First Mods

87StangLX · July 9th, 2007, 07:34 PM

I have an 87 Mustang Lx with a bone stock 5.0 & AOD. What are some suggestions as far as first mods go? I was thinking about some ceramic coated shorty headers, cold air intake, and maybe a completely new exhaust system. Please help

mikebert · July 9th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Depends. Do you want to go a lot faster or just get wrench time at first?

Tony_90fox · July 9th, 2007, 07:44 PM

exhaust and gears are definitely first.

89LX347 · July 9th, 2007, 08:03 PM

NOS

Racinjason81 · July 9th, 2007, 11:56 PM

LTheaders,x or h pipe,catback exhaust,4.10 gears,UD pullies,CAI,MAF,........Trickflow Topend kit

neverfastenough1 · July 10th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Put some flames or stripes on it. Sorry everything else was taken

How bout in this order: 1. exhaust 2. cai 3. underdrive pulleys 4. 24 lb squirters and a bigger maf 5. 70mm t.b. 6. H/C/I 7. SFC 8. Upper and lower control arms (should have been 4th but I ain't perfect) 9. shocks and struts and 10. aluminum d/s (again could have been 5th) Then get the flames

Sorry left out gears. Throw them somewhere 1-4.

usmcsawgunner · July 10th, 2007, 01:46 AM

work on suspension and brakes after you get the exaust and cai....

C MY 4D · July 10th, 2007, 02:08 AM

Mass air conversion... or go carb

nba1341 · July 10th, 2007, 03:04 AM

stroker kit

neverfastenough1 · July 10th, 2007, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by C MY 4D

Mass air conversion... or go carb

Oops, didn't notice it was 87 speed density

Now that throws my order all off. Mass conversion would be in the top three.

87StangLX · July 11th, 2007, 09:54 PM

Well, really all I want to do is make the car faster and still get a little more mechanical experience in the process. However I still want to get decent gas mileage (hopefully 13-15 mpg) and I heard that 4 10 gears can hurt mileage :/ Not only that but how much do you think these mods would cost if done right? Other than that thanks for all the suggestions

87StangLX · July 11th, 2007, 09:54 PM

After all I'm only 16

woody1 · July 11th, 2007, 09:57 PM

gear, period. 4.30's

Tony_90fox · July 11th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Gear install, $150-$400, depends on the place doing the work. But they are worth it...

87StangLX · July 12th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

stroker kit

Now I have heard of stroker engines like 347's. But what does a stroker kit do?

Iownastang · July 12th, 2007, 09:59 PM

A stroker kit consist of a larger crank ,longer rods and in most cases .030 pistons.It is nothing but a fancy word for putting more cubic inches in you 302 block.for example a 347 stroker kit woiuld consist of a 3.4 inch crank rather than your stock 3 inch,5.4 or 5.315 inch rods depends on where you buy it at,and 4.030 pistons ,so you would have to get machine work done,boring the cylinders .030 clearancing for the crank and a few other odds and ends.I would suggest you call coast high performance or ford strokers,both are very good places.

fastford3388 · July 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM

headers and 3.73 gears. thats all i've got on mine so far and I'm lovin it

neverfastenough1 · July 12th, 2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by 87StangLX

Originally Posted by nba1341

stroker kit

Now I have heard of stroker engines like 347's. But what does a stroker kit do?

What does it do? It empties your wallet and then some at 16. It is a good idea but it will cost you upwards of 3-5 grand. Stick with the exhaust, cai, underdrive pulleys, and some 3.55's or 3.73's. Save your money and plan for the big stuff down the road. Also, suspension won't get you more power, but it can get you better traction and weight distribution for take offs. It will improve your times. Upper and lower control arms. Get rid of the quad shocks if you have them. Some shocks and struts. Get rid of whatever you and your GF can live without as far as A/C and stuff. An aluminum d/s will help too. Basically get rid of some excess weight. A shift kit will run you a couple hundred bucks and could shave around .2 seconds off your time. It will shift harder though and you would need an external cooler.

87StangLX · July 13th, 2007, 03:34 PM

so now ur saying 3.73's whereas the other guy said 4.30's.

redalert89 · July 13th, 2007, 05:09 PM

3.73 is what you need for the gas mileage ...good luck

July 9th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#1
87StangLX Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	First Mods I have an 87 Mustang Lx with a bone stock 5.0 & AOD. What are some suggestions as far as first mods go? I was thinking about some ceramic coated shorty headers, cold air intake, and maybe a completely new exhaust system. Please help

July 9th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#3
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	exhaust and gears are definitely first. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

July 9th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#4
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July 9th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#5
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	LTheaders,x or h pipe,catback exhaust,4.10 gears,UD pullies,CAI,MAF,........Trickflow Topend kit __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

July 10th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#6
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Put some flames or stripes on it. Sorry everything else was taken How bout in this order: 1. exhaust 2. cai 3. underdrive pulleys 4. 24 lb squirters and a bigger maf 5. 70mm t.b. 6. H/C/I 7. SFC 8. Upper and lower control arms (should have been 4th but I ain't perfect) 9. shocks and struts and 10. aluminum d/s (again could have been 5th) Then get the flames Sorry left out gears. Throw them somewhere 1-4. __________________

July 9th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#2
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends. Do you want to go a lot faster or just get wrench time at first?

July 10th, 2007, 01:46 AM	#7
usmcsawgunner Regular 1993 Mustang GT 13.2 @98.54 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	work on suspension and brakes after you get the exaust and cai....

July 10th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#8
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Mass air conversion... or go carb __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

July 10th, 2007, 03:04 AM	#9
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	stroker kit __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 11th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#11
87StangLX Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, really all I want to do is make the car faster and still get a little more mechanical experience in the process. However I still want to get decent gas mileage (hopefully 13-15 mpg) and I heard that 4 10 gears can hurt mileage :/ Not only that but how much do you think these mods would cost if done right? Other than that thanks for all the suggestions

July 11th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#13
woody1 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 559 iTrader: 0 reviews	gear, period. 4.30's

July 11th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#14
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gear install, $150-$400, depends on the place doing the work. But they are worth it... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

July 12th, 2007, 09:59 PM	#16
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	A stroker kit consist of a larger crank ,longer rods and in most cases .030 pistons.It is nothing but a fancy word for putting more cubic inches in you 302 block.for example a 347 stroker kit woiuld consist of a 3.4 inch crank rather than your stock 3 inch,5.4 or 5.315 inch rods depends on where you buy it at,and 4.030 pistons ,so you would have to get machine work done,boring the cylinders .030 clearancing for the crank and a few other odds and ends.I would suggest you call coast high performance or ford strokers,both are very good places. __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#17
fastford3388 Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lisle, IL Posts: 367 iTrader: 0 reviews	headers and 3.73 gears. thats all i've got on mine so far and I'm lovin it __________________ - '90 Mustang LX-Sold "Debbie" - '89 Mustang GT- Deceased "Lucy" - '91 Mustang GT-70,000 mi "The Unicorn"

July 13th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#19
87StangLX Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	so now ur saying 3.73's whereas the other guy said 4.30's.

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July 13th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#20
redalert89 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55 iTrader: 0 reviews	3.73 is what you need for the gas mileage ...good luck

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