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Old 09-30-2002, 01:00 AM   #1
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Question 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...

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Old 09-30-2002, 05:20 AM   #2
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Well the Heads/Intake/Cam route will give you a good 50HP+ and you can always add a blower after that.
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Old 09-30-2002, 08:35 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 09-30-2002, 01:55 PM   #4
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Question compression

What should compression check from a new short block from the factory be?
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Old 09-30-2002, 03:30 PM   #5
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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.

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Old 09-30-2002, 07:35 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 09-30-2002, 11:44 PM   #7
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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!!!

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Old 10-01-2002, 11:21 AM   #8
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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.
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