Ford Mustang fans who are nuts about autocross or road racing will want to take a good look at a nifty suspension product we stumbled upon just recently.  DHR Fabrication has released their new S197 Mustang X-brace, available for 2005-2009 Ford Mustangs, including coupes and convertibles.  This X-brace ties the front lower control arm mounting location to the sub-frame using all existing holes, which not only eases installation, but also shows fine craftsmanship.  The X-brace also knits up key structural locations together for increased compliance under the extreme driving conditions commonly experienced on the racetrack.  As a result, there is an improvement in driver confidence and as a direct result, faster lap times.  A roofless car will benefit the most from chassis stiffening upgrades, as they have a tendency to flex more than their coupe counterpart.  Additionally, DHR has produced a K-member brace, which can be used in conjunction with the X-brace for greater control of your Mustang, or it can be used separately if the budget is tight. Keep reading for all the gritty details in the official Press Release.

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The well-known tech behind the black S197 Ford Mustang has returned to the shop to give a nice shot of cold, dense air to a V6 Mustang. The AEM Brute Force Intake system takes the cool blast and turns it into proven power gains that almost anyone can bolt-on. Our original StangNet.com write-up (with hi res images on demand) gives a real world overview and interpretation on how to perform the cold air kit installation on a 2007 Ford Mustang V6 coupe. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done. (more…)

The well-known tech behind the S197 Ford Mustang has returned to the shop to get a nice shot of cold, dense air. This AEM Brute Force Intake system takes the cool blast and turns it into proven power gains that almost anyone can bolt-on. Our original StangNet.com write-up (with hi res images on demand) gives a real world overview and interpretation on how to perform the cold air kit installation on a 2008 Ford Mustang GT/CS. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done. (more…)

Continuing to provide race tech for the S197 Ford Mustang in our illustrated write-up series, the StangNet crew hopes that every late model Ford Mustang fan can enjoy our contributions. In this latest installation, StangNet Staff member DarkFireGT shows us how to maximize launches and get some great 60′ times with consistency. An MSD Launch Master helps the driver out in this case and allows the Ford Mustang to become a more solid, reliable drag car. Take a closer look inside, with a video and lots of images available in full detail. (more…)

Once again, the well-known black S197 Ford Mustang has returned to the workshop to get some additional aftermarket appliqué from J&M. Some stainless steel brake lines, with a fantastic OEM fit, are the topic of choice this time around. Our original StangNet.com write-up (with hi res images on demand) gives a real world overview and interpretation on how to perform the stainless steel brake line installation on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done. (more…)

Continuing to provide race tech for the S197 Ford Mustang in our illustrated write-up series, the StangNet crew hopes that every late model Ford Mustang drag fan can enjoy our contributions. In this latest installation, StangNet Staff member DarkFireGT shows us how to eat up some rubber while avoiding a thrashing on the rear brakes. A PMP Line Lock kit does the trick and allows the Ford Mustang to put on a show in the driveway and heat up the rear tires at the track. Take a closer look inside, with a video and lots of hi res images available in full detail. (more…)

The well-known black S197 Ford Mustang has returned to the shop to get another suspension upgrade. This time, the rear suspension is the area of focus. This J&M Upper Control Arm (UCA) will eliminate the unwanted control arm flex and also has the ability to change & correct the pinion angle on a lowered car. Our original StangNet.com write-up (with hi res images on demand) gives a real world overview and interpretation on how to perform the UCA installation on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done. (more…)

Back for another S197 Ford Mustang technical write-up, the StangNet crew hopes that every late model Ford Mustang drag fan can enjoy these awesome tech and instructions on how to make it happen. StangNet Staff member DarkFireGT paves the way for some great weight reduction at the track with the Lightweight Radiator Support / sway bar delete tehcnical illustration. Take a closer look inside, with the hi res images available in full detail. (more…)

Continuing on with suspension upgrade installations for the S197 Ford Mustang, we are back to show yet another how-to regarding the installation of a set of lower control arm relocation brackets. These J&M LCA relocation brackets allow for a dramatic change in the instant center of the car, resulting in a better weight transfer to provide a better launch off the line. This original StangNet.com write-up gives a real world overview and interpretation on how to perform the bracket installation on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done. (more…)

Tying back to the S197 Ford Mustang spring install article, we are here to present an exquisitely done how-to exhibit on the installation of camber plates.  These J&M camber plates allow you to adjust the camber angle.  Ford designed the stock Mustang with the need to slot the lower mounting holes to adjust camber or use camber bolts.  With this high-quality J&M camber plate, camber is easily adjusted.  This StangNet.com write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to perform the camber plate installation on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT.  StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done.

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