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 demands
change, and sometimes, you stop and wonder, “How did we
get here?” Ford’s designers and its customers were thinking
the same thing in the early 2000s. The evolution from the
classic original design to the New Edge styling of the 1999–
2004 models had some scratching their heads. Ford decided
to take a bold turn back to the Mustang’s roots with the fifthgeneration
model, which made its debut for the 2005 model
year and lasted through 2014. Echoing the Mustang fastback
design of the 1960s, Ford inspired a path of retro design that
the Camaro and Challenger followed shortly thereafter. The
move proved incredibly popular with enthusiasts. Of course,
with car enthusiasts, the immediate thought was, “How can
we make this new Mustang even better?”

The big news in 2011 was the introduction of the new
5.0-liter Coyote engine, which was a huge upgrade over the
previous 4.6-liter engine. In Ford Mustang 2011–2014: How
to Build and Modify, Mustang expert Wes Duenkel takes you
through the entire car, system by system, to explore ways
to get more performance out the last of the fifth-generation
Mustangs. Included are chapters on engine modifications,
brake and exhaust upgrades, power adders, chassis and
suspension upgrades, cooling system modifications, and
EFI and tuning tips. Wheels and tires, differentials, electronic
upgrades, and more are also covered.

The 2011–2014 Mustangs are finding their way into the
affordable category at present with warranties expiring and
acquisition costs being very reasonable. Of course, as with
all generations of Mustang, there is a robust aftermarket to
explore for performance parts and accessories. Ford Mustang
2011–2014: How to Build and Modify covers it all and will help
you make your Mustang everything you want it to be.

About the Author

Wes Duenkel has wrenched on Mustangs since 1995. After
college and a stint working in the performance automotive
aftermarket, his passion for sports cars and creative photography
skills led to a full-time career in motorsports photography
and automotive writing. Since then, he’s created hundreds of
technical and feature articles for enthusiast publications. From
carburetors to Coyotes and from road racing to rotating
assemblies, he is well-versed in the engineering and mechanics
of high-performance vehicles, and he enjoys using his words
and photos to entertain, inform, and inspire his fellow automotive
enthusiasts.

• First book ever published specific to this generation of
Mustang
• Covers all factory and aftermarket performance options
• Learn how to make your 2011–2014 an ultimate performer