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Legacy5.0

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Above all, what engine only modifications, topping a cost only $500, would create the most performance out of a Stock 5.0 efi engine (1988).

I've come to the conclusion I'll be giving my GT a 5 year anniversary present, but instead of being "wood", I'd like to give it Hp.

Answers w/ specs and experience most appreciated.

(Edit: CAI already installed)

 

87_LX_5.0

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Decent set of shorty headers are reasonably priced and can help you add a few horses.
 

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Nitrous Oxide is going to give you the best bang for the buck.
 

Mustang5L5

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$500 bucks????

Gt-40p heads, new springs and an explorer intake.
 

wythors

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I'm assuming that the car is speed density?

Have Tom Moss port the lower intake, install a set of 1.7 roller rockers and a set of underdrive pullies.
 
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Mustang5L5 said:
$500 bucks????

Gt-40p heads, new springs and an explorer intake.
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agreed , I would say skip the springs and go with GT40P shorty headers
 

Mustang5L5

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He would prob be fine of he sticks with a stock cam and swaps the e7 springs over
 

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Gears
 
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