2009 Roush P51B Mustang due in November

Roush's most exclusive special edition Mustang yet, the P51B, is coming in November for a lucky few. 51 examples, to be exact, will be produced. The Roush P-51B will only be available in coupe form with a 5-speed manual transmission and Vapor Silver paint.



With the limited run of 2009 Mustangs Roush is already taking orders through Roush authorized dealers. Roush will be building the P-51B Mustangs in October with a November delivery date. MSRP for this limited edition Mustang is said to be in the neighborhood of $61K.



The P-51B Mustang will get the ROUSHcharged P-51 4.6L powertrain system (Additional components include TVS Technology ROUSHcharger, intake manifolds, intercooler & radiator, cold air induction system, Secondary Sheave FEAD, Forged Aluminum Pistons, Forged Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods, Forged Steel Crankshaft, Unique high flow fuel injectors (~52lb/hr), Unique fuel rail, Dual 60mm electronic throttle body, Upgraded fuel system, aluminum Flywheel, Upgraded Clutch, and ROUSH® calibrated ECM.



Here's the skinny on what you get for your $61,000:



510 horsepower / 510l b-ft of torque

ROUSH Radiator Cooling Shields

ROUSH High Flow Front Grille with P-51B Grille Badge

ROUSH Six-Piece Aerobody Kit (Vapor Front Fascia, Silver Front Chin Spoiler, Silver Hood Scoop, Silver

Rear Wing and Vapor Rear Quarter Window Louvers)

Lower Valance Fog Lamps

ROUSH P-51B Painted Hood Stripe and 510 HP Graphics

ROUSH Front Windshield Banner and ROUSHCHARGED Hood Scoop decals

ROUSH P-51B Fender Badges, P-51B Rear Decklid Badge and Vinyl Black Out

ROUSH 18-Inch Forged Black Chrome Wheels with Cooper RS3 Ultra-High Performance Tires and Locking Lug Nuts

ROUSH Trak Pak Brake Kit with 14-Inch Two-Piece Slotted Front Rotors, 6-Piston Front Calipers, 11.8-Inch Slotted Rear Rotors and Red Rear Calipers

ROUSH Stage 3 Suspension System (includes: Front Struts, Rear Shocks, Front and Rear Springs,

Front Sway Bar and Rear Sway Bar, and Jounce Bumpers)

ROUSH Wheel Hop Reduction Kit

ROUSH Short Throw Shifter with Retro Shift Lever with P-51B Shifter Ball

ROUSH P-51B Sport Leather Seating with Suede Inserts

ROUSH Four-Piece Performance Pedal Kit (Accelerator, Brake, Clutch and Dead Pedal)

ROUSH White Face Electro Luminescent Gauge Cluster

ROUSH Vent Pod with Boost Gauge

ROUSH P-51B Embroidered Floor Mats

ROUSH P-51B Serialized Badge and P-51 Signature Badge

ROUSH Billet Underhood Radiator and Oil Caps

ROUSH Door Sill Plates

ROUSH Carbon Fiber Interior Dash Trim with P-51B Dash Badge

Silver Front Chin Spoiler (P-51A was Vapor)

1 of 51 built

Available as Coupe w/5-speed manual in Vapor Silver only

est. MSRP - $61K

Optional Equipment:



Trunk Mounted Tool Kit

Roush Exhaust (Dealer Installed - shipped in Trunk)

Escort Passport 9500ci Radar/Laser Defense System

2010 Camaro accessories revealed

More news now on the 2010 Camaro after the SS has been revealed, courtesy of the folks at Camaro5.com forums. According to the site, dealers will begin taking orders for the new musclecar on October 13th, although pricing may not be available at that time.



Also revealed are a list of performance and appearance accessories that includes a rear spoiler, rear diffuser, ground effects package, many different kinds of stripes, different engines covers for both the V6 and V8 models and performance parts like a cold air intake, catback exhaust, shorty headers and Hurst short throw shifter.



Interior accessories include the obligatory carbon trim kit, a body-colored lighted trim kit, floormats and a nostalgic looking subwoofer, while a selection of chrome and painted wheels will also be offered.



Quite an impressive list of modifications, which will definitely help the Camaro live a long healthy life with enthusiasts. View the thread here to see more pictures of the plethora of accessories that will be available.

Product Review – BBK Aluminum Underdrive Pulley Set

Everybody likes cheap horsepower, especially when it’s an easy bolt on. One of the more popular bolt on’s for Mustangs as well as other late model musclecars is the venerable underdrive pulley set.

Underdrive pulleys do exactly what the term implies, they slow down the speed at which the accessories drive. They accomplish this by using different size pulleys on the crank, water pump, and alternator. The alternator and water pump are run at slower speeds while the crank spins more freely. Think of switching gears in your 10 speed bicycle from the big gear in front and the little gear in back to the little gear in front and big gear in back. This slows down the tire and makes it easier for you to turn the pedals. This allows the engine to rev up much more freely and is usually good for 8-10 horsepower.

Unlike engine modifications like cams, cylinder heads and intake and exhaust, underdrive pulleys can be the simplest power freeing modification you can do to your car. Some special tools are required such as an impact wrench to zip off the alternator pulley and a crankshaft dampener puller if your installation requires removal of the crank pulley/dampner assembly but all and all most kits are a simple "Bolted-on" operation.

Installation time takes roughly between thirty minutes and an hour, and even if you’re not a do it your selfer, most shops will charge a minimal price for such an installation. Dollar for dollar it’s one of the best performance upgrades you can make.

The BBK aluminum pulley set consists of some nicely finished pieces that add some good looks to your engine coupled with a large weight loss, thanks to a hand polished finish. These BBK pulley kits are designed as direct bolt on replacements for the current factory pulleys and retain full cooling and charging characteristics. The kit also allows for the use of existing serpentine belts.

The kit I’m installing on my 1983 Mustang 5.0 convertible is the 79-93 3 Piece Aluminum Pulley Kit - 5.0L, part number 1553. This kit is available from American Muscle for $129.99 with free shipping! Here’s the step by step installation.



1. Disconnect your battery. Very important!

2. Loosen alternator nut, water pump and crank pulley bolts while belt is still in tension. (To simplify removal of the alternator pulley loosen with an air impact, with belt in place.

3. Bolts and three factory pulleys can now be easily removed.

4. Install new pulleys with bolts hand tight at this point. Install belt. Torque all bolting per factory specifications. (Use of Loctite thread lock is recommended on all threads.)

5. Check that belt is properly seated in all pulleys. Insure tensioner arrow is within the indicator marks on tensioner. If adjustment is required, relax tensioner from belt, loosen upper 9/16 hex alternator anchor bolt, shift alternator toward air cleaner or allow it to move in as required within the clearance of the diameters. Tighten while holding alternator. If additional adjustment is required, remove belt, loosen ¾” nut while holding tensioner pulley.

6. Set warm idle speed for automatic cars at 650-700 rpm in drive. Standard shift at 750-800 rpm.



And you’re ready to go! Once installed, there is definitely a seat of the pants difference. My 5.0 revs quicker and pulls harder. Definitely an easy and inexpensive way to add some horsepower!