We got caught up in a mad dash to ditch the farm-tractor inline-six the Rambler was delivered with in favor of a proper V-8 and decided to fog the engine compartment flat black. And while flat black ...

Whether at a local burger-joint cruise or a Mustang Club of America National, one of the first areas a budding enthusiast or knowledgeable Mustanger will look at is your Mustang's engine compartment.

While it's certainly possible to put a lot of money into a well-detailed engine compartment, it's still one of the most visually rewarding modifications you can make. And there are ways to keep the ...