how can u add power to the 79 5.0

[jstang209]

i got a 79 5.0 but i heard that theres only 150hp.. what more can i do to add some hp.. with out lookin at a fat bill

 

[Musclecarfan88]

totally rebuild it with performance parts

Or if you dont have that kind of change, you could get rid of the 2bbl carb for a 4, headers, exhaust. the usual. but really these will only help so much.

 

[JSSuper455]

Yup I was just going to say, change to a 4-bbl and ditch the 2-bbl straw, then upgrade to true dual exhaust. If you were really inclined you could find a '85 HO engine, it had 215hp (I beleive) and had a 4-bbl already...

 

[SPEED FREAK]

find some e7 heads or better change the cam and install a decent carb/intake combo.

 

[wytstang]

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[monsterstang70]

Yeh I'm in the same boat as you. I have a 79 GT and so far it have a holley performer carb, performer intake, long tube headers, mac exhaust and it runs pretty good now. I got a set of 1.7 rockers that I am going to throw on the car when I get a cam for it. If your car is auto, get a converter with more stall. The car will feel faster.

 

[Js5ohLX]

I'd buy a 87-92 HO motor and put a 4bbl carb and maybe an air gap intake on it. You can pick those motors up for real cheap.

 

[jstang209]

well i have a 89 2.3 and a 79 5.0.. the 79 has horrible cosmetic condition.. so i want to swap the 2.3 for the 5.0.. what do you mean by true dual exhaust.. i live in cali so imma have to pass smog too... i think the first thing i will do is get a 4bbl carb.. is it possible for someone to give me some part number.

 

[Musclecarfan88]

These are for summit racing.

Holley DP 600cfm HLY-0-4776C 650cfm HLY-0-4777C

Edelbrock performer RPM intake EDL-7121

 

[willys1]

Yeah the5.0 magazines have used 5.0's for 500 beans.

 

[willys1]

Yeah the5.0 magazines have used 5.0's for 500 beans.

And that 500 bucks will give you an extra 75HP and probably the same amount of torque And I believe the 79's are lighter then 87--93 5.0's.

 

[jstang209]

Will the Holley DP 600cf bolt up to the stock intake manifold or do i need to get a new one.

 

[willys1]

Will the Holley DP 600cf bolt up to the stock intake manifold or do i need to get a new one.

A double pumper might be an over kill.

 

[Musclecarfan88]

Will the Holley DP 600cf bolt up to the stock intake manifold or do i need to get a new one.

You will need a new manifold going from a 2bbl to a 4bbl. But if you did get a DP you will need to do more modifications (heads/cam) for the 600 to be needed. Go with a better cam and get the heads ported to go along with the carb/intake.

 

[red89lxstang]

thanks for the advice