stock 0-60, quarter mile times for 5.0

booster · 09-03-2001, 03:30 PM

hey all im new and recently had my 87 grand national stolen,so now i am looking to get a fast car and am very interested in 87-93 mustangs.does anyone know 0-60 times and quarter mile times for stock manual transmission 87-93 mustangs

jmx2 · 09-03-2001, 05:15 PM

My 88GT did 14.5@95 stock.

Mr 5 0 · 09-03-2001, 07:52 PM

Average times for a stock 87-93 5.0 with manual transmission: 0-60: 6.2 to 6.5 seconds. Quarter mile: 14.4 - 14.8@ 95mph.

These are averages from car magazines of the period. Some 87-93 5.0 owners claim high 13's, some low 15's but low 6 second 0-60 and mid-14-second quarter mile times are verifiable and pretty much average for rhe 87-93 5.0/T-5 Mustangs.

Remember, most of these 87-93 5.0 models are getting harder to find in bone-stock form now and many have high mileage or modifications.

booster · 09-04-2001, 05:58 PM

ok,now how reliable are they and how do they respond to mods like headers and exhaust,cams etc.
thanks

egiap's 5.0 · 09-04-2001, 06:15 PM

They are one of the best cars for mods. Just open a summit or jegs catalog and they both have a section for mustangs. The 5.0 is very easy to build for the strip or auto cross. If at any time you have a question just ask. The guys here are great and can help with anything. The mustang with mods will go well past 100k no problem.

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Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.

daveGT · 09-07-2001, 05:22 PM

Reliable? Easy to mod? Oh, man.

I don't think there is a more reliable engine than the 5.0. Takes lots of abuse without fuss.

Very easy and inexpensive to modify! With a small investment, you can make a fire breathing monster out of any 5.0 mustang! Excellent aftermarket support, and as the above post states, this message board has some of the best advice out there.

Good luck.

daveGT · 09-07-2001, 05:24 PM

Reliable? Easy to mod? Oh, man.

I don't think there is a more reliable engine than the 5.0. Takes lots of abuse without fuss.

Very easy and inexpensive to modify! With a small investment, you can make a fire breathing monster out of any 5.0 mustang! Excellent aftermarket support, and as the above post states, this message board has some of the best advice out there.

Good luck.

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'88 GT:

GT40X Heads, 1.6 RR, GT40 upper&lower, E303 cam, 70mm TB, 75MM ProM, 24# injectors, 150 lph feul pump, MAC cold air, 2 chamber Flo's, MAC unequal headers, Flexlite fan (yuk), Cobra R wheels

'94 Lightning:

White, bone stock

'99 GT:

Chrome yellow, bone stock

exgmguy · 09-07-2001, 06:16 PM

These cars wake up the most when you add a set of aftermarket heads and a new intake. By this point most people aready have the other supporting equipment. (gears, headers, exhaust, larger MAF, etc..)

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

blue00gt · 09-07-2001, 07:17 PM

I have several buddies with late '80s 5.0s that have over 150K miles and they still run strong and smooth and don't even use that much extra oil.
I have owned 3 different 5.0 Stangs - an 84 LX that I bought with 80K miles, an 87 LX with 50K and NOS, and a 79 Pace Car with 160K and driven them a total of about 50K miles. The only time I ever broke down was when I blew a radiator hose, which isn't Ford's fault anyway of course.
If you are smart with a small block Ford and don't make any big mistakes under boost or while spraying, you will have a good running machine for a long time.

------------------
2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose.
79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

booster · 09-09-2001, 08:12 PM

do they have any common problems or rust areas to look out for?and can i get a good reliable v8 trunk or hatchback for 4000 dollars and i will have 2500 for mods, what should iget?

Mr 5 0 · 09-09-2001, 09:00 PM

Question: Do they have any common problems or rust areas to look out for?

Answer: Look for rust on the lower rear quarter panels, at the corners of the rear window molding (on the hatchbacks_, under/around the spoiler (hatchbacks) and
the usual places all cars rust, especially underneath.

Common problems are faulty power windows and door locks due to frayed door wiring and worn parts, sagging doors (easily fixed), leaking heater core (big job), cracked plastic radiator fans and broken fan clutch, faulty air pumps and alternators.

Question: Can I get a good reliable V-8 trunk or hatchback for 4000 dollars...

Answer: Yes. Look around, don't be in a big hurry. Hatchbacks are plentiful, they sold a ton of them. Trunks are somewhat rare but still available. The trunk (sometimes called a 'sedan') model might cost more if the seller knows what he/she has.

Question: I will have 2500. for mods, what should I get?

Answer: Answered on another thread;
Heads, intake, exhaust, rear gears, shifter and some minor mods, including FP and regulator.

09-03-2001, 03:30 PM	#1
booster Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: staten island,ny Posts: 13	stock 0-60, quarter mile times for 5.0 hey all im new and recently had my 87 grand national stolen,so now i am looking to get a fast car and am very interested in 87-93 mustangs.does anyone know 0-60 times and quarter mile times for stock manual transmission 87-93 mustangs

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Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Average times for a stock 87-93 5.0 with manual transmission: 0-60: 6.2 to 6.5 seconds. Quarter mile: 14.4 - 14.8@ 95mph. These are averages from car magazines of the period. Some 87-93 5.0 owners claim high 13's, some low 15's but low 6 second 0-60 and mid-14-second quarter mile times are verifiable and pretty much average for rhe 87-93 5.0/T-5 Mustangs. Remember, most of these 87-93 5.0 models are getting harder to find in bone-stock form now and many have high mileage or modifications.

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booster Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: staten island,ny Posts: 13	ok,now how reliable are they and how do they respond to mods like headers and exhaust,cams etc. thanks

09-04-2001, 06:15 PM	#5
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	They are one of the best cars for mods. Just open a summit or jegs catalog and they both have a section for mustangs. The 5.0 is very easy to build for the strip or auto cross. If at any time you have a question just ask. The guys here are great and can help with anything. The mustang with mods will go well past 100k no problem. ------------------ Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.

09-07-2001, 05:22 PM	#6
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	Reliable? Easy to mod? Oh, man. I don't think there is a more reliable engine than the 5.0. Takes lots of abuse without fuss. Very easy and inexpensive to modify! With a small investment, you can make a fire breathing monster out of any 5.0 mustang! Excellent aftermarket support, and as the above post states, this message board has some of the best advice out there. Good luck.

09-07-2001, 05:24 PM	#7
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	Reliable? Easy to mod? Oh, man. I don't think there is a more reliable engine than the 5.0. Takes lots of abuse without fuss. Very easy and inexpensive to modify! With a small investment, you can make a fire breathing monster out of any 5.0 mustang! Excellent aftermarket support, and as the above post states, this message board has some of the best advice out there. Good luck. ------------------ '88 GT: GT40X Heads, 1.6 RR, GT40 upper&lower, E303 cam, 70mm TB, 75MM ProM, 24# injectors, 150 lph feul pump, MAC cold air, 2 chamber Flo's, MAC unequal headers, Flexlite fan (yuk), Cobra R wheels '94 Lightning: White, bone stock '99 GT: Chrome yellow, bone stock

09-07-2001, 06:16 PM	#8
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	These cars wake up the most when you add a set of aftermarket heads and a new intake. By this point most people aready have the other supporting equipment. (gears, headers, exhaust, larger MAF, etc..) ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

09-07-2001, 07:17 PM	#9
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I have several buddies with late '80s 5.0s that have over 150K miles and they still run strong and smooth and don't even use that much extra oil. I have owned 3 different 5.0 Stangs - an 84 LX that I bought with 80K miles, an 87 LX with 50K and NOS, and a 79 Pace Car with 160K and driven them a total of about 50K miles. The only time I ever broke down was when I blew a radiator hose, which isn't Ford's fault anyway of course. If you are smart with a small block Ford and don't make any big mistakes under boost or while spraying, you will have a good running machine for a long time. ------------------ 2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose. 79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

09-09-2001, 08:12 PM	#10
booster Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: staten island,ny Posts: 13	do they have any common problems or rust areas to look out for?and can i get a good reliable v8 trunk or hatchback for 4000 dollars and i will have 2500 for mods, what should iget?

09-09-2001, 09:00 PM	#11
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Question: Do they have any common problems or rust areas to look out for? Answer: Look for rust on the lower rear quarter panels, at the corners of the rear window molding (on the hatchbacks_, under/around the spoiler (hatchbacks) and the usual places all cars rust, especially underneath. Common problems are faulty power windows and door locks due to frayed door wiring and worn parts, sagging doors (easily fixed), leaking heater core (big job), cracked plastic radiator fans and broken fan clutch, faulty air pumps and alternators. Question: Can I get a good reliable V-8 trunk or hatchback for 4000 dollars... Answer: Yes. Look around, don't be in a big hurry. Hatchbacks are plentiful, they sold a ton of them. Trunks are somewhat rare but still available. The trunk (sometimes called a 'sedan') model might cost more if the seller knows what he/she has. Question: I will have 2500. for mods, what should I get? Answer: Answered on another thread; Heads, intake, exhaust, rear gears, shifter and some minor mods, including FP and regulator.