92 LX 5.0 future mods?

skboost · May 4th, 2009, 06:26 PM

I just got my 92 LX the other day and I am trying to decide what I want to do next with it.

The person I bought the car from was planning on putting a supercharger on it but never got around to it I guess. However, The fuel modifications were done to the car, so right now there is alot of fuel for a stock engine.

The mods done to the car are:

headers
x-pipe
flows with dumps
pro 5.0 shifter
urethane tranny mount
egr spacer
24lb injectors
BBK adjustable fuel regulator
255lph pump
Tuned ECU

I am looking for any input on what to do next, I plan on eventually installing a single turbo kit. But for right now, should I install the stock injectors and fuel pump, or what upgrades could I go with to make this extra fuel useful for now.

Any information is appreciated.

grnstang · May 4th, 2009, 06:29 PM

what kind of tuning is done to the ECU? the injectors are fine. look into buying new cylinder heads, a camshaft, and an intake. you already have enough fuel for that

dr.gonzo! · May 4th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Suspension, gears, tires, heads, cam, & intake.

skboost · May 4th, 2009, 06:36 PM

I really don't know what kind of tuning was done to the ESU, the seller of the car just told me it was tuned for the fuel mods. I just didn't understand why the car was tuned for that extra fuel, when it's not needed.

dr.gonzo! · May 4th, 2009, 06:40 PM

5.0 Mustang Tech Q & A

This is a pretty good read. Some people will argue about the technical stuff but its still a good place to start.

skboost · May 4th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by dr.gonzo

5.0 Mustang Tech Q & A

This is a pretty good read. Some people will argue about the technical stuff but its still a good place to start.

Thanks, I will check it out for sure.

skboost · May 5th, 2009, 12:07 PM

I am looking at a cam, intake, and heads.... I am doing some research, but could anyone direct me to some products that could be used well with a turbo setup, as well as naturally aspirated?

1slo5.0 · May 5th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Do heads before anything.

88_FiveOh · May 5th, 2009, 02:25 PM

do heads and then a cam to match. checkout trick flow. They sell a top end kit that's all designed to run perfectly together.

jat · May 5th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by 88_FiveOh

do heads and then a cam to match. checkout trick flow. They sell a top end kit that's all designed to run perfectly together.

which kit?

grnstang · May 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM

track heat

jat · May 5th, 2009, 05:52 PM

ill take a look thank you

skboost · May 5th, 2009, 10:14 PM

cool thanks, I heard alot of good things about trick flow.

skboost · May 13th, 2009, 10:10 AM

That track heat kit is great, I plan on buying that in the future when I have some more money for mods. In the meantime, should I go with some stock injectors for my car because it is a stock setup? The MAF is original and I am getting way too much fuel the way it is now.

The only thing I am also wondering is, if the computer was actually tuned for these injectors, would sock ones make it run poorly. From doing searching, most people are saying all you need is a MAF calibrated for the 24lb injectors.

95StangMX · May 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM

how does the car run.....if it runs good then I would say leave it alone for now and get heads......doesnt seem like enough fuel for a charger though...

1slo5.0 · May 13th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by skboost

That track heat kit is great, I plan on buying that in the future when I have some more money for mods. In the meantime, should I go with some stock injectors for my car because it is a stock setup? The MAF is original and I am getting way too much fuel the way it is now.

The only thing I am also wondering is, if the computer was actually tuned for these injectors, would sock ones make it run poorly. From doing searching, most people are saying all you need is a MAF calibrated for the 24lb injectors.

How do you figure you are getting too much fuel?

baine21225 · May 13th, 2009, 01:26 PM

you should have a matching maf, i'd look into a set of heads and gears first

skboost · May 14th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0

How do you figure you are getting too much fuel?

because of the size of the injectors with a stock motor. Also, it smells like its running very rich; although, it doesn't have cats,just an x pipe then dumps. I'll take a look at the plugs when I get a chance.

The car runs good. I just wasn't sure If I should be running these injectors or not. If I wont gain anything from switching back to stock, I'll keep them in.

Thanks for the input guys.

grnstang · May 14th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by skboost

because of the size of the injectors with a stock motor. Also, it smells like its running very rich; although, it doesn't have cats,just an x pipe then dumps. I'll take a look at the plugs when I get a chance.

The car runs good. I just wasn't sure If I should be running these injectors or not. If I wont gain anything from switching back to stock, I'll keep them in.

Thanks for the input guys.

no you wont gain anything by switching back to factory 19lb/hr injectors, as long as you have a matching MAF for your 24's. If you havent driven a car without cats the smell of the exhaust might lead you to believe it is running rich.

1slo5.0 · May 14th, 2009, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by skboost

because of the size of the injectors with a stock motor. Also, it smells like its running very rich; although, it doesn't have cats,just an x pipe then dumps. I'll take a look at the plugs when I get a chance.

The car runs good. I just wasn't sure If I should be running these injectors or not. If I wont gain anything from switching back to stock, I'll keep them in.

Thanks for the input guys.

The injectors aren't too big. The 5 liter Cobras had 24lb injectors and they were only 15hp more than the base model Mustang. Its not getting too much fuel. It might be running rich if the computer wasn't calibrated for the bigger injectors though. I wonder if someone did a Cobra computer conversion on this car.

May 4th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#1
skboost Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	92 LX 5.0 future mods? I just got my 92 LX the other day and I am trying to decide what I want to do next with it. The person I bought the car from was planning on putting a supercharger on it but never got around to it I guess. However, The fuel modifications were done to the car, so right now there is alot of fuel for a stock engine. The mods done to the car are: headers x-pipe flows with dumps pro 5.0 shifter urethane tranny mount egr spacer 24lb injectors BBK adjustable fuel regulator 255lph pump Tuned ECU I am looking for any input on what to do next, I plan on eventually installing a single turbo kit. But for right now, should I install the stock injectors and fuel pump, or what upgrades could I go with to make this extra fuel useful for now. Any information is appreciated.

May 4th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#2
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	what kind of tuning is done to the ECU? the injectors are fine. look into buying new cylinder heads, a camshaft, and an intake. you already have enough fuel for that __________________

May 5th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#8
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do heads before anything. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

May 5th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#9
88_FiveOh Regular 1988 lx 13.13@101.78 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	do heads and then a cam to match. checkout trick flow. They sell a top end kit that's all designed to run perfectly together. __________________ 302 out of a lincoln lsc, Cobra upper and lower, 1.6 rr's, msd cap, bbk equal lengths, off road h pipe, mac pro chambers, 4:10's, bbk drag launch springs, 4cylinder tranny, short shifter, 20% tint, and 6k H.I.D's. 13.13@101mph 1.8 60ft on D/R's

May 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#11
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	track heat __________________

May 4th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#4
skboost Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really don't know what kind of tuning was done to the ESU, the seller of the car just told me it was tuned for the fuel mods. I just didn't understand why the car was tuned for that extra fuel, when it's not needed.

May 5th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#7
skboost Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am looking at a cam, intake, and heads.... I am doing some research, but could anyone direct me to some products that could be used well with a turbo setup, as well as naturally aspirated?

May 5th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#12
jat Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maspeth , Queens, NYC Posts: 1,341 iTrader: 0 reviews	ill take a look thank you

May 5th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#13
skboost Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool thanks, I heard alot of good things about trick flow.

May 13th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#14
skboost Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	That track heat kit is great, I plan on buying that in the future when I have some more money for mods. In the meantime, should I go with some stock injectors for my car because it is a stock setup? The MAF is original and I am getting way too much fuel the way it is now. The only thing I am also wondering is, if the computer was actually tuned for these injectors, would sock ones make it run poorly. From doing searching, most people are saying all you need is a MAF calibrated for the 24lb injectors.

May 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#15
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	how does the car run.....if it runs good then I would say leave it alone for now and get heads......doesnt seem like enough fuel for a charger though... __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

May 13th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#17
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	you should have a matching maf, i'd look into a set of heads and gears first __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

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