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Roush's
New F-150s Hit the Street!
By: Mike
Magda, Editor
 Posted: 08-26-04
21:47 PT
© 2004 PickupTruck.com
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Well-known NASCAR impresario Jack Roush is applying his hot-rodding knowledge
to the new Ford F-150.
Roush will offer three different packages in both 2- and 4-wheel-drive
F-150 pickups. They include styling and mechanical upgrades to match the
budget and performance needs of F-150 enthusiasts.
The first
package is the Roush Tejano, which features a hood scoop, 20-inch chrome
wheels, larger tires, dual exhaust that exit out the rear, Roush exhaust
tips, window banners and bed graphics. Performance options include leather
seats with Roush insignia, a modified instrument panel on XLT models,
front spoiler and billet pedals.
The Roush
Stage 1 package is the highest-selling model and is designed to offer
styling and handling with a price point of mid-to-high $30,000. Appearance
items for the Stage 1 include a front spoiler, painted front bumper, hood
scoop, dual rear exhaust with Roush tips, window banners, floor mats and
20-inch chrome wheels. The dual exhaust add about 10 horsepower.
The performance
suspension features new front coil and rear leaf springs, a larger front
stabilizer bar and specially valved shock absorbers. This new setup lowers
the truck two inches in the front and three inches in the rear. According
to Roush test figures, a Stage 1 can hug the asphalt with .89g.
“The F-150 is a great handling truck, which makes our approach
consistent with the factory’s development plans,” says Larry
Parker, president of Roush Performance. “At Roush, we’re known
for our famous Roush horsepower, but it’s our world-class chassis
tuning capabilities that allow us to produce balanced performance cars
and trucks for enthusiasts.”
Available options for Stage 1 include Jack Roush insignia leather seats,
special look for XLT instrument panels and billet pedals.
The Stage 2 upgrades include even more appearance and performance equipment.
Wheel flares, dual side exhaust and rocker panels give the F-150 a full-body
styling treatment. The same Stage 1 options are also available.
Roush Performance currently has plans to offer a dealer-installed supercharger.
Roush says the 5.4-liter 3-valve engine could then exceed 400 horsepower.
The system includes a Roush Roots-style supercharger and unique Roush
calibration.
Roush F-150 pickups can be found at more than 135 participating Ford
dealerships. For more information, visit www.roushperf.com or call 800/59-ROUSH.
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