stock 5.0 need help with some performance
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The BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK ungrades are (in no perticular order)
Heads
Converter
Gears
Exhuast
Intake
2nd list would be (no perticular order)
chassis stiffinening
rear control arms
brakes
Heads
Converter
Gears
Exhuast
Intake
2nd list would be (no perticular order)
chassis stiffinening
rear control arms
brakes
srothfuss
Last night I stabbed the same guy 7 times in a row
The MOD list
If it's stock and you are looking for a place to start, you can choose to follow this list. I complied this with the help of Stangnet.
First mods should be as follows (my take):
In order of Priority
1) Subframe connectors (SFC's) full length ones are prefered for a stiff chasis
2) Gears: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 seem to be the popular choices
3) Full Exhuast (headers, hi-flo cats, catback w/ mufflers)
4) Buy a K&N panel filter (no CAI kit required) and put it in the stock box
5) Bumped timing to 12 - 14 degrees (free mod) 10 Degrees is stock.
6) Larger MAF, TB (MAF cars from 1988 california only, 1989-1993)
7) 3G alternator upgrade / electric fan
8) Fix the weak brakes
Optional MODs:
9) Strut tower brace (necessary on Convertibles IMO)
10) Underdrive pullies (they can't be used on S/C motors and cause charging problems)
11) Weight reduction out of the nose of the car
12) Shocks/Struts and lowering springs
13) C/C plates if you lower the car
14) Short throw shifter (if you have a manual transmission)
After those (the basics), it's pretty much up to you. There are plenty of Super Chargers or Heads, Cam and Intake packages to choose from.
Also, don't forget about the basic tune up
1) Changing all of the fluids (oil, coolant, trans, rear end, brake and some of the power steering)
2) Plugs: (non-platnum type) Autolite or Motorcraft are prefered
3) Oil filter: Motorcraft or equivalent (not FRAM)
4) Air filter: see first mods item #4
5) Plug wires: Ford Motorsport (FRPP) 9mm units are great
6) Cap / Rotor
7) Oxygen sensors
If it's stock and you are looking for a place to start, you can choose to follow this list. I complied this with the help of Stangnet.
First mods should be as follows (my take):
In order of Priority
1) Subframe connectors (SFC's) full length ones are prefered for a stiff chasis
2) Gears: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 seem to be the popular choices
3) Full Exhuast (headers, hi-flo cats, catback w/ mufflers)
4) Buy a K&N panel filter (no CAI kit required) and put it in the stock box
5) Bumped timing to 12 - 14 degrees (free mod) 10 Degrees is stock.
6) Larger MAF, TB (MAF cars from 1988 california only, 1989-1993)
7) 3G alternator upgrade / electric fan
8) Fix the weak brakes
Optional MODs:
9) Strut tower brace (necessary on Convertibles IMO)
10) Underdrive pullies (they can't be used on S/C motors and cause charging problems)
11) Weight reduction out of the nose of the car
12) Shocks/Struts and lowering springs
13) C/C plates if you lower the car
14) Short throw shifter (if you have a manual transmission)
After those (the basics), it's pretty much up to you. There are plenty of Super Chargers or Heads, Cam and Intake packages to choose from.
Also, don't forget about the basic tune up
1) Changing all of the fluids (oil, coolant, trans, rear end, brake and some of the power steering)
2) Plugs: (non-platnum type) Autolite or Motorcraft are prefered
3) Oil filter: Motorcraft or equivalent (not FRAM)
4) Air filter: see first mods item #4
5) Plug wires: Ford Motorsport (FRPP) 9mm units are great
6) Cap / Rotor
7) Oxygen sensors
25thmustang
Mustang Master
Alright I actually read your post and saw that you have a carbed car... What year is it, this will help us decide whats your best bet. If its older than 85, your best bet might be to drop in a newer 5.0 (something that can be found decently cheap) and go from there!
As far as general mods go, your car doesnt have a MAF, TB, CAI, or any of that stuff, so dont worry about that... I would say gears, exhaust, subframes, clutch (if its a manual) shifter, and that would be a good start and keep you happy for a bit!
As far as general mods go, your car doesnt have a MAF, TB, CAI, or any of that stuff, so dont worry about that... I would say gears, exhaust, subframes, clutch (if its a manual) shifter, and that would be a good start and keep you happy for a bit!
srothfuss
Last night I stabbed the same guy 7 times in a row
blackcloud50 said:
If you purchase a Centrifugal charger, they supply you with a new crank pulley that has the stock accessory pulley attached to it. So you end up going back to a belt being driven at the original speed.
If you go K.B. (their pully runs off the accessory belt) and you have underdrive's, you won't ever see full boost on the car.
It's not that you can't go out and buy them, that is why I list them as optional mods.
