Dave Smith
03-09-2012, 03:21 PM
Watch a Factory Five Mk4 go head-to-head with an original 427 on MuscleCar TV – March 17-18 and 24-25 and sign-up for your chance to win a free Factory Five Mk4 Roadster Complete Kit and extras.
One of the most exciting episodes we’ve ever done will be airing in a few weeks. The crew at MuscleCar TV filmed two episodes where they did some wrenching on our Mk4 demo car and then ran that car against an original 427. The guys at MuscleCar installed Ford’s new 5.0L Coyote engine, upgraded Wilwood brakes, Moser’s wavetrack rear end, and KONI’s latest double-adjustable shocks. As soon as we were done with the upgrades, we traveled to Charlotte Motor Speedway to pit the upgraded Mk4 against the original car in a variety of driving categories.
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The car’s were tested in autocross, acceleration, braking, 1/4 mile, and regular street driving. We also did a fun cruise-in with Factory Five owner’s in the Mid-Atlantic region and had a blast. All of this will be on Spike Channel’s Powerblock in a few weeks.
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Original 427 (above) is owned by Jim Maxwell who dropped the hammer on his $700,000+ car and made us all proud.
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Dave Smith meets with the crew from MuscleCar to review results.
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Funny car drag racer Bob Tasca flew in to drive the original 427 in the drags against Dave Smith in his Mk4. Here, Bob is being interviewed at the Quaker Steak and Lube Customer Cruise-In.
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Factory Five customer and frequent forum contributor Magnus had just completed an 8,000 mile cross country trip with his car and was interviewed at the customer cruise-in.
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Factory Five customer Cobra Earl attended the customer cruise-in along with about 50 loyal Mid-Atlantic Factory Five Racing customers. The Quaker Steak and Lube Cruise-In was sponsored by Whitby Motorcars.
Factory Five customer Cobra Earl attended the customer cruise-in along with about 50 loyal Mid-Atlantic Factory Five Racing customers. The Quaker Steak and Lube Cruise-In was sponsored by Whitby Motorcars.
In recognition of the episode, The Powerblock is sponsoring a Mk4 Roadster Give-Away. You can register to win a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster complete with Ford Racing parts and Matco Tools and a bunch of other goodies by signing up online. Click here (http://www.powerblocktv.com/roadster/#_!/details).
You can watch the episodes on March 17th and 18th as well as March 24th and 25th on The Powerblock.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hpgiveaway-694x331.jpg
One of the most exciting episodes we’ve ever done will be airing in a few weeks. The crew at MuscleCar TV filmed two episodes where they did some wrenching on our Mk4 demo car and then ran that car against an original 427. The guys at MuscleCar installed Ford’s new 5.0L Coyote engine, upgraded Wilwood brakes, Moser’s wavetrack rear end, and KONI’s latest double-adjustable shocks. As soon as we were done with the upgrades, we traveled to Charlotte Motor Speedway to pit the upgraded Mk4 against the original car in a variety of driving categories.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mk4dragway-694x413.jpg
The car’s were tested in autocross, acceleration, braking, 1/4 mile, and regular street driving. We also did a fun cruise-in with Factory Five owner’s in the Mid-Atlantic region and had a blast. All of this will be on Spike Channel’s Powerblock in a few weeks.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ogccardragway-694x391.jpg
Original 427 (above) is owned by Jim Maxwell who dropped the hammer on his $700,000+ car and made us all proud.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/QuakerSteak10-7-11016-694x413.jpg
Dave Smith meets with the crew from MuscleCar to review results.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/qsandlgroup-675x413.jpg
Funny car drag racer Bob Tasca flew in to drive the original 427 in the drags against Dave Smith in his Mk4. Here, Bob is being interviewed at the Quaker Steak and Lube Customer Cruise-In.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/qsandlfilming1-694x413.jpg
Factory Five customer and frequent forum contributor Magnus had just completed an 8,000 mile cross country trip with his car and was interviewed at the customer cruise-in.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/qsandlcustomers-694x404.jpg
Factory Five customer Cobra Earl attended the customer cruise-in along with about 50 loyal Mid-Atlantic Factory Five Racing customers. The Quaker Steak and Lube Cruise-In was sponsored by Whitby Motorcars.
Factory Five customer Cobra Earl attended the customer cruise-in along with about 50 loyal Mid-Atlantic Factory Five Racing customers. The Quaker Steak and Lube Cruise-In was sponsored by Whitby Motorcars.
In recognition of the episode, The Powerblock is sponsoring a Mk4 Roadster Give-Away. You can register to win a Factory Five Mk4 Roadster complete with Ford Racing parts and Matco Tools and a bunch of other goodies by signing up online. Click here (http://www.powerblocktv.com/roadster/#_!/details).
You can watch the episodes on March 17th and 18th as well as March 24th and 25th on The Powerblock.
http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hpgiveaway-694x331.jpg