Want to make 500-600hp in an 87-93 5.0

brimmer555 · August 9th, 2010, 02:59 PM

I'm in the Army and don't have much time I did some light searches through here, but wasn't finding what I was looking for.

What I want to know is some ideas on making a daily driver 87-93 5.0 that puts out in the hp range of 500-600 RWHP.

I have been thinking that a super charger is the best way? i'm also looking for the most cost effective way, and NOS is not an option. I don't want to deal with the fried piston rings an all that mess lol.

Thank you all for the help!

1slo5.0 · August 9th, 2010, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by brimmer555

I'm in the Army and don't have much time I did some light searches through here, but wasn't finding what I was looking for.

What I want to know is some ideas on making a daily driver 87-93 5.0 that puts out in the hp range of 500-600 RWHP.

I have been thinking that a super charger is the best way? i'm also looking for the most cost effective way, and NOS is not an option. I don't want to deal with the fried piston rings an all that mess lol.

Thank you all for the help!

You can do just as much engine damage with a turbo or supercharger as you can with nitrous. A bad tune is a bad tune no matter what power adder you have. I would rather have a blower or turbo on a street car though because then you don't have to worry about the bottle going empty. That much horsepower is going to cost alot of money. You WILL need an aftermarket block.

confusedbuild · August 9th, 2010, 04:09 PM

im in the army myself...i spent deployment money building a 347...some days in hind sight id rather go with a 351w stroked to 408 or 427..as a daily driver i guess 408 either way youd have no problem making the power and its an efficient motor. not to break away from the 5.0 i just realized how much a power house a windsor is

brimmer555 · August 9th, 2010, 04:35 PM

hmm I guess that's food for though. What kinda mpg are we talking between a 351, or a blown 5.0? I has seen some seriously stupid high number com from a turbo or a super charger. and i deffinately want all the time power, unlike running a bottle empty.

But I need some serious tech on this subject.
I am bout to be flying home to Pennsylvania here soon. and i'm sure i can find some things at next years Carlisle Ford Nationals. i'm from Carlisle, PA.

confusedbuild · August 9th, 2010, 04:51 PM

im sure the mpg is alot better on a 5.0 .. i dont know much about supercharging or turbos..i stick to NA and stroking..thinking bout adding a turbo to my 347 but we'll see...have you seen the kits hellion has for a fox mustang?

79-93 Mustang Single Turbo System - 350 to 850 HP

check that and see if that could fit your budget..

69fastback · August 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM

If you're concerned about gas mileage, you probably need to lower you goals a little. You don't build a 500 rwhp and worry about fuel economy.

Since a stock 302 block would be risky at best, I would just build a 351 based engine.

On a side note.....why are there so many people on this forum scared of nitrous? Nitrous is gooooooood

e3sean · August 9th, 2010, 07:41 PM

to do it right its gonna cost you over 15k

why do you want 500-600 hp in a street car? have you ever driven anything with anything close to that much power??

HMERacing · August 9th, 2010, 08:08 PM

Then I suggest this! Meets or exceeds your power goals, will give you decent gas mileage, is supercharged and will be DD reliable!

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=248897

Chris951 · August 9th, 2010, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

why do you want 500-600 hp in a street car? have you ever driven anything with anything close to that much power??

seriously... i drive gt500's at work and they are insane. i couldn't imagine dd'ing that. it would scare me lol

confusedbuild · August 9th, 2010, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by HMERacing

Then I suggest this! Meets or exceeds your power goals, will give you decent gas mileage, is supercharged and will be DD reliable!

19201990 - LS9 6.2L Supercharged Crate Engine 638 hp / 604 lbs torque - 19201990

thats a chevrolet motor..ew..and im sure the price is outrageous...brimmer..why not focus more on torque than hp..thats what wins races anyways and for HMERacing, if he had the budget for that than surely he'd have the budget for a 20k crate motor from fomoco but once again..if the work is done for you it takes the fun away..and the stress..but yea..and the motor is discontinued..i was looking for a price to compare

liche · August 9th, 2010, 09:07 PM

i guess the big question is why 500-600hp? is it just a number thrown out because it sounds cool or is there a specific reason?

i know a lot of young guys say the want a 10s car for no reason other than they watched The Fast and Furious a half dozen times.

FastStang91Lx · August 9th, 2010, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by liche

i guess the big question is why 500-600hp? is it just a number thrown out because it sounds cool or is there a specific reason?

i know a lot of young guys say the want a 10s car for no reason other than they watched The Fast and Furious a half dozen times.

No silly, cuz they live their lives a 1/4 mile at a time.

confusedbuild · August 9th, 2010, 09:13 PM

i live mine 1320ft at a time..im just saying

FastStang91Lx · August 9th, 2010, 09:17 PM

I didn't want to mention this, but I live mine 15840 inches at a time.

1slo5.0 · August 9th, 2010, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by HMERacing

Then I suggest this! Meets or exceeds your power goals, will give you decent gas mileage, is supercharged and will be DD reliable!

19201990 - LS9 6.2L Supercharged Crate Engine 638 hp / 604 lbs torque - 19201990

69fastback · August 9th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

I didn't want to mention this, but I live mine 15840 inches at a time.

I live mine 45,000' at a time

confusedbuild · August 9th, 2010, 09:36 PM

tired of the chevy posting so top this...i know you cant afford it nor can our salaries combined.
Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News

1slo5.0 · August 9th, 2010, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by confusedbuild

tired of the chevy posting so top this...i know you cant afford it nor can our salaries combined.
Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News

HMERacing · August 9th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by confusedbuild

tired of the chevy posting so top this...i know you cant afford it nor can our salaries combined.
Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News

Nice!!!

How about whats in 1slo5.0's sig. It may require a different K member but I think it may fit under a stock hood.

nolife · August 9th, 2010, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by HMERacing

Then I suggest this! Meets or exceeds your power goals, will give you decent gas mileage, is supercharged and will be DD reliable!

19201990 - LS9 6.2L Supercharged Crate Engine 638 hp / 604 lbs torque - 19201990

For the one that is not discontinued, it is only $22K...

August 9th, 2010, 02:59 PM	#1
brimmer555 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Tell ya next year Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	Want to make 500-600hp in an 87-93 5.0 I'm in the Army and don't have much time I did some light searches through here, but wasn't finding what I was looking for. What I want to know is some ideas on making a daily driver 87-93 5.0 that puts out in the hp range of 500-600 RWHP. I have been thinking that a super charger is the best way? i'm also looking for the most cost effective way, and NOS is not an option. I don't want to deal with the fried piston rings an all that mess lol. Thank you all for the help!

August 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#6
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're concerned about gas mileage, you probably need to lower you goals a little. You don't build a 500 rwhp and worry about fuel economy. Since a stock 302 block would be risky at best, I would just build a 351 based engine. On a side note.....why are there so many people on this forum scared of nitrous? Nitrous is gooooooood __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

August 9th, 2010, 07:41 PM	#7
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	to do it right its gonna cost you over 15k why do you want 500-600 hp in a street car? have you ever driven anything with anything close to that much power?? __________________

August 9th, 2010, 09:17 PM	#14
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	I didn't want to mention this, but I live mine 15840 inches at a time. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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August 9th, 2010, 04:09 PM	#3
confusedbuild Newbie 1896 Quadricycle 5:21@20mph Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	im in the army myself...i spent deployment money building a 347...some days in hind sight id rather go with a 351w stroked to 408 or 427..as a daily driver i guess 408 either way youd have no problem making the power and its an efficient motor. not to break away from the 5.0 i just realized how much a power house a windsor is

August 9th, 2010, 04:35 PM	#4
brimmer555 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Tell ya next year Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm I guess that's food for though. What kinda mpg are we talking between a 351, or a blown 5.0? I has seen some seriously stupid high number com from a turbo or a super charger. and i deffinately want all the time power, unlike running a bottle empty. But I need some serious tech on this subject. I am bout to be flying home to Pennsylvania here soon. and i'm sure i can find some things at next years Carlisle Ford Nationals. i'm from Carlisle, PA.

August 9th, 2010, 04:51 PM	#5
confusedbuild Newbie 1896 Quadricycle 5:21@20mph Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	im sure the mpg is alot better on a 5.0 .. i dont know much about supercharging or turbos..i stick to NA and stroking..thinking bout adding a turbo to my 347 but we'll see...have you seen the kits hellion has for a fox mustang? 79-93 Mustang Single Turbo System - 350 to 850 HP check that and see if that could fit your budget..

August 9th, 2010, 08:08 PM	#8
HMERacing Regular 89 FOX/01 WS6 0@0/13.1@106 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 458 iTrader: 0 reviews	Then I suggest this! Meets or exceeds your power goals, will give you decent gas mileage, is supercharged and will be DD reliable! http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=248897

August 9th, 2010, 09:07 PM	#11
liche Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	i guess the big question is why 500-600hp? is it just a number thrown out because it sounds cool or is there a specific reason? i know a lot of young guys say the want a 10s car for no reason other than they watched The Fast and Furious a half dozen times.

August 9th, 2010, 09:13 PM	#13
confusedbuild Newbie 1896 Quadricycle 5:21@20mph Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	i live mine 1320ft at a time..im just saying

August 9th, 2010, 09:36 PM	#17
confusedbuild Newbie 1896 Quadricycle 5:21@20mph Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	tired of the chevy posting so top this...i know you cant afford it nor can our salaries combined. Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News

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