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The Mod V8 may have been looked down on when it first reached the Mustang in 1996, but over 14 years, engineers found new ways to squeeze more power out of this overhead cam engine. What’s the differences between these versions of the engine, and which ones are best for building a project car? Why is it called a “Mod” motor? The nickname is short for “modular.” The overhead cam V8s used in the Mustang were part of a new way for Ford to build different engines ranging from Duratec V6’ …