Project Name: Project Ice Box
Car: '01 Mustang GT
Timeline: February 2002-Present
Goal: Push the boundaries of 4.6 Two-Valve street performance.
Grade: A
Best performance: 10.73 at 131 mph on ET Streets/10.9 at 133 in daily driver trim (radials all around, 3650 lbs). Emissions legal in 49 states (Vortech T-Trim not emissions legal in California), A/C still blows cold.
Biggest mistake: Coilover suspension not up to 621 rwhp on road course.
Best move: Patriot heads, Comp Stage 2 cams, CHP short-block, JDM tune-up.
Seems like there's no limit to 4.6 performance.
Visual Enhancements
Are the stock gauges putting you to sleep? If so, the simple answer may be an Auto Meter Lunar Series gauge setup. |
Getting Graphic
The Ice Box gets some much-needed color through the use of vinyl graphics. |
Ice Box Intake Part 1
The 4.6-liter Modular engines have powered the Ford Mustang for eight years now, and surprisingly there are only two aftermarket intakes available (both of which are from Ford Racing). This should lead astute Mustangers to conclude either the stock manifolds a |
Patriot Games Part 1
We look to boost up Project Ice Box with a set of Patriot Performance heads and Comp Cams bumpsticks. |