mods to get into 12's

[sedfhsdf]

ok i just got my 87 5.0 5 speed its got springs and a strut tower brace. the exhaust is a prochamber with flowmasters. also i have 3.73 and mass air conversion going in this week. i got some cash about 3500 i was just wondering what are some ways i can get into the 12s if at all possible? also i have to drive it everyday. thanks for your help

 

[86bluecobra]

H/C/I (heads cam Intake) aswell as some good tires i.e. slicks and or drag radials. Suspension mods will help you quite a bit aswell. maybe some strange 10 way adjustable struts and shocks. aftermarket upper and lower control arms for the rear are also a much needed mod on a mustang. and to get you deep into the 12 if not 11's a little giggle gas.

 

[sedfhsdf]

as far a the H/C/I what is a good set up to go with? i was thinking about just going with the trickflow kit from summit what else would i need to install that? like injectors,fuel pump,t/b,mass air meter?

 

[86bluecobra]

yes those kits work well and i would definetally want to do a mass airflow conversion on your 87 so that you can run a decent cam. it is always a good idea to upgrade the stock fuel system. as for injectors it would be good to go to a 24 lb one. i have seen peeps post that stock fuel pump is only good for about 300 ponies so definetally upgrade that.

 

[sedfhsdf]

thanks for your help

 

[1SLO306]

i agree a H/C/I will do it along with 24#ers, 75MM tb, 75mm maf, and other little mods. if u have a nice street radial u will see high 12 and if u have slick u would dip into the mid 12's.

i would look into to the kits that are out there. like the TFS H/C/I combo.

 

[25thmustang]

Im happy with my set up, and with the money you have you should easily be able to duplicate it, and change a few things to suit your needs! PM me and I can give you all the specifics.

If not, HCI works also!

 

[90_Red_LX]

I think a properly setup h/c/i will go deeper than high 12's. 25th's car (the guy above me) runs 12.5 on factory heads and cam. I think with proper heads, a good cam, and a nice flowing intake to go with it, mid 12's are in reach easily.

 

[IntenseBlue]

It depends on suspension setup and 60' times. In drag racing, hooking is just as important as power, if not more.

 

[bobcatv8]

Listen to 25th, That boy is a REAL racer! He takes it to the track and has found out what works there, not on a dyno!

 

[tmoss]

In drag racing, hooking is just as important as power

Very true..........

Stock ported E7s and stock ported intakes are deep into the 12s.....

 

[25thmustang]

Listen to 25th, That boy is a REAL racer! He takes it to the track and has found out what works there, not on a dyno!

Imagine if I only had some suspension and a real motor under the hood!

12s arent too hard to reach, just match the parts and drive the car hard! Practice will knock off tenths of seconds just as easily as hp will!