• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

5.0 engine???

  • Thread starter Thread starter beans72
  • Start date Start date Jun 26, 2007

beans72

New Member
Jun 26, 2007
23
0
1
Jun 26, 2007
#1
  • Jun 26, 2007
  • #1
Im rebuilding a 5.0 and so far i have gt-40 heads, some ceramic coated headers, bigger injectors, im getting a bigger cam and a cobra lower and upper intake...anything else im forgetting that i should get?
 

BK_CAULEY

it's built for speed not longevity, woman
Dec 26, 2006
0
10
49
Thomasville, ga
Jun 27, 2007
#2
  • Jun 27, 2007
  • #2
WAYYY yo vague. what are you wanting to see out of your motor? have are you gonna be driving it? there are millions of parts you could throw at it, are looking at the parts you listed and a basic rebuild? narrow it down for us.
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,597
223
Northern KY
Jun 27, 2007
#3
  • Jun 27, 2007
  • #3
Just don't go out buying random parts....pick and match parts together for the best results.


Example....don't expect to run a .600 lift cam with a Cobra intake and get the best results...(not that you could on stock pistons anyways).
 

beans72

New Member
Jun 26, 2007
23
0
1
Jun 27, 2007
#4
  • Jun 27, 2007
  • #4
im looking for it to still be a daily driver..possibly get 310-330 rwhp out of her.....but im also on a VERY tight budget
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,597
223
Northern KY
Jun 27, 2007
#5
  • Jun 27, 2007
  • #5
A buddy of mine built a 347 with an X303 cam and GT40P heads....put it all together himself and had it tuned, it put down 300hp....he only had $1400 into the entire build including the stroker kit....you just have to shop around for good used parts and build it yourself.
 

beans72

New Member
Jun 26, 2007
23
0
1
Jun 27, 2007
#6
  • Jun 27, 2007
  • #6
yea like i said i already have the gt-40 heads, ceramic coated headers, and some bigger injectors..and plan on getting a few more things..but im not sure if i had down everything i should try and get..and yes im building it myself, i stripped it down today as a matter of fact
 

Mustank

Founding Member
Sep 11, 2001
166
1
18
Germany
Jun 28, 2007
#7
  • Jun 28, 2007
  • #7
So, are you rebuilding the engine or just swapping heads, cam and intake?
 

beans72

New Member
Jun 26, 2007
23
0
1
Jun 28, 2007
#8
  • Jun 28, 2007
  • #8
well at the moment i have basically a stock 5.0 with like 220,000 miles on her....i bought a 5.0 out of a 94 and im rebuilding it at the moment and hopefully by the end of summer ill have it ready to drop in.......
 

Mustank

Founding Member
Sep 11, 2001
166
1
18
Germany
Jun 28, 2007
#9
  • Jun 28, 2007
  • #9
What I was trying to say is that there's a lot more to rebuilding an engine than the parts you mentioned. I wouldn't consider an H/C/I swap as a rebuild. Rebuild normally means main bearings, connecting rods, pistons/piston rings, boring the block, etc. etc. There are a lot of parts to buy and a lot of things to consider when rebuilding - you need to be more specific about your plans and people can help you better.
 

beans72

New Member
Jun 26, 2007
23
0
1
Jun 28, 2007
#10
  • Jun 28, 2007
  • #10
my mistake, ive been around cars my whole life but this is my first time at this type of engine work...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

9
Engine Donor '00 Mountaineer meet '91 Fox
  • 91firecracker
  • May 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
41
Views
502
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 28, 2026
91firecracker
9
J
Engine Running like crap :(
  • justadude07
  • Sep 27, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
309
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 19, 2025
DadLife0724
Engine Suggestions on an engine rebuild. Stock cam/GT40Ps or aftermarket on both for a fun weekend driver?
  • MadSquirrelTech
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
559
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
J
Fuel Fuel pump does not prime
  • justadude07
  • May 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
442
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 26, 2025
justadude07
J
J
'04 3.8L V6 mineral deposits and oil on #3 cylinder. Does it need a rebuild or something simpler?
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 18, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
186
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Mar 18, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?