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The Snake Pit
Tony Hall
News From The Blue Oval
Ford Racing’s New 5.0-Liter ‘Cammer’ Revolutionizes Crate Engines
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002
Ford Racing Technology will revolutionize the crate-engine concept when its new 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine becomes available in 2003. Instead of modifying a standard production engine to suit non-stock applications, Ford Racing specifically designed the Cammer to be one of the most technologically advanced crate engines any manufacturer has ever offered.
This high-performance retrofit is an all-aluminum, overhead-cam, 4-valve engine that is a perfect re-powering upgrade for vintage Mustangs, street rods, and classic truck projects.
According to Ford Racing Technology engine engineer Andy Schwartz, “The 5.0-liter Cammer delivers a healthy 425-430 horsepower at 6700 rpm. The torque curve peaks with 370 foot-pounds at 4000 rpm.”
The 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine is based on the SVT Mustang Cobra’s 4.6-liter 4-valve V-8. However, the crate version has several unique qualities and components, including:
- Larger cylinders (94mm vs. 90.2mm) for 5.0 liters of piston displacement
- Flanged cylinder liners
- Reinforced crankcase web areas
- Forged pistons
- 11.0:1 compression ratio
- Ported heads
- Higher-lift cams (12mm vs. 10mm)
- Beehive-shaped valve springs to accommodate the higher lift
- Modified roller-finger followers
- Multi-layer steel-insert head gaskets
- Higher-flow fuel injectors
- 3-piece cast-magnesium variable geometry intake manifold
- Higher-flow, dual-cone-spray fuel injectors
The 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine will be shipped with a stock Mustang Cobra oil pan and exhaust manifolds. Installation will be eased substantially by a choice of six different 4.6-liter 4-valve modular wiring harnesses being created specifically for the 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine.
“We intend to grow the interest in overhead-cam technology,” said Dan Davis, director, Ford Racing Technology. “This is the future for tuners, project-vehicle builders and aftermarket car and truck enthusiasts. There’s no reason why a crate engine can’t start and perform as well in an aftermarket setting as the engines in production automobiles and trucks do. The 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine will provide top performance, a slick under hood appearance and excellent drivability without the hassles attached to carburetors and distributors.”
Article and picture courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford SVT Hits The Street With Two Special Edition Models
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002
Marking 10 years as the leader in factory performance products, Ford unveiled the SVT Mustang Cobra 10th Anniversary Package and the SVT European Appearance Package, two hot new feature editions for 2003.
“SVT is celebrating its 10th year in the performance vehicle business, and what better way to commemorate the anniversary than sharing with our customers two special edition vehicles,” said Mike Zevalkink, Ford Performance Group director.
The SVT Mustang Cobra, which began production in 1993, celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a special edition package. During the past 10 years, more than 100,000 SVT vehicles have been produced, 60 percent of which have been SVT Mustang Cobras.
The 10th Anniversary Package will be available as either a coupe or convertible, and features unique 17x9-inch dark argent painted anniversary wheels, red leather seating surfaces in the front and rear, interior trim with the appearance of carbon fiber, red painted brake calipers, and SVT 10th Anniversary badges on the floor mats and rear deck lid.
SVT will produce 2,003 units of the Anniversary model, which will be available in Torch Red, Black Clearcoat, and Silver Metallic. Production is slated to begin next summer.
“Our SVT Mustang Cobra owners are some of the most loyal customers anywhere, and we are proud to share this anniversary milestone with them,” said Tom Scarpello, marketing and sales manager, Ford SVT. “The Cobra name has been synonymous with Ford performance for 40 years – and with SVT for the last 10 years. We are proud to carry the torch for this performance icon.”
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The second special-edition vehicle is a new SVT Focus European Appearance Package. “The Ford Focus has best-in-class driving dynamics and a European flavor. The SVT Focus European Appearance Package takes it to a new level, creating the best equipped, most exciting production Focus yet,” says Scarpello.
The package, offered exclusively on the 3-door model, features an upscale interior with European flair, including black leather-trimmed front RecaroTM sport seats with matching leather door panel inserts and rear seating surfaces. The exterior is accented by 17x7-inch, multi-spoke, dark argent wheels similar to those offered on the European “ST170” and two new exclusive colors, Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. The European Appearance Package also is available in the standard SVT Focus color palette including Vermillion Red, CD Silver, and Pitch Black.
The European Appearance Package includes every optional content package available on the SVT Focus. Features include: the 290-watt Audiophile Stereo System which includes a six-disc, in-dash CD player, premium speakers, and eight-inch subwoofer; the Winter Package which includes traction control, heated front seats, and an engine block heater; a power sunroof; and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. This is the first application of HID technology on a SVT vehicle.
The European Appearance Package will be available in spring 2003.
Ford SVT History
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991 to “polish the Ford oval,” by creating low-volume, factory-produced vehicles designed for those whose idea of driving is a high-powered, passionate experience – not just a means of getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spirited enthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefully integrated the wide array of talent in the company into a small, cross-functional group of engineers, product planners and marketing people, housed together under one roof with a common mission – to create vehicles specifically designed to meet the unique needs and desires of the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
Each SVT vehicle produced since the 1993 model year has been designed and developed with the four SVT Hallmarks in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity and Value. These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour and the SVT Focus.
- SVT –
Article and pictures courtesy of Ford Motor Company / SVT
A View From The Inside… SVT
By Dave Dempster SVT/Engineering
Hey Dave,
Here is a question for you. What has been the most rewarding project
you have worked on while at SVT and why?
Tony
Hi Tony,
Although I have enjoyed almost every program and product that I have had the good fortune to work on at SVT Engineering since arriving here in 1995, I have to say that the 2000 Mustang Cobra 'R' was probably the most satisfying of all.
The engineering challenges the vehicle presented were quite significant considering the small amount of packaging real estate we had to work with in the SN95 chassis, the age of the chassis itself, and the aggressive performance and handling targets that we set for the program.
On the positive side, working with some of our partnered suppliers, such as BF Goodrich, Ricaro, Bilstein, Borla, K&N, to name a few, presented a unique opportunity to see how their respective products, purposely engineered and developed along with ours, enabled us to create the awesome vehicle that is still today considered one of the premiere Mustangs to own and drive.
After months and months of brutal testing and many long hours put into developing the car, the reaction by Mustang enthusiasts, the media, and even the corporate hierarchy made it all worth it. It was, in a word, overwhelming!
Even today, over two years after production of the 2000 Cobra 'R' ceased, our displays with the 2000 Cobra 'R' are still mobbed by enthusiastic Ford and Mustang fans who gather around the car to ogle it's aggressive lines. In retrospect, it makes me wish I'd been smart enough to buy one for myself. Not to mention my personal "contribution" to the local economy, via tickets and fines. Now that friends... could have been staggering!
Digging a hole to China... One burnout at a time.
Dave
Be sure to send your questions to A View From The Inside… SVT to Tony Hall at 7702 Hudson Drive Richmond, Va. 23229, or hand them to me at the next club meeting. You can also e-mail them to me at svt95cobrava@aol.com
Updated Notice !!!
This is a NOTICE to ALL MEMBERS. Beginning this coming Wednesday December 4, 2002, the meeting will have a NEW starting time. The new starting time will be at 7:00 pm until further notice.
Toys For Tot’s
Please bring an unwrapped Toy to our next Meeting or to the Christmas Party for all of the unfortunate kids. Thanks!
This is a reminder that you can help to keep the cost of mailing this newsletter down by signing up to get the newsletter on line at www.centralvamustang.com .
I would like to thank everyone who has signed up to get their newsletter from the website. I’m sure you have noticed that the pictures and some of the text are in color and there are some great links also.
To sign up to get the newsletter via the website e-mail me at svt95cobrava@aol.com Be sure to put “Newsletter” in the subject line.
Members who participate will receive notification via e-mail that the newsletter has been posted.
Thanks for your support.
Tony Hall
Mustang Bill
By Tony Hall
“Mustang Bill” has been sold. I will have more information on the new ownership & directions in next month’s newsletter.
“Old Location”
Mustang Bill's, Inc.
15444 Pouncey Tract Rd.
Rockville, VA 23146
804-749-FORD(3673)
sales@mustangbills.com
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003 we will be moving to a bigger, better
location.
11319 Cross County Rd #2
Mineral, VA 23117-3216
804-749-FORD(3673)
540-894-(when we know it you will)
sales@mustangbills.com
19th Annual CVMC Mustang & Ford Show Update
By Tony Hall
We have very good news to announce this month. Jim Myracle was able to secure the Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield (formerly Trigon Blue Cross / Blue Shield) Parking Lot for our show next year.
On behalf of the rest of CVMC’s membership thanks a Million Jim!!!
Rick’s Tip’s
By Rick Nochta
“Mustang Trivia”
Question:
What animal was shipped from Detroit, Michigan to Laguna Seca Race Course in California along with an experimental Mustang?
Answer:
It was a Parakeet. Ford had to ship an animal with the vehicle in order for a mechanic to fly in the cargo plane to protect the car. If an animal was aboard, then a keeper could accompany it.
“Mustang Mania”
In some states, Shelby Dealers learned that 5-½ inch driving lights were illegal in their state.
Christmas Party
By Linda Cosier
Sat., Dec. 14, 2002
5:00—10:00 p.m.
Clubhouse at The Vinings Apartments
Music, food, fellowship and fun for all! If you want to bring a gift for the gift exchange, mark whether it is for a woman or a man. ($10-$15 range). You are welcome to bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots.
Please bring a covered dish. Several meat entrees will be provided as well as soft drinks. If you want anything else to drink, please bring it with you.
DIRECTIONS:
Coming from Interstate 64 to Powhite Parkway:
Take the Powhite Parkway south to Chippenham South. Continue on Chippenham South to Ironbridge Road (Route 10) East. Take the first exit and go to the first light. Turn right onto Ridgedale Parkway. Go ½ mile to the main entrance to the Vinings Apartments. Turn left and you will see the Clubhouse straight in front of you.
Coming from Interstate 95 to Chippenham North:
Take Chippenham North to Ironbridge Road (Route 10) East.
Take the second exit and go to the first light. Turn right onto Ridgedale Parkway. Go ½ mile to the main entrance to the Vinings Apartments. Turn left and you will see the Clubhouse straight in front of you.
PARKING:
There are a limited number of parking spaces in front of the clubhouse on both sides of the road. Use parking spaces that are on the row farthest away from apartment buildings. Or you can park on the side of Ridgedale Parkway next to the apartment complex.
Director’s Election!
Ok, CVMC Member’s its Election Time! We have to elect FOUR new Directors!
Brenda has done a great job in recruiting nominees.
The Election will take place at our December Meeting held December 4, 2002.
If you cannot attend the December Meeting and would still like to vote on the Director’s you can cut out the following Ballot and mail it to.
CVMC
Director’s Ballot
P.O. Box 35-474
Richmond, Va. 23235-0474
Voting Instructions: Each Member & Adult Member of each Household may vote for Director’s. If you need more than one ballot, I suggest that you make the needed copies by hand or by copier. You must put a check by four candidates. Your mailed in ballot must arrive before the next meeting to be counted.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Tony Hall at 285-0759. Or e-mail me at svt95cobrava@aol.com
DIRECTOR’S BALLOT
___ Bob Overbey
___ Tyler Owen
___ Rusty Wiseman
___ Chris Bryne
___ Ben Brown
___ Sharon Burke
___ Scott Brynes
___ Jimmy Clements
___ Linda Cosier
___ Thomas Enroughty
___ Larry Boyd
___ Matt Harris
I would like to thank all of the Candidates for running. It was great to see this many interested members.
Tony Hall
President
December Birthday’s
Looks like we have a bunch of birthday boys and girls this month.
1st Brenda Boyd
4th Eileen Jorgensen
9th Paul Pietrowski, Sr.
11th Rusty Wiseman
11th Heidi Helbling
11th Arthur Case
22nd Frances Brown
23rd Manuel Nichols
25th Brenda Jones
26th Billy McDaniel
30th Stephen Velasco
Happy Birthday and Many Returns!
Parades
By Llew Stakes
The Harvest Parade
As most of you know the Harvest Parade was canceled this year because of the Sniper Scare. The following is a letter we received from the Harvest Parade Committee.
November 1, 2002.
Dear Autumn Harvest 2002 Parade Participant,
Please accept our apology on behalf of the Virginia Farm Bureau and the Autumn Harvest Parade Committee for having to cancel the parade, not just once but twice.
The safety of the parade participants and the spectators was first and foremost in our decisions. Also, the local police departments were needed in other capacities more urgent than the parade.
Thanks again for trying to participate and we look forward to having you in our parade in the year 2003. This date will be October 11, 2003. Mark your calendars!
Sincerely,
Virginia Farm Bureau
Autumn Harvest Parade Committee
R.A. “Dick” McClure
President
Ashland Christmas Parade
It was a perfect day for a parade, warm and sunny and tons of people. We had an excellent turn out for the Ashland Parade. The following members brought their beautiful Mustangs and Truck out for a great parade. Where were you?
Llew Stakes
Carroll Lipscombe & Kathy
Bob Overbey
Billy & Kim McDaniel
Chris Byrne
Jimmy Norwood
Ben Brown
Tony Hall
Thanks to everyone who participated. Hope to see those of you who didn’t make it to the Ashland Parade in the Mechanicsville Parade.
Willowlawn Christmas Parade
ON Friday November 29th there was a parade at Willowlawn Shopping Center had their Christmas Parade. A few members of CVMC attended with their shiny Mustang Convertibles. Those members who attended were….
Bob Overbey
George & Linda Cosier
Brenda & Richard Jones
Thanks for participating on behalf of CVMC.
Mechanicsville Christmas Parade
CVMC will meet at the Dollar General Store on December 8, 2002, at 1:45 pm. The Dollar General Store is located at the intersection of Laburnum Avenue and Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Be sure to be there. Lets have a huge CVMC turn out.
If you have any questions please give Llew Stakes a call at 262-5789 or send him an e-mail at Llew.Stakes@SSCOOP.COM
CVMC
Web Talk
By Rusty Wiseman
Hello CVMC Members. Welcome to the first Webmaster’s – Web Talk. Please feel free to send in any questions about or ideas you have for the website. Since I have no questions this month I tried and tried to think of something interesting to talk about. I did come up with a couple of ideas but felt they kind of dealt more with Websites in general then our site or another mustang site(plus I wanted to leave some space for the other Super Interesting articles that go into our newsletter each month).
So if you are actually still reading I will showcase a part of the website that is quite under used at this time. If you surf our site regularly you may have notice a small change in the menu. There is a Forums choice now. This will take you to the CVMC Forums. The Forums are for you, the members and anyone else, to talk about anything Ford and Mustangs. Exchange Ideas. Ask for Help. Anything you want (Please note, discussions about Sex, Violence, Bad Language, Talking about Oldsmobile.s (George and you know which one) or Corvette’s (Kim) is not allowed. I know I take all the fun out of it…but these are Rated G forums).
The forums are divided into 3 major sections right now, being Club Activities, Tech Talk, and Mustang Corral. The actual forums reside under these sections. You don’t need to signup for a login to post but it does make things easier and more fun. Well check them out and if you have any request’s you can let me know by emailing me at 1hotlx@centralvamustang.com Thank you and Surf On!!
Rusty Wiseman
CVMC Webmaster
CVMC Track Events
By George Bobrovski
All autocross event dates for 2003 are
listed below. These events will
be held at Virginia Motorsports Park. Register on line at www.vsmc.org
as early as possible. Most events are sold out 2 weeks before the Autocross is
scheduled. All events are rain or shine. Cars should be at the track by 10:30 AM
for tech inspection and sign in. First car is off at 12 noon.
Loaner Helmets are available at the track. Additional events at Southside
Speedway will be scheduled in 2003. Any questions, contact me at georgeb@globalweb.net . See you at the
track!
March 9, 2003
March 30, 2003
April 13, 2003
May 11, 2003
May 18, 2003
June 1, 2003
June 27, 2003
August 10, 2003
August 24, 2003
September 7, 2003
September 28, 2003
October 19, 2003
November 23, 2003
Upcoming Car Shows And Track Events For November & December
Regional MCA Shows
December
1, 2002
The 30th Joy
Fund Car Show
Virginia
Beach, Virginia
Proudly
hosted by the Mustang Club of Tidewater and sponsored by Auto Zone. This is our
30th year and we would like to top last year's record of $2,000 given to the
Children at Christmas. Open to all makes and models. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
awarded in each class. Best in Show, Judges Choice, and Club Participation
awards also. Entry fee $20 plus two cans of food for the Oasis Food Bank.
Contact Jim Ray at (757) 468-6719 or jraykl@aol.com
Non-MCA Events
December 14th
Dinwiddie County's 250th Celebration Holiday Parade at the Virginia Motorsports Park. It will start around 3:00 PM and conclude with a fireworks display. Our goal is to get 250 units for this special occasion. For info call Tim Smith at 804-732-1100.
Central Virginia Mustang Club
Minutes of Meeting,
November 6, 2002
By Brenda Jones
The minutes for November and December will be in the January Newsletter.
Officers |
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| President:
Tony Hall |
Vice
President: George Bobrovski |
| Secretary:
Brenda Jones |
Treasurer:
Karen Lane |
| MCA
National Director: Paul Oliver |
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Directors |
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| Carroll
Lipscombe |
George
Cosier |
| Don
Lane |
David
Lythgoe |
| Bob
Overbey |
Mike
Rowe |
Volunteers |
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| Newsletter
Editor: Tony Hall |
Assistant
Webmaster: Rusty (Obi-Wan) Wiseman |
| Webmaster:
Tyler (Yoda) Owen |
Awards
and Trophies: Mike Young |
| Club
Merchandise: Nellie Fischer |
Car
Shows: Kenny Fischer |
| Membership:
Karen Lane |
Door
Prizes: Brenda Jones |
| Cruises:
Tony Hall |
Parades:
Llew Stakes |
| Judging:
Don Lane |
Track
Events: George Bobrovski |
| Refreshments:
Brenda Jones |
Technical
Advisors |
| Sonny Coble 282-4932 |
Kenny Fischer 743-1490 |
| Bill Jarvis 262-2137 |
Carroll Lipscombe 329-5901 |
| Rick Nochta 321-5383 |
Richard Jones 740-2096 |
Club
Sponsors |
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Present
your club membership card at the following business to receive valuable
discounts. |
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| Harold
Sales |
First
Class Towing |
| NAPA
Genuine Auto Parts |
Ray
Broyhill Ford |
| Richmond
Motor Company |
Rick's
Restorations |
| Seredni
Tire & Auto |
Lay
Oak |
| Advance
Mobile Glass |
Weaver
Transmission |
| Dave's
Upholstery Shop |
Midas
Muffler & Brake Shop |
| Dockside
Mobile Marine |
C.P.'s
Mufflers |
| Air
Conditioning Services |
Capital
Windshield Repair |
| W.B.
& Son Auto Care & Detail |
Jeffe
Locke |
| Carroll's
Tree Service |
Beach
Construction |
| Batteries
Plus |
Truck
Outfitters |
Next Meeting
Wednesday,
December 4, 2002 at 7:00 PM
Upstairs at Richmond Ford On West Broad Street!
See Ya there!!
January
Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2002 at 7:00PM