- Cold Air Intake & Tune. A Mustang straight out of the factory will be saddled with an airbox that's downright restrictive.
- Exhaust Systems. Give the competition a clear idea of how powerful your Mustang is with an exhaust system that roars.
- Superchargers.
- Suspension.
What can I do to make my Mustang GT faster?
- Upgrade Tires & Wheels.
- Upgrade the Gearing Ratio.
- Upgrade to a Cold Air Intake and Tune.
- Install Mustang Aluminum Driveshaft.
- Upgrade to a Greater Exhaust System.
- Go through Weight-Reduction Process.
Even if your engine (or even the whole car) is bone-stock, you will still see huge performance benefits from an aftermarket tune. Tuning a stock Mustang will give you all of the benefits outlined above and provide you with a solid bump in power that can range from 12-35 HP/TQ (depending upon engine and generation).
Can you modify a Mustang?
Whether it's a classic model or straight off the production line, your Mustang is loaded with possibilities for improvements — both from a performance and an aesthetic standpoint. If this is your first time messing around with Ford Mustang mods, though, you might be scratching your head wondering where to start.
How can I add more horsepower to my Mustang?
- Exhaust. To unleash more power from your Mustang V6's engine, replace the restrictive stock exhaust system with a more free-flowing one.
- Cold Air Intake. The more fresh, cold air your Mustang V6 gets, the more powerful it will be.
- Reprogrammed ECU.
- Underdrive Pulley.
What engines can you put in a Mustang?
Available engines: turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder with 330 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. 5.0-liter V8 with 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. 5.0-liter V8 with 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque.
How much HP can you get out of a Mustang GT?
Even the garden variety Mustang GT makes 460 horsepower, so for 2022 it will be rated at a still-impressive 450. The Mach 1 is good for 480 horsepower in 2021; for 2022, that figure will drop to 470.12 Oct 2021
How much power can you get out of a 5.0 Mustang?
The current 5.0 Mustang GT has about 460 bhp. I've not been in many situations where anyone could reasonably need more than this, but throw on a supercharger, upgrade your pump, injectors, inlet, exhaust, and internals and you can get to 800 bhp without a huge amount of trouble.
How much HP can a 2018 Mustang GT handle?
The factory BLOCK without aftermarket sleeves will handle about 900hp with decent reliability, they can and will handle more but only for a limited time.12 Feb 2019