lets say I had 3k...

DickH · October 22nd, 2007, 09:43 AM

Ok, for just one moment lets assume I have found a 5.0. With 3k to spend, what would get me the most for the car? We can exclude labor, I know a guy or two that always has time for free. The trick flow kit looks like it would be a good start, but that doesn't leave me with much left. Would I get more for my money picking at other stuff for the engine? Really, how bad do these handle, would I be better off spending more money on the suspension?

TurboLX · October 22nd, 2007, 09:46 AM

well you could either

A. Buy a turbo kit, prolly a quicktime one with that budget

B. Trick flow kit, gears, nitrous, subframe connectors and exhaust

1slo5.0 · October 22nd, 2007, 10:11 AM

Buy a used set of Twisted Wedge, Canfield or AFR 165 heads. Buy a used Trick Flow Track Heat or Holley Systemax intake. Buy a new set of 3.73 gears. Buy a set of full length headers and complete exhaust. Maybe buy a cam like one of the Trick Flow grinds. Now you will have around 300hp at the wheels and still have money left over.

DickH · October 22nd, 2007, 10:29 AM

So the fox doesn't really need suspension/chassis stiffening that bad? How much into the car before I should start investing into stuff like that?

TurboLX · October 22nd, 2007, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by DickH

So the fox doesn't really need suspension/chassis stiffening that bad? How much into the car before I should start investing into stuff like that?

subframe connectors is your best bet and there cheap

DickH · October 22nd, 2007, 10:43 AM

Shit, those are expensive, its just square tubing with mounts. Would welding normal steel tubing to the car work just as well? It would be a hell of a lot cheaper.

TurboLX · October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 AM

subframe connectors are very cheap

BWAL · October 22nd, 2007, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

well you could either

A. Buy a turbo kit, prolly a quicktime one with that budget

B. Trick flow kit, gears, nitrous, subframe connectors and exhaust

+1 to the quicktime turbo.. you can get one for as cheap as $2,900

Tony_90fox · October 22nd, 2007, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Buy a used set of Twisted Wedge, Canfield or AFR 165 heads. Buy a used Trick Flow Track Heat or Holley Systemax intake. Buy a new set of 3.73 gears. Buy a set of full length headers and complete exhaust. Maybe buy a cam like one of the Trick Flow grinds. Now you will have around 300hp at the wheels and still have money left over.

+1, just keep an eye out for JUNK!!! Ask questions, ask for good pics, etc...Getting screwed can cost you twice as much in the end...I know from experience.

White Thunder · October 22nd, 2007, 04:39 PM

buy a dart block and start it like a pro...

5.0 kid · October 22nd, 2007, 06:21 PM

+2 on tha quicktime turbo.
but tha idea about the twisted wedge heads, 3.73 gears, and full exhaust doesnt sound bad at all!

Iownastang · October 22nd, 2007, 06:23 PM

I would do h,c,i before i ever even thought about a turbo.

BWAL · October 22nd, 2007, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by jordan

I would do h,c,i before i ever even thought about a turbo.

what is h,c,i?

Iownastang · October 22nd, 2007, 06:30 PM

heads cam intake in other words buy the trick flow kit

White Thunder · October 22nd, 2007, 06:52 PM

yeah i seen on horse power tv the supercharged a stocker with i think exhaust with a vortech with the power cooler and it made 280 to the wheels......WEEEEAAAK

Speedstang302 · October 22nd, 2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by White Thunder

yeah i seen on horse power tv the supercharged a stocker with i think exhaust with a vortech with the power cooler and it made 280 to the wheels......WEEEEAAAK

yeah i saw HP Tv make an aluminum headed 347 stroker and only pushed 343hp to the crank..

and im with jordan, for $3k buy a top end kit for like 2200, headers, gears and cat-back w/ the rest!!!

but find a stang first!!!

DickH · October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 PM

What other kits are there aside from the trick flow one? Is that the best one?

White Thunder · October 22nd, 2007, 11:39 PM

all depends on what your trying to do...there the best for street

C MY 4D · October 22nd, 2007, 11:40 PM

I would buy a blower you can grow into..... IMO

5.0 kid · October 23rd, 2007, 12:20 AM

yea ... i take my previous response back. dont go with a turbo on a stock motor. trick flow kit is nice but so expensive!!!

October 22nd, 2007, 09:43 AM	#1
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	lets say I had 3k... Ok, for just one moment lets assume I have found a 5.0. With 3k to spend, what would get me the most for the car? We can exclude labor, I know a guy or two that always has time for free. The trick flow kit looks like it would be a good start, but that doesn't leave me with much left. Would I get more for my money picking at other stuff for the engine? Really, how bad do these handle, would I be better off spending more money on the suspension?

October 22nd, 2007, 09:46 AM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	well you could either A. Buy a turbo kit, prolly a quicktime one with that budget B. Trick flow kit, gears, nitrous, subframe connectors and exhaust __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 22nd, 2007, 10:11 AM	#3
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Buy a used set of Twisted Wedge, Canfield or AFR 165 heads. Buy a used Trick Flow Track Heat or Holley Systemax intake. Buy a new set of 3.73 gears. Buy a set of full length headers and complete exhaust. Maybe buy a cam like one of the Trick Flow grinds. Now you will have around 300hp at the wheels and still have money left over. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

October 22nd, 2007, 10:29 AM	#4
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	So the fox doesn't really need suspension/chassis stiffening that bad? How much into the car before I should start investing into stuff like that? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

October 22nd, 2007, 10:43 AM	#6
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Shit, those are expensive, its just square tubing with mounts. Would welding normal steel tubing to the car work just as well? It would be a hell of a lot cheaper. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 AM	#7
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	subframe connectors are very cheap __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 22nd, 2007, 06:21 PM	#11
5.0 kid Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	+2 on tha quicktime turbo. but tha idea about the twisted wedge heads, 3.73 gears, and full exhaust doesnt sound bad at all!

October 22nd, 2007, 06:23 PM	#12
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	I would do h,c,i before i ever even thought about a turbo. __________________ 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

October 22nd, 2007, 06:30 PM	#14
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	heads cam intake in other words buy the trick flow kit __________________ 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

October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 PM	#17
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	What other kits are there aside from the trick flow one? Is that the best one? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

October 22nd, 2007, 11:40 PM	#19
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	I would buy a blower you can grow into..... IMO __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

October 23rd, 2007, 12:20 AM	#20
5.0 kid Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea ... i take my previous response back. dont go with a turbo on a stock motor. trick flow kit is nice but so expensive!!!

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