what next

superwillard · 02-27-2003, 08:40 PM

I need to know if I'm Heading in the right direction
86 5 speed gt
3.73 gears
gt 40p heads
gt 40 intake
shorty headers
h-pipe
2.5" exhaust
engine has 3,000 mile on rebuild
no suspension work done yet not sure what to go with

Track times
14.11 @ 99.8

1.98 60 ft

with 26 x 9.5 hoosiers quick times

Any help is apprecited

NotchJohnson · 02-27-2003, 08:52 PM

OK. That list of mods there - are those what you plan on adding in the future, or are they already on the car? If they are already on the car, was that e.t. before or after they were added?

superwillard · 02-27-2003, 08:59 PM

those mods were on the car for those runs. It was my first time in the car at the track. and had a hard time gettin it to hook up. I also forgot to mention that I still have the stock cam in the car I was hoping for mid 13 second runs

Thanks for the response

superwillard · 02-27-2003, 09:04 PM

The car also has a 70mm throttle body

NotchJohnson · 02-27-2003, 09:08 PM

OK. Being your first time to the track thats understandable. As far as advice on what to do next, its a tough call. What kind of budget are you on? How far do you wanna go with the car? If you are just going for e.t. I would say go get a dry kit and spray your way well into the 13's. I have a kit on my car and I love it, as does everyone else on this site who has one.

Is this car your daily driver? If not, you may consider doing some minor port work to the heads and intake. The stock cam wouldnt be a culprit of holding you back all that much with a mild setup. There are guys running into the 12's on the stock cam.

I guess what Im trying to say is its hard for me or anyone else to tell you what to do next. Its all up to your preference, and ultimately how much $ you wanna spend.

superwillard · 02-27-2003, 09:16 PM

Thank for the advise I think that I will work on the suspension and my driving skills I just thought the trap speeds were pretty slow

NotchJohnson · 02-27-2003, 09:18 PM

Yeah thats a good plan. Youve got the slicks already, with suspension mods, you should be able to get damn close to, if not into, the 12's. Good Luck.

Technick · 02-28-2003, 12:26 AM

Just a reminder!!! a 86 5.0 has true flat top pistons! NO VALVE RELIEFS!!! So any bigger valved cylinder head, any bigger cam than stock and you are just asking for problems with piston to valve clearance. You must first either replace the pistons or have them "flycut" to provide the necessary piston to valve clearance.

mike72678 · 02-28-2003, 12:31 AM

www.neweraperformanceparts.com , lots of mustang parts for good prices .

02-27-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
superwillard Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: roseville mi. Posts: 26	what next I need to know if I'm Heading in the right direction 86 5 speed gt 3.73 gears gt 40p heads gt 40 intake shorty headers h-pipe 2.5" exhaust engine has 3,000 mile on rebuild no suspension work done yet not sure what to go with Track times 14.11 @ 99.8 1.98 60 ft with 26 x 9.5 hoosiers quick times Any help is apprecited

02-27-2003, 08:52 PM	#2
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	OK. That list of mods there - are those what you plan on adding in the future, or are they already on the car? If they are already on the car, was that e.t. before or after they were added? __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

02-27-2003, 09:08 PM	#5
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	OK. Being your first time to the track thats understandable. As far as advice on what to do next, its a tough call. What kind of budget are you on? How far do you wanna go with the car? If you are just going for e.t. I would say go get a dry kit and spray your way well into the 13's. I have a kit on my car and I love it, as does everyone else on this site who has one. Is this car your daily driver? If not, you may consider doing some minor port work to the heads and intake. The stock cam wouldnt be a culprit of holding you back all that much with a mild setup. There are guys running into the 12's on the stock cam. I guess what Im trying to say is its hard for me or anyone else to tell you what to do next. Its all up to your preference, and ultimately how much $ you wanna spend. __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

02-27-2003, 09:18 PM	#7
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	Yeah thats a good plan. Youve got the slicks already, with suspension mods, you should be able to get damn close to, if not into, the 12's. Good Luck. __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

02-28-2003, 12:26 AM	#8
Technick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 175	Just a reminder!!! a 86 5.0 has true flat top pistons! NO VALVE RELIEFS!!! So any bigger valved cylinder head, any bigger cam than stock and you are just asking for problems with piston to valve clearance. You must first either replace the pistons or have them "flycut" to provide the necessary piston to valve clearance. __________________ No matter how much you spend, or how much you prepare, there is ALWAYS someone else faster or quicker than YOU!!!!!!!!!!

02-27-2003, 08:59 PM	#3
superwillard Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: roseville mi. Posts: 26	those mods were on the car for those runs. It was my first time in the car at the track. and had a hard time gettin it to hook up. I also forgot to mention that I still have the stock cam in the car I was hoping for mid 13 second runs Thanks for the response

02-27-2003, 09:04 PM	#4
superwillard Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: roseville mi. Posts: 26	The car also has a 70mm throttle body

02-27-2003, 09:16 PM	#6
superwillard Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: roseville mi. Posts: 26	Thank for the advise I think that I will work on the suspension and my driving skills I just thought the trap speeds were pretty slow

02-28-2003, 12:31 AM	#9
mike72678 MW Link Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: rochester , ny Posts: 79	www.neweraperformanceparts.com , lots of mustang parts for good prices .