how can u add power to the 79 5.0

jstang209 · Jul 9, 2004

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 · Jul 9, 2004

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 · Jul 10, 2004

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 · Jul 10, 2004

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

wytstang · Jul 10, 2004

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monsterstang70 · Jul 10, 2004

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 · Jul 10, 2004

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 · Jul 10, 2004

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 · Jul 10, 2004

These are for summit racing.

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

Edelbrock performer RPM intake EDL-7121

willys1 · Jul 10, 2004

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

willys1 · Jul 10, 2004

willys1 said:
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 · Jul 10, 2004

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

willys1 · Jul 10, 2004

jstang209 said:
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 · Jul 10, 2004

jstang209 said:
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 · Jul 10, 2004

thanks for the advice

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