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…)

There are many elements in the horsepower equation and air is the most basic variable. One method is to improve the stock air intake and the resulting airflow it produces. In this instance, a cold air kit from Tuneable Induction will assist in getting cool, dense air into your late-model Ford Mustang. StangNet.com is proud to present this illustrated technical article demonstrating the installation of a cold air induction kit. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to perform the install on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat shows us just how it’s done.

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If you have wondered how to reduce bushing deflection and have less wheel hop on your late-model Ford Mustang, StangNet.com is proud to present this illustrated technical article demonstrating the installation of a set of J&M rear lower control arms. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to install the lower control arms on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat takes us on a journey to getting a little more push from the pony’s posterior.

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If you have wondered how to get a better throttle response and more bolt-on power from your late-model Ford Mustang, StangNet.com is proud to present this illustrated technical article demonstrating the installation of a set of ROUSH underdrive pulleys. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to install the pulley set on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat takes us on a journey to getting more power from the legendary pony car. Enjoy!

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If you have been thinking about sporting the suspension up beneath your late-model Ford Mustang. StangNet.com is proud to present this illustrated technical article demonstrating the installation of a panhard bar. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to install the J&M panhard bar on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat takes us on a journey to achieving a crispier suspension. Enjoy!

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If you have been thinking about lowering and sporting-up your late-model Ford Mustang, we here at StangNet.com are proud to present this illustrated technical article demonstrating the installation of some lowering springs from Vogtland. This write-up gives a real-world overview and interpretation on how to install the springs on a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. StangNet Staff member bigcat takes us on this journey to a lower ride with a crisper suspension response. Enjoy!

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