Road Rumblings

ROUSH Perfor mance Unveils 2022 Ranger Package

ROUSH PEFORMANCE has unveiled its 2022 ROUSH Ranger, which includes an upgraded off-road performance suspension, upgraded wheels, 32-inch all-terrain tires, off-road lighting and premium interior upgrades. The ROUSH Ranger is available in nine different exterior colors, including an all-new Hot Pepper Red Metallic option.

The ROUSH Ranger features a dual-tip cat-back exhaust system that increases horsepower and torque while providing an aggressive exhaust note, the company said. The 50-statelegal exhaust system uses corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel and includes dual-wall exhaust tips. The ROUSH Performance suspension system improves the Ranger’s off-road performance while also increasing stability on the street, ROUSH Performance said. The front coilover shocks feature tuned performance springs and are preset with 2-inches of lift to level the truck’s stance. ROUSH 18-inch satin black wheels are wrapped in 32-inch General Tire Grabber A/TX all-terrain tires, enhancing the truck’s capabilities on the trail without compromising comfort and control on the street. A ROUSH grille adds signature ROUSH styling and includes dual LED light bars. Magnetic Gray fender flares with integrated accent lighting accommodate the larger tires and give the truck a wider, more aggressive appearance. Additional ROUSH exclusive aesthetic upgrades include the standard graphics package, custom red tow hooks and heat-extracting fender vent badges. ROUSH’s custom interior touches include premium leather seating, embroidered headrests, a ROUSH gauge cluster and serialized badging, ROUSH floor liners by WeatherTech and custom ROUSH key fobs. Owners can further upgrade the ROUSH Ranger with an optional off-road utility kit, locking vaults for the center console and rear seats and various graphic package upgrades.

“The Ranger platform has quickly become one our most popular trucks models,” said Jack Roush Jr. “We’re proud to offer the Ranger with improved styling cues and performance, properly equipping it to perform better on nearly any terrain.” The ROUSH Ranger package is available for 2022 Ford Ranger XLT trim level trucks equipped with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine.

Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Mooresville Facility

PAT MUSI RACING ENGINES and Musi Racing will celebrate the grand opening of their new race facility, located at 1160 Gateway Drive in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a special open house on April 30, the engine builder and race team announced. The open house will give fans the chance to tour the new building that houses the Musi Racing operation, as well as the engine building facility that features the Edelbrock Race Center, which is located at 379-B Timber Rd in Mooresville. Fans can also meet Musi and his team, as well as driver Lizzy Musi, who will be on hand at the racing facility for autographs and photos. Her Edelbrock and Lucas Oilpowered “Bonnie” Camaro, which she raced during the 2021 Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings season, will be on display at the open house, along with the “Aftershock” Camaro. The event also takes place during the same weekend as the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at nearby zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. “We’re really excited about this new building and the chance for all the fans to see it and get a look at everything we’ve got going on inside,” Musi said. “It’s really going to be a neat event and a good deal all the way around. We’ve got a lot to show off and it’s on a good weekend where people can come here and then check out the racing at the track. It will be great to have Lizzy here as well and we’re really looking forward to it.” The new facility will also be home to Musi’s new restoration-mod business, which is set to launch soon. This exciting development will include the purchasing, upgrading and reselling of muscle cars, with Musi and his team working to install the Edelbrock-Musi 555 crate engine in many of the vehicles, the company said. Several engines built by Pat Musi Racing Engines will also be on display at the open house, as well as the in-house machinery at Pat Musi Racing Engines. A number of Musi’s partners will be in attendance as well, including Edelbrock, Lucas Oil, SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel and Aluminum, and more. Each company will have products and representatives on site. “It’s really great to have our sponsors involved with this event as well,” Musi said. “The Edelbrock Race Center is an important part of what we do, and we’ve been fortunate to establish so many strong relationships with a lot of great partners over the years. This is kind of a way to thank our fans and longtime partners, and also a chance to introduce some of the exciting new things we have in the works for this year.”

New Edelbrock E-Force Blower Kit For 2019-2021 5.3/6.2L GM Trucks

We all love reliable GM V8 power, right? Alas, more is always more, and Edelbrock has just the solution if you’re looking to augment the power of your late-model GM truck. Boost the horsepower and torque of your new generation GM Gen IV truck with one of the most effective superchargers on the market. This E-Force Edelbrock Supercharger System for V8 equipped 2019-2021 Gen VI GM trucks utilizes the largest Eaton rotor group –the TVS R2650 –and a 170-degree high-twist lobe design that can accommodate bigger power builds with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. An increase in horsepower and torque is also gained with almost no loss in fuel efficiency due to the integrated bypass valve. The kit also includes an all-new nose drive for the new generation of trucks and features Edelbrock’s dual-pass, three-core intercooler for incredibly low intake air temperatures. It has also been outfitted with an all-new, truck-specific supercharger lid with a lower profile in the rear that allows for easier installation under the cowl. A black powder-coated finish completes the OEM look to allow blending into the engine compartment while providing durability and longer life. The 5.3L kit includes a 4” supercharger pulley, and the 6.2L kit includes a 3.75” supercharger pulley. Installs with no modifications to the stock body or hood. For more info and pricing go to https://www.edelbrock.com/edelbrock-supercharger-15666019-21-chevy-gmc-truck-non-suv-gen-vi-6-2l-no-tune-156660.html

Superfor mance, Shelby Legendar y Cars Announce Replica Car Manufacturing Plans

Executives with Superformance and Shelby Legendary Cars have announced plans to manufacture a limited number of turnkey replica cars under the new Low Volume Manufacturer’s Act. The companies intend to offer cars that comply with new rules issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which resemble the heritage model GT40, Corvette Grand Sport and Shelby Cobra sports cars, the companies said.

“We’re very excited to offer turn-key vehicles under the Low Volume Manufacturer’s Act and have aggressively been planning for this day since Congress enacted the bill in 2015,” said Lance Stander, CEO of Superformance. “While the legislation was moving through the rule making process at NHTSA and the EPA, we designed processes and vehicles that we believe will comply with all regulations. With all the rules now issued, we’ll collaborate with SEMA, engine suppliers and regulators to ensure that our exciting vehicles fit within their framework. Our goal is to sell compliant cars by the end of the year.”

Until the new rule took effect, the U.S. had just one system for regulating automobiles, which was designed for companies that mass-produce vehicles. SEMA-backed efforts led to the new low-volume replica car law, which was recently implemented via the NHTSA and EPA.

According to SEMA, the replica car law and implementing regulations allow a low volume manufacturer like Superformance or Shelby Legendary Cars to construct up to 325 such replica cars a year subject to federal regulatory oversight. The cars must resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago and meet current model year emissions standards.

Shelby Legendary Cars has traditionally offered a line of vehicles that were sold as a rolling chassis. Going forward, every complete, turnkey Cobra by Superformance, as a license of Shelby, will be a Shelby Cobra branded vehicle, only, the company said. Every vehicle from Shelby Legendary Cars receives a Shelby American serial number and is documented in the Shelby American Worldwide Registry. Consistent with the new law and regulations, the only companies who can manufacture, build and sell a Shelby Cobra or any other heritage Shelby vehicle is Shelby and its licensees.

The Superformance branded line of high-performance cars, including the roadsters, Grand Sport and GT40, are sold as a rolling chassis that can be configured for heritage or modern drivetrains. Enthusiasts still have the option to build a Superformance car from a kit, as well as purchase a turnkey Shelby branded Cobra.

The cars have been sold minus engine and transmission with the selection, purchase and installation of the drivetrain being the responsibility of the purchaser.