spend my $8000

Jungle867 · 05-06-2002, 07:42 AM

I have about $8k to spend on my 92lx 100k on motor and trans. I want to keep it streetable and have a balls out fast stang at the same time. I would like to hear diffrent ideas. I was thinking 351 swap with a super chager, or maybe a good 302 motor with a supercharger. If possable with the engine i would like it to be compleat or at least a short block.

lx mike · 05-06-2002, 09:56 AM

either 331 or 347 stroker with good heads, cam, intake and a intercooled blower sounds good!

Also have to think about the transmission and rear end.

whiterod · 05-06-2002, 10:28 AM

i think lx mike hit it on the head by stating think about the transmission and rearend. i would definately build these up before starting. And i will even take if further by saying if you do not have weld on subs, strut tower brace, and 4 pt lower cross bar, i would get those too, plus new suspension pieces like lower control arms and stuff like that. have a solid foundation to build on then get it running strong. You don't want a 11 sec car that the first time you go down the track you blow the trans or everytime you go down the highway it vibrates badly. but anyway here is my list to spend $8,000.

1) weld on subframes ($300.00 parts and labor)
2) strut tower brace ($100.00)
3) 4pt lower cross bar ($50.00)
4) weld up torque boxes ($100.00)
5) upper & lower control arms ($250.00)
6) 351 short block ($1,900)
7) alum heads of your choice ($1,200)
8) upper & lower intake of your choice ($550)
9) 70mm tb, mass air meter ($500)
10) new centerforce clutch ($280)
11) gears ($400 parts & labor)
12) long tubes ($280.00)
13) h-pipe ($100.00
14) new cat back ($180.00)
15) griffen alum radiator ($300)
16) 255 lph fuel pump ($150)

this adds up to $6650 and some of the prices will vary depending on what exact parts you go with and such. I will keep the other $1350 in my pocket and wait to see what happens when you put it on the road. this is not an exact list but just a few ideas to get you started and something to think about

mysweetlx · 05-06-2002, 03:51 PM

331 all the way.....and screw the blower, put a turbo on that badboy!

fubar89lx · 05-06-2002, 10:49 PM

He's right man,I would go with a turbo. Awesome power with the gas mileage!!!

05-06-2002, 07:42 AM	#1
Jungle867 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10	spend my $8000 I have about $8k to spend on my 92lx 100k on motor and trans. I want to keep it streetable and have a balls out fast stang at the same time. I would like to hear diffrent ideas. I was thinking 351 swap with a super chager, or maybe a good 302 motor with a supercharger. If possable with the engine i would like it to be compleat or at least a short block.

05-06-2002, 09:56 AM	#2
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	either 331 or 347 stroker with good heads, cam, intake and a intercooled blower sounds good! Also have to think about the transmission and rear end. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

05-06-2002, 10:28 AM	#3
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	i think lx mike hit it on the head by stating think about the transmission and rearend. i would definately build these up before starting. And i will even take if further by saying if you do not have weld on subs, strut tower brace, and 4 pt lower cross bar, i would get those too, plus new suspension pieces like lower control arms and stuff like that. have a solid foundation to build on then get it running strong. You don't want a 11 sec car that the first time you go down the track you blow the trans or everytime you go down the highway it vibrates badly. but anyway here is my list to spend $8,000. 1) weld on subframes ($300.00 parts and labor) 2) strut tower brace ($100.00) 3) 4pt lower cross bar ($50.00) 4) weld up torque boxes ($100.00) 5) upper & lower control arms ($250.00) 6) 351 short block ($1,900) 7) alum heads of your choice ($1,200) 8) upper & lower intake of your choice ($550) 9) 70mm tb, mass air meter ($500) 10) new centerforce clutch ($280) 11) gears ($400 parts & labor) 12) long tubes ($280.00) 13) h-pipe ($100.00 14) new cat back ($180.00) 15) griffen alum radiator ($300) 16) 255 lph fuel pump ($150) this adds up to $6650 and some of the prices will vary depending on what exact parts you go with and such. I will keep the other $1350 in my pocket and wait to see what happens when you put it on the road. this is not an exact list but just a few ideas to get you started and something to think about __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

05-06-2002, 03:51 PM	#4
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	331 all the way.....and screw the blower, put a turbo on that badboy! __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

05-06-2002, 10:49 PM	#5
fubar89lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palm Bay,FL Posts: 24	He's right man,I would go with a turbo. Awesome power with the gas mileage!!! __________________ Best E/T-13.2 Best MPH-108 Mods-Full exhaust,U/D pulleys,73mm mass air,70 mm M/A,Cobra intake,Crane 1.7 R/R,E303 Cam,3.55 gear,125HP Nitrous Works.

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