[Bcpratt]

I am now to the whole modification scene so i apoligize ahead of time for my igonrance. I just got my mustang for my 16th birthday and i been looking at possible mods. i plan to get dual exaust, and i dont know what the hell else but i really need some help guys. Any suggestions for interior, exterior, and horsepower mods would be great!
Thanks ahead of time!
-Brandon
P.S.-Ive been searching for "CDC Brushed Aluminium Dash Kit" everywhere i saw it on Youtube. A guy called 'MustangDon' has it in his 06' and it looks awesome! if you could help me find it i would really appreciate it! Thank you!

[stlwagon]

Welcome to AFM & congrats on the car! Spend some time in the 2005+ forums and you'll get smart quick on mods.

[stlwagon]

Not aware of a CDC dash kit but here's an option.
Interior Dash Trim Kits - '94-'08 Ford Mustang

[Vlad]

I'd suggest getting a new muffler and a tuner. Those, I think, are the best bang for the buck.

[Black05Pony]

Vlad is right, get a GT takeoff muffler or any manner of aftermarket muffler (flowmaster, magnaflow, borla, bassani, pypes, etc.) and an intake/tuner combo (from brenspeed or bamachips) for horsepower. Between the two you should be able to net around 30hp/30-35tq relatively easily. Gears and a posi-traction rear end should be next on your list after those two.

You cant go wrong with a set of GT take-off sway bars either, your car will handle much better with them than it does now.

[Jshem746]

Moss mustang has the trim kit ur looking for but never seen one from CDC

[cojakc]

paint your calipers too. it adds like 40 extra horsepower =D

[BullMeister]

Originally Posted by cojakc

paint your calipers too. it adds like 40 extra horsepower =D

Dang! I'll have to put two coats on mine.

[BullMeister]

Bcpratt- You need to tell us what your looking for as far as modification. The Mustang is a very mod friendly car so there's a lot to choose from.

Remembering my time back in highschool, there's two things that are important to keep in mind when deciding on where to spend your money on mods.

1. Appearance mods attract the girls (Very important when I was in highschool. Right up there with breathing).

2. Performance mods impress the guys and make it more fun to drive.

Some places to look for stuff:
v6mustangstuff.com
newtakeoff.com
mossmustang.com
fangperformance.com
granddesignmat.com
mgwltd.com
supersixmotorsports.com
cervinis.com
qualityautointeriors.com
americanmuscle.com
fordracingparts.com
bamachips.com
brenspeed.com
steeda.com

This just barely scratches the surface of what's available. There's literally thousands of businesses selling stuff for the Mustang.

[caseythehost]

All the suggestions you've got here are solid. I'd also look into an underdrive pulley. They'll add HP, and they may improve gas mileage. A tuner is good, but it is better to get a dyno tune at your local shop. It all depends on price for which one you pick.

As far as other parts ... believe it or not Ebay is a great source. Go to search and put the year and Mustang (ex. 2005 Mustang) then go to parts so you don't shop for cars. There is a lot of reputable companies that sell their products on the site.

Here's the link for Ebay dash kits:
Search results for 2005 mustang Interior Trim Ford in Car & Truck Parts & Accessories

This is the dash kit I like (ignore the wood trim, and look at the aluminum):
Ford Mustang 2005 2006 2007 Wood Dash Kit by: Sherwood Dash - Sherwood


I also like Moss Mustang Store - Parts and Accessories for your Ford Mustang a lot. Make sure you get their catalog ... they have way more than they show on their site.

Good luck and congrats on the car.

[Vlad]

Originally Posted by cojakc

paint your calipers too. it adds like 40 extra horsepower =D

Wait, what? Explain this magic paint.

[rlallish]

moss mustang and mustangs unlimited ...i have gotten the best service and prices fm these....
have fun!

[FYouGitive]

This is only a little bit old.

Originally Posted by caseythehost

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I also like Moss Mustang Store - Parts and Accessories for your Ford Mustang a lot. Make sure you get their catalog ... they have way more than they show on their site.

Moss has been very good with accuracy and quick delivery. I e-ordered the leather armrest cushions
Moss Mustang Store - Parts and Accessories for your Ford Mustang
Monday, delivered today (Wednesday, San Diego).

They were in a bag that bore the logo and part number and URL of qualityautointeriors.com. I like them and the price so well I hoped they (qualityautointeriors.com) made console lid covers or lids, too. No joy. No Web site. Does anyone know if they folded, or were acquired by someone else?

The armrests fit well, seem to be of excellent quality, and the (gray) color matches the Dark Charcoal leather pretty close. No hardware required, no instructions included, but not really required.

I don't have any idea why the black armrests should cost so much more. Seems to me the gray ones are a bargain, for those who are interested.

[billthecougnut]

Originally Posted by caseythehost

All the suggestions you've got here are solid. I'd also look into an underdrive pulley. They'll add HP, and they may improve gas mileage. A tuner is good, but it is better to get a dyno tune at your local shop. It all depends on price for which one you pick.

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last time I checked, you HAD to have a tuner..........to get a dyno tune......They go hand and hand, but the Dyno shop cant just tune your car without a flash tuner..soooooo guess the tuner is first, then the dyno shop with the tuner in hand. Sombody stop me if I'm wrong. I cetainly do not know everything so I have been wrong before, and if I am now, please let me know, but gotta have one for the other.

[David@MossMuscle]

Congrats on the sweet bday present!
Make sure to ask about your Moss AFM discount, when your ready