1994 stock gt looking for some muscle

Jason2525 · 06-01-2005, 09:55 PM

I have a 1994 gt that is pretty much stock except for flowmaster 40 series, an h pipe, and a steeda air pump eliminator. I am looking to start adding a lot of power to my mustang and get the stock aode out there for a manual tranny, but I am scared because my car has 120,000 miles on it. I live in florida, and I dont know where to bring my car. I would like to rebuild my engine and supercharge it, or even swap out my engine. I really do not know where to start. I need some feedback from people that have been where I am right now. Any help is appreciated.

The Deuce · 06-01-2005, 10:29 PM

You have a Pushrod 5.0 if the car is a 1994.

Jason2525 · 06-01-2005, 10:34 PM

Ya, I know my engine, but I was just wondering things such as is putting a supercharger on a 302 5.0 with 120,000 going to mess it up, or should I rebuild it with forged internals before supercharging it. Or should I just save up for a whole new motor. I also need to find a place in florida that has done this kind of thing many times.

Jason2525 · 06-01-2005, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the reply

The Deuce · 06-02-2005, 07:28 AM

It depends. I've seen people put blowers on 100k+ pushrods without a problem. You need to do a compression test and start from there. FWIW, the windsor power or power adder sections will be able to give you better tips.

Jason2525 · 06-02-2005, 10:04 AM

alright, thanks

tscamardo · 06-11-2005, 08:37 AM

Adding a supercharger is expensive (however very well worth it!). I would first go with the rebuild and just do the basics. Mild cam, intake and exhaust, headers of course. These little 302's make good power, especially when rebuilt right and tuned. Work on your drivetrain and if that isn't enough, add the 3000 buck 100 horse monster. Just my 2 cents though. really depends on how your want to drive it.

91whiteghost · 06-12-2005, 10:08 AM

you don't say where in Fl you live, I also live in Fla. For now Nitros with about a 75 horse shot would make a difference , any more than that you need different pistons, the older 302 before 93 had forged pistons and coulde handle more. we ran 150 shot on my sons 90 lx coupe with no problem. A friend of mine had over 150,000 miles on his 91 and ran a 150 shot for years with no problem. If you are going to rebuils your engine you ned to decide what you want to run , nitros, superchared etc because it makes a difference in what internals you use. good luck if I can hepl let me know , Ralph

sdd228 · 06-13-2005, 03:30 PM

nitrous until you blow the old motor...run the hell out of it and then its time to upgrade...nothing is cheaper than nitrous for more HP

06-01-2005, 09:55 PM	#1
Jason2525 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22	1994 stock gt looking for some muscle I have a 1994 gt that is pretty much stock except for flowmaster 40 series, an h pipe, and a steeda air pump eliminator. I am looking to start adding a lot of power to my mustang and get the stock aode out there for a manual tranny, but I am scared because my car has 120,000 miles on it. I live in florida, and I dont know where to bring my car. I would like to rebuild my engine and supercharge it, or even swap out my engine. I really do not know where to start. I need some feedback from people that have been where I am right now. Any help is appreciated.

06-01-2005, 10:29 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle You have a Pushrod 5.0 if the car is a 1994. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

06-01-2005, 10:34 PM	#3
Jason2525 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle Ya, I know my engine, but I was just wondering things such as is putting a supercharger on a 302 5.0 with 120,000 going to mess it up, or should I rebuild it with forged internals before supercharging it. Or should I just save up for a whole new motor. I also need to find a place in florida that has done this kind of thing many times.

06-01-2005, 10:35 PM	#4
Jason2525 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle Thanks for the reply

06-02-2005, 07:28 AM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle It depends. I've seen people put blowers on 100k+ pushrods without a problem. You need to do a compression test and start from there. FWIW, the windsor power or power adder sections will be able to give you better tips. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13 Last edited by The Deuce; 06-02-2005 at 08:12 AM..

06-02-2005, 10:04 AM	#6
Jason2525 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle alright, thanks

06-11-2005, 08:37 AM	#7
tscamardo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle Adding a supercharger is expensive (however very well worth it!). I would first go with the rebuild and just do the basics. Mild cam, intake and exhaust, headers of course. These little 302's make good power, especially when rebuilt right and tuned. Work on your drivetrain and if that isn't enough, add the 3000 buck 100 horse monster. Just my 2 cents though. really depends on how your want to drive it.

06-12-2005, 10:08 AM	#8
91whiteghost Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle you don't say where in Fl you live, I also live in Fla. For now Nitros with about a 75 horse shot would make a difference , any more than that you need different pistons, the older 302 before 93 had forged pistons and coulde handle more. we ran 150 shot on my sons 90 lx coupe with no problem. A friend of mine had over 150,000 miles on his 91 and ran a 150 shot for years with no problem. If you are going to rebuils your engine you ned to decide what you want to run , nitros, superchared etc because it makes a difference in what internals you use. good luck if I can hepl let me know , Ralph

06-13-2005, 03:30 PM	#9
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	Re: 1994 stock gt looking for some muscle nitrous until you blow the old motor...run the hell out of it and then its time to upgrade...nothing is cheaper than nitrous for more HP __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

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