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Mustang Aftermarket Research Resource
The Ford Mustang is one of the most highly sought after pony or muscle cars on the entire planet. Why? The Ford Mustang has not only its Legendary history and solid styling to lean upon, but it's also one of the best cars out there that people can truly take from the showroom floor and make it their very own. As a result, the Ford Mustang is king of the aftermarket with an unparalleled selection of modifications ranging from simple decals and vinyl to complete crate engine build-up kits. Some want "show" and pick out new wheels, spoilers, hoods, mirrors, valances, and the like. Other Mustang enthusiasts opt for "go" and select superchargers, turbo kits, exhaust, shifters, and other performance based modifications for the Ford Mustang.
Below is a high-level breakdown of a few key areas where Ford Mustang fans commonly put their money where their mouth is in order to make their cars better looking as well as better performing.
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Ford Mustang body and styling kits & components abound in the marketplace with choices ranging from spoilers, ground effects, side skirts, rear valances, front splitters, mirrors, hoods, billet components, grilles, headlights, vinyl applique, and badges. |
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To keep the Ford Mustang at the head of the herd, many fans look at updating their transmissions to a heavy duty capacity unit, look into installing shifters, shift kits, gears, axles, speed calibration units, hand-held tuners, superchargers, cold air induction kits, turbochargers, wet nitrous kits, dry nitrous kits, intercoolers, as well as oils and lubricants. |
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One of the first Ford Mustang modifications commonly made is that of the Mustang exhaust system. Many people opt to replace the stock components with an aftermarket catback system, a hi-flow catalytic converter setup, an off-road mid-pipe, and a wide array of Mustang exhaust tips to round out the sound. |
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None of the dress up or go-fast parts matter if the Ford Mustang can't allow to see or be seen at night. Mustang headlights and Mustang lighting systems make it easy to tailor make the luminescence for any discriminating taste. HID kits, upgraded light bulbs, headlight covers, LED kits, chasing taillights, and fog lights are just a few option the Mustang lighting options available. |
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Whether a Ford Mustang is meant to be a cruiser, a weekend warrior, or a true boy racer's dream can be determined quite quickly by looking underneath the car. One might find sway bars, lowering springs, adjustable shocks, control arms, bushings, strut braces, independent rear suspension (IRS), panhard bar, and many other pieces to tighten (or loosen) the ride of a Ford Mustang. |
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It's been said that the wheels make a ride; the Ford Mustang is no exception here. Many options from stock wheel reproductions, nameplate signature wheels (Roush, Saleen, Foose, CDC, etc), and custom designs all offer a plethora of customization options for any Mustang fan looking to move up to say a 19", 20" or higher wheel. Drag slicks and tires are often another route many go down. |