Ford Mustang 2011-2014 How to Build & Modify

The Ford Mustang has seen quite an evolution in its 50-plus years of existence. Times change, consumer demandschange, and sometimes, you stop and wonder, “How did weget here?” Ford’s designers and its customers were thinkingthe same thing in the early 2000s. The evolution from theclassic original design to the New Edge styling of the 1999–2004 models had some scratching their heads. Ford decidedto take a bold turn back to the Mustang’s roots with the fifthgenerationmodel, which made its debut for the 2005 modelyear and lasted through 2014. Echoing the Mustang fastbackdesign of the 1960s, Ford inspired a path of retro design thatthe Camaro and Challenger followed shortly thereafter. Themove proved incredibly popular with enthusiasts. Of course,with car enthusiasts, the immediate thought was, “How canwe make this new Mustang even better?” The big news in 2011 was the introduction of the new5.0-liter Coyote engine, which was a huge upgrade over theprevious 4.6-liter engine. In Ford Mustang 2011–2014: Howto Build and Modify, Mustang expert Wes Duenkel takes youthrough the entire car, system by system, to explore waysto get more performance out the last of the fifth-generationMustangs. Included are chapters on engine modifications,brake and exhaust upgrades, power adders, chassis andsuspension upgrades, cooling system modifications, andEFI and tuning tips. Wheels and tires, differentials, electronicupgrades, and more are also covered. The 2011–2014 Mustangs are finding their way into theaffordable category at present with warranties expiring andacquisition costs being very reasonable. Of course, as withall generations of Mustang, there is a robust aftermarket toexplore for performance parts and accessories. Ford Mustang2011–2014: How to Build and Modify covers it all and will helpyou make your Mustang everything you want it to be. About the Author Wes Duenkel has wrenched on Mustangs since 1995. Aftercollege and a stint working in the performance automotiveaftermarket, his passion for sports cars and creative photographyskills led to a full-time career in motorsports photographyand automotive writing. Since then, he’s created hundreds oftechnical and feature articles for enthusiast publications. Fromcarburetors to Coyotes and from road racing to rotatingassemblies, he is well-versed in the engineering and mechanicsof high-performance vehicles, and he enjoys using his wordsand photos to entertain, inform, and inspire his fellow automotiveenthusiasts. • First book ever published specific to this generation ofMustang• Covers all factory and aftermarket performance options• Learn how to make your 2011–2014 an ultimate performer