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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.

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