94 budget mods...help

mustang416 · September 21st, 2010, 01:52 AM

Alright i have a 94 with minimal mods right now
headers, no cats, flowmaster mufflers, and a cai
i just got the car and its not as fast as i thought it would be. I also have a 96 3.8 liter which i think might even be faster.
I need help on what mods i can get to increase hp bad. And if there is a possibility to tune it so it runs better, i know most tuners are for the 96+ models only. Any advice would be appreciated

408gt91 · September 21st, 2010, 09:01 AM

Heads, cam, intake, blower, nitrous, gears,etc. First thing i would do is gears and an aluminum flywheel.

Bullitt95 · September 21st, 2010, 11:37 AM

1. Clean the MAF sensor wire element.
2. Replace dizzy cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, and fuel filter if not already done.
3. Upgrade fuel pump before adding more HP.
4. Remove unnecessary weight.
5. Gear swap: 3.55 for manual, 3.73 for automatic.

hotmustang95 · September 21st, 2010, 05:09 PM

[quote=Bullitt95;3169304]1. Clean the MAF sensor wire element.
2. Replace dizzy cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, and fuel filter if not already done.
3. Upgrade fuel pump before adding more HP.
quote]

+1

Make sure the cars running good before you start throwing money at it.

mustang416 · September 21st, 2010, 06:54 PM

Right now it seems to idle and run a little rough, you guys both said to clean the MAF wires, would it be better to buy a new MAF?

mustang416 · September 21st, 2010, 07:26 PM

Oh and what would I need to do to turbo my car? I'd rather just find a cheap kit and try that out. Besides the bigger fuel pump/injectors what else would I really need? I can run about 8lbs of boost on stock internals right?

Siljin · September 21st, 2010, 11:40 PM

A cheap turbo kit is a bad idea on the stock internals. The 5.0 engine was not designed to run much more then 300-350 horse and you would probably hit that at 6lbs of boost. Also finding a shop to tune the T4M0 ecu can be difficult. Of course you would have to tune the car with any major change that you make to the engine or it will run like a dog.

Conclusion: don't buy cheap chinese ebay turbo kits.

408gt91 · September 22nd, 2010, 08:23 AM

[QUOTE=Conclusion: don't buy cheap chinese ebay turbo kits.[/QUOTE]

+1 lol!!

mustang416 · September 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM

What would you guys do in my situation? I'm really into building this car but don't have much money and want to make this car somewhat fast. I know all the stuff to
make it styleish, but lack in the performance area

StangBanger302 · September 22nd, 2010, 04:03 PM

5.0's can only handle 300-350 HP??? Damn, where have i been

Your motor stock can handle about 450-500RWHP with a good tune. First i would do plugs,wires,cap,rotor,oil change,new filter and bump the timing to 16* Make sure you run 93 octane though. After that get some 3:73's if you have a stick and 4:10's for an automatic. Turbo kits are hard to install if you don't know mechanics....And paying for an installation is expensive.

StangBanger302 · September 22nd, 2010, 04:04 PM

Also, how much do you have to spend?

mustang416 · September 23rd, 2010, 05:54 PM

I have about 800 to spend so not too much

mustang416 · September 23rd, 2010, 08:01 PM

How do you put the timing at 16?

StangBanger302 · September 23rd, 2010, 10:48 PM

If you're asking how, just take it to a local shop and ask them to do it for you. You need a timing light to shoot the car.

98FireyGT! · September 24th, 2010, 04:52 AM

Mine was slow as shit until I did a tune up...turned out I had the original Ford fuel filter on it.

She's in the shop right now, getting an IRS and 4.10 gears put in, I'm hoping to get it back tomorrow or saturday, I'll be sure to come on and let everyone know how I like them.

bradtheblade · September 24th, 2010, 08:17 AM

no fair i want irs. as for cheap mods eliminate the ac and smog/air pump less drag=more power with only 800 bucks for mods your best bang for your buck would be a wet shot.that said there are other mods you could do but for the most hp gain for the money the no2 is my opinion.

Bullitt95 · September 24th, 2010, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by mustang416

I have about 800 to spend so not too much

That's a lot more than I have right now.

In that case do:

1. Free Modifications
To those you can also add AC delete, underdrive crank pulley, and shorter belt.

2. Weight Reduction

3. The first 3 items I mentioned earlier.

You'll notice a significant difference and it'll cost you very little money. You can do the gear swap after you've saved up a bit more.

mustang416 · September 24th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Thanks guys this really helped a lot

kpoirot · September 28th, 2010, 10:39 PM

New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and coil could do ya some good too if the car is running rough.

September 21st, 2010, 01:52 AM	#1
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	94 budget mods...help Alright i have a 94 with minimal mods right now headers, no cats, flowmaster mufflers, and a cai i just got the car and its not as fast as i thought it would be. I also have a 96 3.8 liter which i think might even be faster. I need help on what mods i can get to increase hp bad. And if there is a possibility to tune it so it runs better, i know most tuners are for the 96+ models only. Any advice would be appreciated

September 21st, 2010, 09:01 AM	#2
408gt91 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ya mudda's house Posts: 204 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heads, cam, intake, blower, nitrous, gears,etc. First thing i would do is gears and an aluminum flywheel. __________________ 408stroker/tf track heats/scat crank/h beams/srs fordged/351sportsman block/trick flow rrkrs/msd dist/edelbrock victor5.8intake/aeromotive fuel system/accufab 80mmtb/pro-m80mm,maf etc.

September 21st, 2010, 11:37 AM	#3
Bullitt95 Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT auto 13.546 @ 105.32 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Al Ain, UAE Posts: 1,452 iTrader: 0 reviews	1. Clean the MAF sensor wire element. 2. Replace dizzy cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, and fuel filter if not already done. 3. Upgrade fuel pump before adding more HP. 4. Remove unnecessary weight. 5. Gear swap: 3.55 for manual, 3.73 for automatic. __________________ 243.5rwhp/284.2rwtq Mod list in My Garage

September 21st, 2010, 05:09 PM	#4
hotmustang95 Regular Last of the 302's Road Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	[quote=Bullitt95;3169304]1. Clean the MAF sensor wire element. 2. Replace dizzy cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, and fuel filter if not already done. 3. Upgrade fuel pump before adding more HP. quote] +1 Make sure the cars running good before you start throwing money at it. __________________ Victor ( goofyfeet) Oliver P.B.M.C. Member Track Addict

September 22nd, 2010, 08:23 AM	#8
408gt91 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ya mudda's house Posts: 204 iTrader: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=Conclusion: don't buy cheap chinese ebay turbo kits.[/QUOTE] +1 lol!! __________________ 408stroker/tf track heats/scat crank/h beams/srs fordged/351sportsman block/trick flow rrkrs/msd dist/edelbrock victor5.8intake/aeromotive fuel system/accufab 80mmtb/pro-m80mm,maf etc.

September 21st, 2010, 06:54 PM	#5
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Right now it seems to idle and run a little rough, you guys both said to clean the MAF wires, would it be better to buy a new MAF?

September 21st, 2010, 07:26 PM	#6
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh and what would I need to do to turbo my car? I'd rather just find a cheap kit and try that out. Besides the bigger fuel pump/injectors what else would I really need? I can run about 8lbs of boost on stock internals right?

September 21st, 2010, 11:40 PM	#7
Siljin Newbie 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	A cheap turbo kit is a bad idea on the stock internals. The 5.0 engine was not designed to run much more then 300-350 horse and you would probably hit that at 6lbs of boost. Also finding a shop to tune the T4M0 ecu can be difficult. Of course you would have to tune the car with any major change that you make to the engine or it will run like a dog. Conclusion: don't buy cheap chinese ebay turbo kits.

September 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM	#9
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	What would you guys do in my situation? I'm really into building this car but don't have much money and want to make this car somewhat fast. I know all the stuff to make it styleish, but lack in the performance area

September 22nd, 2010, 04:03 PM	#10
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.0's can only handle 300-350 HP??? Damn, where have i been Your motor stock can handle about 450-500RWHP with a good tune. First i would do plugs,wires,cap,rotor,oil change,new filter and bump the timing to 16* Make sure you run 93 octane though. After that get some 3:73's if you have a stick and 4:10's for an automatic. Turbo kits are hard to install if you don't know mechanics....And paying for an installation is expensive. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

September 22nd, 2010, 04:04 PM	#11
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also, how much do you have to spend? __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

September 23rd, 2010, 05:54 PM	#12
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have about 800 to spend so not too much

September 23rd, 2010, 08:01 PM	#13
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do you put the timing at 16?

September 23rd, 2010, 10:48 PM	#14
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're asking how, just take it to a local shop and ask them to do it for you. You need a timing light to shoot the car. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

September 24th, 2010, 04:52 AM	#15
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine was slow as shit until I did a tune up...turned out I had the original Ford fuel filter on it. She's in the shop right now, getting an IRS and 4.10 gears put in, I'm hoping to get it back tomorrow or saturday, I'll be sure to come on and let everyone know how I like them. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

September 28th, 2010, 10:39 PM	#19
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and coil could do ya some good too if the car is running rough. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

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September 24th, 2010, 08:17 AM	#16
bradtheblade Newbie 1995 cobra slow show car Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: eaton rapids mi Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	no fair i want irs. as for cheap mods eliminate the ac and smog/air pump less drag=more power with only 800 bucks for mods your best bang for your buck would be a wet shot.that said there are other mods you could do but for the most hp gain for the money the no2 is my opinion. __________________

September 24th, 2010, 03:08 PM	#18
mustang416 Newbie 1994 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Traverse City,MI Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys this really helped a lot

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