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Motor Trend recently got their hands on a 2013 Ford Mustang V6 and have posted a full review and test results on their web site. The magazine praised the car’s performance capabilities, saying that “it’s evident the Mustang overachieves in almost every major objective test.” Their test car, equipped with the optional performance package, hit 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds and passed through the 1/4 mile in 13.9 seconds at 100 mph. “It can accelerate, turn, and stop quicker than most of the competition,” they went on to say.
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Despite having a more-than-respectable 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque from the factory, V6-powered Mustangs don’t get quite as much respect as their V8 siblings. The aftermarket especially doesn’t give much love to the Mustang V6, with companies mainly producing parts for the 5.0L V8, and performance shops generally use the Mustang GT as their base for project cars. Even so, we can always appreciate when someone takes the performance plunge on two less cylinders.
Out of all companies ProCharger has led the V6 charge, producing a supercharger kit that boosts …

For the most part the Mustang GT and Shelby GT500 get the majority of the attention when it comes to aftermarket parts, but thankfully many companies are starting to offer upgrades for the Mustang V6 as well. The latest is this cold air intake system from AEM featuring their patented Dryflow air filter and a direct bolt-on design. Also included in the system is a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube finished in gray (part #21-8123DC) or polished (21-8123DP), an air box with removable top, heavy duty 3/16″ brackets and double-wound hose …

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