Next engine mod/fuel requirement?

mpj76 · 11-04-2004, 11:28 AM

I just got back into my mustang after years of neglect and love my new exhaust. I don't want to touch the heads, cam, or gears for now. I'm not into 1/4 mile anymore so launching components are not an issue. I was thinking about doing the TB, and upper/lower intake. What can I expect to gain? Is it even worth it at this point in time? I'll eventually get a new longblock after the current one starts to smoke or something - I just wanted to start buying parts to enjoy now that I could transfer later. Would the acceleration difference be comparable to the exhaust mod - more/less? Will I have to upgrade my fuel system if I do this?

Coupe50h · 11-04-2004, 11:32 AM

power is all in the heads, but an intake and tb can give you maybe 12-15 hp, if your car is maf, try gettin a 73-75 mm maf for an additional few ponies.

Ackbar00 · 11-05-2004, 07:36 AM

I was trapping about 97 on the stock intake, then I put a heavy ported stock intake on, it trapped 102. Any intake would be a great choice that you could feel. I like Edelbrock stuff myself. I dont think a TB would be needed untill you got a set of heads, but a MAF and a set of 3.27 gears would be a great alternative.

11-04-2004, 11:28 AM	#1
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	Next engine mod/fuel requirement? I just got back into my mustang after years of neglect and love my new exhaust. I don't want to touch the heads, cam, or gears for now. I'm not into 1/4 mile anymore so launching components are not an issue. I was thinking about doing the TB, and upper/lower intake. What can I expect to gain? Is it even worth it at this point in time? I'll eventually get a new longblock after the current one starts to smoke or something - I just wanted to start buying parts to enjoy now that I could transfer later. Would the acceleration difference be comparable to the exhaust mod - more/less? Will I have to upgrade my fuel system if I do this? __________________ 91 Coupe: FMS 1 5/8 unqual shorty's, BBK off road X-pipe, Super Duty T5, Pro 5.0 short shifter, 2.73 rear, G3 alt, MSD coil, dist, no smog pump, oil cooler, 195K miles, 14 deg timing, 23 mpg city/29 mpg highway @ 65 mph.

11-04-2004, 11:32 AM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: Next engine mod/fuel requirement? power is all in the heads, but an intake and tb can give you maybe 12-15 hp, if your car is maf, try gettin a 73-75 mm maf for an additional few ponies. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

11-05-2004, 07:36 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Re: Next engine mod/fuel requirement? I was trapping about 97 on the stock intake, then I put a heavy ported stock intake on, it trapped 102. Any intake would be a great choice that you could feel. I like Edelbrock stuff myself. I dont think a TB would be needed untill you got a set of heads, but a MAF and a set of 3.27 gears would be a great alternative. __________________ 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!"

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