I need more Horsepower

TMASTER · 09-30-2002, 01:00 AM

I just bought a 1993 GT 5.0, and im looking to spend a couple thousand on mods.
The car has 132,000 miles on it, but ive spent $1000 in getting it in good condition.
I checked the compression and its 135 psi on each cylinder, and its running very good.
I have a 70mm TB/MSD A6/headers/H-pipe/flomasters/power pully/3.55 gears.
should i go with a vortech 6psi kit? or alum heads/intake?
the only thing im worried about is the timming chain busting!
I dont want to go that deep into the motor...

95mustanggt · 09-30-2002, 05:20 AM

Well the Heads/Intake/Cam route will give you a good 50HP+ and you can always add a blower after that.

fiveohpatrol · 09-30-2002, 08:35 AM

Do nothing as of yet. With that many miles, you'd be wise to save your money for a little while and either get a new shortblock, or have yours rebuilt.

but if you are stubborn (like me) and want to modify it now, then I'd go for the heads/cam/intake route.

TMASTER · 09-30-2002, 01:55 PM

What should compression check from a new short block from the factory be?

302 LX Eric · 09-30-2002, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveohpatrol
Do nothing as of yet. With that many miles, you'd be wise to save your money for a little while and either get a new shortblock, or have yours rebuilt.

but if you are stubborn (like me) and want to modify it now, then I'd go for the heads/cam/intake route.

Good advice.

E

RoadWarrior · 09-30-2002, 07:35 PM

One thing id say is go to one of the local engine shops and talk to them. They can give you a good idea of what you can do and give you some good pointers. They can also take a look at your engine now and then go from there.

TMASTER · 09-30-2002, 11:44 PM

The engine only has to last me 2 years or 40,000 miles... after i get out of college im building brand new everything. still wait?

Ive driven a buddies 90LX 5.0 with 256,000 miles, never had the heads off!!!

RPM427 · 10-01-2002, 11:21 AM

If you get a new shortblock now, you can still sell the old one. A working shortblock is worth a lot more then an abused wornout broken one.

09-30-2002, 01:00 AM	#1
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	I need more Horsepower I just bought a 1993 GT 5.0, and im looking to spend a couple thousand on mods. The car has 132,000 miles on it, but ive spent $1000 in getting it in good condition. I checked the compression and its 135 psi on each cylinder, and its running very good. I have a 70mm TB/MSD A6/headers/H-pipe/flomasters/power pully/3.55 gears. should i go with a vortech 6psi kit? or alum heads/intake? the only thing im worried about is the timming chain busting! I dont want to go that deep into the motor... Last edited by TMASTER; 09-30-2002 at 01:13 AM..

09-30-2002, 05:20 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Well the Heads/Intake/Cam route will give you a good 50HP+ and you can always add a blower after that. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

09-30-2002, 08:35 AM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Do nothing as of yet. With that many miles, you'd be wise to save your money for a little while and either get a new shortblock, or have yours rebuilt. but if you are stubborn (like me) and want to modify it now, then I'd go for the heads/cam/intake route. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

09-30-2002, 01:55 PM	#4
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	compression What should compression check from a new short block from the factory be?

09-30-2002, 07:35 PM	#6
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	One thing id say is go to one of the local engine shops and talk to them. They can give you a good idea of what you can do and give you some good pointers. They can also take a look at your engine now and then go from there. __________________ Fast Company

09-30-2002, 11:44 PM	#7
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	how long The engine only has to last me 2 years or 40,000 miles... after i get out of college im building brand new everything. still wait? Ive driven a buddies 90LX 5.0 with 256,000 miles, never had the heads off!!! Last edited by TMASTER; 09-30-2002 at 11:57 PM..

10-01-2002, 11:21 AM	#8
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	If you get a new shortblock now, you can still sell the old one. A working shortblock is worth a lot more then an abused wornout broken one. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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