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If you’ve been reading MM&FF since 2010, then you’ve seen project Street Smart Windsor make the transformation from a ragged-out, bone-stock ‘89 GT to a slick street machine. The budget 359ci Windsor from Latemodel Restoration Supply, coupled with heads from RHS and a Trick Flow Specialties intake, pumped out 312 rwph and 365 lb-ft of torque through the stock T-5. On track, it went 13.06 at 106 mphùall with a stock-sounding, mild camshaft.

Photo Gallery: Watts Link Install – Street Smart, Track Ready – Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords Magazine

Photo Gallery: Watts Link Install – Street Smart, Track Ready – Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords Magazine

The year was 1974, and a young kid from New York City was putting the finishing touches on a 351 Cleveland engine. The small-block Ford powerplant was designed for action in Pro Stock and Comp Eliminator in NHRA, IHRA, and AHRA drag racing. The move was a big one for Scott Shafiroff, then a full-time drag racer who was making a name for himself in the Chevy ranks.

Photo Gallery: 427ci Windsor Engine Comparisons – A Classical Crate – Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

Photo Gallery: 427ci Windsor Engine Comparisons – A Classical Crate – Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

Bench racing–it’s a rite of passage, and all car enthusiasts take part in conversing about what the hot setup is, or just about building cars, engines, racing, or going to the latest show. Some of the coolest ideas and plans are conjured up during these sessions, which often take place in the pits, on the Internet, and of course in your garage over a few adult beverages.

Photo Gallery: Shafiroff Ultra Street 427 Windsor – Package Deal – Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords Magazine

Photo Gallery: Shafiroff Ultra Street 427 Windsor – Package Deal – Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords Magazine