Power & Tuning

Unlock what Ford left on the table.

The S197 responds incredibly well to tuning. A good tune is the single biggest bang-for-buck mod you can do. From handheld tuners to custom dyno tunes, here's what we recommend.

5 curated picks
Editor's Pick
$399

Bama X4/SF4 Custom Tunes

Bama Performance

The SCT X4 tuner loaded with 3 custom Bama tunes (87, 91, 93 octane). Plug it in, flash, done. Free tune revisions for life when you add mods.

Fitment 2005-2014 GT, V6, GT500
Expected Gains +15-25 hp on 93 octane
Install Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ Very Easy
Best Custom Tune
$450

Lund Racing Custom Tune

Lund Racing

Data-log based remote tuning from one of the most respected S197 tuners. Send your logs, get a refined tune back. Repeat until perfect.

Fitment 2005-2014 GT, V6, GT500
Expected Gains +20-30 hp depending on mods
Install Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ Very Easy
Maximum Power
$6,999

Ford Performance Supercharger Kit

Ford Performance

The factory-backed way to add forced induction. 525+ hp at the crank on the 5.0L Coyote. Includes calibration, retains factory warranty coverage.

Fitment 2011-2014 GT (5.0L)
Expected Gains +150+ hp
Install Difficulty ★★★★★ Hard (Pro Install)
Best Hardware
$349

SCT BDX Tuner

SCT Performance

Bluetooth-enabled tuner with cloud-based tune delivery. WiFi updates, data logging, and a slick touchscreen interface. The modern way to tune.

Fitment 2005-2014 All Models
Expected Gains Varies by tune
Install Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ Very Easy
Industry Standard
$379

SCT X4 Tuner

SCT Performance

The industry-standard handheld tuner for S197 Mustangs. Holds 10 custom tunes, works with Bama, Lund, and any custom tuner. The X4 is the workhorse of the S197 tuning community.

Fitment 2005-2019 GT, V6, GT500 (2020+ requires custom tune)
Expected Gains Varies by tune
Install Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ Very Easy

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