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GB Mustang (Gladney Brothers Mustang)
have an interest in marketing their products through racing. "We
believe that cars need to be proven in a racing
environment in order to build customer confidence", said Edward
Inclan.
GB Mustangs start with a fox body, then they are
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TECH
SPECS
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| Chassis |
Modified
1988-93 Fox Mustang |
| Wheelbase |
100.5 Inches |
| Overall Length |
180 Inches |
| Front |
70.5 Inches |
| Rear |
72.5 Inches |
| Curb Weight |
3,100 pounds,
full 16-gallon tank |
| Weight
Distribution F/R |
57/43 |
| Steering |
FRT 15:1
power rack and pinion |
| Turns
lock-to-lock |
2.5 |
| Turning Circle |
40 feet, 6
inches |
| SUSPENSION |
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| Front |
KYB adjustable
struts, Progress Group Sport Springs progressive rate
springs 750 lbs/in, FRT lower control arm with Energy
Suspension polyurethane bushings, low friction ball
joints, FRT adjustable upper strut mount system and
stock anti-roll bar. |
| Rear |
KYB adjustable
gas shocks, Progressive Group Sport Springs progressive
rate springs 300 lbs/in, FRT upper control arms with
Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings, 8.8 in. FRT
rear housing, FRT 3.55 gearset, FRT Trac-Link rear
torque are with Teflon-lined Spherical bearings and
stock anti-roll bar. |
| ENGINE |
Custom built 5.0 Liter Engine |
| Displacement |
306 cubic
inches |
| Compression
Ratio |
10:1 |
| Crankshaft |
Stock, heat
treated, polished, balanced to 1/10 gram. |
| Rods |
Stock, forged,
magna-fluxed, shot-peened, 3/8 in. ARP rod bolts. |
| Pistons |
Sealed Power
H273CP hypereutectic flat-tops, Teflon-coated skirts,
Hastings moly rings |
| Heads |
Edelbrock
Performer RPM aluminum 351 CNC-ported and polished. |
| Camshaft |
E303
Roller |
| Valves |
Manley
stainless steel, 2.02 in. intake, 1.60 in. exhaust |
| Induction |
Edelbrock
intake manifold, Edelbrock 70 mm throttle body, FRT 80
mm mass air, |
| Fuel System |
Stock with 24
lb/hr injectors |
| Cooling |
Three-core
Perfect Cooling radiator, Flex-A-Lite Black Magic Fan |
| Exhaust |
Bassani
stainless-steel equal-length headers, 2 1/2 in.
Equalizer high-flow Cat X-Pipes, Quiet Thunder catback
mufflers. |
| TRANSMISSION |
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| Automatic |
Performance-built
AOD |
| Manual |
ACT
Performance Products-built T-5 |
| Clutch |
Centerforce
Dual Friction |
| Shifter |
Hurst T-5
heavy duty |
| Driveshaft |
Custom-built
thick-wall aluminum, 3.5 in. diameter. |
| BRAKES |
1993 Cobra R
four-wheel disc, FRT dual-caliper Cobra 13 in. front
rotors, 11.65 in. rear rotors, adjustable Wilwood
proportioning valve, Cobra booster/master cylinder. |
| WHEELS |
Centerline
Billet alloy, 17 x 8 in. front, 17 x 9.5 in. rear, Z
rated Bridgestone Protenza RE 17, 245/45-z17 front,
245/40-z17 rear. |
| INTERIOR |
Grant Evolution
GT steering wheel, cruise control, custom Connolly leather
Ceruilo Sports seats, Connolly-covered trim and door
panels by California Auto Upholstery, Deist four-point
restraints. |
| BODY |
Hand-laid
fiberglass, one-piece nose section, one-piece rear
section, removable hardtop with Targa-style roof insert |
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completely re-engineered. The donor Mustang
shell gets completely striped down and a frame gets welded to all the
stress points within the body. GB welds all the seams that Ford only pin
welds and the suspension gets re-worked for hi-performance applications.
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ROADSTER PICTURES!
The body is a very solid fiberglass unit that gives
the new Mustang a retro look. Although these cars are best driven
without a top, a hard top is also included that completes the 2+2 GT
look of the 60's. But it gets better, it becomes a targa roof! You get
the best of all worlds.
Under the beautiful skin, a 57/43 weight balance
makes the car easy to drive at the limit and the 13" front and
11" rear rotors bring this retro pony to a quick stop.
GB Mustangs will campaigning their cars and
motors in 2001. Stay tuned for more
details! CHECK OUT THE GB RACE CAR!
GB Mustangs are being built to order now but you may soon find them
at a Ford dealer near you or contact GB Mustang direct at (909)
613-5800 www.gbmustang.com.
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