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

dilemma

  • Thread starter Thread starter crookman10
  • Start date Start date Jan 19, 2008
C

crookman10

New Member
May 14, 2007
26
0
0
Jan 19, 2008
#1
  • Jan 19, 2008
  • #1
i have an 88 5.0 lx prettymuch stock i just put a new motorsports rear end in with disc and did the suspension now for the problem i want to give her more power just not sure which route to go. i have gt40p heads and explorer u&l intake i was thinking about scrapping that plan and getting trick flow h/c/i kit, or putting the gt40p heads and intake on and buying a vortech sq2 kit. please help its time to start thinking about summer i would like to be around 375 to 400 whp. i have a bugget of 4500.00. i want it to be a daily driver though
 

wythors

Get off my lawn!!!
Founding Member
May 17, 2000
2,277
35
69
C Addle
Jan 19, 2008
#2
  • Jan 19, 2008
  • #2
Personally, I'd keep what you have and spend the money on the blower, a cam and a couple of supporting mods. That ought to put you right in where you want to be and then some. You're not going to get 400 rwhp with just the TF kit by itself.
 

ttop88

Member
Mar 12, 2007
42
0
6
indiana
Jan 19, 2008
#3
  • Jan 19, 2008
  • #3
I agree! With a blower a cam and a dyno tune you could meet your goals.
 

88mouse

New Member
Apr 18, 2007
630
0
0
Mooresville nc
Jan 19, 2008
#4
  • Jan 19, 2008
  • #4
With your gt40 heades and intake with a blower and cam you should be a little more than 400hp when its done.
 

ryan218

In just 10 years, I'll be old enough to drive!!!!
Dec 28, 2005
0
1
38
columbus ohio
Jan 19, 2008
#5
  • Jan 19, 2008
  • #5
id put on what you have and find a decant used s trim....custom grind and a tune!
 
B

bentley429

Banned
Nov 25, 2004
528
3
0
Connecticut
Jan 20, 2008
#6
  • Jan 20, 2008
  • #6
Turbo. End of story.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

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
833
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
351w turbo build.... Turbo guys teach me things...
  • Kid wita 5oh
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 23, 2025
General karthief
S
Fuel ‘88 GT Runs Rich Cold — Fixes Itself When I Unplug Sensors (ECT, MAF, O2, etc.)
  • Sufarry
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
868
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
1
Engine Motor swap from a 2003 Explorer
  • 1996mustang new
  • Oct 9, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
602
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 16, 2025
squeak93
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
577
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
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?