A tuning company by the name of Fathouse
Performance in Indiana has created one of the most phenomenal Ford Mustang
Shelby GT350 models on earth. As standard, the 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated
‘Voodoo’ V8 engine of the Shelby GT350 delivers 526 hp. Not satisfied with
that, the tuner slotted in a pair of turbochargers below the engine. The
location of the turbos was chosen to improve response, heat management, and
ease of access. Fathouse also went to the trouble of upgrading the valvetrain
and having the cylinders sleeved.
The modified GT350 is good for 950 hp and 932 Nm of torque at the wheels when running on E85 fuel, dropping
to 806 hp and 917 Nm on standard 93 octane. Complementing the 62 mm
Xona Rotor dual ball bearing turbochargers to achieve these figures are
stainless steel turbo headers, a new fuel system, and a valve-controlled
exhaust system. Impressively, no changes have been made to the Ford’s cylinder
heads, cams, bore, or crankshaft.
Big power results in brutal performance
with Fathouse quoting a 0-100 km/h time of 2.5 seconds, a quarter-mile
sprint in 9.9 seconds at 228 km/h, and a 297 km/h top
speed.
Fathouse dubs its upgrade package the
1000R and things don’t stop there. Should customers want even more performance,
1200R and 1400R kits are also available with 1200 hp and 1400 hp on tap. The
range-topping 1400R is reportedly good for 62 mph in just 1.9 seconds, a
quarter-mile time of 8.2 seconds at 270 km/h and a 354 km/h top speed. Given the car is rear-wheel drive, however, we’re having a hard time
believing 62 mph can be hit in less than 2 seconds with road-legal tires.
Prices for the entry-level Shelby GT350
1000R package (excluding the donor car) start at US$ 39,999.
