Huge YouTube star Ken Block is serious about modifying his 1966 Ford Mustang. Block wants a racing throttle response (RTR) for his Ford Mustang. The YouTube star and rally cross driver wants to make his old car look brand-new again.
Upgraded Version Of Block's 1966 Hoonicorn Ford Mustang
Even if there will be a new Ford Mustang 2016 that will be part on the upcoming "Transformers" movie next year, Ken Block is determined to give his 1966 Hoonicorn Ford Mustang a new look. "When I say that this is the absolute most frightening thing I've ever driven, I'm not exaggerating. At all," Block said, pertaining to his new and improved Mustang.
With the help of Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR tuning house, Gittin added two supersized turbochargers that does not fit on its hood. With the exposed manifold, the car's aesthetics are now monstrous.
The Mustang has newly painted body and 1,400 horsepower on its crankshaft, according to Car and Driver. Also, the turbochargers added 21 psi or pounds per square inch of additional power into the Mustang's 6.7-liter tank, which is fueled by methanol V-8.
"So, I developed the concept for the general idea of what I wanted - two turbos sticking out the hood - and handed that over to my team," the YouTube star said. "They came back with a functional way to make that happen and added methanol to get the setup to produce the power that I wanted. We ended up with 1,400 horsepower!"
Since the engine got its power ups, the wheels are now a four wheel drive (4WD). The tire company, Toyo, sponsored the wheels on Block's Mustang. The YouTube star's creation is a formula for chaotic beauty.
"The motor revs and spins my Toyo tires to destruction so quickly that I can't change the gears fast enough. It's genuinely a mind-numbing, crazy experience to try to drive this thing. It's amazing," Block cannot hide his excitement with his Mustang.
According to Top Gear, viewers will not wait any longer for the unveiling of Block's 1966 Hoonicorn Ford Mustang will be on Oct. 18.
