The First 5 2018 Mustang GT Mods You Need - Hot Lap

[@Knards]

Just me, but the first thing I would do is put a pair of hood struts on so I can throw that rod across the road into the neighbors field, never to be seen again

[@OGBDB]

Truth

[@michaeljordan6008]

Ford has to be kidding with that thing.

[@moparchallenger749]

MrMrwilson11 Do you mean nothing says cheap more than that Hood rod Agreed 🇨🇦

[@Knards]

Oh I do i do!

[@crewdawg16]

Agree that on a car that can option to well over $50k a hood prop rod is ridiculous.

[@gabe23g]

First mod: buy a 2018 gt 🤣

[@samuelfuentes8781]

Gabe G 🤣💯

[@chuarh7393]

Gabe G humour 100 man

[@Arizonacardinals480]

😂😂😂

[@Arizonacardinals480]

Same!!!:(

[@SinCara151]

Soundwave Superior mod before the mod before : have a good credit score or cash in hand

[@xXEvHeadXx]

Can I modify my bank account so I can afford a Mustang?

[@JorgeLopez-ep6gq]

only you can answer that question! lol

[@OGStoneVegas]

that modification will cost you

[@Tucanaldeinversiones]

You can is all in your mind and what is your believe of what you can do

[@CarsandChris]

Spend 2 years getting an associate's degree, get hired at a tech company as a technician, then finance the mustang. 2 years and a mustang is yours. I just bought mine (I got a Bachelor's) and I'm very happy with it.

[@davidm5853]

xXEvHeadXx I said the same thing 9 months ago... now I have one in my driveway 💪

[@DiocletianQ3T]

I have a 2018 Mustang GT with the A10 and performance pack level 1. My top 5: 1. Lund E85 Flex or Race tune 2. K&N performance drop in filter 3. Steeda IRS subframe brace 4. Steeda Ultra-lite lowering springs 5. Steeda bumpsteer kit Done. Now you have a much faster and better handling Mustang and all those mods cost under $1500

[@LazyFaux5656]

DiocletianQ3T Does E85 add that much power?

[@yotee7946]

LazyFaux5656 about 60-70 hp to the wheel so yea yea it does

[@mikz86ta1]

E85 flex.....does that mean you still can run E10 (regular) or Non-eth? Factory E85 sensor still works and adjust accordingly?

[@jadenbastien4160]

Not unless you're boosted

[@DarkWrathWOT]

I keep hearing about that drop in filter. Does it really make a big difference?

[@lordabstract82]

Just traded my ecoboost for a 5.0 and couldn’t be happier. My ride is bone stock and I can only imagine the power I am yet to unlock. It’s on like donkey Kong folks

[@americanmuscle]

I love me a four-banger turbo, but those four extra cylinders help out a ton! -Zach

[@vasilebogdanbujor8308]

how is it going, years later?

[@whpony96]

The factory intake is a TRUE cold air intake all those other round exposed filters only pull hot air from the engine bay....TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY and HP! The tune is what is producing the gains NOT the aftermarket hot air intake.

[@1badstang5.05]

Scott I agree, that was a Hot Air Intake

[@utahcountypicazospage5412]

Could it pull more air even if it's hot could there be more air faster?

[@DiocletianQ3T]

Utah county Picazo's page it sure can pull more hot air, but hot air is an absolute power killer. The amount of power you gain is negated true to the increase of IATs. Best option is a K&N drop in performance air filter

[@HalferLandPerformance]

Also check out that iffy Dyno sheet where they chop off the stock pull just as it was getting going into the higher RPMS

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

@@HalferLandPerformance The tune probably increased the redline

[@OctaneStreet]

Absolutely LOVE that you guys showed mods being done to a '18 that has BOTH Magenride & Active Exhaust! Super stoked to know that I can improve on those factory features once I get mine.

[@bullittsandbullets1821]

Did you get it?

[@JorgeMoren0]

May be getting my ‘19 GT MT in 2 months, I just can’t wait!

[@americanmuscle]

Very nice, Jorge! Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@400hpmustang]

Swapping out the 2 piece driveshaft, oil pump gears and the crank sprocket are also essential mods that shouldn't be overlooked.

[@Husl642]

even if it’s automatic

[@Greg_call]

Skipping all those and shooting for the stars... a SuperCharger.

[@JCTiggs1]

One thing's for sure, Stephanie does NOT need any mods. :)

[@lukasv]

@OJDUDE Yikes. Creepy AF.

[@iantaylor95]

@Dominant Bull what are you 60 everyone has tattoos these days

[@iantaylor95]

@Dominant Bull oh i see, so that's where your issue is, someone being manlier than you

[@iantaylor95]

@Dominant Bull if having tattoos make you manly it seems like you need a few

[@coryrogers380]

Y’all are creeps wowzers

[@metalhalide4043]

Listen up, forget the cold air intake, these oil filled elements will allow much more dirt into the engine and shorten its life, just stick with the paper filter and original air box. Also, removing the air box that pulls in outside air to being open under hood is pulling in much hotter air, not sure where the term cold-air intake came from. Just avoid these all together if you want your engine to last and not start smoking from worn piston and rings at 50k miles.

[@Chipsandmayo-OG]

???? Wtf

[@dylpicklespete]

they kinda used a crappy one for the video but when they have the dam that surrounds the filter and the tube that connects to the front grille it will bring in lower temp air from outside the car because its sealed to the hood when its closed

[@jadsabra8592]

1) JLT catch can 2) X/H pipe 3) Lowering springs 4) E-85 tune 5) Short shifter

[@s58xeno]

how much more Hp will the car get after all of these from stock?

[@juanbayron1243]

There was 2018’s pushing over 500 whp with JLT Intake, long tube headers, exhaust, and. E85 tune

[@derekiskindacrazy1541]

Why wouldn't you just plug all the vacuum hoses and put air breathers on your valve covers so it gets rid of that shit without it coming back in your engine

[@UnkTob]

Need to get a real cold air intake that seals the intake from the hot air of the engine and utilize the actual cooler air from the vent. Like the Roush. Other than that, awesome video as always! Gotta love Steph!

[@rexr3306]

well I live in California so the only mod I can legally install on my car is an LGBT flag and a Bernie Sanders for president 2016 and 2020 bumper stickers

[@jasonquiroz3899]

LMAOOOOOOO

[@TheRadLion]

This cracked me up so much lol

[@GulpMeUp]

Na fr idk what to do

[@MrChris0927]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nookboo2458]

Move then you douche

[@럭스라일라]

I just got a mustang end of January this year. The first mod that I definitely need was in this video! I need Stephanie in my mustang and in my life.

[@JesseAndMike]

Great video like always! Cool mods!

[@KenSerpico5450]

I have a 2018 GT Mustang and didn't modify a thing, nor on the previous 3 GT Mustangs I owned. This year's Mustang is loud enough as it is.

[@michaelharris748]

Its not just about loud its about tone and also power. Plus a full exhaust loses a significant amount of weight too.

[@swordsinmygarden]

👇•«Timestamps•»👇 1: Lowering Springs(1:26 - 3:17) 2: Exhaust (3:21 - 5:38) 3: Shifter Upgrade (5:40 - 6:55) 4: Cold air intake & Tunner (6:57 - 9:48)

[@jaustinnn]

Swapped my Corsa Cat for Roush on my 20 model. I like the rumble that Roush gives

[@lockdown03cobra]

Warning high IAT with that cold air

[@ashtonmasters9831]

Great ideas for my 2018... already purchased, the xpipe, lowering springs, wheel spacers, and headers from you guys.... saving for the cold air intake, gt 350 manifold, and a dyno tune.

[@ThatOrangeGT]

Hey it’s my car !! ❤️

[@lovecheese45]

I almost went Orange but went Race Red!

[@DesertHawkz]

Looks great bud! I love the MMD spoiler on my 15 and can’t wait to install it once I get my 18 or 19

[@Zander13Productions]

yep

[@Mentality]

You're cringe

[@Mentality]

Askin to subscribe before the vid even starts lookin ass

[@jrgarcia1991]

What I would modify first on my Mustang...... I'll let you know after I win the 15k tomorrow LOL

[@Buzzbox3rd]

Great presentation and content. Well done.

[@Dance1617]

Cold air intake is the greatest tuning scam in history

[@luisrosales9349]

🧢

[@nastang87xx]

No BMR IRS lockout kit or Steeda braces? First things first, get the power you have to the ground...tisk.

[@erictenbensel6590]

Useless CAI's, lowering springs and obnoxious exhausts are much more important!

[@Zander13Productions]

good list of mods.

[@Kevinb1821]

All I need on mustang gt is a manual and a nice cat back exhaust. A nice deep red or deep blue no stripes with a nice growl is all I need. Doesn’t need to be the fast. Just a good cruiser.

[@americanmuscle]

That's definitely an option too! There's not a whole lot these new S550s need to look sharp. -Zach

[@Kevinb1821]

AmericanMuscle.com I’m still rocking an old s197 2005 gt. One day I’ll get a 550

[@aycemanm8151]

well I am late to the party but I just did the first mods for my 2020 GT, Roush Axle back with black tips and Ford performance power pack and wow what a difference, the sound and the extra power plus I like the idea of having a tune done by Ford Performance.

[@forcedair92gt94]

During the test drive - catch can(LOL). 1) Stop the hop kit. 1a)because they should go together is suspension(adj struts/shocks and springs. 2)Half shafts. 3)Gears 4.09s( love 4.30s but they don't make them for this rear yet ) speedo calibration with provision for TC which leads to . . 4) 10 speed(weird even typing that) Torque Converter but not released yet. M6 - good luck with that. 5) wheels/tires. You'll beat 9 out of 10 cars even on the stock tune. This combo should be good for 11.1s based off the earlier stock times.

[@SR20SSS]

GAP

[@anthonyiadarola1201]

george k I knew someone would comment about that lol

[@gregblack8550]

Echo for sure.

[@MichaelVoels]

and here I thought I was the only one to notice

[@Kek2cati]

Gapple bees

[@MrJoseeclipse123]

Love this girl

[@cadenoquinn6154]

Did anyone else notice with they dyno they went to 7k with the stock intake and 8k with the cai

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Yo br. Is that good or bad?

[@rogeliosoto6953]

The tune most likely extended the rev limiter.

[@julietaylor2685]

Replace your OEM air box for one that picks up hot air inside the engine bay. Greaaaaat….

[@Blueknight1960]

The problem with these high hp cars is that most people don't know how to control it. There are plenty of videos on KZbin to prove that point.

[@matth4638]

I do, but then I grew up in Tasmania where straight roads are hard to find. ; )

[@axebeard7677]

I actually like the stock exhaust more than the Corsa’s.

[@nl9002]

It’s too quiet in person

[@marcovanni1851]

Very nice and informative video! Well presented :))

[@americanmuscle]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! - Stephanie

[@Adam-bg9kg]

Just wondering - Do you all not recommend an air box for a cold air intake? Why did you all not use one? I thought they are a good thing because they keep the hot air of the engine away from the intake?

[@edwin7505]

Window tint is #1

[@kichigaisensei]

Remember when Mustangs were cheaper to buy and weren't overblown with expensive standard parts so you didn't feel bad about upgrading them?

[@michaelharris748]

They still have a base model non pp car that fits the bill for what you just said perfectly and its much cheaper plus its the lightest one im gonna grab a light used base 10r80 car in a couple years theyre so beastly. I have always always ALWAYS OWNED a manual because i love driving manual and have never considered an auto till now that 10 speed is the real deal it is absolutely amazing what it can do.

[@sammyt4549]

dis mah fave channel

[@americanmuscle]

Hey! Its our's too! Thanks for watching. 😁 -Zach

[@robfrmny21]

Number one is a stick trans that doesn’t break the shift forks, number two is a engine that doesn’t knock itself to death

[@mavricxx]

I personally don't agree with this list. In my opinion the brake pads should be at the top of the list simply because of how much brake dust the factory ones release. Then there's the weak half shafts Ford put in them along with the wheel hop issues. Finally, instead of changing out the cat back, headers would be a better choice because you'll get some nice hp gains along with the stock muffler sounding mean as hell. But that's just my opinion. I say fix the weakness before going for looks and power. I would not mess with the shifter because with the transmission issues the 18s have had, I would not risk the warranty for this mod so soon. Definitely down the road but not so soon until they sort out the issue and get us some good shift forks.

[@robmccance]

Those are actually some really good points NBS, especially the one re the shifter. The 2018 still has wheel hop issues?

[@ErikHerrera18]

Risk warranty? Doesn’t a tune or catless headers void it off the bat?

[@ImThe5thKing]

I swear she took classes from Justin to present for the video hahaha she talks and waves her hands EXACTLY like Justin

[@lovecheese45]

Great video. Just gotta get those lowering springs next!

[@05uphs]

How about a t56?

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

Let's be honest with ourselves here, it's a mustang I'm gunna straight pipe it.

[@blackss841]

These mods are great, but not the best mod right from the start for the street. The best mod to make you go a little quicker and handle better? Find the best quality tires for the job!

[@ih8humanity]

After owning, let me think, 90, 91, 2001, 2011 GT, 90 LX 2.3, 2001 4.0, 2007 GT500, maybe in 2021 I be back in a Mustang.

[@calebshonk5838]

I you've got a GT with all those stock options, you're not really going to get much out of these mods, if anything. More than likely, it's just going to be a waste of money. And by removing the stock air intake and installing an open element you're trading your cold air intake for a hot air intake. (Probably going to lose numbers too).

[@markbosko8592]

I like my stock 2018 GT, just wish it handled more like my old 3 series Beemer

[@habanero5.054]

Best mod #6-New Transmission

[@CarsAndDrums]

First mod: *NEW TRANSMISSION*

[@DavidPerez-ez1mw]

Lowering springs are not enough to make a difference in suspension. Either get full adjustable coilovers or just stick with your stock suspension.

[@james4v261]

First mod: going to the ford dealership for a new trans and motor

[@acts2211]

james4v hence I bought a 2010 stage 3 roush.... hope Ford gets these bugs worked out

[@kidamere2408]

weak material

[@hUrFaH54]

Don’t hate just because it’s newer

[@GhostHunterWV]

I watched the video but when she popped on it I didn't hear one mod she suggested! Damn girl!

[@rjsangha]

What kind of spoiler is that ? Looks awesome

[@tubejorrit]

0:34 is that rust?

[@drunkpolack7612]

yep haha

[@thedon9670]

I was shocked too!!!

[@praiseman310]

Good Video! Thank you!

[@jerrettoquinn4978]

5:15 - What happened to your voice "what we did here" lmao

[@Justdubs33]

I know ima get hate but can you do one for ecoboost👌🏻

[@cloudstriker3972]

Why? Why are ecoboost owners such paranoid and sooo insecure about owning an ecoboost mustang???? Wtf.. I drove a 2010 GT/V8 till now. Now I got a 2018 Ecoboost mustang, 10 speed automatic. 2010GT V8 made 315 Good @6,000 rpm and 325 lbs of torque @ 4200 rpm. My little 2018 ecoboost, makes 310HP at even Lower RPMs of 5,500 rpm. And 350lbs-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. Paired up with a 10 speed automatic? My 18' ecoboost EATS My 2010 GT like it was fucking Candy....

[@Justdubs33]

Cloud Striker I’m not looking for performance looking for style I pull 100 in 10 sec not worried about it

[@BlindRamb0]

@@cloudstriker3972 there's no way you can be in America and haven't got the " should've got a v8" " mustangs should be v8 only" especially on KZbin so his comment is understandable

[@crewdawg16]

Nothing wrong with the ecoboost, they are plenty fast and fun in their own right, just don't have the sound most people associate with the mustang. IMO the ecoboost is a serious upgrade to the v6 they used to have.

[@curtiswaters7415]

An ecoboost mustang is still faster than most cars on the road. Nothing wrong with them.

[@Titaniacs]

The stock exhaust sounds better.

[@WGPblackmagicSPECIAL]

Question! This is a 2018 mustang gt, shouldn't it have 460hp?not 433hp? @ 7:41

[@americanmuscle]

You are seeing the difference between crank hp and wheel hp- automotive manufacturers rate hp at the crank but after drivetrain loss of 10-15% (depending on transmission) your hp to the wheel will be less. -Justin

[@WGPblackmagicSPECIAL]

@@americanmuscle oh, awesome! Thank you. I've always wondered the difference. So would carbon fiber lightweight wheels increase HP to the wheels? As well as a carbon fiber lightweight crank shaft (rotational force).

[@CarStory]

You forgot to mention new shift forks. 😂

[@TheLightningSt0rm]

A Mustang Owner That’s why if you want a Manual you get a 16 or a 17 and accept the now slow gen 2 coyote 😂

[@CarStory]

I have a 2016 GT manual trans of course and it's fast enough for me. Don't know how 435HP can ever be considered slow. I can make it faster if I want to, but don't feel the need to.

[@TheLightningSt0rm]

A Mustang Owner I have a 2017 (auto) and I’ve driven my buddies 2016 (Manual) and I agree it feels plenty fast but the idea of making near 500whp all motor with very few mods is very enticing for me... that and the fact I currently have a V6 and it is horribly slow

[@origionalwinja]

or people that know how to shift.....

[@whisperastra3637]

First thing to do... sell it and buy the new GT500 that’s coming out lol or buy the RTR performance package

[@pacific7775]

My first 5 things would be .. cat back exhaust , tuner , off road h pipe ,intake and youtube channel of my journey to 10s to pay for it all👌

[@umairejaz6665]

Does the air intake void factory warranty

[@tracyminajj9786]

0:07 did she say “gtr” or “gt are” as in also

[@-Silly-Willy-0]

What’s the average price for a shop to install lowering springs?

[@brightenupcc]

Greeeeat, give your car hot engine bay air. This is just product pushing with dubious value

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

The Ford active exhaust is 795 and the others on this site are like 1500.

[@thepiranhawins3828]

Buy a used a mustang and do whatever the hell you want with it.

[@angeljimenez971]

Total babe!😍 great video, sweet mustang!

[@crewdawg16]

I keep seeing this on dyno graphs with these GT upgrades and I'd like to know why: The "before" graph shows they only run the car to around 7k rpm while the "after" graph is run almost to 8k rpm, why is this? This is going to skew the results.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Exactly what they want to do . Like dyno the car stock , with thd hood down and 87 octane and then tune it , run it with 93 octane and the hood up on the dyno.

[@thedon9670]

Shows better results to skew their video so you'll buy their stuff.

[@rogeliosoto6953]

The tune most likely extended the RPM range. Tunes are known to increase the rev limiter. The other guys in this comment section are obviously amateurs that don't know this.

[@venturation]

Do these cold air intakes actually do anything other than make louder intake sound? I notice that there is no airbox so it can suck in warmer engine bay air, how can this be a good thing?

[@93ksj]

So you want to do the tune once all of those other mods are in place since they do a custom tuning file based on your specific car and current mods right?

[@kadeaugsburger6764]

Is that tune for the intake and cat back cause I have never seen a 20hp intake

[@Mr999joker999]

I have a question , does the tuner effect the warranty ?

[@fantasma5.04]

Osamah Fahad yes once the car tuned warranty is out

[@nevillegreg1]

While I love watching these videos, whether here or other channels, there is never any apparent mention of losing your factory warranty once you have done the tune. I doubt if the manufacture of the after market cold air intake or AM (you are pushing this stuff, right!) will come to the party if Ford says, "your motor blew up because of the tune you did" or more simply, "as you have done a tune, you're warranty is void". The customer will always be the pickle in the sandwich. Not worth blowing your factory warranty for that small amount of additional HP. You should be saying, doing the tune is at the customer's risk.

[@americanmuscle]

That's because there is no clear cut, end of discussion answer. What is and isn't covered by a warranty (which in and of itself can define MANY different areas of your car) is defined differently from dealer to dealer. Now talking about how a tune might affect your power train warranty is valid but even still can be open to interpretation. Short and simple, if you don't feel comfortable doing a mod, don't do it. -Justin

[@Artictoyo]

She’s got nice thighs 🥴

[@bridgesk2526]

SERGIO GARCIA chill

[@Shanegreen321]

First mod should be getting her into the passenger seat, she will make any car look better.

[@Kevinb1821]

Besides some nice exhaust mods just leave the car alone, especially cosmetically. There are too many mustang gts out there that have been ruined by ugly ass spoilers stripes and other crap.

[@Kevinb1821]

Unless it’s your weekend car. If I had a weekend mustang gt I would definitely add power like some turbos. I love the look of a stock mustang gt. I also love the sleeper roushs. Those cars are bad ass

[@MrIsmile3]

Thanx miss

[@natepritchett5062]

I have a 2019 GT PP2 and I got steeda lower springs so the pp2 comes with the GT350R and Its all ready half a inch lower than the PP1 so after I put them on it lowed it only half inch and its a softer spring and mine came with the michelin sport cups 2 and it sits like a tank and there is nothing much lower than it is

[@donkeyandrews8962]

my mods would be long tubes , tune , cold air , x pipe and shifter , also drag radials

[@myloveshawty]

donkey andrews recipe for a low 11 sec car if it hooks ask me how I know 🤠

[@3percentmick705]

Quality info, except the corsa is still not quiet in quiet mode lol ask me how I know.

[@StalloneSRB]

Car should come stock with these mods.. When the time comes, can I contact you to ship the parts to me ? :)

[@apb1441]

I assume these tuners will work fine in Australia? we have 98 Octane fuel, so would like to tune for that.

[@americanmuscle]

I don't see why not! -Justin

[@CharlesA24]

Sorry but your video is lacking prices... And my guess is that its about 3k parts without labor and tune, and you get 25 hp at 500 RPM more than stock. Be carefull guys this will not help you keep your mustang for 200k miles.

[@chemicalnbc5820]

So basically gt350 ported intake, headers, injectors, E85, 500whp. Got it.👍

[@benwalters3433]

How much extra hp does those mods give you

[@kurylajarod]

Are there still 4 modes available with the corsa?

[@BlakeNimeeRacing]

Wait no heat shield on the intake? Lmao why

[@thedon9670]

Iwas thinking that too. Suck the hot air right in.

[@يوسفالبدر-ث7ض]

JLT/ ARH headers\ corsa extreme catback

[@404marc]

IF these are the first 5 mods Stefanie recommends, I'd like to suggest a bikini/blender mod so Stefanie can make drinks on our way to the beach.

[@nozopoke1782]

I would change headers first than the catback

[@utahcountypicazospage5412]

Mt 82 is garbage 18-up I can't believe how weak they are 10 speed is the only way because GM helped lol but seriously 3-4 fork explodes just cruising

[@itserick_7669]

Ford and GM's worked on the 10 speed together actually, so it's good because they both teamed up

[@mendez77054ify]

I don’t understand this cold air takes if they give you extra power and are recommended why don’t they come from the factory with one?

[@Nik-ne8sk]

Can I paint white stripes in a 5.0 ??