just something I'm curious about

[greenstang1313]

What sort of H/C/I setup would you need to do on a stock 5.0L in order to have the most power in the 1000-2000rpm range (where most daily driving is done). I love having all the high end power my car has, but I think it would also be cool to have a setup that keeps you glued to your seat all around town under 2000rpms.

Obviously you can throw some 4.56s and the problem is solved, but I wana know what heads/cam/intake would give you a down-low power band like that.

 

[Therian]

I believe you'd want to stay on a smaller sized head...basically you'd want to find a head that had the highest velocity...

Performer intake would work well

That said...cam choice will make or break the deal. You'll probably want a stockish (maybe a bit wider?) LSA...and lower duration numbers @ .050

not sure of specifics...if I gave you numbers I'd be talking out my ass

 

[Killercanary]

Stock H/C/I or add a bunch of cubes to it.

 

[tmoss]

stock configuration, new chain (if it's old) and a 4 degree advancement on the stock cam........port the stock lower if you want the power to carry over through the mid-range.

 

[Pokageek]

Pulling stumps out? lol.

 

[True 5.0]

You are going to want a package that develops torque and not HP. Long intake runner lengths and, as Therian said, a combo that has a high velocity - ie smaller diameter ports. Killercanary also said it best - "add a bunch of cubes to it."

 

[greenstang1313]

Pulling stumps out? lol.

lmao, i got the 97 Exploder for that.


thanks for the opinions guys!

(btw, apparently I'm a little slow in the head because I'm not what it means to 'add cubes'. I'm guessing thats related to how some people have '306ci' motors but I dont really understand how that works.)