Leave it alone

[Neggytive]

Unless you want E85.

True, Ford for some reason is not supporting E85 fuels in the Coyote platforms

There are incredible gains to be had using E85, and I have no idea why Ford is not supporting it

I have not delved into the E85 world myself so it is not something I have any amount of knowledge about outside of seeing what other guys have gotten out of their engines by using it

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[Deleted member 64799]

Nope, no modding will take place I suspect other than tinted windows, catch can, and a radar detector if those are even considered mods. I use radar detectors in any car I drive. I don't like the "cat and mouse game" that LEO plays but understand why they do it. Of course, it's always because of other people and too many places do it for revenue enhancement and I'll never be convinced otherwise.

I bought a Mustang because, for me, it is comfortable on my back which has had surgery, and it will allow me to drive more defensively on long trips (keep away from other cars easily). It has plently of HP to get anyone in trouble for a street car and I use it as point A to point B driving my way. I don't like to be taunted by kid street racers.

I've been fast, competed, and it's out of my system. Racing is for race vehicles, street driving is for street vehicles. I like to keep up with what's going on with Mustangs here.

I’m old too I use radar detector to stay awake

 

[Frogdog1]

I’m old too I use radar detector to stay awake

You can be old, I'm not.

 

[LouG]

I like it as is. Every modded car I've had always required fettling. Bloody annoying things that break or go wrong at the worst time. I've very rarely had that happen on stock modern cars.
Besides, 0 - 100 kmh in around 4.6 or so without attention gathering launch control is great by me.

 

[steveo1960]

I fully appreciate the fact that the Mustang is probably one of the most modifiable American cars ever made and many people buy one just for that reason. That being said, make it your own car. This time around, my 24 will probably be my last car so I am leaving it stock other than simple, mostly cosmetic mods. Catch can, jacking rails, fender hole plug, door inserts etc. This car is by far the most sophisticated, powerful and yet civilized car I have ever owned and for me I like that.

Over my many years of modifying cars I have learned there are almost always tradeoffs.
Example is exhaust. Drone is common. Fit and finish is another one.

Gears are another one. Gear whine is common depending upon brand and the skill of the installer.

And some modifications offer little or no tradeoffs but the person considering doing the modification needs to do some research to learn both sides of the story.

Again, make it your own but just be aware that all may not be a rosy as it appears.

 

[armyGT]

My 2024 will stay bone stock with a few coats of wax. I have had over 20 fun cars and the ones that were or appeared stock brought the best return on my dollar.
Yes, you can add horsepower but there will be another newer car out there that will put you to shame. Don't waste your money. Most people will be hesitant in buying a car with modifications UNLESS THEY CAN STEAL IT!!
In most cases what you mod will give you more headaches than it's worth. Listen to an old guy!

 

[Frogdog1]

I fully appreciate the fact that the Mustang is probably one of the most modifiable American cars ever made and many people buy one just for that reason. That being said, make it your own car. This time around, my 24 will probably be my last car so I am leaving it stock other than simple, mostly cosmetic mods. Catch can, jacking rails, fender hole plug, door inserts etc. This car is by far the most sophisticated, powerful and yet civilized car I have ever owned and for me I like that.

Over my many years of modifying cars I have learned there are almost always tradeoffs.
Example is exhaust. Drone is common. Fit and finish is another one.

Gears are another one. Gear whine is common depending upon brand and the skill of the installer.

And some modifications offer little or no tradeoffs but the person considering doing the modification needs to do some research to learn both sides of the story.

Again, make it your own but just be aware that all may not be a rosy as it appears.

Agree 100%. A 486 hp Mustang is plenty enough to get one put in jail or killed when "mother stupid" kicks in. That said, freedom in modding is good. We have great cars for it. Some people can't drive a KIA and stay out of trouble so that's just America. One hasn't seen scary driving until they've seen how the Chinese drive in one of their large cities. I can't begin to describe it. Painted lines on streets in China mean nothing to ALL drivers there......and some places in the U.S. but not comparable at all.

What does a muscle car and a boat have in common?.......>>> Great places to dump endless amounts of money into......

 

[Tamadrummer88]

I’m still fairly young, but never really liked modifying cars. When I had my first few mustangs, I modified them, and there was always nothing but problems. Granted, none of them were new cars, but there was always something.

when I had my S550 EcoBoost, I left it stock. I did contemplate doing some exhaust mods and maybe an intercooler, but I decided not to. I’m mainly more concerned about the risk of the warranty being voided. Yeah yeah, magnuson-moss and all that, but what’s stopping any unscrupulous dealer from voiding your warranty because they see a cold air intake under the hood? That’s a risk I’m not willing to take.

my S650 GT is the most powerful car I’ve ever owned, and it’s plenty enough power for me, sometimes even on these wide Texas roads it scares the hell out of me sometimes.

If I want a faster or better car, I’d rather just go buy that instead of modding.

 

[Q6543]

A lot of misinformation in this thread, I’ve been modifying mustangs since the 90s… these newer cars are light years ahead as far as ease and drive ability in higher HP combos

My fox I had to have a aftermarket block, heads,cam intake, supercharger, 3 speed trans, custom converter, built rear end…. To make like 200HP LESS than my 24 GT

The new cars are so damn reliable and stout from the factory and easy to work on, make 850HP to the wheels and get 25mpgs cruising up the freeway in 10th… click off a 9 second pass without trying and do it for 200k miles

There is no reason NOT to mod them.

 

[Joe_Stang]

A lot of misinformation in this thread, I’ve been modifying mustangs since the 90s… these newer cares are light years ahead as far as ease and drive ability in higher HP combos

My fox I had to have a aftermarket block, heads,cam intake, supercharger, 3 speed trans, custom converter, built rear end…. To make like 200HP LESS than my 24 GT

The new cars are so damn reliable and stout from the factory and easy to work on, make 850HP to the wheels and get 25mpgs cruising up the freeway in 10th… click off a 9 second pass without trying and do it for 200k miles

There is no reason NOT to mod them.

Exactly right, the coyote motor has been proven for a long time now

 

[Starship Enterprise]

It’s not the car…just so many different personalities and types of drivers.

Some, like myself, are perfectly happy with the car as it is. Maybe it comes with age, I dunno. I’m good with 486 hp. The most I’ve ever had in any car I’ve owned.

Then there are others who will hot rod a ham sandwich.

It’s all good, and let’s face it. Some see a car as an appliance to get from point A to B, and they buy a Prius…..and then there’s sports car owners. There’s just varying degrees of everything. And seeing how far you can push an engine is just a part of the hobby.

 

[MidwayJ]

I'm happy with the mods I made to my S550. (Suspension, wheels/tires, exhaust, and cosmetic.) I think the car looks, sounds, and handles better than stock. However, there are no power mods and the engine has never been tuned. 460 hp is enough for me.

If I buy an S650 it will be a performance pack with magneride and active exhaust, so I'll probably limit the mods to H pipe, BMR or Steeda bits to stabilize the cradle, maybe a splitter, and eventually wider wheels and tires.

 

[young at heart]

I'm happy with the mods I made to my S550. (Suspension, wheels/tires, exhaust, and cosmetic.) I think the car looks, sounds, and handles better than stock. However, there are no power mods and the engine has never been tuned. 460 hp is enough for me.

If I buy an S650 it will be a performance pack with magneride and active exhaust, so I'll probably limit the mods to H pipe, BMR or Steeda bits to stabilize the cradle, maybe a splitter, and eventually wider wheels and tires.

A wise and solid plan IMO.

 

[Redback]

No intention to add any performance modifications, as a daily driver it has more than enough horsepower for my abilities. But I have made some cosmetic modifications to make the car my own. Rear louvers, fake side air scoops, a little pinstriping, window tint. The only other thing I think I will do is a white weighted shift knob, Bullit style.

 

[jml]

I kept my 24 GT PP MR near stock but I did add progressive springs and the Steeda cradle upgrades.
It really transformed the handling: to someone who drives in fast curvy roads it’s totally worth it, highly recommend it.
Up to know now complains, no NVH etc.

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