Turbo on a stock 5.0???

Mustang1234 · February 5th, 2010, 10:51 PM

I have a stock 5.0, five speed with 123k on the block, in my 94 mustang and was considering putting a single turbo kit in it at 6 psi, but I know the only way it will last is if I have forged internals. So my question is can i get away with just a forged pistons and forged rods kit and the stock crankshaft, then add the turbo or do I need all the forged internals to run this safely, I at least want to drive this until 150k miles so should I be ok?

Dap1991 · February 5th, 2010, 11:57 PM

from what ive gathered the stock internals will outlast the 302 block

sickfox · February 6th, 2010, 12:04 AM

You should be good with a good conservative tune. I mean the higher miles is the only thing but that's still not bad if it was well maintained.

jonnydankness · February 6th, 2010, 12:55 AM

Hellion Power Systems - The Best Mustang Turbo Kits Available

Yeah you could boost your stock 5.0 forget swapping pistons etc.
I have like 70 k on a rebuilt engine I'll probably put another 10 k on it by the time I do suspension and other things to handle the power of a turbo kit.

Hellion makes the best bolt on turbo kit imo.

JBIGBOOTSY · February 6th, 2010, 01:35 AM

I have a junkyard shortblock with 10-12#. It has held up for a summer so far.

EscortSportage · February 6th, 2010, 12:13 PM

i plan on doing the same thing (turbo on a stock engine) i head after some ARP head studs, thicker head gasket, good tune u can run 8 to 10lbs itll make some good numbers too!

EscortSportage · February 6th, 2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by jonnydankness

Hellion Power Systems - The Best Mustang Turbo Kits Available

Yeah you could boost your stock 5.0 forget swapping pistons etc.
I have like 70 k on a rebuilt engine I'll probably put another 10 k on it by the time I do suspension and other things to handle the power of a turbo kit.

Hellion makes the best bolt on turbo kit imo.

super expensive but very good, HPPERFORMANCE has very nice stuff too, but for a cheaper build check out B&G turbo, treadstone performance, and cheapest yet On 3 performance their kit is 1500 bucks!

sniperd · February 6th, 2010, 02:57 PM

Im running 7# (So far) on my 89 with stock internals and it has been holding up fine so far. 135K Miles on the stock shortblock, I have studded stock heads.

Mustang1234 · February 7th, 2010, 09:07 PM

Thanks everybody, I thinks i'll take all of your adivice and see if or how long i can get away with stock internals. Hopefully everything goes well,

THanks for the help!

flyin ryan · February 7th, 2010, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

i plan on doing the same thing (turbo on a stock engine) i head after some ARP head studs, thicker head gasket, good tune u can run 8 to 10lbs itll make some good numbers too!

my conservative tune is 8lb-10lbs and my stock heads have never been off the car... ie stock heads/gaskets and shit

so it can be done just have to have a bunch of money/time tied up in the tune and not be a complete douchebag behind the wheel 100% of the time

real57vetteguy · February 9th, 2010, 05:54 AM

I've got a friend whom ran a stock block car with around 150k on it and I am pretty sure he was running a bit over 10 lbs for a long period of time before it finally laid down. Now also keep in mind he is beyond an expert turbo guy, he actually does build/design type applications, this guy currently has a small block car that can handle 36lbs maybe more I am not totally sure, I do know at 36lbs its making around 1600 rwhp to run low 5's in the 8th. By the way thats a street car

JBIGBOOTSY · February 9th, 2010, 08:25 AM

Low 5's would be about low to mid 8's in the 1/4. 1600whp should be good for alot quicker.

Timm10221 · February 9th, 2010, 11:44 AM

1600 HP holy crap batman!

flattusmaximus78 · February 9th, 2010, 05:37 PM

flywheel baby.

bbme21 · August 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM

i have a 1995 5.0 i am thinking about buying a
Garrett Turbo BCC2 AR/42
Waste gate valve and pipe
PRO CHARGER intercooler
off of a 1989 mustang is there anything i have to do to the motor before i put this on

88Saleen · August 19th, 2010, 10:26 AM

just dont boost it to the moon youll be alright.

cobrafox · August 19th, 2010, 12:55 PM

as far as i know, 79-95 5.0's came factory with froged internals. im surprised this hasnt been brought up yet. so boost it already. haha

flattusmaximus78 · August 19th, 2010, 01:49 PM

I wouldn't put anything with a 42 ar on on my fox. Sounds like a small small turbo.

liche · August 19th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by cobrafox

as far as i know, 79-95 5.0's came factory with froged internals. im surprised this hasnt been brought up yet. so boost it already. haha

The 93 used hypereutectic pistons, not forged pistons like the previous years. Not sure about 94-95 though.

NASTYWHITE93gt · August 19th, 2010, 05:06 PM

hyper pistions are not good for a turbo setup i thought ,u dont get good ignition if i remember right.

February 5th, 2010, 10:51 PM	#1
Mustang1234 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Turbo on a stock 5.0??? I have a stock 5.0, five speed with 123k on the block, in my 94 mustang and was considering putting a single turbo kit in it at 6 psi, but I know the only way it will last is if I have forged internals. So my question is can i get away with just a forged pistons and forged rods kit and the stock crankshaft, then add the turbo or do I need all the forged internals to run this safely, I at least want to drive this until 150k miles so should I be ok?

February 6th, 2010, 01:35 AM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a junkyard shortblock with 10-12#. It has held up for a summer so far. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

February 6th, 2010, 12:13 PM	#6
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	i plan on doing the same thing (turbo on a stock engine) i head after some ARP head studs, thicker head gasket, good tune u can run 8 to 10lbs itll make some good numbers too! __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

February 9th, 2010, 05:54 AM	#11
real57vetteguy Enthusiast 1987 347 vortech V-2 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 700 iTrader: 0 reviews	RE I've got a friend whom ran a stock block car with around 150k on it and I am pretty sure he was running a bit over 10 lbs for a long period of time before it finally laid down. Now also keep in mind he is beyond an expert turbo guy, he actually does build/design type applications, this guy currently has a small block car that can handle 36lbs maybe more I am not totally sure, I do know at 36lbs its making around 1600 rwhp to run low 5's in the 8th. By the way thats a street car __________________ And when you lose control you reap the harvest you have sown!

February 9th, 2010, 08:25 AM	#12
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Low 5's would be about low to mid 8's in the 1/4. 1600whp should be good for alot quicker. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

February 5th, 2010, 11:57 PM	#2
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	from what ive gathered the stock internals will outlast the 302 block

February 6th, 2010, 12:55 AM	#4
jonnydankness Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hellion Power Systems - The Best Mustang Turbo Kits Available Yeah you could boost your stock 5.0 forget swapping pistons etc. I have like 70 k on a rebuilt engine I'll probably put another 10 k on it by the time I do suspension and other things to handle the power of a turbo kit. Hellion makes the best bolt on turbo kit imo.

February 6th, 2010, 02:57 PM	#8
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im running 7# (So far) on my 89 with stock internals and it has been holding up fine so far. 135K Miles on the stock shortblock, I have studded stock heads.

February 7th, 2010, 09:07 PM	#9
Mustang1234 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks everybody, I thinks i'll take all of your adivice and see if or how long i can get away with stock internals. Hopefully everything goes well, THanks for the help!

February 9th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#14
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	flywheel baby. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

August 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#15
bbme21 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a 1995 5.0 i am thinking about buying a Garrett Turbo BCC2 AR/42 Waste gate valve and pipe PRO CHARGER intercooler off of a 1989 mustang is there anything i have to do to the motor before i put this on

August 19th, 2010, 10:26 AM	#16
88Saleen Enthusiast 1988 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 832 iTrader: 0 reviews	just dont boost it to the moon youll be alright. __________________ 1988 vert - still in progress 2004 F250

August 19th, 2010, 12:55 PM	#17
cobrafox Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	as far as i know, 79-95 5.0's came factory with froged internals. im surprised this hasnt been brought up yet. so boost it already. haha

August 19th, 2010, 01:49 PM	#18
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I wouldn't put anything with a 42 ar on on my fox. Sounds like a small small turbo. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

August 19th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#20
NASTYWHITE93gt Regular 1993 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: easley, sc Posts: 83 iTrader: 0 reviews	hyper pistions are not good for a turbo setup i thought ,u dont get good ignition if i remember right.

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