best bang

DaLe five OH! · 01-04-2007, 12:25 AM

whats the best bang for the buck when it comes to a 93 5.0? i was thinking gears or headers or somthing, help would be appreciated guys...and another question, what are the biggest tires i can fit on a 16in rim under my 5.0?i was thinkin BFG T/A radials for the back, i have Sutimo HTR or sumthing like that on the front and i have to say they bite really well but there gettin pretty blad in the back and i only have about 3,000 on them

yes i have burn out fever...

Coupe50h · 01-04-2007, 01:24 AM

You can probaly do a search and find some good info.... I was one of the guys who didnt get gears as one of the first mods, But i now realize gears provide a good seat of the pants improvement for only 200$ if you can install them.
Also for 189$ i slapped on a set of crane 1.7 roller rockers on my stock heads, I actually felt a significant improvement.

If your looking to go fast as you can go, cheapest, nitrous is the way, but not too much since the 93+'s pistons dont like a big shot of spray.

I like free mods as well

Good luck

Jeff Chambers · 01-04-2007, 07:35 AM

I'm with Coupe here, best bangforthebuck IMHO is gears.

USMC302 · 01-04-2007, 11:35 AM

Agreed, gears will put the biggest "feel" as a mod in the begining. Exhaust is always a cheap mod, an off-road pipe will not only improve that "mustang sound" but free up a few pony's at the same time. Good luck.

Dark_5.0 · 01-04-2007, 12:09 PM

I disagree with gears being the best bang for the buck on a stick car but on an auto gears should be your first mod.

DaLe five OH! · 01-05-2007, 08:06 PM

i've got a auto and i'm really thinkin about gears now that you guys have said that...what does it take to intall them? and what should i go with?

Gearhead999 · 01-06-2007, 10:32 AM

Gears are the cheapest and the most bang for the buck. You'll feel the difference the first time you nail it.

rwhite65 · 01-06-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999

Gears are the cheapest and the most bang for the buck. You'll feel the difference the first time you nail it.

Agreed
Ryan

DaLe five OH! · 01-07-2007, 12:02 AM

well what about the tires?i have 16in rims right now

Coupe50h · 01-07-2007, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_5.0

I disagree with gears being the best bang for the buck on a stick car but on an auto gears should be your first mod.

I agree somewhat, If i had a 150 shot and a stroker, i would probaly still be running my old 3.27's or 3.08's.

But im not.

USMC302 · 01-08-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaLe five OH!

i've got a auto and i'm really thinkin about gears now that you guys have said that...what does it take to intall them? and what should i go with?

IMO, If you race more than street drive, get 4.10's; if you drive on the street more than race, get 3.73's.

If you've never installed gears before, then have them done proffesionally. it's worth it when you don't hear a whine in the gears and know that you have to pull everything off and try again. I would invest in a good diff cover while you( or your shop) has it off. Good luck.

DaLe five OH! · 01-10-2007, 10:09 PM

what about the biggest tires in the back i can fit on a 16in rim?...and who should i go with? i was think BFG T/A Radials...but i have no idea what size...i have 245's on there right now but i want bigger...

USMC302 · 01-11-2007, 11:17 AM

Tall or wide? what year is your pony?

DaLe five OH! · 01-11-2007, 11:15 PM

wide...the year is 93

USMC302 · 01-11-2007, 11:52 PM

If you flip the quad shocks, you can fit a 265 back there. Any wider, without mini tubs, you'll most likely rub. You may want to roll your fenders with the 265's as well to be on the safe side for launches. Good luck.

DaLe five OH! · 01-22-2007, 08:54 PM

what about underdrive pulleys? what are the pros and cons of them and how hard are they to install? and is there anything thing else i have to do if i install them?

Coupe50h · 01-23-2007, 01:40 AM

pros: easy to install, 5-10 hp.
cons: can drain your battery, or not cool the engine as well, but most people run them with no prob's, you can get an overdrive alternator pulley so you wont lose amps.
I went with just an asp underdrive crank pulley.
oh yea, might have to get a shorter belt.

USMC302 · 01-29-2007, 11:25 AM

[QUOTE=Coupe50h;329346]
I went with just an asp underdrive crank pulley.
QUOTE]

Same here.

01-04-2007, 12:25 AM	#1
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	best bang whats the best bang for the buck when it comes to a 93 5.0? i was thinking gears or headers or somthing, help would be appreciated guys...and another question, what are the biggest tires i can fit on a 16in rim under my 5.0?i was thinkin BFG T/A radials for the back, i have Sutimo HTR or sumthing like that on the front and i have to say they bite really well but there gettin pretty blad in the back and i only have about 3,000 on them yes i have burn out fever...

01-04-2007, 01:24 AM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: best bang You can probaly do a search and find some good info.... I was one of the guys who didnt get gears as one of the first mods, But i now realize gears provide a good seat of the pants improvement for only 200$ if you can install them. Also for 189$ i slapped on a set of crane 1.7 roller rockers on my stock heads, I actually felt a significant improvement. If your looking to go fast as you can go, cheapest, nitrous is the way, but not too much since the 93+'s pistons dont like a big shot of spray. I like free mods as well Good luck __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

01-04-2007, 07:35 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: best bang I'm with Coupe here, best bangforthebuck IMHO is gears. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

01-04-2007, 11:35 AM	#4
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: best bang Agreed, gears will put the biggest "feel" as a mod in the begining. Exhaust is always a cheap mod, an off-road pipe will not only improve that "mustang sound" but free up a few pony's at the same time. Good luck. __________________

01-04-2007, 12:09 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: best bang I disagree with gears being the best bang for the buck on a stick car but on an auto gears should be your first mod. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-05-2007, 08:06 PM	#6
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: best bang i've got a auto and i'm really thinkin about gears now that you guys have said that...what does it take to intall them? and what should i go with?

01-06-2007, 10:32 AM	#7
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: best bang Gears are the cheapest and the most bang for the buck. You'll feel the difference the first time you nail it. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

01-07-2007, 12:02 AM	#9
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: best bang well what about the tires?i have 16in rims right now

01-10-2007, 10:09 PM	#12
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: best bang what about the biggest tires in the back i can fit on a 16in rim?...and who should i go with? i was think BFG T/A Radials...but i have no idea what size...i have 245's on there right now but i want bigger...

01-11-2007, 11:17 AM	#13
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: best bang Tall or wide? what year is your pony? __________________

01-11-2007, 11:15 PM	#14
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: best bang wide...the year is 93

01-11-2007, 11:52 PM	#15
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: best bang If you flip the quad shocks, you can fit a 265 back there. Any wider, without mini tubs, you'll most likely rub. You may want to roll your fenders with the 265's as well to be on the safe side for launches. Good luck. __________________

01-22-2007, 08:54 PM	#16
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: best bang what about underdrive pulleys? what are the pros and cons of them and how hard are they to install? and is there anything thing else i have to do if i install them?

01-23-2007, 01:40 AM	#17
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: best bang pros: easy to install, 5-10 hp. cons: can drain your battery, or not cool the engine as well, but most people run them with no prob's, you can get an overdrive alternator pulley so you wont lose amps. I went with just an asp underdrive crank pulley. oh yea, might have to get a shorter belt. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

01-29-2007, 11:25 AM	#18
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: best bang [QUOTE=Coupe50h;329346] I went with just an asp underdrive crank pulley. QUOTE] Same here. __________________

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