Tom Stahler

Phoenix

Editor at Large, Power Automedia at Ford Muscle

Editor at Large, Power Automedia at Street Muscle Magazine

Editor at Large, Power Automedia at EngineLabs

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Articles

Ford Performance’ Insane Bronco DR Is Wild And Race Ready

Nov 30, 2023 | fordmuscle.com | Tom Stahler |Tom Stahler sat |Tom drives

The Ford Bronco DR poses like a classic statue with a badass stance in the showroom of Peoria Ford in Arizona, one of America’s highest-volume Ford Dealerships. It stands as a culmination of stunning engineering and quality factory parts in a living, breathing-proof book. The Bronco DR is a solid, modern SCORE-compliant, factory off-road racing behemoth — and already sold out, limited to just 50.
Ford Performance’ Insane Bronco DR Is Wild And Race Ready

Nov 30, 2023 | fordmuscle.com | Tom Stahler

Spotted: A factory racer has landed in a Ford showroom The Ford Bronco DR poses like a classic statue with a badass stance in the showroom of Peoria Ford in Arizona, one of America’s highest-volume Ford Dealership
Ford Performance’ Insane Bronco DR Is Wild And Race Ready

Nov 28, 2023 | offroadxtreme.com | Tom Stahler |Tom Stahler sat |Tom drives

The Ford Bronco DR poses like a classic statue with a badass stance in the showroom of Peoria Ford in Arizona, one of America’s highest-volume Ford Dealerships. It stands as a culmination of stunning engineering and quality factory parts in a living, breathing-proof book. The Bronco DR is a solid, modern SCORE-compliant, factory off-road racing behemoth — and already sold out, limited to just 50.
Rarified Air: Legendary Cylinder Head Wizard Rick Smith

Oct 9, 2023 | dragzine.com | Tom Stahler

Richard “Rick” Smith has brought much to the table at Brian Tooley Racing (BTR). From his beginnings as a whiz-kid machinist who started Trick Flow Specialties in 1983 to today, he heads up R&D at BTR’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bardstown, Kentucky. So much so, that Tooley himself, proudly calls Smith a mentor. Smith’s arrival at the company in 2018 has brought a keen eye for development within the go-fast parts-maker.
Rarified Air: Legendary Cylinder Head Wizard Rick Smith

Oct 6, 2023 | lsxmag.com | Tom Stahler

Richard “Rick” Smith has brought much to the table at Brian Tooley Racing (BTR). From his beginnings as a whiz-kid machinist who started Trick Flow Specialties in 1983 to today, he heads up R&D at BTR’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bardstown, Kentucky. So much so, that Tooley himself, proudly calls Smith a mentor. Smith’s arrival at the company in 2018 has brought a keen eye for development within the go-fast parts-maker.
High-End Off-Roader: Consider The Porsche Cayenne S

Sep 7, 2023 | offroadxtreme.com | Tom Stahler

When Porsche comes to mind, it is generally thought to be a sports car. The legendary 911 is one of the most recognizable designs in automotive history. The famed 917 Prototypes to the modern-day 919 Hybrid almost type-cast the car maker in road racing and ground-breaking design. It has produced wins from LeMans to all the paved road circuits around the world. So why in the world are we considering a Porsche Cayenne S as a viable off-roader?
QA1 Drag Kit Breathes New Life Into A 1996 Caprice

Aug 12, 2023 | chevyhardcore.com | Tom Stahler

Street Muscle, in concert with suspension whisperers, QA1, took on a new project: Transforming a tired old stock 1996 Chevrolet Caprice into a formidable street/strip machine. The road will be long, and to kick things off we’re going to perform an extreme update to the suspension by installing QA1’s Stage 2 Drag Kit. The 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is generally considered a run-of-the-mill four-door full-size sedan.
QA1 Drag Kit Breathes New Life Into A 1996 Caprice

Aug 9, 2023 | lsxmag.com | Tom Stahler

Street Muscle, in concert with suspension whisperers, QA1, took on a new project: Transforming a tired old stock 1996 Chevrolet Caprice into a formidable street/strip machine. The road will be long, and to kick things off we’re going to perform an extreme update to the suspension by installing QA1’s Stage 2 Drag Kit. The 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is generally considered a run-of-the-mill four-door full-size sedan.
Milodon Is The OG Hemi Pan With Modern Applications

Aug 7, 2023 | enginelabs.com | Tom Stahler

It’s no secret that a performance engine requires a performance oiling system. Milodon had the foresight to create oil pans for 5.7 liter and 6.2 Hellcat Generation-III Hemi engines, anticipating the popularity of the engine. They were right. So much so, that Chrysler tapped the performance parts maker to solve an oiling problem on the rare Dragpak Challenger. Steve Morrison, President of Milodon, remembers, “Back 15 years ago we saw the popularity of the Gen-III Hemi coming.
STX Shifter Sets Standard For Smooth Shifting

Aug 1, 2023 | chevyhardcore.com | Tom Stahler

Silver Sport Transmissions proudly presents their line of STX short throw shifters, and they aren’t exaggerating when they claim it is “smooth as butter, quick as lightning.” These shifters offer an impressive reduction in travel, ensuring effortless and precise gear changes. Unlike the stock and many aftermarket manual shifters with longer throws, the new STX shifter provides a crisp flip-of-a-switch-like experience while moving through the gears.