Improved parts…

[Bullittproof]

regarding my 2023 GT, thanks to this site and some ‘poking around’, I have learned of parts on my vehicle that can be replaced with improved parts for the sake of longevity…the replacements may offer improved performance as well, but my reason for upgrading them is primarily to have better, stronger, longer-lasting parts… such as braided clutch fluid line and rubber return line to replace the OEM lines, a one-piece aluminum manual shifter reverse lockout release to replace the two piece glued plastic one, the lighter aftermarket clutch spring (the kit’s included perch is improved), most recently I learned that the plastic hood release handle can break under stress and ordered an aluminum replacement … are there any other parts that could better serve me by being upgraded? [I am not looking for performance upgrades, just longevity upgrades] … I thank you for your responses.

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[Crew4991]

If longevity is your objective rather than performance, definitely change out that 5.0L coyote engine for a 1.8L 4 cylinder engine found in the 2003 Toyota Corolla.

That bad boy will outlive you.

 

[Bullittproof]

“there’s no substitute for cubic inches” as the old saying goes…

 

[IPOGT]

regarding my 2023 GT, thanks to this site and some ‘poking around’, I have learned of parts on my vehicle that can be replaced with improved parts for the sake of longevity…the replacements may offer improved performance as well, but my reason for upgrading them is primarily to have better, stronger, longer-lasting parts… such as braided clutch fluid line and rubber return line to replace the OEM lines, a one-piece aluminum manual shifter reverse lockout release to replace the two piece glued plastic one, the lighter aftermarket clutch spring (the kit’s included perch is improved), most recently I learned that the plastic hood release handle can break under stress and ordered an aluminum replacement … are there any other parts that could better serve me by being upgraded? [I am not looking for performance upgrades, just longevity upgrades] … I thank you for your responses.

Glad to see someone enjoying their ride enough to want to embellish it. Run safe. Have fun!

 

[Bullittproof]

thank you, slow and loud is how I enjoy it.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

thank you, slow and loud is how I enjoy it.

Perhaps an elephant would be slow, loud and long lasting enough?

 

[Bullittproof]

sure, if I could shift it!

 

[CrazyHippie]

sure, if I could shift it!

An added benefit is the bigger trunk. (Forgive me for that one, Lord.......)

 

[Bullittproof]

one add-on (not replacement) that I did is spot mirrors from NxTGEN, I really do not feel comfortable relying on the sensors, in my experience the incoming vehicle is already in the danger zone when the led lights in the side mirror, spot mirrors are more reliable and as long as you can see an image in them ‘they are working’, I wish the spot mirrors were still offered by the factory.

 

[Mach1man]

one add-on (not replacement) that I did is spot mirrors from NxTGEN, I really do not feel comfortable relying on the sensors, in my experience the incoming vehicle is already in the danger zone when the led lights in the side mirror, spot mirrors are more reliable and as long as you can see an image in them ‘they are working’, I wish the spot mirrors were still offered by the factory.

Which verson of the NXTGEN did you use ? The Universal Fit Mirrors or did you find a better fit from some other model listed

 

[Bullittproof]

I contacted them looking for advice, they suggested the universal F0400, I honestly do not remember if I placed mine ‘upside down’ but they work fine. I thought it would be a problem with them nit being in the traditional upper outside corners, but such is not the case.
Here are two photos from when I installed them. They are not intrusive at all, using them is quite natural.

 

[S550HPP]

If longevity is your objective rather than performance, definitely change out that 5.0L coyote engine for a 1.8L 4 cylinder engine found in the 2003 Toyota Corolla.

That bad boy will outlive you.

We have F150 oil field truck driven by teenagers with Coyote with 300K and engine is fine....same engine as Mustang more or less. No need to worry about it.

 

[Bullittproof]

We have F150 oil field truck driven by teenagers with Coyote with 300K and engine is fine....same engine as Mustang more or less. No need to worry about it.

thanks S550HPP, it’s not the engine that I am thinking-of as much as the accessory parts wherever an inferior material or process was used to save ‘a few cents’, I guess I left ‘reliability’ out of my opening statement, that’s where I am looking for improvement.

 

[Nightmonkey]

,In my experience the incoming vehicle is already in the danger zone when the led lights in the side mirror,

Maybe try the larger EU-spec mirrors?
You can equip them with the BLIS-LED.
I have the impression that their size is one reason why Ford only had them without BLIS from factory on the EU-S550.

without BLIS LED

Not sure, if the large EU-BLIS-mirror is also curved like this, they don't have that dotted line.

with BLIS LED

 

[Nightmonkey]

...and there are these:
https://www.steeda.com/classic-design-concepts-mustang-sequential-mirrors-067-1511-7053-01.html

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