[pusher90]

I have 90 lx 5.0 5spd with 106k miles. i have a bbk cold air intake im not sure what kind of upper n lower intake manifold. these are the parts im settting up to buy

e303 cam
1.7 roller rocker arms
24lb injectors
mass air flow
shorty headers
h-pipe no cats
flowmasters 2 chamber
130 amp alternator
327 gears

im just not sure if the ford cobra intake would work. any thoughts?

[StangBanger302]

Don't buy that e-cam please. Everyone makes the same mistake...Learn from someone who has a letter cam (me)..Wait until you get cylinder heads to get your cam. As far as bang for your buck intake, get an explorer intake. Take some sandpaper, and clean up the inside of it. Done

[FastStang91Lx]

Explorer since it's the same as the cobra, and don't put 24's in it until you need them... and you won't with that. Skip the E cam, not a bad cam, but there is much better unless you have to because of emissions. Don't forget a bigger throttlebody. 65mm would be just fine for that setup. And my only question is why only 3.27's? Do you drive 50 or more miles a day at 75-80mph? If you are an auto, I would do a 3.73 minimum and 3.55's with a manual.

[pusher90]

i thought a e cam was the best way to go. explorer intake? that a brand? or the suv

[pusher90]

i like the 3.27s cause im still good on the freeway. i like to drive so i dont wont the car to be working all that hard. and i have the stock 5spd. i still wnna be able too keep my high end on the freeway also

[FastStang91Lx]

You'll be fine with 3.55's too, and it'll give you just a little more kick too. I currently have 3.55's and a 5 speed, and I'm switching to 3.73's cuz I have another rear with them in it. I drive alot, and the mileage with the 3.55's isn't bad at all. And explorer the suv, yes. Any one with the 5.0 in it. It's a cheap upgrade over stock. The heads on them are better too, for cheap, just a little fyi. The E cam is only the best way to go if you HAVE to pass emissions. But many people claim to pass with the TrickFlow Stage 1 cam.

Don't take this the wrong way by any means, but just because you didn't know about the explorer intake, I suggest researching A LOT before you buy anything. You'll want to have a gameplan or goal in mind before you start buying parts, or you'll end up buying stuff twice or more. What is your main intent with this car. Just a DD? Some dragstrip? Some autocross? And lastly, what is your budget, or are you just buying things when you can? The answers to those questions will help you on your quest for affordable, reliable power.

[ryanw]

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx You'll be fine with 3.55's too, and it'll give you just a little more kick too. I currently have 3.55's and a 5 speed, and I'm switching to 3.73's cuz I have another rear with them in it. I drive alot, and the mileage with the 3.55's isn't bad at all. And explorer the suv, yes. Any one with the 5.0 in it. It's a cheap upgrade over stock. The heads on them are better too, for cheap, just a little fyi. The E cam is only the best way to go if you HAVE to pass emissions. But many people claim to pass with the TrickFlow Stage 1 cam. Don't take this the wrong way by any means, but just because you didn't know about the explorer intake, I suggest researching A LOT before you buy anything. You'll want to have a gameplan or goal in mind before you start buying parts, or you'll end up buying stuff twice or more. What is your main intent with this car. Just a DD? Some dragstrip? Some autocross? And lastly, what is your budget, or are you just buying things when you can? The answers to those questions will help you on your quest for affordable, reliable power.

+1 on that one... Hey Faststang91Lx how do you like those 3.55 gears. i have 3.27 in mine as of now but i have a set of 3.55 in my gerage waiting to go in. just wanna hear your thoughts

[pusher90]

ok all good. thats why im on here to get some info. my first mustang but i want to make him hot. so i will be buying stuff along the way when i can. but i do want to run hard n strong street and freeway.

[ryanw]

Originally Posted by pusher90 i want to make him hot. but i do want to run hard n strong.

That sounded really gay.... im just joking bro.... lol

[FastStang91Lx]

I have no issues with the 3.55's at all, I would consider them a good all around gear. I'm jumping to the 3.73's mainly because 1. I have them, and 2. I'm gonna start hitting the track next season. You won't notice a huge difference over your 3.27's, but if you can do it yourself or get it done cheap, I'd do it in a heartbeat. It would probably feel like you added another 15-20 horse.