Preparing For My Sc Install.

[TOOLOW91]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...L_MUSTANG_5.0_1986-93.pdf?2410173580037699682

Here's your manual. edit I just saw you have it already printed

 

[TOOLOW91]

Heres the water pump pulley

http://autospecialties.com/forms/ASP520141.html

 

[ZachMorris]

Looks like an underdrive .

I'd swap whatever fan you have out for a dual contour fan eventually . Plugs im not certain on id ask the tuner . Make sure you have a way to bypass the msd if you ever get stuck they make a quick harness . I told ya make your life easy and order a 93 cobra water pump pulley from ASP . Trust me

That's what I figured...I might just order the contour fan now and switch them out.

Also I tried to order the Cobra pulley from ASP but unfortunately they don't ship to Canada...any other site recommendations to find a cobra or stock pulley? I can only find the full kits @ LMR.

 

[TOOLOW91]

That's how my fitting is . Again in the car your not gonna do it this way but it's just to show an idea of where it should be .

 

[TOOLOW91]

http://www.performancepartsinc.com/engine_79_93.html

Try them . That's where I got mine . I didn't pay that muc though but that's a oem one

 

[TOOLOW91]

Spark plugs id go 2 heat ranges colder then what you have I think that would be ok

 

[ZachMorris]

Spark plugs id go 2 heat ranges colder then what you have I think that would be ok

Thanks for all the input - I really appreciate it!

 

[TOOLOW91]

Thanks for all the input - I really appreciate it!

Not a problem just tag me if you have any other questions . I don't know it all but I have messed up enough to learn a few things

 

[mikestang63]

plugs- start off with 3923's
adjust your gap per the Vortech manual
turn back your timing to 10 BTDC

My best advice is this. Once the install is done I would drive the car with the supercharger belt off to the tuner.
You can run rich all day long on a supercharged application, but lean ONCE.

 

[Blown88GT]

Looks like an underdrive .

I'd swap whatever fan you have out for a dual contour fan eventually . Plugs im not certain on id ask the tuner . Make sure you have a way to bypass the msd if you ever get stuck they make a quick harness . I told ya make your life easy and order a 93 cobra water pump pulley from ASP . Trust me

It's an overdrive pulley, spins the pump faster, not slower.

 

[ZachMorris]

plugs- start off with 3923's
adjust your gap per the Vortech manual
turn back your timing to 10 BTDC

My best advice is this. Once the install is done I would drive the car with the supercharger belt off to the tuner.
You can run rich all day long on a supercharged application, but lean ONCE.

Thanks - I have a trailer so I'm just going to trailer it to the tuner.

 

[ZachMorris]

When I swap the injectors I'll be pulling off the upper intake...after scraping down the old gasket what the recommended gasket when I reinstall? I hear some people use the RTV

 

[mikestang63]

use a replacement gasket. no need to overthink things

 

[ZachMorris]

use a replacement gasket. no need to overthink things

This should do the trick?

https://lmr.com/item/M9486A50/1986-95-Mustang-Ford-Racing-50L-Gt40-Cobra-Upper-Intake-Gask

 

[mikestang63]

This should do the trick?

https://lmr.com/item/M9486A50/1986-95-Mustang-Ford-Racing-50L-Gt40-Cobra-Upper-Intake-Gask

Why pay $15 for a $8 gasket.

Fel-Pro MS95953

 

[ZachMorris]

Why pay $15 for a $8 gasket.

Fel-Pro MS95953

Thank you sir - just called my local Napa and they have one coming for me.

 

[TOOLOW91]

It's an overdrive pulley, spins the pump faster, not slower.

I should've specified that it looked like it was part of an underdrive set .the underdrive set spins the water pump slower . The 93 cobra spins it faster . The stock will spin it faster obviously then the underdrive set . Either way he needs a stock one or a 93 cobra would be ideal for the tensioner to fit correctly with the belt .

 

[ZachMorris]

Stupid question..I'm at work right now but forgot to take the measurements that I need for the silicone couplers/sleeves and trying to get them ordered today. Bought the kit used and it only came with the 90 degree elbow. I can order the discharge tube by the installation manual which looks like a 2.75 x 2 inch and a 3 x 2 inch but since I have a 4 inch power pipe the air intake will obviously be different. Instead of the 3.5 x 2 and the 3 x 1 should I go 4.5 x 2 and 4 x 1?

thanks

 

[ZachMorris]

Unfortunately the kit came without hardware. I’m just going off the Vortech parts list and ordering everything in...I’m going to make the assumption that it’s all fine thread ?

 

[ZachMorris]

Little update -

On the last few steps...ended up changing valve cover gaskets as well when I switched injectors.

All that’s left is to switch the crank pulley, tap the pan and mount everything up.

Thoughts on grade 5 bolts for the crank pulley? I cannot seem to find any Grade 8s in the 1 3/4 size...tried everywhere local including a fastener store.

Also any tips on tapping the pan ? Directions just say to start small and move to a 9/16 punch.