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3 Iconic Automotive Models that May be Making a Comeback

Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire. Let’s hope that’s true with the news surrounding the potential return of three iconic American automobile models. Barracuda According to multiple sources, the Barracuda may return as soon as 2019 under the Dodge umbrella. We’ve been hearing reports of the Barracuda’s return for quite some time; however, Motor Authority reported that a

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Ford Crank Guide: How to Choose the Right Ford Crankshaft for Your Blue Oval

Whether it’s an old-school Windsor block, vintage FE, or modern modular motor, your Ford engine is only as strong as its crankshaft. Without a good, strong crankshaft, your high performance Ford engine can experience a complete and total meltdown. That’s why it’s important that you match your crankshaft to your specific application and performance expectations. Whether

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Ford to Race EcoBoost-Powered GT Supercar at Le Mans

Ford will race the all-new Ford GT in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and more in 2016 as part of its new factory racing program starring its new twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6-powered supercar. The move commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory in the LM GTE Pro class. (Ford also won at Le

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Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1961-66 Ford Pickups

Want to know what model year you’re looking at? That’s what Ride Guides are for—to help you learn to how to be an automotive year/make/model encyclopedia. We gave you the map for learning how to identify the first three generations of Ford F-series trucks in our Quick Guide to Identifying 1948-60 Ford Pickups. Now, we’re

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Ford Announces Limited Run of Shelby GT350/GT350R Models for 2015

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Shelby GT350 nameplate, Ford has decided to produce a limited run of 2015 Shelby GT350 and GT350R models. How limited? Only 100 Shelby GT350s and 37 of the competition-tuned GT350R models will be made before switching over to 2016 model year production. Of the 100 GT350 models,  50 will be equipped with

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Ford Exec Leaks 2017 F-150 Raptor Horsepower

[portfolio_slideshow id=38673] The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will see only a moderate boost in power, but from a much smaller engine. Ford product development chief Raj Nair let it slip on TV during the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend that the new Raptor will offer 450 horsepower. In a day when muscle cars feature

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Ford Introduces Mustang GT350R at NAIAS in Detroit

Ford has introduced its answer to the Camaro Z/28. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new 2016 Mustang GT350R is the race-ready version of Ford’s latest GT350. You basically get all the power of the GT350’s flat-crank 5.2L V8–500 horsepower and 400 ft.-lbs. of torque–in a lighter, aerodynamically-enhanced package. In other words,

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2017 F-150 Raptor to Shed Weight, Gain EcoBoost

According to reports out of Detroit, where the North American International Auto Show is taking place, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be getting a boost—as in EcoBoost. The truck will feature a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine that will reportedly make more power than the current model’s 6.2L V8, which puts out 411 horsepower and

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Gearhead Gift Guide (Part 1): Great Gift Ideas for the Ford Guy or Girl

There’s always that one person. It’s that one individual everyone hates shopping for at the holidays. The one that never knows what to put on his or her Christmas list. The one who turns holiday shopping from a joy to a chore for loved ones. Does that sound like someone you know? We feel for you. We’d rather spend

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