Mustang 5.0 Performance Projects: Over 35 Modifications and Upgrades

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More than two decades since the debut of that first Mustang GT, 5-liter Mustangs are still a benchmark of affordable performance. In fact, these cars are so popular for modification that they inspired one of the largest performance aftermarket industries tailored to a single car. Today, both enthusiast following and aftermarket support is stronger than ever.

The 5-liter Mustang can be improved in many ways—in looks, performance and handling—through maintenance and modification. Mustang 5.0 Performance Projects provides all enthusiasts and followers of third and fourth generation 5-liter ponies with a selection of more than 35 projects they can tackle to improve their Mustang, ranging from the easy to the complex.

This book provides the most direct, Mustang-specific how-to instruction offered anywhere. Each project includes helpful color photography and estimates the time commitment, necessary skill level, and cost of each project, so you know what you're getting into before you start.

Mustang 5.0 Performance Projects also includes an extensive listing of Mustang resources and a comprehensive tool guide. It's everything you need to get the most out of your favorite 5-liter Mustang.

Table of Contents:

• Section 1: The Basics Jacking up your Mustang | Changing the engine oil | Removing the air silencer and installing a high-flow air filter.

• Section 2: Engine Performing a tune-up/ignition upgrade | Advancing the ignition timing | Installing underdrive pulleys | Installing aftermarket headers | Installing a high-flow H-pipe | Installing replacement mufflers | Choosing and prepping replacement cylinder heads | Removing the engine and installing replacement heads | Installing a new intake assembly | Installing a bigger-bore throttle body and mass air meter | Installing a mass air convertion kit | Installing a supercharger | Replacing the fuel pump | Installing a nitrous kit | Upgrading the cooling system.

• Section 3: Transmission and Rear End Replacing and upgrading the clutch assembly | Beefing up the automatic transmission | Installing steeper rear-end gears.

• Section 4: Chassis Installing subframe connectors | Installing a strut tower and g-load brace.

• Section 5: Brakes Upgrading the front brakes | Performing a four-wheel disc brake and five-lug conversion.

• Section 6: Suspension Installing adjustable camber plates | Replacing the rear control arms | Lowering your Mustang | Replacing the struts and shocks | Addressing bump steer.

• Section 7: Exterior Installing a new convertible top | Repairing the front fascia and rear bumper | Installing new headlights and foglights.

• Section 8: Interior Replacing the seats | Replacing the heater core.

• Section 9: Miscellaneous Selecting the right wheels and tires | Moving the battery to the trunk.

Mustang 5.0 Performance Projects: Over 35 Modifications and Upgrades