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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 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with the hood open over a 5.0 Coyote V8 in a garage
Builds

F-150 5.0 Coyote Truck Build Guide

Build your 5.0 Coyote F-150: breathing and sound, a tune for response, and matching the rest of the truck to how you use the V8.

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Open engine bay of a 2021+ Ford F-150 3.5 twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 in a bright garage
Builds

F-150 3.5 EcoBoost Performance Guide

Build your twin-turbo 3.5 EcoBoost F-150: airflow and tuning for the biggest gains, cooling for towing, and supporting the whole truck.

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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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Silver 2021+ Ford F-150 on a paved lot at golden hour showing aftermarket wheels
Buying Guides

Best Wheels and Tires for Your F-150

F-150 wheels and tires: choose the tire first, then wheel size and offset for your stance, and match the whole package to your suspension.

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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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Black 2015-2020 Ford F-150 raised on a professional shop lift
Buying Guides

F-150 Suspension Guide: Leveling, Lifting, and Lowering

F-150 suspension explained: leveling, lifting, and lowering, the supporting parts, and how to choose the right setup for how you use the truck.

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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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Metallic blue 2021+ Ford F-150 on a Texas Hill Country road at golden hour
Builds

The Complete 2021+ F-150 (14th Gen) Mod Guide

The complete build guide for the 2021+ 14th-generation F-150, from stance and tires to engine, protection, and lighting, organized by how you use the truck.

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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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