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The Mustang is a fun, affordable car from the factory, but it’s the car’s modding flexibility that has made it a favorite of enthusiasts across the performance spectrum from drag racers to drifters. While some amazing things can be built from this platform, most of us are limited by our tools, space, skills and budget. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out if you can’t swap an engine or build your own rear end: there are plenty of ways you can get more performance out of your Mustang with …

Why do turbo engines have low compression ratios? Why does altitude have less effect on a turbo motor than a naturally aspirated one? What fuel should you use? Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about turbocharging your Mustang or upgrading the turbo on your Ecoboost. Boost Compression Ratio The same rules of thumb for compression ratio on a naturally aspirated engine can be applied to a turbocharged engine if boost is considered. This formula provides the boost compressi …

What’s so special about the 5.0? How did this engine change through the years? What is its relation to other Ford engines like the 302 and 351W? Why is this nearly 60-year-old design still a popular? Let’s take a look back on this motor’s history from its introduction, its use in the Mustang and its development into one of the most flexible engines on the market.The Origins of the Small BlockThe Ford Small Block debuted in the 1962 Ford Fairlane and Mercury Meteor with a displacement of …

Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive Mustang project car or a full race machine, your build will probably start with one question: Should you get a Fox body or an SN95? Both cars share similar underpinnings, so it may be tempting to choose based on styling. However, there’s a lot more that separates these generations than just looks. Fox Body Ford introduced this replacement for the popular but decidedly non-sporty Mustang II in 1979. Based heavily on the platform developed for …