Ready to Mod my car - 88 5.0 need advice

[88GT 5pt0]

I just got my 88 GT 5.0 and I am going to be modding it soon I have an idea of what I want to do (In order), it already has a K&N

Bassani Exhaust H-Pipe (What cats and muffulers?)
Pro 5.0 Shifter
3.73 Rear Differential Gear
Headers - Shorties
Cold Air Intake
Underdrive Pully 4 piece
1.72 Roller Rocker

I just don't know what brands to get besides Bassani (unless theres a better one), what do you guys suggest? Feel free to change the order/mods/brands. I want to go for preformance, but I do want some show

[Hammer]

Do you have an 88 or 98?

An 88 5.0 isn't a modular engine, it's a 302 Windsor...

Sending to Windsor Power...

[88GT 5pt0]

bump

[tmoss]

Not a bad mod list. Add intake mod because the stock lower intake is a REAL bottle neck. If you have the money for a stock Cobra intake, it's a great intake for E7 heads. If money is tight I port the stock lower and get very good power - "PM" or "Message" me if you need references.

[Dark_5.0]

I would go with an O/R H-pipe but not bassani there stuff is over priced.

3.73 gears are a must

Go with the explorer intake it cost half as much as the cobra intake and flows just as good.

If you are sticking with the stock heads go with 1 1/2 inch un-equal shorties.

I wouldnt bother with a Cold air intake. Theres not much bang for the buck there.

Oh yeah, Get some extra rims and a pair of slicks for the track. Its no fun to spend all your money on mods and run a crappy time cause of traction problems.

[88GT 5pt0]

is an O/R H pipe street legal? I'm not sure does that mean there are no cats? also what brands?

[Dark_5.0]

O/R pipes are not legal ........I like the BBK stuff, Good quality at a fair price, If you must have cats just get an H-pipe with cats.

Ebay is my store of choice

[88GT 5pt0]

I dont have a problem with not being street legal, I am just worried about the emissions test, wont I fail it?

[Dark_5.0]

You casn lean out the car and put this stuff in the gas that guarantees you will pass emissions. I dont remember what its called but they sale it at O'reillys.

[88GT 5pt0]

Is O'reillys an auto store? Cuz I don't have any out here (Chicago area) there's Pep Boys and Auto Zone, do you think they would have it? Does the guarantee still count with no cats? Is there an danger is using it to my engine?

What should I ask for when looking for the explorer intake? Upper and lower?

Im gonna do the heads and shorties, what brand? I'm thinkin Bassani long tube headers, are long tubes better than shorties?

Where can I find the 3.73 gears and what brand?

Can I put a K&N on a CAI, cuz I want it to look good too. I hate that air box

[Dark_5.0]

Originally posted by 88GT 5pt0
Is O'reillys an auto store? Cuz I don't have any out here (Chicago area) there's Pep Boys and Auto Zone, do you think they would have it? Does the guarantee still count with no cats? Is there an danger is using it to my engine?

What should I ask for when looking for the explorer intake? Upper and lower?

Im gonna do the heads and shorties, what brand? I'm thinkin Bassani long tube headers, are long tubes better than shorties?

Where can I find the 3.73 gears and what brand?

Can I put a K&N on a CAI, cuz I want it to look good too. I hate that air box

Just ask for the complete explorer intake manifold. Ebay has them for $200.00 all the time.

Now this is just my opinion but I believe in a well matched combo. If you are going to go with the explorer intake you might as well get the GT-40P explorer heads. Ford sales some special headers for these heads. regular mustang headers dont fit GT-40P heads.

buy your gears new out of Summit. Buy Ford motor sports gears cause they go in the easiest.

Most CAI's come with a K&N Filter. I suggest the Mac CAI that puts the filter inside the fender. Thats what I have and it looks sharp.

Later.