Question on upgrades

Lethal885.0

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Okay so I have a 1988 mustang lx with a 5.0HO motor with about 75,000 miles. Right know I have 3.73 gears, bbk longtube headers with bbk h pipe, hurst shifter, bbk cold air intake, and maybe some other little stuff. In a couple of months I plan on building a 347 stroker, but for right know I want to upgrade my stock motor. Would a TFS trackheat upper and lower intake and a ford f303 cam be to much for the stock bottom end? Because when I build the 347 I plan on running the same intake and cam. Please let me know what your opinions are.
All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

87foxstang

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You'll have no problem with that setup. Your bottom end will easily hold that power.

 

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92mustanggt509

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you will be fine with tha combo. thats the way to do it, buy it so you can use for the new motor. save money ftw

 

Lethal885.0

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Another question, with the f303 cam will I have piston the valve clearance issues? If so what is the best way to check this?

 

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I dont have experience with the F-cam but I dont think it has enough lift to cause a problem. Maybe someone can clarify this

 

Lethal885.0

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Okay and does this seem like a good setup? Like both parts matching the right rpm range and getting the most power out of them as possible with the mods I have? Thanks again for everyones help. Greatly apreciated.