{"id":336,"date":"2017-03-23T03:50:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T03:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gtconcepts.ca\/main\/?p=336"},"modified":"2017-03-23T03:50:59","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T03:50:59","slug":"western-motorsports-vanquishd-v12-mustang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gtconcepts.ca\/main\/western-motorsports-vanquishd-v12-mustang\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Motorsports “Vanquish’d” V12 Mustang"},"content":{"rendered":"

A look back at this Legendary car which has been indelible from memory since the publication of this article back in 2010.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Words: GTC Darren<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photos: ROBB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back when the S197 was a fresh new platform, I became aware of the body-in-white project that had arrived at Western Motorsports in Calgary Alberta. This bare Mustang chassis was to be the subject of a build I had not before ever seen, nor have since.<\/p>\n

This Mustang was to be built up as a SEMA show car, which would display the product, talents, and capabilities of the fellows at WMS. This would be no rolling 1:1 scale model, nor would it be a 5 mph capable trailer queen, this would be a full out driver that would be street legal, registered, and even autocrossed.<\/p>\n

This is the WMS Vanquish\u2019d Mustang.<\/p>\n

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In typical fashion when building something from scratch, you\u2019d select only the best components available, and when you have years of Ford performance experience the sky\u2019s the limit.<\/p>\n

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The Vanquish\u2019d is no exception.<\/p>\n

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The heart of Vanquish\u2019d, like many other builds, is in the engine, WMS selected and modified an Aston Martin Vanquish V12 power plant which gives this car its name. This is no simple engine swap car, it was not \u201cshoehorned\u201d in with brute force and ignorance, but engineered to the finest detail, and finished to such a high standard that it rivals many supercars.<\/p>\n

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Focusing on that potent V12 power plant, it produced 520 horsepower in OEM trim and has been specially reworked by Western Motorsports. It draws in a cool, dense air charge through dual WMS Velocity Cold Air Kits, dual Accufab Throttle Bodies and WMS Ported Manifolds. \"\"Fuel and spark control are by a pair of WMS\/SDS standalone injection systems, with two MSD DIS 4 Ignition systems to ensure a fierce spark for complete burn of the fuel charge. Even the internals have been fortified with a 6.1L stroker, filled with JE pistons, Eagle rods and extensive Head work by WMS. No bolt was left untouched and each upgraded to ARP Fasteners.<\/p>\n

Spent exhaust gases are evacuated by a set of one-off WMS 6-2-1 Longtube Hedders, mated to a 3\u201d off-road Magnflow \u201cMagnapack\u201d Exhaust, which provides a very distinctive tone throughout all throttle conditions.<\/p>\n

The estimated 600 horsepower is transferred to the Tremec T56 transmission by a McLeod Street Twin clutch which motivates the 8.8\u201d rear axle with its Eaton Detriot Trutrac differential and 3.73 gears.<\/p>\n

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The exterior received just as much attention, but is so well executed that you really have to pick the trees from the forest to gain full respect for all of the custom touches. Complementing the BASF R-M Carrizma Candy Blue Paint is a GT500 front fascia and splitter, a complex WMS Billet grille, and very trick custom billet vents from Colecraft.<\/p>\n

A Classic Design Concepts Glassback roof provides an open air feel with none of the structural losses of a canvas top. Across the rear deck lid, nothing \u201cspoils\u201d the car\u2019s profile and smooth lines that end in a Classic Design Concepts Trunk Blackout Panel.<\/p>\n

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Rolling stock is nothing less than iForged\u2019s Essen line of wheels with 19 X 9\u201d fronts and stunning 19 X 12\u201d rears, wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Tires P275\/35R19 and P345\/30R19\u00a0 front to back. Slowing down this show stopper is a set of Baer Extreme 14″ 6 piston Brakes and KW Suspension Coilovers rounds out the handling aspects.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The interior treatment is a tasteful departure from many typically overdone show cars,\u00a0you\u2019ll find no giant subwoofers or dead-weight amplifiers here. The creed here is form meets function, from the Cobra Missano leather\/alacantara Seats to the AiM Strata Dash & Datalogger. The ambient light from the CDC glassback really made the blue accents pop from the black contrasts throughout the cockpit.<\/p>\n

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After a experiencing this car a from the spectator standpoint, it was time to experience it as a passenger. The 4 point safety harnesses settled me into the supportive Cobra seat with absolute confidence, once buckled in, Shannon took to the road.<\/p>\n

After the test ride I was only able to mutter out; “That’s damn cool.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A with gentle slipping of the clutch and we were off. Once rolling, the throttles were cracked open and that V12’s sweet exhaust note filled the cabin. The power came on with building aggression, forcing me into the lumbar, the engine climbed the digital tach quickly and effortlessly. Reaching the shift point the T56 was slotted into the next gear, and the power swelled again. The broken centerlines became closer together, next gear faster still, another shift and still pulling. Approaching another shift, we were on the brakes and nearly hanging against the harnesses as we were pulled back down to a stop. After a quick turnaround we were back at it again, the car making the perfect noise, unlike any Mustang I’d ever heard before.<\/p>\n

After the test ride I was only able to mutter out; “That’s damn cool.”<\/p>\n

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After my visit for the photo shoot I decided to follow up with Shannon Wall and ask a few interview questions to better define the project.<\/p>\n

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(Following Photos credited to Western Motorsports – Home<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Darren \u2013 \u201cIf you were to have a mission statement for this project what would it be? Or more plainly, why did you guys build this car, and why did you select the parts you did?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Shannon \u2013 \u201cThe project was motivated by a few circumstances; We had the Aston Martin V12, we\u2019d bought a few of them ’cause it’s a really cool engine. We\u2019d always liked Aston Martins and that\u2019s about a close as we\u2019re going to get to having one. It is also Ford’s most exotic engine and really is built by Ford, it\u2019s even listed in the Ford Racing catalog under engine specs for those who don’t believe.\u00a0 When the 2005 Mustang was unveiled we thought that would be a perfect chassis to put it in so we put together a plan for a SEMA project to show off what can be done with a ground up build of one of these cars.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Darren \u2013 \u201c Did you run into any snags along the build and describe how they were resolved?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Shannon \u2013 \u201cI’m sure there were many snags along the way…\u00a0 in typical hot rodder fashion though we just had to get creative, keep working and get around it.\u00a0 The SEMA schedule did add some stress to it all and there were lots of last minute fixes.\u00a0 I do remember polishing the intake scoops in the hotel parking lot in Vegas and installing them in the trailer!\u00a0 Really though it all worked very well, engine fits in quite nicely and the miles of wiring all worked as planned – it fired right up.\u00a0 One of the more challenging and tedious parts of the project would be the hedders, a couple days of fitting, cutting and welding.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Darren \u00a0\u2013 \u201cWhat kind of public events has this car attended and any accomplishments or awards?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Shannon \u2013 \u201cOf course the car made it’s debut at the SEMA show placed in the Mustang Dyno booth where it caught a lot of attention. While there, one of our more interesting conversations was with some Ford exec’s who were quite concerned where we got the Aston Martin engine. It has been at 2007 World of Wheels and won Best Engine, Street Achievement and Best in Class.\u00a0 Also been to the International Mustang Meet and local (Calgary) Mustang club events.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Darren \u2013 \u201cWho are all of the people involved in the build, and anyone who you have special thanks to?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Shannon – \u201cMain builders were myself, Dave Lockwood and Rudy VanVeenendaal. Paint was done by Dwayne Flodel here in Calgary.\u00a0 A special thanks to our families for putting up with our long working hours.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Darren \u00a0\u2013 Do you guys have any future plans for this project or coming ones?<\/em><\/p>\n

Shannon \u2013 \u201cThe Vanquish’d project is complete now and we are actually thinking about selling it now as we are starting a new project with a 2011 Mustang 5.0.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Editor’s\u00a0Note: The car was sold into private hands and WMS to turn out\u00a0exciting Ford performance projects.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Specifications & Modifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.1L Aston Martin V12 DOHC 48V<\/p>\n

WMS Ported Heads<\/p>\n

WMS Ported Intake Manifolds<\/p>\n

JE Pistons<\/p>\n

Eagle Rods<\/p>\n

Dual WMS Velocity Cold Air Intakes<\/p>\n

Dual Accufab Throttle Bodies<\/p>\n

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WMS Custom 6-2-1 Longtube Hedders<\/p>\n

Magnaflow 3″ Offroad X pipe<\/p>\n

Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust<\/p>\n

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WMS\/SDS Engine Management<\/p>\n

MSD DIS 4 Ignition<\/p>\n

WMS Wideband O2 Sensors<\/p>\n

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ARP Engine Fasteners<\/p>\n

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Driveline<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tremec T-56 6-speed Manual Transmission<\/p>\n

Mcleod Street Twin clutch<\/p>\n

Eaton Detroit TruTrac Differential<\/p>\n

3.73:1 Final Drive<\/p>\n

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Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n

KW Suspension Coilovers Front & Rear<\/p>\n

Baer Extreme 14″ 6 piston Brakes<\/p>\n

iForged 19 X 9″ Essen Wheels Front<\/p>\n

iFroged 19 X 12″ Essen Wheels Rear<\/p>\n

P275\/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport Tires Front<\/p>\n

P345\/30R19 Michelin Pilot Sport Tires Rear<\/p>\n

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Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

BASF R-M Carrizma Candy Blue Paint<\/p>\n

Classic Design Concepts Glassback Roof<\/p>\n

Classic Design Concepts Hood Struts<\/p>\n

Classic Design Concepts Rear Blackout Panel<\/p>\n

Cobra Missano Leather & Alcantra Seats<\/p>\n

AiM Strada Dash\/Datalogger<\/p>\n

Colecraft Billet Custom Fender and Hood Vents<\/p>\n

WMS Custom Aluminum Grille<\/p>\n

GT500 Fasica & splitter, fog lamps,<\/p>\n

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For more information about this project or Ford performance modifications please visit http:\/\/www.wmsracing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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From the author: I would like to extend my thanks to Shannon, Rudy and Joel at WMS for having me at their shop and taking the time to share this car with the Mustang world, and Robb for his photography work.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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