Article by Patrick Rall featured at The Mustang Source
We’re not going to lie to you: SEMA happened. And it happened a while ago. But just cause a car show goes by more than a month ago, it doesn’t mean the cars stop being awesome, does it? Heck no! It is in that spirit of awesome that we felt compelled to share our list of Top 5 Mustangs at the all-industry SEMA show.
The Ford Mustang is very easily among the most widely featured models in and around the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but we sorted through the masses (it took us a while, whatever) and have picked out five special Stangs that proved to be show-stoppers in their own right. Just click on the image to make it big n’ pretty.
The Ring Brothers 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback – while the modern Mustangs are one of the most popular show vehicles at SEMA, Royal Purple and the customization experts from the Ring Brothers brought out this incredible 1965 Mustang Fastback with the help of superstar wrestled and vintage car collector Bill Goldberg. This gorgeous ’65 Mustang was modified in literally every way, including [...]
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We are proud to announce a partnership between Grant Products and MRT. Grant Products is the leading manufacturer of custom steering wheels for many different types of vehicles. Grant products is dedicated to innovative fresh designs where comfort and quality are not compromised. It is Grant’s goal to offer the world steering wheels and accessories that exceed all expectations and delivers the very best to the enthusiast.
Grant Products produces wheels that are designed for the automotive aftermarket, racing, golf cars and utility vehicles, the marine industry, heavy duty trucks, and the RV/Motorhome industry. Grant’s newest products include an expanded offering of steering wheels for air bagged equipped vehicles.
In 2010, Grant enhanced their offering of [...]
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MRT TKO SEMA 2011
The 2012 Ford Mustang V6 “TKO” by MRT Performance is a street-legal track-day road racer loaded with everything it takes to knock out the competition. A ProCharger air-to-air supercharger package, MRT stainless steel exhaust system and Ford Racing Performance Parts rear axle push the 3.7L 4V ti-VCT V6 engine over 400 horsepower. An H&R performance suspension with MRT-tuned chassis, 6 piston Baer Brakes with 14″ rotors and MRT brake ducts with cooling fans ensure exciting track day sessions yet surprisingly civilized everyday performance.
The MRT TKO made its debut at the 2011 SEMA Show in the Ford Booth, which takes place in Las Vegas, NV. The TKO has been awarded with the 2011 Outstanding SEMA Design Achievement Award! Thanks to all of the sponsors and the team who worked many late nights to make this all happen!
We are proud to announce that Scott Hoag and the TKO have been selected to participate in [...]
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MRT 68 Style Bullitt Hood
The MRT 1968 Bullitt Style Hood has made a comeback. Many have asked us to bring back this popular hood and that is exactly what we did! The Bullitt Style Hood retains the DNA of the original 1968 Mustang featured in the classic movie “BULLITT”.
MRT’s Bullitt Style Hood is manufactured out of the highest quality lightweight fiberglass. The Bullitt Style Hood will fit your 2005-2009 GT or V6 Mustang and will accommodate the MRT Hood Struts. The MRT Bullitt Style Hood has functional vents that are [...]
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Boss 302 Featuring MRT Rear Window Louvers
MRT is pleased to announce their new rear window louvers for 2005-2012 Mustangs including the new 2012 Boss 302. Louvers have always been popular with Boss 302 owners, in 1969 and 1970 over 50% of all Boss 302s were delivered with louvers.
The new louvers complete the look of the new Boss 302 and all 2005-12 Mustangs without compromising rear window visibility. The MRT rear window louvers are engineered so that each slat produces a tight flowing look with an arc that compliments the rear window. Every slat has a smooth, seamless surface eliminating the need for unsightly rivets and hardware.
The MRT louver features a patented one-piece, aircraft grade aluminum design that is lightweight and durable. MRT offers its rear window louvers powder-coated satin black and ready to install; they also can be [...]
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MRT is proud to announce their MaxFlow H-Pipe with cats for the 2011-12 Mustang GT. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the MRT facility, located in Plymouth, Michigan, the new 5.0L H-Pipe provides increased performance with a deep, muscle car exhaust note.
The MRT engineering team was able to minimize restriction and power losses by increasing the exhaust gas flow, this was accomplished by optimizing three key elements during the design process.
• Tube diameter
• Smoothness of the exhaust path
• Back pressure of the catalyst
The 2011-12 Mustang GT is equipped with a 2.25 inch diameter mid-pipe at the point of restriction. The MRT MaxFlow H-Pipe widens the mid-pipe to 3 inches in diameter. MRT’s CNC mandrel bending technology ensures [...]
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The Mustang Boss 302 is back and MRT is proud to announce their Boss 302 MaxFlow High performance H-Pipe equipped with low restriction catalytic converters. MRT designed, engineered and manufactured their new Boss 302 H-Pipe at their Plymouth, Michigan facility. The MRT Boss 302 MaxFlow H-Pipe provides increased performance with a deep throaty exhaust note.
The MRT Boss 302 H-Pipe minimizes restriction and power loss by maximizing the flow of exhaust gases. During the design process, MRT engineers optimized three key elements; tube diameter, smoothness of the exhaust path, back pressure of the catalyst. The factory Boss 302 comes equipped with [...]
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Team MRT would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Annual Pre-Cruise Party. We ordered warm weather and plenty of sunshine in advance and there was plenty of it to go around! It was great walking around the parking lot and seeing cars that drove from Canada, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and many other states!! It was nice to see our Friends that we sometimes only see at this time every year. Thanks to all the locals who joined us as well!
Special thanks to the Golden Horseshoe Mustang Association, IMBOC, Mustang Club of America, Mach 1 Registry and MOCSEM members who showed up to show their support. We would also like to thank SilverHorse racing for attending and driving their 2010 SEMA project car up from Florida for the event. MCA member Austin Craig drove his new Race Red 5.0 up from Florida to have work done at MRT. Modifications included the MRT H-Pipe, MRT Exhaust, MRT Custom Splitter and more. Austin is going to have a real fun trip back to Florida now!! Keep your eyes out for the upcoming [...]
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As we approach the end of summer, fall is coming up fast. What does that mean? It’s time for one of Team MRT’s favorite events, the Woodward Dream Cruise!
To celebrate, we will host our annual MRT Open House & Car Show at our shop in Plymouth, MI (Approximately 30 minutes from Detroit). The fun starts at 9AM EST and continues until 3PM on Friday, August 19th, 2011. We are excited to put on this relaxing event and hope to see all of our muscle car friends. To get you pumped for the Dream Cruise, MRT will offer Exclusive Open House specials, food, friends, awesome cars, and more. Join other car owners and enthusiasts in celebrating over a century of automotive passion in America’s Motor City! We hope to see [...]
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For those unfamiliar, “KR” isn’t just a simple phrase: it’s the hallmark of all-out performance. No looking back, no regrets. Dropping jaws and burning rubber. Team MRT injects 100% raw American DNA into every exhaust that we make and engineer right here in Plymouth, Michigan. Our muffler-delete series is no exception. Meet the Call of the Wild. Meet the MRT KR Axle-Back Exhaust System for 2011 Mustang GT with 5.0L V8 engine. MRT made sure that this system lives up to its mandate of superior quality, extreme sound and maximum flow.
The KR Axle-Back deletes your Mustang’s factory mufflers for an intense and [...]
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