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V6 Product Development at Holley (Hooker Blackheart)

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A few days ago I got an email from an engineer at Holley, asking if I would be willing to loan them my car to develop some exhaust products for the V6 S550. Welll...heck yeah!

I gotta admit that I was more than a little apprehensive about loaning out my brand new 'Stang, but those fears dissipated as soon as I met J.T., the Holley engineer that will be working on my car. Super nice guy, and really knows his stuff! I have no doubt that he will make sure nothing bad happens to my new whip.

This morning, J.T. took me on a tour of their impressive facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where I got to see firsthand what a top-notch outfit they really are. It's so good to see an American company that takes such intense pride in the product they put out; it seems like places like that are few and far between these days. Even better, all of their products are AMERICAN-MADE in one of their two facilities. I'm glad I came on a Saturday; I'm sure this place is a beehive of activity on weekdays!

Here is a list of what they are going to be developing for the V6 as a part of their premium Hooker/Blackheart line:

· Axle back exhaust w/o muffler
· Axle back exhaust w/ muffler
· Cat back exhaust w/o muffler
· Cat back exhaust w/ muffler
· Race ONLY long tube headers
· Race exhaust w/ x-pipe w/o mufflers (to fit with long tube headers)
· Race exhaust w/ x-pipe w/ mufflers (to fit with long tube headers)
· Shorty header

J.T. is going to be sending me regular updates that I will post here...stay tuned!

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Their shop is immaculate!
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Another engineer was there working on his Cobra - and I thought I had a fun job!!!
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Their dyno room. They also make parts for obscure off-brands like Chevrolet...
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Everything starts with a 3D model in SolidWorks
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They produce beefy jigs and fixtures that securely hold the parts for the best accuracy possible
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They have an enormous CNC bender that can do amazing things to tubes without reducing the diameter. Note also the Faro arm (on the right) that they use for taking exact measurements
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A line of Hookers awaiting finishing
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This place is freakin HUGE
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There is still a huge market for carbs...who knew??
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Don't forget to go to https://www.holley.com/ and register to win this beast! Sorry, the top secret project car in the back had to be blurred out!
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Pretty cool facility, glad another big company is taking interest in the V6. Looking forward to more developments!
 

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Very cool icarumba, so do you get anything for loaning out your car?
 
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Yup...I get my pick of anything they develop using my car, so I think I will get the shorty headers and cat backs with mufflers. I'll make my final decision after I hear the sound clips. If scheduling allows, I will go back and hear the different systems in person.

Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge+ using big fat fingers...
 

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That's awesome!

Yup...I get my pick of anything they develop using my car, so I think I will get the shorty headers and cat backs with mufflers. I'll make my final decision after I hear the sound clips. If scheduling allows, I will go back and hear the different systems in person.

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Icarumba, you da real mvp.
 

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Awesome! Giving us V6 owners hope!
 
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Now if I can only talk J.T. into developing a V6 supercharger....!
 
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You think they'd let u record the different sounds if you go back?
They are going to record audio and video clips to post on their website. They will also send them to me, and I will post them here for everyone.

J.T. showed me a clip that they did for the 2011-2014 V6. One clip was with a stationary camera (on the ground)behind the car as it drove away, the other was a GoPro clip that was attached to the rear of the car.
 

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dang this is great news!
 

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Thats great Hooker is going to support the V6!!! Let J.T. know if they need any feedback on current LT header offerings and the issues I have experienced I am willing!
 
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Thats great Hooker is going to support the V6!!! Let J.T. know if they need any feedback on current LT header offerings and the issues I have experienced I am willing!
Will do, Zack! They are very customer driven, so I'm sure they will value your feedback!
 
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Dyno day! They got the Stang hooked up to get some baseline numbers before they start modifications. It measured 239.65 RWHP, and 219.89 LB FT TQ. I'm told these numbers are typical for a 300 HP car, as the drivetrain sucks up between 15% and 30% of the engine HP rating.. And nothing blew up, so it was a good day.
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