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ULTIMATE BAD BODY NUMBER 3 (07-0053E)

July 3, 2015 Greg Wackett

Price: $32,500.00
VIN: 1ZVFT82H975216572
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2007
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: Saleen S281E UBB
Engine: 4.6L supercharged
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6 spd Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 21,065
Body Type: 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Dark Charcoal
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 221816012681

My loss is your gain!! For sale is the first year run of the Ultimate Bad Boy Mustangs. This vehicle was commissioned by Tim Porter and built by Saleen for the promotion of the 2007 Great American Run. a 3,000 mile cross country road race. Originally 25 cars were slated to be built, but the actual production numbers were 9. 8 black cars and 1 red. This vehicle was raced in the event under the name of “Half Evil Racing” car #333. It is featured in the documentary film “The Great American Run”, by National Lampoon. These cars RARELY come up on the market so don’t miss your chance to own a limited production collector’s dream. Car has 22,000 miles, garaged, and driven once a month. The only flaws are small area of scuffing on clear bra from chunk of tire thrown up by vehicle that can be buffed out or bra replaced, small tear in the shift boot, few chips on painted wheels, and new front carbon splitter due to old one being cracked when I purchased the vehicle. Clutch is beginning to slip, but car is fully functional. This vehicle is listed WELL below NADA retail and can be easily researched to verify.

ENGINE
281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
600 bhp @ 6100 RPM
525 lb-ft Torque @ 4900 RPM
3.55” x 3.54” Bore & Stroke
39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
98 mm MAF
Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger
Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System
Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
Forged Aluminum Pistons
Forged Steel Connecting Rods
Forged Steel Crankshaft
Ported Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator
& High-Flow Cooling System
PowerFlash™ Performance Calibration
2.5” Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System

DRIVETRAIN
Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Light-Weight Aluminum Flywheel
High Performance Clutch
Light-Weight Aluminum Driveshaft
MaxGrip™ Speed-Sensitive Limited Slip Differential
with 4.10:1 Final Drive

RACECRAFT SUSPENSION
Linear-Rate, Coil-Over Springs (F/R)
Sway Bars, 1.38″ with HD Bushings (F), 0.79″ (R)
Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
Three Link, Live Rear Axle with Panhard Rod

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Lifestyle

SEARCHING FOR S281 96-0356

June 24, 2015 David Bruno

From our friends at Saleen Club of America.

Once upon a time, I owned 96-0356, a Rio Red Saleen Mustang S281 Speedster. According to Carfax, the car has changed hands a few times since I sold it, and was last seen in Northern California … maybe 2 hours north of where I live now.

I sold it to a dealer named Kassabian Motors, now known as My Hot Cars (myhotcars.com), who in turn sold it to owner #2. As you’ll see on the report, owner #4 registered it in Rohnert Park in 2011. I currently live in Lafayette, CA, so Rohnert Park isn’t too far, but just far enough that I can’t really pop up there and wait for it to emerge every weekend.

It doesn’t list as totaled or salvaged, yet with no additional maintenance entries, I assume it’s either serviced by the owner, or is registered as Planned Non Operational.

The VIN of my car is 1FALP45X6TF217386. I have checked with local Mustang clubs in Sonoma County, and haven’t gotten any responses from them. It doesn’t appear to have been serviced in the last few years, or at least not at any shop that would register such service in a way that it would appear on Carfax.

I sold 96-0356 prior to getting married in 1998. My divorce will be final soon, and I’d like to pick up where I left off with my car.

Thanks!
-Clay Loveless

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96-0356 S281 Speedster - Delivery day with Clay Loveless — 96-0356 S281 Speedster – Delivery day with Clay Loveless

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Enthusiast News

1999 S281 SC SPEEDSTER (99-0002) OFFERED ON eBay

June 23, 2015 Greg Wackett

Price: BID
VIN: 1FAFP45X0XF111955
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1999
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Convertible
Trim: Saleen S281 Speedster Convertible 2 door
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 4.6 2V SOHC V8 Supercharged System, Twin Gauge Pod
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Exterior Color: Lizstick Red
Interior Color: Black Saleen leather
Mileage: 58,900
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 231594788652

99-0002 S281 SSpeedster, Liz Saleen demo — 99-0002 S281 SC Speedster, Liz Saleen demo

99-0002 S281 SC Speedster, Liz Saleen demo

This S281 Convertible was a special build for Liz Saleen. It is numbered 99-0002 and was used by Liz Saleen as her personal driver for 5 years. It was the prototype for 1999, this was the first car painted Lizstick Red (one of Saleen’s Custom Show Colors) was in all major magazines, in the Heads Up Poster, on the Woodward Dream Cruise 2002, in Brad Bowling’s Saleen book.

This incredible car won 2nd place at the MCA Grand Nationals (this was my first show and didn’t know what I was doing), took Best of Show and Best in Class at the Saleen Grand Nationals in Tacoma, WA. The car was repainted in 2009 and has been trailored to shows and we have only put a little over 200 miles on the car since we purchased it. We are the 3rd owner.

This car is equipped with the following options: Supercharger System, Twin Gauge Pod, S351 Hood, Center Exhaust, Painted Door Panels, Speedster package, Floor Mats, Carbon Fiber Interior and side mirrors, Saleen leather interior, S351 Wing, Tire Upgrade W/10″ Rear Wheels, 3.08 rear end differential and 13″ Brakes. This is a 1 of a kind with these colors and options, as well as, a prototype. It was a featured press vehicle.

There were a total of 373 S281’s and 48 S351’s manufactured in 1999. This car is fully documented and was repainted at SMS Supercars in Corona, CA. It has always been stored in a climate controlled environment and is all original. Mileage is approximate.

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Lifestyle

SHOW ‘N GO: BECKI BELCHER’S 2008 S281 3-VALVE

May 27, 2015 Jim Dvorak

From our friends at Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan.
www.mocsem.com

MOCSEM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Becki Belcher
2008 Saleen S281 3-Valve

Home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is where I reside. Growing up as a tomboy hasn’t changed much these days, I still want to do those same things. Go fast, get dirty and never come inside.

My mother drove a 1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 and my father owned many types of muscle cars including the Mustang. When I was young all I remember ever wanting was to be a race car driver. I remember the year I got my first race track to assemble when I was a little girl, I was fascinated. Mustangs, racing and competing have always been a part of who I am.

In 2011, I purchased my first Mustang, a 2008 Saleen S281 #26. When the deal was sealed, I packed an overnight bag and headed to Georgia the very next day. For many years, the Mustang was a show car, last year all that changed. I wanted to see how the Mustang would perform on the 1320. The first pass became an addition that I have embraced and continued. I love making passes and the challenge of a manual is exhilarating.

Last year, I competed in True Street and this year I am competing in the NMRA’s Super Stang Class. Running on the Pro Tree and up against some of the baddest guys with some impressive records was a bit intimidating at first, but I am taking all that in stride and becoming a better racer by the day. Racing, writing and taking pictures of Mustangs makes me happy, it’s my passion and a dream come true.

“It’s better to have a short life full of what you like to do, than a long life spent in a miserable way” – Author Unknown

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Lifestyle

ENTHUSIAST BUILD: TECHCO TOUCHED 2005 S281 S/C

April 27, 2015 David Bruno

Techco International was launched in 2008 as an engineering services and performance parts entity. Based in Anaheim, CA Techco was staffed with a collection of former Saleen Inc personnel from the previous company’s 25 years of existence. As per agreement, Techco was to supply engine, suspension and appearance items for serialized vehicles produced by SMS Limited (Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars) while selling performance parts and services direct to customers under this new Techco brand.

For a brief period of time, Techco International was a full-service speed shop offering many items originally engineered for S197 Saleen Mustangs as well as improved versions of similar OE Saleen items.

Now lets take a look at 05-0683 S281 Supercharged, a 2005 Saleen that went through the Techco finishing school of high performance bliss.

Enjoy!
DB

As purchased highlights include:
* TECHCO 100mm Cold Air Kit
* TECHCO Ported GT Throttle Body
* TECHCO Ported Saleen Supercharger Manifold
* TECHCO CNC Ported Extreme FLOW Cylinder Heads
* TECHCO High Performance Camshafts
* TECHCO 5.0L Cylinder Block Bore and Hone with Torque Plates
* TECHCO 5.0L Forged Rotating Assembly (Pistons/Rods/Crank/Bearings)
* JBA Shorty Headers
* JBA High Flow Cats
* 60LBS Fuel Injectors
* Saleen Watts Link
* Trutrac Diff
* QA1 Rear Adjustable Shocks
* Meizer Electric Water Pump
* Baer 13″ Rear Slotted Brakes
* Saleen Upgraded Heat Exchanger with upgraded pump
* Chicane Strut Tower Brace
* T56 Magnum XL 6 Speed Transmission
* Dynotech AL Driveshaft
* ACT Twin Disc Clutch and Lightened Billet Steel Flywheel
* Progress LCA
* CHE LCA Relocation Brackets

Results of dyno run from June 2013:

Went to the dyno today and have some updated numbers with proper SAE correction factor. Pretty pleased overall. I got third place with 561HP. A fox body race car made 673HP and there was a 1990 300ZX that put over 730HP down. Lots of other nice cars…2013 Viper (529HP) and a 911 (476HP).

Updates as of April 2014 include:
* CSF Radiator
* Upgraded to 2007+ cooling lines and crossover
* 170 deg thermostat
* Pioneer AVH-4000NEX Stereo (I can control volume, seek, source, and launch Siri right from my GT500 steering wheel)
* Ambient Lighting center console
* 65mm FRPP throttle body
* Cortex Watts Link
* Griggs Coilovers
* Welded and painted axle tubes
* Moser axles
* WMS Stealth Hood Pins
* Replaced exterior badges and horn badge
* Added factory weather strip to rear of hood where it meets cowl (allows you to get cold air from outside into the passenger compartment instead of sucking in hot engine air)

Results of dyno run from May 2014:

Went to a local car show today and they had a mobile dyno so I figured I would give it a shot since I added the throttle body and improved (but not eliminated) my belt slip. I was very happy with the results. 608 SAE Corrected HP at the wheels. Uncorrected it was 620RWHP. This was all on my street, 93 octane tune. Probably get 10 more HP with the 100 octane tune. Also saw Seethrough there with his sweet Barricade replica. Awesome car and workmanship!

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Lifestyle

WYATT WOLTER AND EXTREME 06-0157 RUN THE MOJAVE MILE

April 15, 2015 Jim Dvorak

Photographer: BRIAN MAYFIELD

We picked up 10 mph over last year. We wanted to break the 170 mark. Next event we’ll get there. ~ Wyatt Wolter

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Lifestyle

281 MOTORSPORTS BUILDS SPEEDLAB TRIBUTE SALEEN EXTREME

February 4, 2015 Jim Dvorak

From 281 Motorsports:

A good customer of ours loved Saleens, even was a previous owner. He always liked black cars, and while on his search to buy another one, he saw this Red Saleen in Puerto Rico. Ironically the more he looked at it, the more he was forced to like a “red” Saleen. Then after doing some Google searches looking at what others had done to their “red” Saleen’s he came across one that he knew what he wanted his to look like… so he bought the car!

Now everyone knows we stress not buying a car sight-unseen, he did just that. After receiving the car, it just didn’t seem to run quite right. So after a quick diagnostic we knew the cams just weren’t right. Knowing the aggressive cams and headers wouldn’t pass CA emissions, we knew we had to swap them and put some Carb legal parts on. After pulling the valve covers, we quickly noticed the cam phasers were on backwards… lovely. After fixing that and doing some housekeeping, this car was running AMAZING! Now it was time to play!

The former Speedlab Director Carlos Duran had some leverage while working at Saleen to do things that pumped the sales in the Aftermarket Parts Division known affectionately as “Speedlab”. Carlos and Ned along with others got to toy with prototype parts and even the development of some parts that ended up being exclusives and other went into production. Being an Executive at Saleen had its privileges… Carlos got to design his own Company Car! Not a bad perk, right?!?!

Once Paul had seen Carlos’s “Speedlab Saleen”, he knew he wanted one just at cool! We reached out to Carlos and Ned and reminisced over the good days and then off to pick their brains on exactly what was done to this beast. After some serious research and some trial and error we ended up pretty dang close to what was built 7 years ago so we think. Paul couldn’t imagine his car looking so Authentic, but that was easy when you have the original source on speed dial and a shop dedicated to Saleen livery!

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Lifestyle

“SLOLEEN” TWIN TURBO 4V BUILD

January 10, 2015 Betsy Beyer

Wells guys I have finally decided to retire my built 2v turbo setup and go with a built 4v and a set of twins. The car made the best of 837rwhp with a MMR1000 Shortblock, Trickflow heads, stage 3 blower/nitrous cams, hellion single turbo kit, and a Precision 7675 Billet wheel ball bearing turbo. Here are a few pics of the car for those of you who aren’t familiar with it.

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Enthusiast News

08-0147 S281 AMERICAN FLAG OFFERED ON eBay

January 6, 2015 Greg Wackett

Price: $39,950.00
VIN: 1ZVHT82H485118138
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2008
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: Supercharged 4.6
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 5 Speed
Exterior Color: Vista Blue with Red Stripes
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 4,666
For Sale By: Executive Auto Sales
Contact: 770-294-3301
eBay #: 171627212265

2008 Saleen S281 Supercharged Mustang Patriot Edition 1 of 8 in this color.

Here is that special piece you have been holding out for.

The featured car is collector quality and has been stored inside a climate garage since new.

The featured Saleen only has 4,600 miles so the car is like new in every way.

This car was formely owned by band Motley Crew’s Nikki Sixx and Robert Long.

2008 Saleen s281 Supercharged Patriot edition 1 of 8 in this color combo.

There was only 24 Patriot Edition Saleen’s ever produced and 1 of 8 makes this car extremely rare.

The previous owned paid $71,254.00 for this car when purchased new.

This is a true collector car that turns heads every where.

You will be the only guy or gal around with this special car.

This car like all of our vehicle’s features a clean certified carfax so you can buy with confidence.

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At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures.

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07-0002 EXTREME 550 LEGACY EDITION OFFERED ON eBay

December 22, 2014 David Bruno

Price: BID
VIN: 1ZVFT82H175306136
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2007
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: Supercharged 4.6
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 6 Speed
Exterior Color: Heritage Blue with Epic Orange Stripes
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 10,962
For Sale By: Private Seller
Contact: 701-770-3634
eBay #: 171606663640

Editor Note:
This is NOT the first 550 Legacy Edition produced. Legacy production began during the 2006 model year. The first Legacy “may” have been 06-0123E and shipped to Campbell Ford. The first Gulf livery Legacy was 06-152E and assembled in Troy, MI.

Also, total Gulf livery production equaled five vehicles. One 2006 and four 2007 editions

Vehicle Description:

This 2007 Saleen 550 was the very 1st one produced at a price of $92,000.00 new. There were only ever 4 produced, 3 in the USA, 1 overseas. Mileage on this car is 10,962. To order a 2007 Saleen 550 first you had own a 2006 Ford GT Heritage. This is the only Saleen 550 to have the silver wheels. If you Google Saleen 550, this was there promo car. For more info call Darroll 701 770 3634, Williston ND. 58801 email wdm@nemontel.net

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