hope that the warranty will trickle down to the FRPP catalog and apply to all parts installed by your local Ford dealer.