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SPV TEASES UPCOMING 2012 RACE SEASON

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

Hopefully some of you were able to make it out to SEMA last week to check out the Saleen Speedlab, Performance Autosport American Iron Race car!! If not be sure to keep an eye on this page during the winter for updates and new parts added!! Let us know if there are any races or series that you think we should be involved in!!! Trying to branch out a little next year!

2011 Speedlab / PAS AI Racer
2011 Speedlab / PAS AI Racer

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SALEEN PERFORMANCE VEHICLES SEMA 2011 DISPLAY

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

SEMA show is open!! Busy busy. Come visit our booth if you are at the show. Booth 21248
SEMA show is open!! Busy busy. Come visit our booth if you are at the show. Booth 21248

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CLOSER LOOK: S351 SPEEDSTER (99-0012S)

PHOTOS: TOM GIARRAFFA, & SOEC ARCHIVES

Model year 1999 marked the final chapter for Saleen Performance’s S351 Mustang. After six years on the market, a combination of changing government emissions/fuel vapor regulations in addition to a lack of inventory and technical support with pushrod engines from Ford Motor Company, led to the elimination of Saleen’s halo product offering.

Launched in 1994 as the new standard serialized Saleen Mustang package for retail sale, the S351 offered Saleen’s highest content of unique equipment and most labor intense remanufacture when compared to all their previous vehicle lines from 1984-93. Even in base, no option form, an early 1994-96 S351 conversion featured the customary 351 CID engine swap, adaptation of a heavy-duty Tremec transmission, modified mounting of each and a shortened driveshaft. Buyers received a familiar Racecraft Suspension package, featuring a larger front sway bar, G-Load brace, firmer bushings, lowering springs and revalved shocks/struts. While inside the passenger compartment new Saleen/Recaro front seating, a matching rear seat cover, “Saleen” logo floor mats, a leather Momo shift knob and a Saleen white face gauge package left no doubt this was a special Mustang.

After Saleen Performance released their S281 Mustang, this caused a “rethink” as to what the S351 model line should offer in content, value and performance. With the newly established S281 leading Saleen’s value market; there was no need for the S351 to continue in base form. Steady development launched the S351 into supercar territory for their 1997 model year. For ’97 the Vortech supercharger became standard equipment as did a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission. Standard heat extractor, Saleen/Alcon front brake upgrade and Speedline magnesium wheels continued unchanged from the 1996 product offering.

Prior to new model unveil and manufacture for a newly restyled 1999 Saleen Mustang line, Saleen Performance announced that ‘99 would mark their final year of assembly and sales for the S351. Production was set to carry throughout the 12 month calendar, when necessary Saleen used model year 2000 Ford Mustangs to finish orders late into ‘99. This final production year for the S351 would inadvertently be the lone version built on the “New Edge” design Mustang introduced for 1999 and carried through 2004.

99-0012S S351 Speedster, Marietta Ford advertisement
99-0012S, Marietta Ford advertisement

Or feature car, 99-0012S, debuted during the Mustang 35th anniversary celebration event in Charlotte North Carolina. A festival organized by the Mustang Club of America for spring 1999, 99-0012S was part of the infield Saleen Performance display and added to the spectacle at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ordered by Marietta Ford and shipped on April 13th, #12S contained the following Saleen equipment: 3.55 gears, Torsen differential, tire upgrade, 10″ rear wheels, chrome wheels, Saleen leather, floor mats, carbon fiber interior trim, Speedster tonneau and custom paint. Coincidentally Marietta Ford would order a near twin of 99-0012S for the 2000 model year using an S281 Supercharged model as the foundation. (Read about 00-0387)

For the 1999 model year Saleen produced 420 street going Mustangs, 46 were S351 models, 26 were of the convertible body style, of those there were 21 built using a 1999 model year chassis, 3 featured optional Saleen paint while 99-0012S was the lone S351 painted Extreme Rainbow.

“Day two” additions are not uncommon for S351 Mustangs, there are a number of owner requested modifications present on #12S, both to increase the looks and performance. Our feature vehicle holds a distinction of attaining these mods by the hands of Joe Gosinski and Chicane Sport Tuning in Torrance, CA. Joe a noted former Saleen employee and mastermind of custom late-model Mustangs worked his magic to detail #12S beyond factory.

Final power number of 99-0012S are the following: On 91 octane pump gas 600+ HP and 600+ LBS torque at the wheels using a conservative tune.

Aftermarket modifications include:

Suspension:
• Global West Tri-ladder Sub Frame Connectors Maximum Motorsport Camber/Caster Plates Maximum Motorsport Pan hard Bar Maximum Motorsport Lower Control Arms W/ Adjustable spring perch Maximum Motorsport Front Coil Over’s W/ Adjustable Ride Height Maximum Motorsport Torque Arm

Engine:
• 351 SVO Block (original block that came with car) Stroked to 408ci
• 225 AFR heads
• JE Custom Dish Pistons
• Manly Rods Race
• Bassani Shorty Header
• Trick Flow Intake (extrude honed upper and lower) S-Trim Vortech Supercharger (original Equipment) Anderson Power Pipe 90mm Mass Air Cog Drive Belt on Supercharger Custom Aluminum pullies Powdercoated Accessories, Brackets & Covers
• 2003 Cobra Fuel Tank W/ Twin Pumps Converted To Return Style Fuel Delivery Kenne Bell Boost A Pump 55lb Fuel Injectors

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[Source: 21st Century Performance]

SPECIAL ORDER SPV 302 (12-0001) HEADS TO POLAND

We received a “heads-up” photo submission for this special order, 2012 model year, S302 Mustang heading to Poland.

Ordered from Ford Motor Company with HID lighting, automatic transmission and glass roof options, this S302 in one-of-a-kind. From SPV, this Mustang is equipped with the optional 14″ front brake upgrade and quarter window delete panels. Painted in Ford Candy Red with standard silver finish “Speedstar” wheels this Mustang should stir excitement on European roads.

Congratulations to the new owner! Enjoy your drives in Poland.

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SCALE REPLICA OF 95-0010 MYSTIC S351 SPEEDSTER

From our friend Gil Costa.

1995 Ford Mustang “Mystic” Saleen S351 Speedster

This model represents a “one off” promotional 1995 Mustang Saleen S351 Speedster which was specially created to promote Ford’s new “Mystic” color changing paint and cosponsored by BASF. The finish was accomplished with the use of single stage urethane touchup paint and clear coated with Tamiya TS13. Interior was flocked and dry-brushed. Engine was wired and antennae was added. Undercarriage and engine was detailed with varying shades of metalyzer and alcad paints. A wash was also added to accentuate engine detail and body panels.

[Source: Scale Auto Magazine]

CHRIS COBETTO TAKES WIN AT HYPERFEST

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

Congratulations to Chris Cobetto and the entire Performance Autosport Inc., SALEEN SPEEDLAB, Bullydog, HRE Performance Wheels race team for taking both wins this weekend at Hyperfest at Summit Point Raceway! It was a blast, make sure if you have never been to Hyperfest, check it out next year!! You won’t regret it.

[Source: Saleen Performance Vehicles]

BRENSPEED INSTALLS PREPRODUCTION SERIES 7 SUPERCHARGER

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

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THE RESTORATION OF 89-0218

PHOTOS & TEXT: RONALD AASTED

89-0218 Saleen Mustang
89-0218 Saleen Mustang

I got the need for speed bug in 2009 when I took my 2006 GT Mustang in March to Portland International Raceway for a High Performance Driving School. What a blast that was and for $200.00 I thought it was a pretty good deal. Problem was now I liked racing so much how can I do this affordability. That’s where I found Auto Cross Racing. While it doesn’t compare to taking your car on track and going all out it was in itself a very competitive type of racing and met my first goal of affordable.

After a few events with the 2006 Mustang, learning its capabilities and taking a few hits literally on the chin with some cones I decided I wanted to buy a car specifically for Auto Crossing. Due to the screws coming from the back side forward on the Roush front chin spoiler I ended up with a few star cracks in the paint, so the decision was made.

89-0218 Saleen Mustang
89-0218 Saleen Mustang

I found my Saleen on Craiglist in Bend OR. I contacted the seller and discussed the photos as the car had some damage on it. I decided to make the purchase and two hours later we picked up the car. Not to bore you with all the details but once I started looking a little closer I could see I had a little more work cut out for me then originally intended before I could race it so I’ll just start posting a few pictures of my journey and thanks for all the people that helped me along the way with questions and Saleen parts I needed. I have never done anything like this before, so everything I did I learned from watching shows on how to’s and asking questions.

The first set of pictures are when I brought it home.

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