Newbie Questions

jeremyalms · April 27th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Okay, time for a bit of a vent.... I bought a clean slightly modded 91 GT. The previous owner was in the middle of making it an LX, for whatever reason... Fine with me, the ground effects don't make it faster... The mods I have figured out are in my signature, but how/where do you guys begin when you buy a modded stang? And is there a rule of thumb for bolt-ons, such as if it has this, then you should do that... In other words, I don't want to chase my tail getting this thing up to snuff... Thanks for reading and I respect all of your years of knowledge!

92Notch · April 27th, 2011, 09:41 PM

What are you looking to spend and what are you planning to do with the car?

jeremyalms · April 27th, 2011, 09:43 PM

Plan is to just play with it. I really don't have a budget, but at the same time i don't want to have 10 grand in a 5000 car.. KWIM?

92Notch · April 27th, 2011, 09:49 PM

I'm sure most people will point you to a H/C/I build, if that's not enough, juice or boost on top.

PhillyGT · April 27th, 2011, 09:55 PM

Weld on SFC's

jeremyalms · April 27th, 2011, 09:57 PM

I'm sure most people will point you to a H/C/I build, if that's not enough, juice or boost on top.

I'm with ya there... I was looking int o that today. I'm just frustrated as to where to start... With the mods it has, they didn't upgrade the MAF or the TB, so it is really confusing as to where they left off.... I know the SMOG and PCV has all been gutted, no AC, stock injectors, 190 fuel pump, full length bbk headers, stock pulleys, some sort of cam (was told E303), and as far as I know stock heads. The thing runs retardedly fast now... but I just want things to be done right, in the right order...

92Notch · April 27th, 2011, 09:59 PM

If you think it runs fast now, wait till' you get some decent heads

jkeyz · April 28th, 2011, 12:57 AM

head ftw

jkeyz · April 28th, 2011, 12:57 AM

grab a set of 3.73s or 4.11s , best bang for the buck

jeremyalms · April 28th, 2011, 06:54 AM

It's already got 373's in it.

FastStang91Lx · April 28th, 2011, 06:58 AM

Subframe connectors are a must. Start there. Underdrive pulleys and electric fan. That intake will accept a 70mm throttle body and for the mass air meter, I would find one at least 75mm or larger in case you change the intake to one that will accept a 75mm throttle body. And stay away from the C&L Maf meters, nothing but issues. If it were me, I would get one that is calibrated for 24lb/hr and get the matching fuel injectors too, if you are planning on a good set of heads in the future. That way you won't be buying one twice.

nxcoupe · April 28th, 2011, 12:01 PM

This^ And look at an anderson ford Powerpipe with an 80mm ProM maf. Cal it for 24's and get a set of 24's for it so you'll have the fuel as you make more power. Get a good cam intake and set of heads, TFS twisted wedge HCI kits are hard to beat price wise and come with everything.

jeremyalms · April 28th, 2011, 12:31 PM

Thanks guys! Def put me in the right direction! One other question. In 4th or 5th gear it has a noticeable vibration, if I depress the clutch, it goes away. It has a new clutch. Any ideas? It only happens at speeds of 60+

April 27th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#1
jeremyalms Newbie 1991 LX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newbie Questions Okay, time for a bit of a vent.... I bought a clean slightly modded 91 GT. The previous owner was in the middle of making it an LX, for whatever reason... Fine with me, the ground effects don't make it faster... The mods I have figured out are in my signature, but how/where do you guys begin when you buy a modded stang? And is there a rule of thumb for bolt-ons, such as if it has this, then you should do that... In other words, I don't want to chase my tail getting this thing up to snuff... Thanks for reading and I respect all of your years of knowledge! __________________ '91 LX Cobra Upper E303 Cam MSD Ignition BBK Full Length Headers 373 Gears

April 27th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#2
92Notch Enthusiast 1996 Cobra Not fast enough. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose..408! Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 reviews	What are you looking to spend and what are you planning to do with the car? __________________ Mods: Full 01 Cobra drivetrain (Teksid block ) T56, 3.73s, Pro 5.0, Aluminum driveshaft, JLT CAI, BBK O/R X, SLP LM1s, Full welded in sub frame connectors

April 27th, 2011, 09:43 PM	#3
jeremyalms Newbie 1991 LX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Plan is to just play with it. I really don't have a budget, but at the same time i don't want to have 10 grand in a 5000 car.. KWIM? __________________ '91 LX Cobra Upper E303 Cam MSD Ignition BBK Full Length Headers 373 Gears

April 27th, 2011, 09:49 PM	#4
92Notch Enthusiast 1996 Cobra Not fast enough. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose..408! Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure most people will point you to a H/C/I build, if that's not enough, juice or boost on top. __________________ Mods: Full 01 Cobra drivetrain (Teksid block ) T56, 3.73s, Pro 5.0, Aluminum driveshaft, JLT CAI, BBK O/R X, SLP LM1s, Full welded in sub frame connectors

April 27th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#5
PhillyGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 13.8@101.58mph! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Weld on SFC's __________________ Dropped on Eibachs,K&N FIPK,Mac-prochamber o/r,Flowmasters.Short throw,Heavy Right Foot Mod

April 27th, 2011, 09:59 PM	#7
92Notch Enthusiast 1996 Cobra Not fast enough. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose..408! Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you think it runs fast now, wait till' you get some decent heads __________________ Mods: Full 01 Cobra drivetrain (Teksid block ) T56, 3.73s, Pro 5.0, Aluminum driveshaft, JLT CAI, BBK O/R X, SLP LM1s, Full welded in sub frame connectors

April 28th, 2011, 12:57 AM	#8
jkeyz Regular 93 5.0 lx Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	head ftw

April 28th, 2011, 06:54 AM	#10
jeremyalms Newbie 1991 LX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's already got 373's in it. __________________ '91 LX Cobra Upper E303 Cam MSD Ignition BBK Full Length Headers 373 Gears

April 28th, 2011, 06:58 AM	#11
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Subframe connectors are a must. Start there. Underdrive pulleys and electric fan. That intake will accept a 70mm throttle body and for the mass air meter, I would find one at least 75mm or larger in case you change the intake to one that will accept a 75mm throttle body. And stay away from the C&L Maf meters, nothing but issues. If it were me, I would get one that is calibrated for 24lb/hr and get the matching fuel injectors too, if you are planning on a good set of heads in the future. That way you won't be buying one twice. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

April 28th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#12
nxcoupe Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 181 iTrader: 0 reviews	This^ And look at an anderson ford Powerpipe with an 80mm ProM maf. Cal it for 24's and get a set of 24's for it so you'll have the fuel as you make more power. Get a good cam intake and set of heads, TFS twisted wedge HCI kits are hard to beat price wise and come with everything. __________________ 90 GT 393 5 spd, 467 rwhp 480 rwtq 92 coupe, R/S 308 5 spd 93 coupe, 2.3 5 spd

April 28th, 2011, 12:31 PM	#13
jeremyalms Newbie 1991 LX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys! Def put me in the right direction! One other question. In 4th or 5th gear it has a noticeable vibration, if I depress the clutch, it goes away. It has a new clutch. Any ideas? It only happens at speeds of 60+ __________________ '91 LX Cobra Upper E303 Cam MSD Ignition BBK Full Length Headers 373 Gears

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