New to forums with a project

HollowPoint429 · January 10th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Well this will be my second mustang. I owned a 1998 Gt until June when i sold it. I just picked up a 1994 GT roller and will be doing work on it through the winter months. My plans are to drop an engine my mechanic friend has. Its a 5.0 out of an 88 gt with 122000 miles. I got the car with everything but the engine. It has the stock t5 with a Hurst short throw, and slp lm1. I'm just wondering what kind of stuff i can do to the stock motor to get to the 300ish hp. Where should i start? heads cams intake? just looking to get a little more "go" than the stock gt. any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

FastStang91Lx · January 10th, 2012, 08:53 PM

Just start reading threads. Move on down the list. You'll get more ideas than money in your pocket, lol.

HollowPoint429 · January 11th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Haha thanks ive been reading as much I can there's a ton of info on here

HollowPoint429 · January 11th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Can you estimate what the stock internals and block on the 30s are good to?

ryanw · January 11th, 2012, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by HollowPoint429

Can you estimate what the stock internals and block on the 30s are good to?

What do you mean by ,on the 30s are good to?

gripthenboost · January 11th, 2012, 05:10 PM

If your gonna go te cheap route. Gt40 heads a decent cam and a decent intake. Also throw in gears in the rear and she will fly.

HollowPoint429 · January 12th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by ryanw

What do you mean by ,on the 30s are good to?

*302 sorry it was a typo

I the stock rear end is leaking so im replacing it with an 8.8 with 4.10s. Where can you find the gt40 heads or who makes them? Ive seen alot of people running them. What kind of money would I be looking at?

Please excuse my lack of intelligence im just now starting to get into the mechanics of the engines haha theres so much to learn

tyler97 · January 12th, 2012, 12:44 PM

ebay,corral,junkyard

ryanw · January 12th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by HollowPoint429

*302 sorry it was a typo

I the stock rear end is leaking so im replacing it with an 8.8 with 4.10s. Where can you find the gt40 heads or who makes them? Ive seen alot of people running them. What kind of money would I be looking at?

Please excuse my lack of intelligence im just now starting to get into the mechanics of the engines haha theres so much to learn

There explorer heads and also came on the 93 cobra..... if you want them cheap, go to ajunk yard and pull them your self.....as far as how good they are.... there better then what you have, but good used after market aluminum heads are better.

HollowPoint429 · January 12th, 2012, 03:41 PM

I tried the search but its not working on my phone. Whats the differences between the b303, e303 and f303?

gripthenboost · January 12th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by HollowPoint429

I tried the search but its not working on my phone. Whats the differences between the b303, e303 and f303?

Stay away from those old technology cams.

ALEXLOPEZ62188 · January 12th, 2012, 05:43 PM

Newbies always start with letter cams.
It's probably cause they were so popular back in their day.
Anyway, I had gt40p, cobra intake(explorer Is basically the same), trick flow stage 1 cam, and all the bolt ons. That was good for 275hp at the wheels.

HollowPoint429 · January 13th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Since its pay day

I was looking at the upper and lower cobra intake on american muscle its a replica for 350-400 do you guys know of a good intake for around $450 or less. The replica cobra intake is apparently good for 350 hp or something

horsepowerjunkie · January 13th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Go to your local junk yard & pick up an intake off of a 5.0 Explorer, it flows better than a Cobra and can be had for $50-$100. While your there grab the heads also, they will be GT-40's or GT-40p's, take them to your local machine shop for a clean up & valve job, add the Trick Flow spring kit, a Trick Flow stage 1, Comp XE266HR, Anderson N21 would all be good cams for your mild combo!

Spend your money wisley!

ryanw · January 13th, 2012, 10:25 AM

For $450, almost any intake can be bought used. If not cheaper.

I bought my intake used for 375. And its almost 600 new.

HollowPoint429 · January 14th, 2012, 12:49 AM

Looks like might be picking up som dart heads and maybe check into the edelbrock rpm intake thanks everyone for the help. Ill be starting a build thread for it soon

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · January 14th, 2012, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by HollowPoint429

Since its pay day I was looking at the upper and lower cobra intake on american muscle its a replica for 350-400 do you guys know of a good intake for around $450 or less. The replica cobra intake is apparently good for 350 hp or something

Do not get that replica! It sucks!!! I had sucked so much oil up into my upper manifold because of it. It has a very small baffle that oil likes to sit on and then gets sucked up through the pvc. I wouldn't recommend it. Looks good imo, but there are deff better intakes!

HollowPoint429 · January 14th, 2012, 04:37 PM

anyone know anything about the ON3 performance turbo kit? they are $1500 ish i know you get what you pay for but it doesnt seem to bad. Im not sure but i believe i remember seeing something about the 88 motors having forged pistons or something not sure if its true. Also how do the stock 5.0 handle boost? id keep it low around 5-8 psi.

428CJ · January 14th, 2012, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by HollowPoint429

anyone know anything about the ON3 performance turbo kit? they are $1500 ish i know you get what you pay for but it doesnt seem to bad. Im not sure but i believe i remember seeing something about the 88 motors having forged pistons or something not sure if its true. Also how do the stock 5.0 handle boost? id keep it low around 5-8 psi.

87-92 all have forged pistons from the factory

HollowPoint429 · January 14th, 2012, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by 428CJ

87-92 all have forged pistons from the factory

Thanks. So how do the 5.0s take to a little boost

January 10th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#1
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	New to forums with a project Well this will be my second mustang. I owned a 1998 Gt until June when i sold it. I just picked up a 1994 GT roller and will be doing work on it through the winter months. My plans are to drop an engine my mechanic friend has. Its a 5.0 out of an 88 gt with 122000 miles. I got the car with everything but the engine. It has the stock t5 with a Hurst short throw, and slp lm1. I'm just wondering what kind of stuff i can do to the stock motor to get to the 300ish hp. Where should i start? heads cams intake? just looking to get a little more "go" than the stock gt. any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

January 10th, 2012, 08:53 PM	#2
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Just start reading threads. Move on down the list. You'll get more ideas than money in your pocket, lol. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

January 11th, 2012, 05:10 PM	#6
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	If your gonna go te cheap route. Gt40 heads a decent cam and a decent intake. Also throw in gears in the rear and she will fly. __________________

January 12th, 2012, 12:44 PM	#8
tyler97 Regular 1991 gt cobra clone Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	ebay,corral,junkyard __________________ 1991 GT- Ripped torque boxes/no SFCs/306/24lb injectors/Twisted Wedge 170s/Full exhaust/Full bolt ons/X3Z computer Buid thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ld-thread.html

January 12th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#12
ALEXLOPEZ62188 Mustang Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newbies always start with letter cams. It's probably cause they were so popular back in their day. Anyway, I had gt40p, cobra intake(explorer Is basically the same), trick flow stage 1 cam, and all the bolt ons. That was good for 275hp at the wheels. __________________ 89 Mustang LX: 347 AFR Comp Cam TFS Track Heat 359rwhp 395rwtq

January 11th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#3
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haha thanks ive been reading as much I can there's a ton of info on here

January 11th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#4
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can you estimate what the stock internals and block on the 30s are good to?

January 12th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#10
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	I tried the search but its not working on my phone. Whats the differences between the b303, e303 and f303?

January 13th, 2012, 06:07 AM	#13
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	Since its pay day I was looking at the upper and lower cobra intake on american muscle its a replica for 350-400 do you guys know of a good intake for around $450 or less. The replica cobra intake is apparently good for 350 hp or something

January 13th, 2012, 09:23 AM	#14
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to your local junk yard & pick up an intake off of a 5.0 Explorer, it flows better than a Cobra and can be had for $50-$100. While your there grab the heads also, they will be GT-40's or GT-40p's, take them to your local machine shop for a clean up & valve job, add the Trick Flow spring kit, a Trick Flow stage 1, Comp XE266HR, Anderson N21 would all be good cams for your mild combo! Spend your money wisley! __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

January 13th, 2012, 10:25 AM	#15
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	For $450, almost any intake can be bought used. If not cheaper. I bought my intake used for 375. And its almost 600 new. __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 14th, 2012, 12:49 AM	#16
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks like might be picking up som dart heads and maybe check into the edelbrock rpm intake thanks everyone for the help. Ill be starting a build thread for it soon

January 14th, 2012, 04:37 PM	#18
HollowPoint429 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone know anything about the ON3 performance turbo kit? they are $1500 ish i know you get what you pay for but it doesnt seem to bad. Im not sure but i believe i remember seeing something about the 88 motors having forged pistons or something not sure if its true. Also how do the stock 5.0 handle boost? id keep it low around 5-8 psi.

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