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Through talking with a couple friends that know things I have compiled a list for my 2022 GT of reasonable mods to make, both performance and cosmetic.
Any advice would be appreciated.
My list can be viewed by the link I provided

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JBert
that looks like a pretty good list to me ... if it was mine, I'd probably leave it alone for a while ... be aware, some of those mods will probably void the warranty
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JBert said:
that looks like a pretty good list to me ... if it was mine, I'd probably leave it alone for a while ... be aware, some of those mods will probably void the warranty
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Thanks for the heads up, im definitely not in any rush. I'm more so excited to have a car that's finally worth modifying and making my own so the possibilities are exciting
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The first thing I did was install hood struts. It makes the hood easier to open. I still have the prop rod, as a backup, I don't normally use the prop rod, I keep it folded and out of the way. I can use it as a back-up, if one of the struts fail.
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Struts are good, pay that much money for car that still retains prop rod, mine’s same difference. Car is very nice but needs a bit of pizazz while retaining OEM quality and character (Boss stripes won’t cut it). High end axlebacks always a bonus. Meaning 304 stainless and not exhaust tips sharp enough to shave with. Will say this: The Boss stockers are an insult to my intelligence (what‘s that?)

Took my hood prop completely out, single strut would maintain hood but pushing it. Are hoods still aluminum?? Muffler example under, note tips…
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Cobrajet67
The exhaust kit and suspension mods are good choices. Lowering these cars is popular as are cat backs.
However the tuner, intake manifold, injectors, and possibly the long tube headers will all void the 5 year powertrain warranty. I also recommend that you do not do ANY of those mods for 5 years.
47lb or more fuel injectors would definitely not be needed without a large HP increase first and none of the stuff on that list would make bigger injectors than the stock 34lb ones necessary. Only an E85 tune would warrant bigger injectors and unless you run E85 all the time it's completely impractical to do so. The Mustang PCM can't sense the alcohol content in the gas.
Also, I wouldn't bother with a CAI since that will give you no performance benefit without significant induction mods first: intake manifold, cams, heads, or forced induction. Otherwise, CAI kits are just a waste of $.
I'd concentrate on body, interior, and suspension stuff for the first 5 years of ownership.
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Cobrajet67 said:
The exhaust kit and suspension mods are good choices. Lowering these cars is popular as are cat backs.
However the tuner, intake manifold, injectors, and possibly the long tube headers will all void the 5 year powertrain warranty. I also recommend that you do not do ANY of those mods for 5 years.
47lb or more fuel injectors would definitely not be needed without a large HP increase first and none of the stuff on that list would make bigger injectors than the stock 34lb ones necessary. Only an E85 tune would warrant bigger injectors and unless you run E85 all the time it's completely impractical to do so. The Mustang PCM can't sense the alcohol content in the gas.
Also, I wouldn't bother with a CAI since that will give you no performance benefit without significant induction mods first: intake manifold, cams, heads, or forced induction. Otherwise, CAI kits are just a waste of $.
I'd concentrate on body, interior, and suspension stuff for the first 5 years of ownership.
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This was incredibly helpful, thank you
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Kraig1957 said:
The first thing I did was install hood struts. It makes the hood easier to open. I still have the prop rod, as a backup, I don't normally use the prop rod, I keep it folded and out of the way. I can use it as a back-up, if one of the struts fail.
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This was the 2nd to last mod i did and it should have been the first.
Definitely the top of the list there
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Coopin05 said:
Through talking with a couple friends that know things I have compiled a list for my 2022 GT of reasonable mods to make, both performance and cosmetic.
Any advice would be appreciated.
My list can be viewed by the link I provided
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I am in the same boat I purchased a 2022 Mustang GT about two months ago. I am finding it difficult to find mods that want break the bank. If you have come up with anything, please let me know.
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bostic28320 said:
I am in the same boat I purchased a 2022 Mustang GT about two months ago. I am finding it difficult to find mods that want break the bank. If you have come up with anything, please let me know.
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There's plenty of mods out there for 2018-23 Musangs both big and small but you have to consider which ones void the warranty and which don't. Some are also not worthwhile or even really that beneficial. Cosmetic, convenience, exhaust, and handling items are the safe bet to still keep the most expensive part of the warranty intact.
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