2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - 5 Cheap and Easy Mods

5 relatively cheap and easy mods for the 2021 Mustang Mach 1 Including the Handling Pack Lower Splitter. See links below. I'm not paid by these folks :)
Redline Hood struts
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California Pony Cars GT350/GT350R Mustang Front Splash Shields
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Ford Motorsport Oil Catch can (Summit has it for $161)
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BBK resonator delete $229
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Genuine Ford Mach 1 Splitter Lower
www.levittownfordparts.com/sk...
Plastic Rivet kit $16.99
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[@BrailsfordsRides]

my musts for every manual mustang catch can, hood struts, stainless clutch line

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

You don't need the clutch line for this one :)

[@phsc84]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Does this mean, that the Mach 1 already has a stainless steel clutch line?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@phsc84 No means the clutch and the line in the MT-82 are not the greatest (kind of shitty). Not everyone has this issue but it is very common. The 2021 Mach 1 doesn't have this issue because it's a completely different transmission.

[@thedon9670]

Catch cans are useless too.

[@goatster007]

Great video Tony, im from the UK and have the front splitter being delivered in 2 weeks. I'll now use your guidance to fit it myself now I know how easy it will be.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Really glad I could help! It is really simple as long as you have a plastic rivet gun.

[@machdaddy6451]

I did this on mine and never regretted it.

[@roymorgan5498]

My 1st car was a 70 Mach1 351-4brl. Windsor my buddy tolled it out in high school 😪Now I want to get one of those new ones like you have. 😁Great video.👍🏻

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks Roy. I upload of a review of the 1970 in about 8 hours on the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@65coupestang]

HELL YES I'M INTERESTED IN SEEING YOUR REVIEW ON/OF THE '70 MACH 1

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It is on the channel sir and thank you for watching!

[@kennethsmith296]

Thanks mate, I look forward to doing mine this weekend 👍

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Any time and thanks for watching!

[@LeadfootLou]

Excellent video 👍

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you!

[@candytrains]

great to see you found a Mach1 again

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

thank you!

[@2blackbikes]

agreed - and I used Ford Performance ones and they were identical - such good video's thanks keep it up we need you 😊 - I'm interested in the 70 - I ghad a 71 Mustang Sleeper 351 C - peanut plugs, 4 speed loved it ...

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. I'll take the 1970 out next week and give it an honest review.

[@BrailsfordsRides]

redline hood struts are a must

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

they should be there from the factory

[@evancontos2267]

Great video in the dream garage 😁😁👍👍

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you!

[@Mach1fan23]

Love the channel! I have a 23 mach 1 and wondered if you need a catch can for both sides of the motor?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching Matt and no you don't need one for the drivers side at all as it will never collect anything. You don't actually need one at all because of the type of Fuel injection the car has but if you want to capture some of the oil and keep out of the engine completely the passenger side is all you need.

[@grayghost1423]

Good information. Thanks

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@grayghost1423]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs I'm trading my Bullitt in on the 20th for a Mach 1. Looks to be a good medium between performance and everyday driver.

[@BlueScalise]

I like your style!!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MrLeagleEagle]

What a fantastic video.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you sir and thanks for watching!

[@matthewdinapoli8197]

Thanks for this video. I have a modified 2020 PP2 that I track. Do you know if you saved a few pounds switching that x-pipe out?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I'm sure I did as the resonator was heavier than the pipe maybe 15 pounds ish. I could save more if I stayed away from Pasta & Pizza

[@supersoup5509]

Very good video.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@jameswitte5676]

Just ordered one in gray with the tremec, but no handling package. What do think of driving / fog lights for the front grill?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I have seen kits but the holes in the grill are not exactly round so they look odd. There are pictures online.

[@tomsilon]

That seems to be alot of oil in your catch can. I installed mine when it was new, I have 1,500 miles and I barely have any oil in can. Do you run your Mach 1 on the track?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It wasn't really that much and yes I have tracked it 6 times last year.

[@Smokeshow767]

Once you rivet in the front spoiler how do you take it off if you wanted to? Is it on for good once it’s riveted? Also was the wheel lip trim hard to install? Can you do it without jacking up car?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

These are plastic rivets so you would have to drill them out so it's not difficult to remove but that a lot of drilling. It was easy to install maybe 20 minutes and it's a lot easier off the ground and at least on jack stands.

[@robc9108]

what is your opinion on tires for the mach 1 with the handling package. if i wanted tires to last but have the good grip i only drive in the summer or early spring so just rain condition may happen. any thoughts

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I run Continental Extreme Contacts Summer only. The rears are oversized 325's as that was all that available at the time. I have run Michelin PS4's but I really prefer the Conti's.

[@hpkntnw]

8:30 as much as I like the look my car scrapes enough without the extra HP splitter. I can’t imagine how much it would scrape with it.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That was my thinking as well however the extra splitter isn't lower just longer. The undercar shield sits lower.

[@jimpaine7455]

I believe I read that with the dual injection gen 3 Coyote, that a catch can was not needed. The Port injection cleans the valve carbon. Thoughts ??

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That is correct. I bought mine for my Boss 302 and kept it when I sold the car. I didn't see a reason not to install it. They are not needed but it certainly won't hurt to have it either and they do collect oil that won't go into intake. It's more of a piece of mind add that anything else.

[@avocado9763]

Do these cars have piston rings which don't fit tightly? Seems like a lot of blow by into ketch can.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

No not really there isn't an excessive amount. I change my oil every 5K and I do track the car quite a bit. The catch can is only needed on the passenger side and it's typically half full at oil changes.

[@8Rider6]

Hey, do you happen to have a link to just the hardware kit for the lower splitter? I have a 2021 Handling package, but when I tracked it the first time, eventually some of the rivets came loose. I suspect they weren't properly installed from whatever dealer. It looked like the entire row of rear fasteners weren't even connected. Had to cut some of the plastic rivets so I could remove it to get home. I think the splitter itself is fine, just need new hardware. Oh and another question, does a resonator delete/h-pipe/x-pipe make the exhaust drone on the freeway (or in general) or do the quiet and normal exhaust modes still work pretty effectively to keep drone down? I wouldn't mind something louder in Sport and Track modes, but still want it to not get annoying on longer drives.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

The hardware kit comes with the splitter. It isn't sold separately. That stated it's only 21 plastic rivets and 8 screws. You can pick up plastic rivets at most hardware stores. Just make sure you get a rivet gun for plastic rivets and that the rivets are fill the hole. The Ford Part #'s for the screws is W715060-S450B and for the rivets is W704342-S300. The same rivet is used to attach front license plates. You can check with your dealer to see if you buy those part #'s. Personally I would just buy plastic rivet gun and some rivets off of Amazon or Harbor freight this link will get size rivet you need. www.fastener.zone/products/auveco-13751-1274-ford-w704342-s300 Yes there is some drone with the res delete but it's not over the top. The car is much louder out the back. I'm on the fence if I will doing it again with the 2022. I think I will be driving through the summer and might do something this winter if I do.

[@PapaP86]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Awesome, thank you! Got the screws and rivets ordered. Do you happen to know where the screws are supposed to be placed? I guess I can probably figure it out looking at the upper splitter... Based on how this happen and the fact there were only 2 screws (one on each far side), I suspect the previous owner did NOT install this correctly. The rivets looked like they did open enough to really support it, so I think he likely used the wrong size rivets in addition to not using the screws. (this is my other account, same person as 8Rider6)

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@PapaP86 Here are instructions. I hope both accounts are subscribed to my channel :) www.mustang6g.com/forums/attachments/111958-jpeg.563868/

[@rustyrollo9110]

Hey Tony, what kind of car cover do you have for your Mach 1?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I cover the 70 with a Cover Craft. The 2021 I drive to much to cover as I do not like to cover a dirty car.

[@rustyrollo9110]

Hello Tony, what’s your opinion on a drivers side catch can?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It's not needed. I have talked to many people who have installed them and never catch a thing. Thanks for watching!

[@rustyrollo9110]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Thanks Tony, sound like many a fishing trip I’ve been on.😂

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@rustyrollo9110 Understood thanks for watching and maybe try different bait? 🙃

[@thomasclark911]

Tony , I have a 2022 Mach 1 without the handling package and I need the information where to get the lower splitter from ford

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Part # MR3Z-17626-AA any Ford dealer can order it or you can find it on the web.

[@thomasclark911]

Thanks Tony

[@ebassstudent1454]

What keeps the oil vapor catch can from moving around when the car is in motion?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

There is a bracket and a push pin that attaches it to the valve cover.

[@gabehintzsche2064]

Good video, I never even thought about the good struts. Do you think an x pipe or h pipe would sound better on these Mach 1s?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I have the X pipe and I am pretty happy with it. I can't speak to the H pipe.

[@169abr]

H Pipe’s on Coyote’s sound great on the low end but once you get up top they kinda have a clappy sound.

[@dougwatson6406]

Does the Ford Catch Can mount to anything or just sit there?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I used one of the factory push pins in valve covers to mount.

[@dougwatson6406]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Ok thanks

[@shoeish]

How do you *Remove* the lower splitter rivets? Like any other rivets? Thanks!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

pretty much they are plastic so they would drill out very easily.

[@shoeish]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs That’s what it looked like but I didn’t want to hurt our 60 mile old Mach 1 this soon.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@shoeish If you are careful you wont hurt it. you can pick up plastic rivets plenty of places. If you leave it on your are going to have to learn how to side entry any steep entry ways. There are 8 screws as well.

[@damianbuzon8119]

Good job 👍🏻💖🇺🇲

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@damianbuzon8119]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs 👁️🦈👍🏻

[@damianbuzon8119]

ford mustang 💍👍🏻

[@BrailsfordsRides]

lol, I have the splash guards too on my mustang

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Saving the paint!

[@AustrianJF]

Could you show how you modified the splash guards? I bought a pair like yours and made a test kit out of cardboard but I am still a bit confused on how to blend the top, or if it be just cut short , with no “top part poke” due to the wheel moldings. Another idea was to get longer push pins and then layer the splash guards above the wheel moldings of the handling package car. Any tips would be helpful!

[@machdaddy6451]

I had to replace my splash shield, because it gets damaged so easily when you go though a dip in the road.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I didn't mount the lower spoiler on the 2022 because of that issue. I have it tucked away in my rafters.

[@machdaddy6451]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs I was referring to that huge splash shield that covers most of the area under the engine.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@machdaddy6451 I have that scape a couple of time as well. You learn to take and any sloped entrances at a angle instead of straight on.

[@machdaddy6451]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Exactly. It's a pain but you learn to live with it.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@machdaddy6451 side hill everything

[@draco2xx]

dont u think ford shouldve use the flat plane crank for mach 1 with the 5.0

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching. I actually stayed away from the GT350 because of the 5.2 engine. There were a lot of issues with the reliability, (throwing rods) vibration, oil consumption and that's what steered me clear of it. I would have loved the additional horse power but at the end of the day I need a car to get me places. It's not hard to find people that had massive problems with the VooDoo engine failing after a quick google search. The 5.0 is bullet proof.

[@whpony96]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs The early 5.2's did have issues (That were resolved) The later 5.2L's are very solid. Sadly they have already de-tuned the 2022 Mach 1's since they can not meet the federal emission standards. That shows that the 5.0L in it current form has met the highest output it can achieve off the assembly line.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@whpony96 I have heard the later 5.2 engines, 2018 and up were strengthened internally. I'm not saying that they are bad engines but the early issues were enough to make me personally steer clear. I often drive 2000 to 3000 miles in a trip and oil consumption issues and early breakage issues were not something I personally wanted to deal with. I did see the the 22 Mach 1's are going to come with 10 less horses. I'm wondering if that's a something in the mapping or if they did something to the actual hardware. I guess we will find out soon enough.

[@rustyrollo9110]

I would bet that those 10 hp are only a tune away, if you want more horses, the Coyote has no problem with minor modifications to accept boost and still be reliable.

[@mtnbikerva1]

Why do you need an oil catch can on an engine with port injection? the port injection cleans off the back of the intake valves so you don’t have the carbon buildup like you do on all the direct injection only engines.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

You don't really. I have owned that catch can since 2014 when I installed it on a 2013 Boss 302. I removed it when I sold the car and transferred it to the Mach1. The thinking is if the oil never enters the intake it wouldn't need cleaned off so what's the harm?

[@mtnbikerva1]

Thank you @@TonysFordsandMustangs

[@mtnbikerva1]

Wisdom on going down in wheel and tire size to: Size: 275/40ZR19 Size: 255/40ZR19 ? Continental DWS06 tire? Also, I’ve seen where some people go with the same size, wheels, and tires, front and rear. What are the pluses and minuses of doing that? For street vs the massive Handling package: 305/30R19 315/30R20 (rear) CUP 2 tire. I’m thinking this larger size wheels and gummy tires will be throwing rocks all over my car. And also the CUP 2 tires would wear out super fast. I figure smaller wheel, larger sidewall equals less tram lining and obviously protection for the wheels suspension, the whole car. Also better fuel economy. For a car with this much horsepower and weight should I go to anything smaller than the 40 series that comes stock without the Handling package? Also, what do you know about wheels? What is a high-quality durable light wheel that I should buy for these smaller tires? Thank you.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@mtnbikerva1 I wish I could help you but you saw the size tire and type of tire I went with on my car. If you have the handling pack that's what I would use. If you don't than you have a lot more options and you should not deviate from the factory size. A lot of it depends on how you plan to use it as well. I visit multiple tracks a year and prefer the handling pack with summer only tires. I park my car in the winter so I don't look at all season tires. That stated it's not the best for straight line speed as the bigger tires and the spoilers slow the car down.

[@ernestrobinson3609]

Also helps if you have a car lift like yourself lol

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That's a HUGE help. I picked it up used for $1,500 so they are out there if you look around.

[@ernestrobinson3609]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs be nice to have for sure. But great video btw.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@ernestrobinson3609 Thank you!

[@kennethlamar770]

Does the splitter fit 2021 GTs?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Sorry I couldn't say but I would doubt it as the bumper covers are quite different between the two cars. I would check with a Ford Parts department before goin any further. Thanks for watching!

[@jorgechavira7729]

Well, those mods are just for sound that does not increase horse power and looks that do not mean any improvement in handling; they make the car look good but they dont change anything

[@sharlenetull8060]

I’ve been trying to find the front splitter for my 2021 Mach 1 and I can’t find them that cheap and in my state none of the dealerships have them so I have seen the shipping as high as $301 and and the part is $454. I found another dealership that had one for $415 and Shipping $73 so I will probably do that! Our dealership we use locally hit us at $698.62 that’s with tax no shipping fee but still trying to find a better deal !!! There definitely been a conflict on the part number but I think I found the exact one. Was your part ?????? MR32-17D957-BOPTM Because some have listed AS MR32-17626-AA OR JE32-17626-AA Thanks for sharing your videos

[@sharlenetull8060]

I just looked at the one you got from Levittown Ford and it’s the one with the highest shipping charge of $301.25 so $755.69 before tax. They definitely went up since you got yours! At least I know which part number for sure

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I have an HP car so mine came with the car. They were not installed at the factory on any of the cars because they wouldn't make it on the carriers. Ford shipped these to the parts departments of where the HP cars were being delivered. Mine didn't show for 4 weeks and I chose to install it myself instead of running back to the dealer. Thanks for watching and I hope your enjoy your car as much as I do mine.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I'm not sure why shipping is so expensive. They weigh nest to nothing. The box is really big so maybe that's the issue?

[@SquireSCA]

Good stuff, but the catch cans are so overhyped. The motor is designed for the oil, and the gen 3 Coyote uses dual injectors, like Toyota does... Uses main ones via GDI, and has secondary injectors im the intake tracts above the valves. The engineers thought of this stuff when they designed it, you really don't need a catch can. More than 50% of all fleet vehicles in the US are GDI. if there were widespread issues with it, we would know. Right now, the only folks claiming there are issues, are the ones trying to sell you the catch cans, or the folks that bought them and need to justify their purchase...

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching and I don't disagree but it was left over from my Boss 302 and it can't hurt. Ford Motorsport made mine but I guess they felt if there is a market we should fill it?

[@SquireSCA]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs not sure. Can’t hurt, but there has never really been a validated study showing that the oil ingested, actually causes any issues…. There are a few anecdotal instances, and that’s about it…

[@JerryCecco]

hmmmm...so adding an oil change can prevents oil burning......so Ford design oil burning?? (run)

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

any car built after after 1975 will have a positive crankshaft ventilation system. The catch can condenses the oil so it doesn't go back through the engine. Every new gas powered car has a PVC system.

[@65coupestang]

Obviously the quarters are on the rear of the(your) vehicle😖😠😡🙄🤬👎🙄..!!

[@dabullz2346]

You lost me at the mud flaps

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Can't win em all.

[@johnwalker5622]

Best mod, sell the overpriced Mach 1, get a GT and mod it for a lot less. :)

[@SanchezIR]

I can see where you are comming from because vanilla GTs are excellent value. The one big thing about mach1 is the tremec MT-3160 manual transmission instead of the junkyard MT-82 and thats huge if yoant manual.

[@johnwalker5622]

@@SanchezIR The tremec has it's own issues, but you are right that is it way better than the MT82D.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

There are people that can build an MT-82 and make it bullet proof and you might as well ditch the clutch and pressure plate while it's out because those are pretty bad as well. That will cost you $3500 to $4000. The other reason I think Mach is a better buy is that "special models" hold their value much more than a standard GT. I heard the same thing from a lot of people about my 13 Boss 302. I think the prices for a Boss 302 versus a GT from 12 or 13 would justify what I'm saying. Yes it was more on the front end and way more now than I paid (everything is much more than a year ago) but 10 years from now I think a Mach 1 will hold much more of it's value versus a GT. Especially a GT with a ton of mods.

[@johnwalker5622]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Thats true, it will always hold more value than a GT.

[@rustyrollo9110]

I agree with you Tony, a stock Mach 1 is going to hold it’s value way better than a modified GT, plus the GT doesn’t have the nice tidbits from the GT350 and 500. Anybody who knows cars would be highly sceptical of a used modified GT.