Best upgrades without messing with the computer!?

Super_Stang · 07-27-2001, 01:06 AM

What would be the best upgrades (bolt on or otherwise)that i could get but so that i wouldn't have to take my car to get reprogrammed? Or also, what is the most that could be done?

dinomite · 07-27-2001, 09:48 AM

you can do a whole lot without needing ot mess with your computer. what year is your car?

89 Cobra LX · 07-27-2001, 09:50 AM

Knowing the year of the car is important. It will tell us what computer is in your car.

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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe
302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated
3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

Super_Stang · 07-27-2001, 10:57 AM

It is an 88 convertable 5.0 not lx.

07-27-2001, 01:25 PM

I wouldn't and didn't mess w/ the computer until I did my MAF/TB/injectors/fuel pump. At that time, it wouldn't idle quite right and would stall out after 3 minutes at idle. The JMS chip really helped (although there are some skeptics out there). But, you can do a lot before messing w/ chips.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; Cervini's 3" turbo hood; A/C-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats; FMS 30# injectors; JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

Smokedawg · 07-27-2001, 02:20 PM

You could get a complete exhaust system from header back. Then get a better flowing intake and heads, along with a mass air meter and tb. You should probably get a cold air induction kit or at least a K&N for your stock box.

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

89 Cobra LX · 07-27-2001, 02:29 PM

Most of the 88 stangs are not MAF equipped. I would stay away from heads and cam changes until you upgrade it to a Mass Air Controlled computer.

Start with the exhaust (headers all the way back) and some underdrive pulleys. Gears are without a doubt the best performance modification that can be done. Later I would add a better intake and a larger throttle-body. Don't ignore the suspension....

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Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe
302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated
3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

dinomite · 07-27-2001, 04:44 PM

ya, the 88's (cept for california) are speed density, and there are different rules for that....

gears are the best bang for buck, then headers/H-pipe (cat-back is just for sound, really), underdrives, get a k&n in your stock box. beyond that, i think you will need MAF.

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90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs.
Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60')
AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang
dinomite@softhome.net

07-27-2001, 01:06 AM	#1
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07-27-2001, 09:48 AM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	you can do a whole lot without needing ot mess with your computer. what year is your car?

07-27-2001, 09:50 AM	#3
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Knowing the year of the car is important. It will tell us what computer is in your car. ------------------ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated 3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

07-27-2001, 10:57 AM	#4
Super_Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Refugio Posts: 67	It is an 88 convertable 5.0 not lx.

07-27-2001, 01:25 PM	#5
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I wouldn't and didn't mess w/ the computer until I did my MAF/TB/injectors/fuel pump. At that time, it wouldn't idle quite right and would stall out after 3 minutes at idle. The JMS chip really helped (although there are some skeptics out there). But, you can do a lot before messing w/ chips. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; Cervini's 3" turbo hood; A/C-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats; FMS 30# injectors; JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

07-27-2001, 02:20 PM	#6
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	You could get a complete exhaust system from header back. Then get a better flowing intake and heads, along with a mass air meter and tb. You should probably get a cold air induction kit or at least a K&N for your stock box. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

07-27-2001, 02:29 PM	#7
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Most of the 88 stangs are not MAF equipped. I would stay away from heads and cam changes until you upgrade it to a Mass Air Controlled computer. Start with the exhaust (headers all the way back) and some underdrive pulleys. Gears are without a doubt the best performance modification that can be done. Later I would add a better intake and a larger throttle-body. Don't ignore the suspension.... ------------------ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 302 - Cobra Intake - GT40p heads - TFS stage 1 cam - FRPP 1.6 roller rockers - Naturally Aspirated 3:73 gears - KYB shocks and struts - Eibach springs - HPM Mega-bite Jr lower control arms - HPM upper control arms

07-27-2001, 04:44 PM	#8
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	ya, the 88's (cept for california) are speed density, and there are different rules for that.... gears are the best bang for buck, then headers/H-pipe (cat-back is just for sound, really), underdrives, get a k&n in your stock box. beyond that, i think you will need MAF. ------------------ 90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs. Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60') AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang dinomite@softhome.net