Time for some NOS!

90LxDroptop · 08-07-2001, 12:53 AM

Hey everyone. I have a bone-stock 90 Lx 5.0...Now I wanted to get working on it so I was thinking what to get first? I want something that will give it a huge boost so I was thinking, and I guess I want some NOS. Does neone think I should start off with something else? like a ring and pinion or something? thanx in advance for the input.

ed1371 · 08-07-2001, 10:16 AM

Is yours a stick or AUTO?

I wouldn't put nitrous in it first, the verts are so damn heavy and flexable do it the right way. Get subframe connectors, gears (at LEAST 3.55 probably be happier with 3.73), control arms, maybe a strut tower brace.

Nitrous is fun but you need a foundation first.

Another thing to look at is tires. All the power in the world doesn't matter if it all go up in smoke! (Don't fint out the hard way like I did!)

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My Mustang
91 LX Conv. 52,000 orig mi. Hurst shifter,King Cobra clutch, 3.55 grs, NOS 150 kit, MSD 6al, MSD timing control, malory coil, pullies, adj fuel reg, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm maf, battery in trunk, JBA: shorties,subs,strut tower brc, Comp eng. 6 point cage, dynomax 2 1/2" exhaust, Hotchkis lower cntrl arms, MAC cold air kit, off road h pipe.

08-07-2001, 01:17 PM

I'll have to agree w/ ed. Tere are plenty of people tha just throw nitrous or a blower on a stock car......that's fine, but I always feel that doing the job right is always best -gears and subs would be my first 2 mods.

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS 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 delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

90LxDroptop · 08-07-2001, 07:35 PM

yeah u guys are probably right...by the way it's an AOD. I really want the nitrous for races like once a week u know. Cause I figure the gears are gonna cost around $700 maybe in total, to get the installed and everything...I'd do the gears right after the nos. But i'm still not to sure on what to do. I still have 2 weeks to decide tho. thanx guys.

08-07-2001, 12:53 AM	#1
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	Time for some NOS! Hey everyone. I have a bone-stock 90 Lx 5.0...Now I wanted to get working on it so I was thinking what to get first? I want something that will give it a huge boost so I was thinking, and I guess I want some NOS. Does neone think I should start off with something else? like a ring and pinion or something? thanx in advance for the input.

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08-07-2001, 10:16 AM	#2
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	Is yours a stick or AUTO? I wouldn't put nitrous in it first, the verts are so damn heavy and flexable do it the right way. Get subframe connectors, gears (at LEAST 3.55 probably be happier with 3.73), control arms, maybe a strut tower brace. Nitrous is fun but you need a foundation first. Another thing to look at is tires. All the power in the world doesn't matter if it all go up in smoke! (Don't fint out the hard way like I did!) ------------------ My Mustang 91 LX Conv. 52,000 orig mi. Hurst shifter,King Cobra clutch, 3.55 grs, NOS 150 kit, MSD 6al, MSD timing control, malory coil, pullies, adj fuel reg, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm maf, battery in trunk, JBA: shorties,subs,strut tower brc, Comp eng. 6 point cage, dynomax 2 1/2" exhaust, Hotchkis lower cntrl arms, MAC cold air kit, off road h pipe.

08-07-2001, 01:17 PM	#3
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I'll have to agree w/ ed. Tere are plenty of people tha just throw nitrous or a blower on a stock car......that's fine, but I always feel that doing the job right is always best -gears and subs would be my first 2 mods. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS 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 delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

08-07-2001, 07:35 PM	#4
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	yeah u guys are probably right...by the way it's an AOD. I really want the nitrous for races like once a week u know. Cause I figure the gears are gonna cost around $700 maybe in total, to get the installed and everything...I'd do the gears right after the nos. But i'm still not to sure on what to do. I still have 2 weeks to decide tho. thanx guys.