![SEARCH](http://www.mustangworks.com/images/search.png)
![The Mustang Works](http://www.mustangworks.com/images/mw_footer_logo.gif)
© Copyright 1995 thru 2008 - The Mustang Works™. All Rights Reserved.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
![]() |
#1 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ-USA
Posts: 114
|
![]() I'm going to have to replace my intake gaskets on my stock 5.0, and i figured what the hell, if i'm goin to take it off i might as well as buy a better intake. I have a BBK 65mm throttle body, will that and a GT-40 intake make any difference any performance on an otherwise stock engine? I do have BBK exhaust and Flowmasters but everything else is stock as far as induction. So will i be wasting my money?
__________________
90redGT -Flowmaster mufflers -BBK 2.5" H-Pipe w/cats -BBK equal length shorty headers -K&N -BBK 65mm Throttle Body -Edelbrock performer 5.0 intake -3.73 gears |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered Member
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Wood Ridge NJ USA
Posts: 341
|
![]() I have an 88GT with GT40 intake (lower is Ported). I recommend the intake especially if you plan on heads or blower in the future.
OK that said, here is the negatives I have had. As soon as I installed the intake I discovered: a wicked surging idle had a backfiring problem (thought I sloved it by adding more fuel to the mix) Poor gas mileage a loss of torque stalling when hot in toll booths I recently got it dyno tuned (240 hp, 300 lbs of torque) and the surging idle is gone, the torque is back, & so is the back firing (my tuner thinks I may have a sensor problem). Now I do not have mass air and I am in the process of bringing it back to the tuner (to solve the back firing problem). I am also considering heads, cam and a mass air conversion. Yes I would recommend a GT40 intake. Chuck 88
__________________
So what if its "midlife crisis". Wife, 2 kids, busy job, "fixer upper" house, and I still have time for the Mustang!!! I Love my kids!!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ-USA
Posts: 114
|
![]() alright, thanks for your opinion on the intake. i've got one question for you. you said you lost some torque, how did you get it back? some simple tuning?
__________________
90redGT -Flowmaster mufflers -BBK 2.5" H-Pipe w/cats -BBK equal length shorty headers -K&N -BBK 65mm Throttle Body -Edelbrock performer 5.0 intake -3.73 gears |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Rebel Fleet Commander
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Huber Heights, OH
Posts: 1,003
|
![]() If you are going to buy a new intake, dont get a GT-40. They are like 600$ new. You can get a TrickFlow TrackHeat of Edelbrock Performer for around 350$ and have money left over for pullys and such. Now dont get me wrong(I had a GT-40) its a good intake, just not 600$ new good. I bought mine used for 250$. Just a thought.
__________________
1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket ![]() ![]() ![]() "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!" ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Livonia, MI, USA
Posts: 1,194
|
![]() Years ago I did the Cobra intake. Looked at the GT40, but it is too big on a stock motor. I was _very_ pleased with 237rwhp on the dyno.
__________________
Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered Member
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Wood Ridge NJ USA
Posts: 341
|
![]() Yellow jacket asked:
alright, thanks for your opinion on the intake. i've got one question for you. you said you lost some torque, how did you get it back? some simple tuning? __________________ I had it dyno tuned they deserve the credit for getting my torque back chuck 88
__________________
So what if its "midlife crisis". Wife, 2 kids, busy job, "fixer upper" house, and I still have time for the Mustang!!! I Love my kids!!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
When does the stock intake quit? | Coupe50h | Windsor Power | 15 | 09-15-2003 04:50 PM |
Stock 1998 GT Convertible Upgrades | 98GTBlkConv | Modular Madness | 10 | 02-14-2003 10:13 AM |
What is the BEST 1/4 Time for a STOCK 1991 GT | steedamustang01 | Racer's Club House | 15 | 10-04-2002 04:01 PM |
Intake Swap Results-SVO on 98 GT | esandes | Modular Madness | 4 | 07-09-2002 11:26 AM |
Trick Flow "R" Intake on a stock 88 5.0??? | BowTie Eater 5 Liter | Windsor Power | 3 | 01-15-2001 09:44 AM |