Next big mod?!?!

Sonics2042 · 04-11-2002, 05:19 PM

I want to get one big thing, and then that will probably be it for a while (7-12 months). Right now I am leaning towards the 5-speed conversion with a second being the A-trim, and the heads a distant 3rd.

All votes/comments welcome and appreciated

Thanks,
DoranW

fiveohpatrol · 04-11-2002, 06:16 PM

They all sound appetizing. But you don't wanna put too much power through a stock AOD. So i'd either opt for a lentech AOD or a tremec conversion. The T-5 will hold up to alot more than a stock AOD will, but it isn't bulletproof by any means at all.

stanger8172 · 04-11-2002, 06:56 PM

I say get some heads.

You already have the intake, exhaust, and cam that could work with SOME heads.

You could add some ARP fasteners and get some good head gaskets to make it a good solid engine.

OUTPLAYN · 04-11-2002, 10:36 PM

How about a turbo??? They like the stock motor's!!!

Sonics2042 · 04-12-2002, 12:31 AM

The a-trim likes stock motors also! I have always been worried about ripping apart my engine with a turbo. The supercharger acts in a vacuum most of the time, and also vortech is known for their lack of additional stress put on an engine.

The price is right as well. Also, I know I can handle the install of the supercharger, but the turbo install/tuning causes me to be a bit more more weary.

Also, I know a lot of people like N/A around here, but there is something about forced induction that is just kind of bad... well you know.

I have some time to think about it, but they are all so damn appealing.

Thanks,
DoranW

Rosco · 04-13-2002, 02:47 AM

Well, I've been thinking about the same kinda things for future mods to my car as well. And in my decisions about money, and mods, about being naturally asp, s/c, yada yada yada, I am going to go the route of all motor. I'm thinking of actually buying a stock motor...maye I can find one in a junkyard around here...and having it get built up. I always figure...the A-trims aren't as expensive as the S-trims. And if the built up motor hasn't got enough for ya...ya could get some big increase with the A-Trim. just my .02

Rosco · 04-13-2002, 02:48 AM

Just remeber though

The only warrenty you have on a performance engine is your own damn money

Sonics2042 · 04-15-2002, 08:12 PM

I know...but what are ya gonna do?

T5 conversion is on the way. I got it from someone I know...just the stock T5, so nothing too special.

What else do I need and how much should I plan to spend on each part?

Thanks,
DoranW

04-11-2002, 05:19 PM	#1
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Next big mod?!?! I want to get one big thing, and then that will probably be it for a while (7-12 months). Right now I am leaning towards the 5-speed conversion with a second being the A-trim, and the heads a distant 3rd. All votes/comments welcome and appreciated Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-11-2002, 06:16 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	They all sound appetizing. But you don't wanna put too much power through a stock AOD. So i'd either opt for a lentech AOD or a tremec conversion. The T-5 will hold up to alot more than a stock AOD will, but it isn't bulletproof by any means at all. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-11-2002, 06:56 PM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	I say get some heads. You already have the intake, exhaust, and cam that could work with SOME heads. You could add some ARP fasteners and get some good head gaskets to make it a good solid engine. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

04-12-2002, 12:31 AM	#5
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	The a-trim likes stock motors also! I have always been worried about ripping apart my engine with a turbo. The supercharger acts in a vacuum most of the time, and also vortech is known for their lack of additional stress put on an engine. The price is right as well. Also, I know I can handle the install of the supercharger, but the turbo install/tuning causes me to be a bit more more weary. Also, I know a lot of people like N/A around here, but there is something about forced induction that is just kind of bad... well you know. I have some time to think about it, but they are all so damn appealing. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-13-2002, 02:47 AM	#6
Rosco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 307	My route... Well, I've been thinking about the same kinda things for future mods to my car as well. And in my decisions about money, and mods, about being naturally asp, s/c, yada yada yada, I am going to go the route of all motor. I'm thinking of actually buying a stock motor...maye I can find one in a junkyard around here...and having it get built up. I always figure...the A-trims aren't as expensive as the S-trims. And if the built up motor hasn't got enough for ya...ya could get some big increase with the A-Trim. just my .02 __________________ 1989 Mustang 5.0 Conversion, Full Saleen ground effects and spoiler, '94 saleen decal set, '93 Saleen Seats, Black interior from a '93, Steeda quadrant, smog pump delete, a/c delete, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, '97 rear differential, aluminum driveshaft, 5 lug conversion, '97 rear disc brakes, southside upper and lower control arms, '99 GT Anniversary wheels, flowtech longtubes, flowtech offroad H-pipe, saleen lowering springs, kyb shocks, caster/camber plates

04-11-2002, 10:36 PM	#4
OUTPLAYN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Genoa,IL Posts: 79	How about a turbo??? They like the stock motor's!!!

04-13-2002, 02:48 AM	#7
Rosco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 307	Just remeber though The only warrenty you have on a performance engine is your own damn money __________________ 1989 Mustang 5.0 Conversion, Full Saleen ground effects and spoiler, '94 saleen decal set, '93 Saleen Seats, Black interior from a '93, Steeda quadrant, smog pump delete, a/c delete, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, '97 rear differential, aluminum driveshaft, 5 lug conversion, '97 rear disc brakes, southside upper and lower control arms, '99 GT Anniversary wheels, flowtech longtubes, flowtech offroad H-pipe, saleen lowering springs, kyb shocks, caster/camber plates

04-15-2002, 08:12 PM	#8
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I know...but what are ya gonna do? T5 conversion is on the way. I got it from someone I know...just the stock T5, so nothing too special. What else do I need and how much should I plan to spend on each part? Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim