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Unit 5302 · 05-07-2002, 10:13 PM

Rated HP.

1985 GT T5 210hp@4400rpm, 270lb/ft@3200rpm
1985 GT AOD 160hp@who knows/who cares?
1986 GT 200hp@4000rpm, 285lb/ft@3000rpm
1987 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm
1988 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm*
1989 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm*
1990 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm*
1991 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm*
1992 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm*
1993 GT 205hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm
1994 GT T5 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm
1994 GT AOD 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm
1995 GT T5 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm
1995 GT AOD 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm

1985 was the introduction of the roller cam into the 5.0 and the T5 model came with a Holley 4bbl carb, but the CFI equipped AOD model got nothing for hp, and nothing for modding capability. Your average boat anchor.

1986 was the first year for SEFI SD fuel injection. Weak heads, small 58mm T/B, and a weak intake hampered power production, Ford added true dual exhuast.

1987 got truck heads "E7TE" (1987 Truck Engine is how that decodes). A larger 60mm T/B and better intake pushed a rated hp level to 225hp in bone stock form.

1988-1992 were not rated. The power ratings carried over from year to year despite significant revisions. They included less aggressive MAF computers and systems in 1988 for CA models, and 1989 for all 5.0s. A revised camshaft profile to reduce noise along with an air intake silencer, and a restrictive 55mm MAF sensor.

1993 was re-rated at 205hp (truely where probably all the 1989-1993 5.0s should have been). When Ford saw the drop in power, they blamed it on a change in rating systems

saying they went from maximum hp to average output. Anybody who dyno's 5.0's can voutch there is no 20hp difference between the best, and the average 5.0's. Some people who have no clue about which way is up try to blame the rating decrease on the introduction of cast hypereutic pistons in the '93 model year that replaced the TRW forged pistons from 1987+

1994-1995 were officially rated at 215hp I believe, but the 5spds were re-rated at 225hp, probably to cover up for the pathetic AOD.

1996-1997 GT 215hp, 285lb/ft (it's like pulling ******* teeth getting the engine speed on these ratings)

1998 GT 225hp@4750rpm, 290lb/ft@3500rpm

1999 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm
2000 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm
2001 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm
2002 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm

Keep in mind, ratings are showroom floor. The 5.0s can pick up an easy 15-20hp with totally free stuff.

05-07-2002, 10:13 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Rated HP. 1985 GT T5 210hp@4400rpm, 270lb/ft@3200rpm 1985 GT AOD 160hp@who knows/who cares? 1986 GT 200hp@4000rpm, 285lb/ft@3000rpm 1987 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm 1988 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm* 1989 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm* 1990 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm* 1991 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm* 1992 GT 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm* 1993 GT 205hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm 1994 GT T5 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm 1994 GT AOD 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm 1995 GT T5 225hp@4200rpm, 300lb/ft@3200rpm 1995 GT AOD 215hp@4200rpm, 285lb/ft@3200rpm 1985 was the introduction of the roller cam into the 5.0 and the T5 model came with a Holley 4bbl carb, but the CFI equipped AOD model got nothing for hp, and nothing for modding capability. Your average boat anchor. 1986 was the first year for SEFI SD fuel injection. Weak heads, small 58mm T/B, and a weak intake hampered power production, Ford added true dual exhuast. 1987 got truck heads "E7TE" (1987 Truck Engine is how that decodes). A larger 60mm T/B and better intake pushed a rated hp level to 225hp in bone stock form. 1988-1992 were not rated. The power ratings carried over from year to year despite significant revisions. They included less aggressive MAF computers and systems in 1988 for CA models, and 1989 for all 5.0s. A revised camshaft profile to reduce noise along with an air intake silencer, and a restrictive 55mm MAF sensor. 1993 was re-rated at 205hp (truely where probably all the 1989-1993 5.0s should have been). When Ford saw the drop in power, they blamed it on a change in rating systems saying they went from maximum hp to average output. Anybody who dyno's 5.0's can voutch there is no 20hp difference between the best, and the average 5.0's. Some people who have no clue about which way is up try to blame the rating decrease on the introduction of cast hypereutic pistons in the '93 model year that replaced the TRW forged pistons from 1987+ 1994-1995 were officially rated at 215hp I believe, but the 5spds were re-rated at 225hp, probably to cover up for the pathetic AOD. 1996-1997 GT 215hp, 285lb/ft (it's like pulling ******* teeth getting the engine speed on these ratings) 1998 GT 225hp@4750rpm, 290lb/ft@3500rpm 1999 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm 2000 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm 2001 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm 2002 GT 260hp@5250rpm, 302lb/ft@4000rpm Keep in mind, ratings are showroom floor. The 5.0s can pick up an easy 15-20hp with totally free stuff.