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Shop Talk is where the garage stories live. The wins the fails the late night fixes and the parts we swear made a difference even if the science says otherwise. It is our corner of the internet for updates new releases and the kind of car talk you only understand if you have ever chased a squeak for three hours. Pull up a stool and read what the crew has been up to.

Shop Talk

Red S550 Ford Mustang GT with the hood open in a clean service garage bay
Buying Guides

Will Mods Void My Mustang Warranty?

Will aftermarket mods void your Mustang warranty? How coverage really works, risk by mod type, and how to modify smart.

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Silver 2021+ Ford F-150 with a clean leveling kit and even stance at golden hour
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How to Level an F-150 Without Ruining the Ride

How to level your F-150 without ruining the ride: the right kit, sensible height, an alignment, and clearing bigger tires.

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Open engine bay of a 2024+ S650 Ford Mustang GT with a cold air intake on the Coyote V8
Buying Guides

Best Cold Air Intake and Tune for the S650 Mustang

The best cold air intake and tune combo for the 2024+ S650 Mustang GT and Dark Horse, the ideal first performance step.

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Black S550 Ford Mustang GT at a fuel station at dusk
Buying Guides

E85 on a Coyote Mustang: What You Need to Know

Running E85 on a Coyote Mustang: why it makes cheap power, the tune and fuel system it needs, and the real tradeoffs.

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Comparison of an all-terrain tire and a mud-terrain tire on 6-lug wheels next to a Ford F-150
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All-Terrain vs Mud-Terrain Tires for the F-150

All-terrain vs mud-terrain tires for the F-150: which to choose, the tradeoffs, and why most owners want an aggressive all-terrain.

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Blue S550 Ford Mustang GT on a chassis dyno in a performance shop
Buying Guides

How Much Horsepower Does a Tune Add on a Mustang GT?

How much horsepower does a tune add on a Mustang GT? Canned vs custom tunes, why drivability is the real win, and what to know first.

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Grey S550 Ford Mustang GT rear three-quarter showing exhaust tips at golden hour
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Does an Exhaust Add Horsepower to a Mustang?

Does an exhaust add horsepower to a Mustang GT? The honest answer on axle-back, catback, and headers, and why sound is the real win.

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White 2021+ Ford F-150 towing an enclosed cargo trailer on a Texas highway at golden hour
Buying Guides

Making Your F-150 Tow and Haul Better

Upgrade your F-150 for towing and hauling: stability and hitch setup, braking, cooling, tires, and suspension aids for control under load.

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Black 2021+ Ford F-150 on a desert trail at dusk with LED light bar and pods illuminated
Buying Guides

Best Lighting Upgrades for Trucks

F-150 lighting upgrades: on-road headlights and tails, off-road light bars and pods, why beam pattern matters, and the rules to know.

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White S550 Ford Mustang GT with a front splitter and rear spoiler at golden hour
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Mustang Aero and Exterior Styling Guide

Mustang exterior styling: splitters, spoilers, diffusers, and details, form vs function, and how to keep the whole look cohesive.

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Open engine bay of an S550 Ford Mustang GT with a supercharger on the Coyote V8
Buying Guides

How a Supercharger Changes Your Coyote

Supercharging a Coyote Mustang: how it works, the supporting mods it needs, and the emissions considerations, so you build it right.

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Dark blue 2024+ S650 Ford Mustang with an aggressive front fascia at dusk
Buying Guides

Dark Horse vs Mustang GT: What You Actually Get

Dark Horse vs Mustang GT: what the S650 flagship brings, and whether to buy the top factory package or build your own from a GT.

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