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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

White S550 Ford Mustang GT with a front splitter and rear spoiler at golden hour
Buying Guides

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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Red S550 Ford Mustang GT launching hard off the line on pavement
Buying Guides

Drivetrain Upgrades for a High-Power Mustang

High-power Mustang drivetrain upgrades: clutch and converter, driveshaft, axles, and traction, matched to your power level.

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Open engine bay of an S550 Ford Mustang GT showing the Coyote V8 and cooling hardware
Buying Guides

Mustang Cooling Upgrades for Power and Track Days

Mustang cooling upgrades: who actually needs them, the systems to consider, and how to keep power consistent on track and in the heat.

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Black 2015-2023 S550 Ford Mustang GT in a race paddock showing a big front brake
Buying Guides

Best Brake Upgrades for a Street and Track Mustang

Mustang brake upgrades for street and track: why pads, fluid, and lines fix most fade, and when a big brake kit is actually worth it.

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Orange 2015-2023 S550 Ford Mustang GT on an open Texas road at golden hour
Buying Guides

Mustang GT vs EcoBoost: Which to Buy and Build

Mustang GT vs EcoBoost: the two engines, how they drive and build, cost and efficiency, and which one is right for you.

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Blue 2015-2023 S550 Ford Mustang EcoBoost on an urban street at dusk
Builds

EcoBoost Mustang Mod Guide: Making the 2.3L Move

How to build a 2.3L EcoBoost Mustang: why it responds to airflow and tuning, the cooling and handling that make it shine, and how it differs from a GT.

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Red lowered 2015-2023 S550 Ford Mustang GT on a canyon road at golden hour
Buying Guides

Best Coilovers for the S550 Mustang

Coilovers for the 2015-2023 S550 Mustang: coilovers vs springs, how to choose for your use, and why the alignment is non-negotiable.

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White 2024+ S650 Ford Mustang GT at a paved overlook at golden hour
Buying Guides

S550 vs S650 Mustang: Every Difference That Matters

S550 vs S650 Mustang: what actually changed, whether S550 parts fit an S650, and which generation to buy and build.

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Gunmetal grey 2015-2023 S550 Ford Mustang GT in a home garage build setting
Builds

The Complete S550 Mustang GT Mod Guide

The complete stage-by-stage build guide for the 2015-2023 S550 Mustang GT, from first bolt-ons to power adders, in the order that saves money.

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