Best Mods and Upgrades for Muscle Cars

Muscle car enthusiasts are always looking for ways to make their cars faster, more powerful and better-looking. Whether you’re a weekend racer or just enjoy cruising around town in your classic ride, there’s something out there that can take your muscle car performance to the next level.

From suspension upgrades to engine modifications and exterior styling enhancements, we look at some of the most popular mods and upgrades that will give your muscle car an edge over the competition. So if you want to get the most out of your ride, read on for our top picks for modding and upgrading muscle cars!

Chevy Camaro 6th gen Drag tires: 17” Race Star Wheels and Hoosier Tires 28/10.5
Chevy Camaro 6th gen Drag tires: 17” Race Star Wheels and Hoosier Tires 28/10.5. Find out more about this 6th Gen Camaro build in our feature.

Suspension Upgrades

If you want to improve your muscle car’s handling, the first step should be upgrading its suspension. New shocks and springs will give you better control over your car’s cornering ability and make it much easier to handle at high speeds. You can also install sway bars, strut braces and other components to further enhance your car’s stability and cornering.

  • Lowering springs
  • Coilovers
  • Air Suspension kits
  • Performance upper and lower control arms
Street Aeros Diffuser Ford Mustang S550
Ford Mustrang S550 on Air Lift 3P air suspension setup. Check more about this bagged S550 here.

Engine Modifications

If you really want to get the most out of your muscle car, it’s worth considering some engine modifications. Installing a new intake manifold and exhaust system can improve air flow and help unleash hidden power from your engine. You can also add performance camshafts, headers and other engine components to further increase the power of your car’s engine.

  • Air intakes
  • Performance throttle bodies
  • ECU Tuners
  • Performance EFI & pumps
  • Performance ignition
  • Superchargers & Turbo
Chevy Corvette C5 ZO6 with Engine modifications and upgrades. Find out more about this build in our feature.
Chevy Corvette C5 ZO6 engine modifications and upgrades. Find out more about this build here.

Exterior Styling Enhancements

Your muscle car isn’t just about performance – you want it to look good too! Upgrading the exterior styling is a great way to give your ride a unique look and stand out from the crowd. Installing a new grille, headlights, side skirts or rear spoiler can all help give your car an aggressive look that will turn heads wherever you go.

  • Custom hoods
  • Bumpers
  • Spoilers
  • Splitters
  • Side skirts
  • Diffusers
  • Cannards
  • Wide body Kits
  • Fender flares

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Ford Mustang New Edge with exterior mods and wide body kit

These are just a few of the many mods and upgrades available for muscle cars. With the right combination of components, you can take your classic ride or a modern muscle car to the next level of performance and style.