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CMS CMS is a dedicated early & late model Ford performance workshop specializing & performing upgrades &

27/05/2026

The recent engine build enquiries have definitely been keeping us busy lately.
Just a heads-up there’s no real “set price” when it comes to putting an engine package together. Every combination is different depending on the intended use, power goals, parts selection and overall direction of the build.

For that reason, it’s very hard to give accurate pricing over a quick phone call without knowing exactly what you’re trying to achieve.

If you’re genuinely looking at doing a build, send us a message or email with a rough idea of what you want to do and the sort of budget range you’re aiming for, and we can point you in the right direction from there.

Also, for those currently waiting on quotes, thanks for your patience. Most of the day is tied up tuning, workshop work and customer cars, so a lot of the quoting and build planning gets done after hours. We’re working through them as quickly as possible.

There’s a lot happening in the shop at the moment and we’ll be posting more engine content shortly, including more Mustang forced induction combinations, some serious horsepower Barra builds and a few other projects currently underway including an RS Focus production cup car.

Sydney’s Dedicated Ford Performance Specialists Since 1989.

Funny thing about engine building it’s a bit like riding a bike. You can spend years away from doing them full-time, but...
13/05/2026

Funny thing about engine building it’s a bit like riding a bike. You can spend years away from doing them full-time, but once you’re back at the bench measuring clearances, checking ring gaps, and assembling everything properly, it all comes straight back. These days I spend most of my time focused on tuning and calibration work while the boys handle a lot of the engine assembly side in-house. But with this one, I decided to jump back in myself. Nothing’s changed in the way I approach it. Measurements are still checked properly, tolerances are still verified, and nothing gets thrown together. Same attention to detail as back when I was building engines full-time. A few things I learned from some very smart engine builders over 30 years ago still find their way into these combinations today.
This one here is our ready-to-roll forged Barra 800hp entry level package

• Spool pistons & rod combo
• Balanced rotating assembly
• Standard cylinder head
• Genuine head gasket
• Standard camshafts
• Atomic head studs
• Atomic billet oil pump gears & backing plate
• Genuine new timing chain kit & tensioner
• Fresh assembly throughout

A good reminder that experience doesn’t disappear just because you step away from something for a while.

“Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.”

Chris’s 2020 Mustang through the workshop recently for one of our custom tuning packages. This car came in fitted with a...
09/05/2026

Chris’s 2020 Mustang through the workshop recently for one of our custom tuning packages. This car came in fitted with a cold air intake and Hurricane headers, and after spending some time working through the tune on the dyno the combination responded really well. One of the main things Chris wanted added into the calibration was switchable ghost cams using the factory steering wheel controls through integration. This allows the ghost cam feature to be turned on and off from inside the car while still retaining normal drivability when needed. We’ll attach a late night sound clip along with the final results so you can hear how the setup came together. You may notice the dyno graph isn’t perfectly smooth in parts, which was mainly due to tyre grip and the car not being strapped on the rollers during the run.
Thanks again Chris for trusting us with the car.

“Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.”

Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, operating conditions, and overall vehicle setup.

Another FG GT came through the workshop over the last couple of weeks. This one was a good example of how well these Mia...
09/05/2026

Another FG GT came through the workshop over the last couple of weeks. This one was a good example of how well these Miami-powered cars still respond with the right calibration and a few simple supporting mods. The car came in running only a cold air intake, with standard headers & a cat back system, injectors and fuel system still std. We started out at just over 300rwkw and finished up at 389rwkw at the tyres on our Mainline roller dyno. At this point we’d pretty much reached the safe limit of the factory injectors and fuel pump, so we kept the calibration where we were comfortable with it from both a reliability and street-use perspective. In normal street driving, the factory system will generally cope fine as the car isn’t subjected to continuous full load conditions. Dedicated track use is a different story altogether, which is where fuel system upgrades become more important.

Thanks again Bill for trusting us with the car.

“Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.”

Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, operating conditions, and overall vehicle setup.

This 2025 model S650 Mustang was booked in for a custom calibration. We started with a baseline of 260rwkw in standard f...
08/05/2026

This 2025 model S650 Mustang was booked in for a custom calibration. We started with a baseline of 260rwkw in standard form before the vehicle headed off to be fitted with Hurricane headers, high-flow catalytic converters, and a Herrod cold air intake system.
Once the hardware was completed, the car returned to us for engine & gearbox recalibration, giving the car a much more responsive and aggressive feel on the road. The end result was a final figure of 330rwkw on our Mainline roller dyno, with a power curve that continued to carry strongly through the higher RPM range.

• 2025 Mustang GT (S650)
• Hurricane headers
• High-flow catalytic converters
• Herrod cold air intake
• Custom engine calibration
• Gearbox calibration adjustments
• Final result: 330rwkW

“Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.”

Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, conditions, and vehicle setup.


Every now and then, something happens that puts everything back into perspective.A customer dropped in today with a gift...
20/04/2026

Every now and then, something happens that puts everything back into perspective.
A customer dropped in today with a gift a Mustang print, a T-shirt, and a drawing his son made. Completely unexpected.
In this industry, like any other, there are highs and lows. Long hours, pressure, and plenty that most people don’t see. But moments like this cut through all of it.
It’s a reminder that what we do actually means something to people beyond just cars. Even though this gesture was handed to me personally, it’s something that reflects on our whole team, because none of it happens without the effort, care, and hard work that the crew puts in every day.
To the customer who put this together you know who you are thank you. It genuinely means a lot, not just to me, but to all of us here. There are still good people out there, and it’s things like this that make it all worthwhile.

Joe Santangelo
Riaan Bezuidenhout
Jordan Bezuidenhout
Wayne

We recently had a 2024 S650 Mustang in the workshop fitted with a Stage 2 Whipple supercharger, installed by the owner, ...
17/04/2026

We recently had a 2024 S650 Mustang in the workshop fitted with a Stage 2 Whipple supercharger, installed by the owner, who brought it in for tuning. Prior to coming in, the owner had already picked up an issue with the factory catalytic converters starting to delaminate while the car was still naturally aspirated. It’s something we’ve spoken about before, and left too long, it can turn into a much bigger problem. To address it properly, the car was fitted with a set of Hurricane headers and high-flow catalytic converters a combination we typically recommend for this level of setup before coming in for calibration. On the Mainline Rolla dyno, the car produced 473rwkw on the base run, finishing up at 508rwkw still on 98 fuel. A clean result overall, with the car now in a much better position from both a performance and reliability standpoint.

''Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.''
Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, conditions, and vehicle setup.

Adrian’s Gen 3 Mustang was in the workshop last week for some work, and while it was here he also asked us to take a loo...
28/03/2026

Adrian’s Gen 3 Mustang was in the workshop last week for some work, and while it was here he also asked us to take a look at the tune in the car. This one is fitted with a Stage 2 Whipple setup and running on dedicated E85, so it’s a serious combination. In normal driving, nothing immediately stood out as being out of place, and to be fair the tune wasn’t bad, but once the car was pushed harder up top, it was clear it was falling away and not carrying through the top end the way it should. Carrying out a base run with the existing tune confirmed exactly what Adrian was feeling. From there, we went through the calibration, made the necessary adjustments, and brought the combination back to where it should be. The end result was a much stronger and more consistent pull through the rev range. As is often the case with big horsepower Mustangs, tyre slip on the roller dyno becomes an issue when trying to obtain a clean final power figure. The good thing with these cars, and the data available through the ECU, is that we’re still able to analyse airflow and fuel data to get a very solid indication of what the engine is producing. In this case, the data indicated the car was making north of 620rwkW. While that’s not being presented as a direct dyno figure, it is a strong representation of the sort of output the combination is making.

''Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.''
Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, conditions, and vehicle setup.

Dave had recently brought this R-Spec Mustang into us to see what we could do to get a bit more out of it. After going o...
22/03/2026

Dave had recently brought this R-Spec Mustang into us to see what we could do to get a bit more out of it. After going over the car with him, the first thing we asked was what exhaust system it had. Once he told us it was still running the standard setup, we recommended starting with a good set of headers and high-flow cats before tuning. Once that was done, Dave brought the car back in and we put it on our Mainline roller dyno for a base run before touching the calibration. In that form, it made 413rwkW, which is a solid starting point for a headers and cat upgrade. From there, after working through the calibration properly on the dyno, we were able to extract more from the combination still on 98 fuel. The car went on to make a peak of 449rwkW, which was a strong result for the setup.

If you’re looking at getting more out of your Mustang, or even need general mechanical repairs, servicing, or performance advice, get in contact with us at CMS Sydney. Come in and see Rian, Wayne, or Jordan to discuss the right upgrade path for your car.

''Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989.''
Dyno results may vary depending on dyno type, conditions, and vehicle setup.

Another G6E Turbo in for tuning. Not long into it, we started seeing some fuel-related problems. Once we plugged in our ...
16/03/2026

Another G6E Turbo in for tuning. Not long into it, we started seeing some fuel-related problems. Once we plugged in our fuel pressure gauge, we could see straight away as soon as it saw boost that it wasn’t delivering the fuel it should. Once we removed the pump module from the tank, we could see the problem. It’s 2026. This sort of workmanship still shouldn’t be showing up. While the car is just cruising around and only seeing very low boost, something like this probably wouldn’t show itself. It’s only once you start winding it up on the dyno and putting the fuel system under proper load that these problems start to rear their ugly head..

'Sydney’s dedicated Ford Performance Specialist since 1989'

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