Supercharged AND Twin Turbocharged? 

Leave it to Torrie at Fast Parts Network & Unleashed Tuning and Jason at Heffners Performance to make a 1500 HP street car!

What did they start with?  A stock Ford GT of course!

The Mod List:

-Big Bore 5.4L Darton sleeve block

-Ported Heads & Intake

-Cams

-2 76 mm Turbos

-Separate air to water intercooler that goes between the turbos and stock blower

-16 60 LB Injectors

-4 Ford GT Fuel Pumps

-Return fuel system with larger lines & rails

-PMAS maf in a blow through configuration

To see the heart pounding dyno plot, click here

It doesn’t get any larger on the street! This car is also so driveable, you could send your wife to the store in it, AC and all.

To see a dyno video, CLICK HERE

For more information, contact Fast Parts Network & Unleashed Tuning.  Torrie is great at tuning these extreme street rides and owns a Ford GT himself.

email: torrie@fastpartsnetwork.com

www.FastPartsNetwork.com

Get ready for some serious white knuckes and trips to the tire shop!

Torries car, also featured in The DDD Directory TV Commercial!

Here’s a teaser =o)

Shelby GT500 JLT CAI | DDD Project “Midnight Run

See GT500 Cold Air Intakes at www.jltTrueColdAir.com

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Shop Testimonials:

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We could easily have invested our marketing dollars with other companies, but after thorough analysis and careful thought, we felt that DDD Directory offered the highest return for the dollar and the greatest potential for repeated exposure by a significant margin over other companies and offers. That fact, combined with our confidence in the capabilities and creativity of the DDD staff made partnering with DDD Directory a pleasure.

To the staff at DDD Directory, many thanks for the help and results!”

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Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Ph. (561) 338-9321
Fx. (561) 338-9322,

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The guys at DDD are dedicated to helping Automotive Performance Shops and Manufacturer’s succeed; I’d recommend them to anyone!

Thanks Jim!”

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RPM Automotive Services
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Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928
707-584-8230
www.dynotuning.com

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Saturday was a great day for video and pictures, though track conditions got hotter as the day passed.

We got a chance to give Vic’s car a few shakedown runs and were impressed by the MPH, though getting traction proved more difficult that we thought!

Vic’s suspension is set up to have great street manners, limited wheel hop and limited suspension travel. As a result, it’s not necessarily going to shine at the strip.

Chris Saunier was able to squeeze low-mid 11’s out of it (on Nitto DR’s) at 130 MPH.

This is very impressive considering the lack of practice, weight (almost 4300 LBS: Convertible GT500 + Chris (250 LBS) + a full tank of fuel) and slick tires compared to others. We’ve found that Hoosier drag radials outshine Nittos at the track, though the Nitto is a great tire if you want to drive it on the street with decent tread life.

133 MPH should be attainable with a little practice and with the correct suspension / tire adjustments, we’ve got a 10.60 car.

This car is an absolute screamer, without a single sacrifice in daily drivability.

Here are some pictures of the event:

Shelby Super Snake Hood courtesy of Mark at Lightning Force Performance.  Call him if you want one!

In car camera:

Many hours went into airbrushing the under-hood cobra:

JLT’s intake fit right in!

Heaten ‘em up

680+ RWHP on pump gas = an absolute scream!

Nero from Titan Motorsports came out, as did one of the cars we Sponsor. Below are some pics of Nero’s new M3: I like the black roof:

The black mustang we sponsor was also there and we shot some great video. Those pics and video coming up in our next blog…

Stay tuned!

Thanks again to everyone who came out!

Jim @ DDD

Here is a really cool video by Craig Lieberman featuring a beautiful lady test-driving a Mercedes CLK 63 AMG

It’s nice to see beautiful women driving these cars instead of simply modeling with them! Looks like she was having a blast making 0-60 runs =o)    Craig makes some awesome videos and his MySpace page can be seen here: http://www.myspace.com/craiglieberman

These are just a few pictures from the Volkswagen Credit event at Manheim Auto Auction in Orlando, FL.

Last month, nearly 3,000 Audis and VWs were staged to run through the auction, and VW Credit threw a dealer party the night before with hired entertainment, full catering, and plenty of Audis / VW’s to look at.

One of my dream cars (Audi RS4 in Daytona Gray) was one of the featured cars.

Here are some pictures of the event:

Huge thanks to Chris George from APR for inviting us out to this event.

APR is the leading tuning company for Audi, VW and Porsche and offers some incredible power gains, especially on turbo models or with their turbo upgrade kits.

You can visit their website here:  www.goAPR.com

Hooters was mobbed last night as it is every year. I got there at 6:45 and the place was already packed….had to park 3 doors down, but it was well worth the walk!

If you’re into mustangs and fast Fords, this was definitely he place to be. 03 cobras, lightnings, powerstroke diesels, GT500’s, even a few scattered camaros and vettes congregated for food, drinks and big smoking burnouts.

(The guy in one of the older F body Camaros, knowing he was going to be in a tough crowd, wore a mullet wig while doing his burnouts, lol!)

Take a stroll into the parking lot on any given day, and the aftermath of prior years fun is obvious when you take a look at the asphalt….in many places it’s literally melted away leaving only the substrate behind.

This year, they had a concrete “burnout box” beside the building, with a clear view for all passers by driving on 408. I think I’m still coughing up tire compound =o)

Can you really set the ground on fire doing a burnout? Ask Matt at Spartan diesel. Better yet, here are some pictures:

These were Matt’s brand new tires too….less then 2 days old =o)

Oh, and in this picture, you can see how it’s possible to set your brakes on fire. This fire gleamed for almost a full minute! (through the smoke in the pic below, you’ll see the out line of a wheel and the brakes on fire)

Destructive, but FUN!

Thanks again to Jay and Lisa Tucker, Tony Ganyon, Matt Geouge, Chris Jones, Joe from Pro 5.0, Justin and Rebecca Starkey, and everyone else we had a blast with.

See you at NMRA next week!

Jim Ferraro

Operations

The DDD Directory

You can email me HERE

Meet with us in Florida!

DDD is headed to the annual “unofficial” Hooters Fun Ford Weekend kickoff!

If you’ve been there before, you know what I’m talking about!

If you haven’t, you have to come see it!

Every year on the Friday before Fun Ford Weekend at Orlando Speed World, racers and enthusiasts congregate to the Waterford Lakes Hooters for food, drinks, and some serious burnouts.

It’s the place to be to make new contacts, meet old friends, and watch a brand new pair of tires get annihilated in 1 minute flat =o)

It’s tonight!! February 29th, so leap on over to hooters in Waterford Lakes, Orlando.

If you see a shirt with that unmistakable “DDD” logo, stop and introduce yourself to us!

Ask for a DDD T-Shirt and I’ll make sure you get one!

I’ll also have a camera in hand, and will post a blurb about you and your business in our next blog and include your picture if you like.

Next week, it’s off to Bradenton, FL for the NMRA event on March 6th.

It’s a large event and we’d love the chance to meet some of you again, so let us know if you’re going and we’ll stop and say hi!

Video Project Updates

Our GT500 “Midnight Run” project is nearly finished and now Dynojet has joined in on the fun!

Those of you who own shops with a dyno: take a close look at Dynojets OBD2 Data Link module. I wish I had one of these when I was tuning cars!

This device is simple in operation, yet very powerful.

It automatically seeks out the vehicles sensor outputs through the OBD2 port, and reports the ones you want directly into Dynojet’s software, so it’s automatically synchronized with your dyno runs and data can be placed on the HP/Torque graphs.

This saves YOU a lot of time and provides the customer with detailed dyno graphs to show off!

You can learn more about this device here: http://www.dynojet.com/whats_new/Default.aspx

I’ll see you tonight…Ask me about video!

Jim Ferraro

Operations

The DDD Directory

email: jimferraro@dddracing.com

888-443-4634 9 AM to 6 PM

407-448-1812 (at the event)

What is 3rd party objective video?

View our Installation video and commentary for Spec Clutch by CLICKING HERE

Did You Know?

• The DDD Directory can help direct, create and edit a video, specifically for you?
• DDD can distribute your video to a large, yet completely pinpointed audience?
• DDD can create a co-op between your company and other companies to maximize your exposure and share the cost?
• DDD Partners with Top Forums in the industry to play your video and catalog directly in front of your potential customers?
• DDD catalogs your products and services on our exclusive ONLINE vehicle specific performance directory?
• DDD offers free VENDOR BUILDER services for manufacturers in the performance aftermarket?

The DDD Directory is not just an ad company; we’re a continued resource to help you communicate with others in a synergistic environment.

It’s important to have a 3rd party talking about the “highest and best use” of your products, and DDD accomplishes this with professional video commentary, featured editorials, a regular newsletter, and by placing 100% of your products in an online “virtual catalog”, so no one will miss you!

 Exposure is our science and passion; let it work for you!

Do you already have a video?

 Let DDD help you get the most out of it!

Don’t have one?

We’ll make it happen!

Why is online video so important?

The short answer:  Today’s enthusiasts are spoiled, impatient, and want it now.

Gone are the days on aimlessly thumbing through a J.C. catalog, only to see static pictures of products that don’t necessarily fit your car.

Today’s gear heads are tech junkies.

All you have to do is hop on the internet and you can readily view videos of your exact car!

Millions have now gone to The DDD Directory, where catalogs of performance parts, videos, tech information, shops, online stores and a fully vehicle specific forum locator are all at your fingertips.

It’s important to allocate part of your advertising plans for online video for 3 simple reasons:

1.  It’s inexpensive to create and expose

2.  You can control and track the audience that views it

3.  Simply put, its very effective; especially if it’s “3rd party objective” and the consumer can relate to it.

Picture your video, all over the internet, with a trusted 3rd party showing exactly how it works.

There is no stronger salesperson than word of mouth, unless it’s accompanied by video!

What video projects are currently on the table and how can I get involved with my own?

DDD invites you to call during business hours (9-6 M-F E.S.T) or e-mail us anytime to ask about current projects, and how you can get involved.

Current Projects include “We Brake for Boost”, “Midnight Run” and several others in the works.

To receive documentation of these projects, please e-mail us and we will send them to you.  We are always looking for more video partners!

Midnight Run Project Details: 

In our most recent project, “Midnight Run”, we’re adding a Whipple blower, Stillen Brakes, JLT Cold Air Intake, MSD Fuel Pump Booster, Kooks Long Tube Headers, and other products to a triple black 2008 Ford GT500 convertible.

ModularFords.com is our partner in this project and it will receive heavy exposure on The DDD Directory.com, Modularfords.com and many other social networking sites.

Call DDD today to find out how this benefits you!

The DDD Directory

4270 Aloma Ave #22A

Winter Park, FL.  32792

888-443-4634

321-251-6950

info@dddracing.com

http://www.TheDDDdirectory.com

Project Name: Midnight Run

Video Install & Editorial:
Vic Schemwell’s 2007 GT500 Convertible

Project Name: “Midnight Run”
Goal: To quickly create a highly publicized video that shows the potential of the GT500 and how to properly modify it.
Scheduled filming: 1 Week from Friday February 1st

The Mod list:
Whipple W210AX 3.4L Blower
Tuning by SCT
Kook’s Long Tube Headers
Shelby Super Snake Hood
MSD Fuel Pump Booster
JLT Cold Air Intake
Stillen Brake Upgrade

The Installation Shop:
Lamotta Performance, Longwood, FL.

Publicity:
Video and editorial will be featured on the home page of The DDD Directory.com and on ModularFords.com , two very high traffic websites with a strong following of Mustang owners.
Video will be uploaded to Streetfire.net, YouTube, MySpace, and a number of other car video websites.
Video and editorial will remain in The DDD Directory video vault indefinitely: http://www.theddddirectory.com/video_vault.php and on ModularFords.com
Vic’s car will make appearances at numerous car shows, including a huge Shelby meet On February 24th in Oviedo, Florida: http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showforum=221

This is a Co-Op: Project:
The DDD Directory will be paying for this video shoot, and your financial commitment will be proportionate to the level of exposure in the video. to help cover the cost.

Due to the time sensitivity of this project, please let us know by Wednesday, February 6th if you would like to join this project.

Added Benefits:
You will receive special discounts if you decide to join The DDD Directory.
Video will contain your logos (digitally superimposed), product placement and product commentary, so consumers will know exactly how your products work!
Exposure on the home page of two heavy traffic aftermarket websites, plus plenty of buzz in the forum, and permanent placement in The DDD Directory Video Vault.
You will be featured in the next DDD Directory E-newsletter, sent out bi-weekly.
Contact:
Jim Ferraro at The DDD Directory:
888-443-4634

For a long time, I’ve been a big time proponent of diesel technology. Why does Europe still get all of the good diesels and we’re only getting gas/electric hybrids?

Diesels are now clean (burn much leaner than Gasoline engines), emit low soot and nox levels, and make tremendous amounts of torque. On top of this, they get superior fuel mileage, modern technology makes them quiet and they offer impressive power gains with aftermarket tuning. Wide power curves make them smooth, ideal daily drivers. They also tend to last longer than gasoline engines and can often be rebuilt and driven for several hundred thousand more miles.

Go to your local track and you’ll see diesel trucks running 12’s, 11’s, even 10’s in the 1/4 mile.

Alternative diesel fuels are available too, including biodiesel, blends, and “veggie fuel” so why are we getting diesels mostly in trucks? Why did Volkswagen drop their diesel models in the US, and what should we expect when they come back?

How about the huge amount of Audis, BMW’s, VW’s, Nissans, Ford cars and small SUV’s available throughout Europe in diesel versions? 67% of the BMW’s sold in Europe are diesel powered. When will we have them here and when will the public truly be ready for it?

The BMW 335d sold in Europe makes 286 HP and 427 FT LBS of torque, bone stock! Mileage? How about 35 MPG in MIXED driving?! In comparison, the highly touted 335i sold in America has a 300HP, 300 FT LB twin turbo gas V6, making a combined 20 MPG. The diesel version makes significantly more torque and is more fuel efficient!

I ask again: “Why aren’t we getting these diesels here?” I, like many others, would buy one and drive it 5-10 years.

Part of the problem is fuel. Without getting into the political reasons (what would the oil companies do?), the diesel fuel in the US does not meet the standards of many European diesel engines, and as a result, they were not available to the US market.

Another issue is Education and consumer perception. Americans were left with a bad taste in their mouths (and smell) due to the horrible diesels available in the US market in the 1980’s. Does anyone remember the 350 Olds converted diesel? The smoke, the clatter, the anemic acceleration. No wonder many Americans are slow to open their minds to new diesel technology….the old stuff was just too embarassing!

It has all changed for the better. Diesels are now fun, fast, efficient, quiet, reliable and run for a long time.

With the US due to finally meet Euro diesel fuel specs, expect to see more diesels coming into the US market. Expect clean emissions and less trips to the gas, uh, FUEL station =o)

AS they arrive in the US, instead of turning your nose, take a peek, or take a drive. Many of you may get hooked on all the torque =o)