Making the right mods : Need major opinions!

Gautam · 06-05-2001, 08:51 PM

Hi,
Ok, just so you know what I have, and what
I want, here goes...

I have a stock 1989 5.0L engine with either a mild aftermarket cam, or rockers setup. Along with 3.55 gears, and a Mac cat-back. I want to build it up for more power (enough the drivetrain can haldle without breaking down), little by little, and with my limited budget, here's what I plan on buying for this year:

- 73mm C&L MAF (for 19# injectors) ($80)
- FMS 65mm TB ($76 so far on eBay)
- Explorer Upper/Lower intake (not sure on $)

Question is, amd I going in the right order so far? I know I can get difference with the MAF, but the 65mm wouldn't be any good to my stock intake. Although at that price, it's a steal and it can be useful for a bigger intake.

What do I do? I can get the MAF cuz its from a private seller; the TB I'd have to wait for the bid to end.

Thanks!
Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

93CobraR · 06-05-2001, 10:11 PM

The intake is a waste of money with out heads, as is the throttle body. The MAF won't due much either. Take all the money there you planed to spend and get a set of used heads like GT-40's or so. My car with a stock intake and GT-40 heads, and a stock cam ran a 12.9. That should be plenty for you.

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87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031, Edelbrock intake, long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.96
Best MPH 103.42
Best 60' 1.695

Visit my site at:
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Gautam · 06-06-2001, 07:02 AM

Hi,
Well, I am definately getting the
C&L since $87 (including shipping) is
a really good deal. I don't expect
to get a world of difference, but
if I can build up slowly, I'm sure I will
reach my goal eventually. BTW, Here's how
I plan on making my mods:

- C&L 73mm
- Explorer upper/lower intake
- 65mm TB (only with intake above)
- Heads
- Ignition
- Fuel system (pump/injectors)
- Suspension and anything else

Thanks!
Bye!

------------------
Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

lx mike · 06-06-2001, 06:06 PM

gautam: I am in same situation as you are, i want to make some mods and while it seems easier to do the smaller and least expensive mods first they won't make much difference till you put a good set of heads on it. Thats the first thing i am gonna do is heads and at same time intake then those other mods will be of use.

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93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

86GT · 06-06-2001, 06:10 PM

Grab that meter!! That's a steal compared to what I got mine from, and I got a discount on it from RCO at the time.

That Explorer intake isn't smog legal is it? Cuz the drive clean program may not like it too well. Go for a cobra then... Consider heads and cam along with it if you can afford to.

Gautam · 06-06-2001, 06:18 PM

Hi,
Yes, the Explorer intake can be illegal for smog regions, but there's a way to modify it so it will be emission friendly. Plus, I figure the Explorers (and their intakes) running around in Ontario are at least equipped with the smog control features.

Well, the meter is gonna be mine soon. Now I gotta start searchin for the intakes (and then the TB and heads).

Thanks!
Bye!

------------------
Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

06-05-2001, 08:51 PM	#1
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Making the right mods : Need major opinions! Hi, Ok, just so you know what I have, and what I want, here goes... I have a stock 1989 5.0L engine with either a mild aftermarket cam, or rockers setup. Along with 3.55 gears, and a Mac cat-back. I want to build it up for more power (enough the drivetrain can haldle without breaking down), little by little, and with my limited budget, here's what I plan on buying for this year: - 73mm C&L MAF (for 19# injectors) ($80) - FMS 65mm TB ($76 so far on eBay) - Explorer Upper/Lower intake (not sure on $) Question is, amd I going in the right order so far? I know I can get difference with the MAF, but the 65mm wouldn't be any good to my stock intake. Although at that price, it's a steal and it can be useful for a bigger intake. What do I do? I can get the MAF cuz its from a private seller; the TB I'd have to wait for the bid to end. Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

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06-05-2001, 10:11 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	The intake is a waste of money with out heads, as is the throttle body. The MAF won't due much either. Take all the money there you planed to spend and get a set of used heads like GT-40's or so. My car with a stock intake and GT-40 heads, and a stock cam ran a 12.9. That should be plenty for you. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031, Edelbrock intake, long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.96 Best MPH 103.42 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

06-06-2001, 07:02 AM	#3
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Well, I am definately getting the C&L since $87 (including shipping) is a really good deal. I don't expect to get a world of difference, but if I can build up slowly, I'm sure I will reach my goal eventually. BTW, Here's how I plan on making my mods: - C&L 73mm - Explorer upper/lower intake - 65mm TB (only with intake above) - Heads - Ignition - Fuel system (pump/injectors) - Suspension and anything else Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

06-06-2001, 06:06 PM	#4
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	gautam: I am in same situation as you are, i want to make some mods and while it seems easier to do the smaller and least expensive mods first they won't make much difference till you put a good set of heads on it. Thats the first thing i am gonna do is heads and at same time intake then those other mods will be of use. ------------------ 93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

06-06-2001, 06:10 PM	#5
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Grab that meter!! That's a steal compared to what I got mine from, and I got a discount on it from RCO at the time. That Explorer intake isn't smog legal is it? Cuz the drive clean program may not like it too well. Go for a cobra then... Consider heads and cam along with it if you can afford to.

06-06-2001, 06:18 PM	#6
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Yes, the Explorer intake can be illegal for smog regions, but there's a way to modify it so it will be emission friendly. Plus, I figure the Explorers (and their intakes) running around in Ontario are at least equipped with the smog control features. Well, the meter is gonna be mine soon. Now I gotta start searchin for the intakes (and then the TB and heads). Thanks! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/