Question about Comp Cams Powerbox

blueneonman1 · 11-24-2001, 07:05 PM

I am trying to decide on an upper/lower intake to go with. I like the FMS SVO '95 Cobra upper/lower. $500 is a little steep though. I was also looking at Comp Cams Power Box Upper intake. Model VH050 fits to 5.0 stock lower intake they say. But the gasket I see that connects to the lower intake, the runner holes are offset instead of inline, which tells me it's meant for a Cobra lower. I guess I should call them to find out. Also i was wondering if the throttle opening fit a stock throttle 5.0L throttle body (not cobra). The main reason I like this intake is because it's light and it will clear some room in the engine bay for any size valve covers. However, i see that some comapnies that sell the Power Box, say that it is meant for blown or nitrous applications. Does that mean it won't be beneficial to me who have neither? Another thing...if anyone runs with this intake, what throttle adapter to I have to use, because I know i''ll need one. Thanks.

Unit 5302 · 11-24-2001, 08:10 PM

You won't want to even consider the boxed upper until you are trapping over 120 and are in the 11's.

You'll lose torque like nobody's business.

tireburner163 · 11-24-2001, 08:44 PM

I will slow you down unless your making some serious power. Your best bet will be a Cobra, GT-40, ported stock, or Explorer intake. Try E-bay sometimes you can find some good deals on used intakes.

blueneonman1 · 11-24-2001, 09:05 PM

Ok thanks tireburner163 and Unit 5302, i will try e-bay. I've used ebay once and love it cause I got 4 white cobra r's with 255/40s on them for only $900! I guess i may just spend the $500 on the SVO intake seeing as if I get a different one, I'll have to spend the $200 on the throttle adapter. Another question. With a stock motor, what can I expect to see if I get a 95 cobra u&l intake?

Unit 5302 · 11-24-2001, 11:21 PM

With a stock engine, maybe 1-2 tenths. The intake is a little restrictive, but the heads are very weak too. The 5.0 is truely setup for what it's got from the factory. It's a pretty well matched combo.

11-24-2001, 07:05 PM	#1
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	Question about Comp Cams Powerbox I am trying to decide on an upper/lower intake to go with. I like the FMS SVO '95 Cobra upper/lower. $500 is a little steep though. I was also looking at Comp Cams Power Box Upper intake. Model VH050 fits to 5.0 stock lower intake they say. But the gasket I see that connects to the lower intake, the runner holes are offset instead of inline, which tells me it's meant for a Cobra lower. I guess I should call them to find out. Also i was wondering if the throttle opening fit a stock throttle 5.0L throttle body (not cobra). The main reason I like this intake is because it's light and it will clear some room in the engine bay for any size valve covers. However, i see that some comapnies that sell the Power Box, say that it is meant for blown or nitrous applications. Does that mean it won't be beneficial to me who have neither? Another thing...if anyone runs with this intake, what throttle adapter to I have to use, because I know i''ll need one. Thanks. __________________ Blue Streak - '95 5.0L Mustang GT convertible \| Saleen heat extractor fiberglass hood \| K&N custom CAI \| Taylor Spiro Pros \| Walbro 255lph pump \| Kirban AFPR \| MSD Cap/Rotor/Blaster TFI \| 2 chamber flows w/ dumps \| BBK LTs \| BBK short h-pipe \| No smog or EGR \| NOS 75hp dry kit w/ heater & purge \| Battery in trunk\| Chassis Eng. subframes \| Custom 6-pt rollbar \| King Cobra clutch \| Steeda adj. clutch cable w/ double hook quad. & firewall adj. \| B&M Ripper shifter \| FMS C springs \| Pro3i C/C plates \| Lakewood 70/30 struts \| Comp. Eng. 3-way shocks \| Chassis Eng. LCAs \| Fan switch \| 180* thermo FMS\| Kumho Ecsta 255/40's all around \| Coolest neon lighting on a Mustang EVER! Don't find yourself in front of me...my brakes SUCK! saving up for a complete Cobra package Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/ Best 1/4 time: 13.5 @ 101 Best 1/8 time: 8.6 @ 84

11-24-2001, 08:44 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I will slow you down unless your making some serious power. Your best bet will be a Cobra, GT-40, ported stock, or Explorer intake. Try E-bay sometimes you can find some good deals on used intakes. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-24-2001, 09:05 PM	#4
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	Ok thanks tireburner163 and Unit 5302, i will try e-bay. I've used ebay once and love it cause I got 4 white cobra r's with 255/40s on them for only $900! I guess i may just spend the $500 on the SVO intake seeing as if I get a different one, I'll have to spend the $200 on the throttle adapter. Another question. With a stock motor, what can I expect to see if I get a 95 cobra u&l intake? __________________ Blue Streak - '95 5.0L Mustang GT convertible \| Saleen heat extractor fiberglass hood \| K&N custom CAI \| Taylor Spiro Pros \| Walbro 255lph pump \| Kirban AFPR \| MSD Cap/Rotor/Blaster TFI \| 2 chamber flows w/ dumps \| BBK LTs \| BBK short h-pipe \| No smog or EGR \| NOS 75hp dry kit w/ heater & purge \| Battery in trunk\| Chassis Eng. subframes \| Custom 6-pt rollbar \| King Cobra clutch \| Steeda adj. clutch cable w/ double hook quad. & firewall adj. \| B&M Ripper shifter \| FMS C springs \| Pro3i C/C plates \| Lakewood 70/30 struts \| Comp. Eng. 3-way shocks \| Chassis Eng. LCAs \| Fan switch \| 180* thermo FMS\| Kumho Ecsta 255/40's all around \| Coolest neon lighting on a Mustang EVER! Don't find yourself in front of me...my brakes SUCK! saving up for a complete Cobra package Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/ Best 1/4 time: 13.5 @ 101 Best 1/8 time: 8.6 @ 84

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11-24-2001, 08:10 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	You won't want to even consider the boxed upper until you are trapping over 120 and are in the 11's. You'll lose torque like nobody's business.

11-24-2001, 11:21 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	With a stock engine, maybe 1-2 tenths. The intake is a little restrictive, but the heads are very weak too. The 5.0 is truely setup for what it's got from the factory. It's a pretty well matched combo.