Newbie going from 4banger turbo car to a 91 stang

Jerry95TSI · 05-03-2002, 11:02 AM

Ok im sure you guys are tired of newbies coming in here and ask ing stupid stuff but im going to do it too..
Im coming from the awd turbo 4 banger world and have no clue when it comes do to a 5 liter.. my 4banger right now is setup for high 11's with some more tuning.. but i wanna go faster and am looking to do it with a stang. Im also looking to make it somewhat streetable. So here is what iam looking for.. i am looking for something i can drive 100 miles and it not be painful but also go low 11's high 10's. i dont know if you guys use race fuel often but i am looking for those times on race fuels. So now i need to know what kinda stuff i need and how much it will cost (estimate). If you can cant answer this but can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it.

lxfiveoh · 05-03-2002, 12:47 PM

If you want your motor to live, you'll need a stronger block, like an FMS block.

A good set of "worked" aluminum heads.....~$1100 for the heads, and I guess a couple hundred more for the work.

Some type of power adder (turbo, nitrous, supercharger)

A tranny that will live behind that power. I suppose a Tremec at minimum (~$1200) or maybe a T56 (~$3000 with all the conversion stuff).

Yeah, it's gonna take some cash. I left a lot out.

Good luck, though!

Jerry95TSI · 05-03-2002, 01:36 PM

id say my budget is 10-12K will that be possible or will i be better off building something that needs to be trailered for the 10-12K??

lxfiveoh · 05-03-2002, 01:41 PM

I'd say it's definitely doable with that budget, including the necessary suspension bits to put down that kind of power.

I think you'd have to be doing a lot of the labor yourself though, as that would definitely push that budget.

I think you'll need a roll cage, too, for the times you want to run.

I'm sure there are others on this forum more qualified than me to help you out though. I'm still in the 13's.

Unit 5302 · 05-03-2002, 06:16 PM

Shouldn't need race fuel to get it done at all. How much of the work do you plan to do yourself?

Jerry95TSI · 05-06-2002, 08:28 AM

anything that doesnt require internal engine work and welding.. most of the other work will be done by me..

05-03-2002, 11:02 AM	#1
Jerry95TSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orance County, NY Posts: 6	Newbie going from 4banger turbo car to a 91 stang Ok im sure you guys are tired of newbies coming in here and ask ing stupid stuff but im going to do it too.. Im coming from the awd turbo 4 banger world and have no clue when it comes do to a 5 liter.. my 4banger right now is setup for high 11's with some more tuning.. but i wanna go faster and am looking to do it with a stang. Im also looking to make it somewhat streetable. So here is what iam looking for.. i am looking for something i can drive 100 miles and it not be painful but also go low 11's high 10's. i dont know if you guys use race fuel often but i am looking for those times on race fuels. So now i need to know what kinda stuff i need and how much it will cost (estimate). If you can cant answer this but can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. __________________ Jerry95TSI 1995 Eagle Talon 12.6@110 on pump

05-03-2002, 12:47 PM	#2
lxfiveoh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 54	If you want your motor to live, you'll need a stronger block, like an FMS block. A good set of "worked" aluminum heads.....~$1100 for the heads, and I guess a couple hundred more for the work. Some type of power adder (turbo, nitrous, supercharger) A tranny that will live behind that power. I suppose a Tremec at minimum (~$1200) or maybe a T56 (~$3000 with all the conversion stuff). Yeah, it's gonna take some cash. I left a lot out. Good luck, though! __________________ Nelson 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 http://fiveoh.homestead.com

05-03-2002, 01:36 PM	#3
Jerry95TSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orance County, NY Posts: 6	id say my budget is 10-12K will that be possible or will i be better off building something that needs to be trailered for the 10-12K?? __________________ Jerry95TSI 1995 Eagle Talon 12.6@110 on pump

05-03-2002, 01:41 PM	#4
lxfiveoh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 54	I'd say it's definitely doable with that budget, including the necessary suspension bits to put down that kind of power. I think you'd have to be doing a lot of the labor yourself though, as that would definitely push that budget. I think you'll need a roll cage, too, for the times you want to run. I'm sure there are others on this forum more qualified than me to help you out though. I'm still in the 13's. __________________ Nelson 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 http://fiveoh.homestead.com

05-06-2002, 08:28 AM	#6
Jerry95TSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orance County, NY Posts: 6	anything that doesnt require internal engine work and welding.. most of the other work will be done by me.. __________________ Jerry95TSI 1995 Eagle Talon 12.6@110 on pump

05-03-2002, 06:16 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Shouldn't need race fuel to get it done at all. How much of the work do you plan to do yourself?

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