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Expert Mods For Your Ford Mustang

For Experts Who Know Their Stuff

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These mods are for the experts who know their stuff. If in doubt, seek out a professional. There are many good tuner shops out there. In all, these mods can take a day or more to complete, and require professional shop tools. Most of these mods will cost several hundred dollars or more. 

More: How to Customize Your Mustang - Easy, Moderate, and Expert Mods

Install a Custom Dual-Exhaust

Install a Custom Dual-ExhaustPhoto © Jonathan P. Lamas

You want more rumble, and possibly some extra power as well? A dual-exhaust upgrade might just be what you're looking for.

Cost: Less than $900
Time: Less than a day

Install a Performance Clutch

Install a Performance ClutchPhoto Courtesy of Fidanza

Looking for a performance clutch or just need to replace your existing system? Fidanza, the manufacturer of aluminum flywheels, clutches, cam gears, clutch kits, flex plates, CV shafts, and short throw shifters, now offers a performance clutch package for the following Mustangs: 1986-1995 5.0L, 1996-1998 4.6L Cobra , 1996-2000 4.6L GT.

Cost: Less than $400
Time: 4 to 6 hours

Install ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang Brakes and Suspension

ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang BrakesPhoto Courtesy of ROUSH Performance

The Trak Pak suspension features adjustable rebound front and rear dampers which allow different settings to be utilized for street or racetrack driving. The front and rear ride height is adjustable up to 35 mm lower (1.4-inches), and there is the ability to dial in up to three degrees of negative camber. The 6-piston brake calipers are constructed from an aluminum forging which will give better feel under extreme braking conditions such as driving hard into a turn on a racetrack.

Cost: Less than $4,000
Time: One to Two Days

Install a Supercharger

Phased R2300 ROUSHchargersPhoto Courtesy of ROUSH Performance

ROUSH Performance recently announced they will offer customers a variety of Phased R2300 ROUSHchargers, available for purchase in stages. This phased approach allows customers the option of purchasing an entry-level system (Phase 1), a mid-range system (Phase 2), or the full on ROUSHcharged setup (Phase 3).

Cost: Less than $13,000
Time: One Day

Install a Custom Wrap

Install a Custom WrapPhoto Courtesy of Avery Graphics

You can make your Mustang one-of-a-kind with an Avery Graphics vehicle wrap. If you get tired of the design, you can remove the wrap and the paint on the car will look the same as the day you put the wrap on.

Cost: Varies Depending on the Design
Time: Several Days

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