want to mod 1990 stock 5spd...help please

rocket · April 14th, 2009, 10:17 AM

I have a completely stock 5spd, and looking to make it nasty but still streetalble. Been thinking bout head, cams, headers, and gears. Also thought bout supercharger. What suggestions would you make or have for me.

I live in central Iowa, so if anyone is from around here, would love to find out what you have and where is the best place for work around here.

Thanks,
Rocket

1slo5.0 · April 14th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by rocket

I have a completely stock 5spd, and looking to make it nasty but still streetalble. Been thinking bout head, cams, headers, and gears. Also thought bout supercharger. What suggestions would you make or have for me.

I live in central Iowa, so if anyone is from around here, would love to find out what you have and where is the best place for work around here.

Thanks,
Rocket

How much money do you have to spend and how much horsepower do you want? You have to answer at least the first question before anybody can help you.

rocket · April 14th, 2009, 10:49 AM

well thinking $5000 or less. Dont have to spend 5000 but would like to keep it around that or less

Iwannagofast · April 14th, 2009, 11:02 AM

with that money you could probly go gears and trickflow top end kit and supporting mods with some susupension if you do some work yourself to save money

baine21225 · April 14th, 2009, 11:36 AM

5K you should sell your car, put the money together, and buy one already done for 1/2 the money

91Project · April 14th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Wheres the fun in that...

1slo5.0 · April 14th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by baine21225

5K you should sell your car, put the money together, and buy one already done for 1/2 the money

+1

Originally Posted by 91Project

Wheres the fun in that...

Who cares about fun, its all about economics these days.

rocket · April 14th, 2009, 01:23 PM

well dont really want to sell it, i bought it from my dad and its in GREAT shape! Has 71000 miles on it, so wil prob just work on this one

93hatch · April 14th, 2009, 01:31 PM

turbo

1slo5.0 · April 14th, 2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by rocket

well thinking $5000 or less. Dont have to spend 5000 but would like to keep it around that or less

Here are a couple different options for you:

#1 - gears and a used Vortech S-trim. Total cost would be about $2500.

#2 - Heads, cam, intake, gears, etc. I'd piece a kit together, I would not buy one of the Top End kits out there. A set of Twisted Wedge CNC185 heads would be nice. I like the Canfield 192cc heads too. Call Camshaft Innovations or Cam Motion for a custom grind solid roller and then top it off with a good intake.

You should have no problem making 330+ hp to the wheels no matter what route you choose. Keep in mind there are alot of hidden costs. You will need a larger fuel pump no matter what route you go. You will also need some good subframe connectors to keep the body from twisting up with all of that new found horsepower. If its a 5-speed car this would be a good time to put a performance clutch in it as well as a safety bellhousing. I know everyone thinks safety equipment is too expensive and would rather spend that money on other go fast parts but after the clutch takes your foot (or feet) off, you will wish you had a safety bellhousing. I posted pictures of one of my old cars that exploded a clutch on the street on this site last year. The damage wasn't pretty. If you have an automatic you will need to switch to a higher stall converter or the car is going to perform like a turd. If you do a head swap you will want to get a set of ARP head bolts as well. Don't forget about rocker arms, gaskets and other unexpected parts. $5000 goes quick but you can do alot with it if you plan everything out. Looking for used parts isn't a bad idea either. If you buy alot of the stuff used you might be able to get the heads, cam, intake, gears AND supercharger for $5000. Its a buyer's market right now with so many people unemployed.

flyin ryan · April 14th, 2009, 06:12 PM

purchase terminator motor/trans, ecm and wiring harness... spend countless hours doing the conversion

EscortSportage · April 19th, 2009, 09:29 AM

You can spend all that money on heads cam intake manny, wouldnt it be easier and more beneficial to just turbo it?

get a solid kit for 3 to 4 grand and run boost, i dont know much...B&G has a turbo kit under 3 grand, they dynod it on a stock 5.0 420hp....

i think a boosted stang would kill a built 5.0 motor...HCI vs Boost....thats just me, i love seeing people spend tons of money on there motor and none on chassis or suspension and still run 14's

3k on turbo
the left over on chassis and suspension (gears and short throw too)

grnstang · April 19th, 2009, 03:21 PM

dont forget the dyno tuning with the turbo kit.

rocket · April 19th, 2009, 03:49 PM

well, Im just not sure what is the best route? All seem like good ideas. Maybe I should start with gears, pullys, exhaust, and susp upgrade and see how i like it. Then go into cams/heads.

What is the thing I saw somewhere to open the fender up for the intake? Is there something in there that I should be removing to get better airflow??

April 14th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#5
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	5K you should sell your car, put the money together, and buy one already done for 1/2 the money __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

April 14th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#6
91Project Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wheres the fun in that... __________________ AutoMeter C2 Nitrous Guage FS PM for details

April 14th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#9
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbo __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

April 19th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#12
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,029 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can spend all that money on heads cam intake manny, wouldnt it be easier and more beneficial to just turbo it? get a solid kit for 3 to 4 grand and run boost, i dont know much...B&G has a turbo kit under 3 grand, they dynod it on a stock 5.0 420hp.... i think a boosted stang would kill a built 5.0 motor...HCI vs Boost....thats just me, i love seeing people spend tons of money on there motor and none on chassis or suspension and still run 14's 3k on turbo the left over on chassis and suspension (gears and short throw too) __________________ 10 point Cage Bunch of newer mustang parts Maximum Motorsports catalog Sparco stuff "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

April 19th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#13
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	dont forget the dyno tuning with the turbo kit. __________________

April 14th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#1
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	want to mod 1990 stock 5spd...help please I have a completely stock 5spd, and looking to make it nasty but still streetalble. Been thinking bout head, cams, headers, and gears. Also thought bout supercharger. What suggestions would you make or have for me. I live in central Iowa, so if anyone is from around here, would love to find out what you have and where is the best place for work around here. Thanks, Rocket

April 14th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#3
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	well thinking $5000 or less. Dont have to spend 5000 but would like to keep it around that or less

April 14th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#8
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	well dont really want to sell it, i bought it from my dad and its in GREAT shape! Has 71000 miles on it, so wil prob just work on this one

April 14th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#11
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	purchase terminator motor/trans, ecm and wiring harness... spend countless hours doing the conversion

April 19th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#14
rocket Regular 1990 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, Im just not sure what is the best route? All seem like good ideas. Maybe I should start with gears, pullys, exhaust, and susp upgrade and see how i like it. Then go into cams/heads. What is the thing I saw somewhere to open the fender up for the intake? Is there something in there that I should be removing to get better airflow??

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