The driving dynamics and overall performance of the car is what drew us in to buy a Mustang in the first place. That being said, many of us who own a Mustang also have children. While toddlers and pre-schoolers can easily fit in the back seats, by the time elementary school is over, this may not be the case. Not to mention all the stuff that goes with hauling our kids around.

Due to the need to haul the kids and all their "stuff", many Mustang owners turn to Ford's SUV line to get the job done for the daily grind.

Sadly the truth is that overall the Mustang is a terrible family car. Many of the blue oval faithful have parked their Mustangs, and turned to Ford’s SUVs for daily duty, especially the Explorer. These vehicles offer the hauling capacity and leg room needed to get the kiddos to school and soccer practice. However, they leave a lot to be desired in the horsepower department, even when equipped with an optional V8. Lugging that heavy SUV around doesn’t come close to the acceleration Mustang owners are accustomed to.

Since 2006 Ford has been dropping the 4.6L three-valve engine into their SUV line, where much like in the Mustang it replaced the outgoing two valve variant. This engine is nearly identical to that of the Mustang with only minor differences. This is where Brenspeed comes in. Seeing the Mustang faithful turn to SUV’s for family transportation, Brenspeed seized upon the potential to take the vanilla experience of driving one of these behemoths and make it a somewhat more sporty affair. After extensive and careful research and development, the Brenspeed Stryker package was born.

This package promises to transform your mundane commuter SUV into a 475hp tire frying, soccer mom terrorizing beast. It includes:

• Brenspeed Modified Roush TVS Supercharger Kit 

• Roush Heat Exchanger & GT500 intercooler pump

• GT500 Fuel Injectors, Rail, and GT500 Throttle Body
• 
Upgraded Belt Tensioner

• Roush Cold Air Intake

• One Step Colder Spark Plugs

• Electric Fan
• 
Brenspeed Calibration loaded on an SCT programmer

On the dyno the package made a very respectable 381hp at the rear wheels. This should liven up that morning commute as well as helping you escape the doldrums of the car pool line, pulling ahead of some of the latest Euro-trash to make your escape. It may also allow for a little fun with unsuspecting brand-X owners at stop lights as well.

The do it yourself crowd can order the kit directly from Brenspeed and bolt it on in a weekend, or schedule an appointment and have the work performed at the company’s installation facility.