What cheap bolt-on can I make next?

Gautam · 09-24-2001, 10:41 AM

Hi,
Ok, here are the specs:
- 1989 5.0L w/ 65K miles
- mild cam (not sure on specs)
- 3.55 gears
- C&L 73mm MAF w/ K&N conical routed to fender well
- Mac cat-back
- 14 degrees initial (gonna get it done this week)

What I want for now:
- N/A doing low 14s (or high 13s)
- Budget $100-$200US

Just bought the following gauges:
Autogage 5" tach w/ external shift-lite and Autogage 3-in-1 gauge set (oil, water, amp)..

I am considering getting a used Pro 5.0 if I can find a good deal, but apart from this, what mod should I make next?

I was thinking of getting a MSD 6AL w/ Blaster 3 coil but not sure what kind of performance gain I will get with this or if its necessary with my mods.

Oh yea, top of my list are UD pulleys but with this I will probablly need a better alternator (130 AMP one)...

Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

Mr 5 0 · 09-24-2001, 11:25 AM

Can't get around it, underdrive pullies are your best bet for the price range you state.

An aftermarket coil won't do much if anything for your ET and with such low mileage on the original, I wouldn't bother.

A new PRO 5.0 is around $200. and a good investment, so I would still consider it.
Again, not a huge et drop with it, but it could drop a 10th, compared to the factory shifter.

With the '89's low mileage, 3.55 gears and the few mods you now have, low 14's should be easy. Underdrive pullies would have you there for sure and possibly high 13's with the shifter and a good tune-up.

Mr 5 0 · 09-24-2001, 11:32 AM

Moved to Windsor Power forum.

HiFlow5 0 · 09-24-2001, 02:52 PM

i'm running underdrives and i have the stock type alternator and have never had a problem. some cars never see problems, and some do.

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's.

89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater!
MY89GT

Gautam · 09-24-2001, 03:54 PM

Hi,
Hrm, so there's absolutely nothing to be worrying about with stock alternator (75AMP) and under-drive pulleys? Cool!

Just out of curiosity, if I skip the alternator pulley and only go with crank and waterpump, how much difference in HP will I see compared to all three?

Bye!

------------------
Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

NewAge 5.0 · 09-24-2001, 05:46 PM

Best bang for the buck for under 200 bills are BBK headers, or an H pipe if you have an off road Hpipe get the BBK shorties they work real good and easily Install they are 169 plus tax and go on in about 2 hours. Or get offroad Hpipe or Xpipe from 120-200 bucks headers make More diff than pullies(my opinion) or get USED NOS KIT!!

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SOLD THE 87GT, .. GT40, 70mmTB, 75mmBullet, 24lbinjectors, cold air induction, Edelbrok 6025 Rpm's, Inch phonolic spacer, tall FMSvalve covers, an SFI balancer, Canton 7quart, the shortblock... Lunati 51025 (224/232 .535/. 544 @112 deg) Ross lightweight pistons (10:1) Eagle H-Beams, Total Seal plasma Moly Rings, Clevite bearings, ARP throughout, FMS main Girdle&Studs, Forged Crank, of course HV-OilPump and hardened FMS shaft, Dual Friction centerforce, T5, and 4.10's Longtubes and 2.25 tail pi

mustangbob19 · 09-25-2001, 09:37 PM

go with the pulleys your alternator should be fine unless you have a huge stereo.

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1990 Mustang GT 5.0
1966 Mustang 200 six
2001 Ford F-150 5.4

95mustanggt · 09-26-2001, 09:53 AM

Get rid of that stupid stock H-pipe with all them Cats. Get an aftermarket H-pipe. It will make your car sound better and add big time performance. I think you're from TO, so you'll need a set up w/ cats.

Other than that I think you're looking at some head or intake work/parts.

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1995 Mustang GT

jetuomi · 09-26-2001, 12:40 PM

Hey man, you're from GTA area, drop me a line sometime, (jetuomi@yahoo.com) I'm in Toronto right now, just off the Danforth..

But, FIRST, get pulleys ! I've ordered my MAC pulleys, and my friend just did pulleys, and the dyno result was awesome (he did a before and after pulleys)..

I can't wait to get mine !

Don't get the coil, I had an MSD, and its already started to fail, I'm getting a weak spark.. The factory coil is supposed to be good for most of the Mustangs out there, unless they are super supercharged, etc..

After that, try cat-back, or, get an offroad h-pipe (and change it over to the cat h-pipe for emissions testing) and keep the stock cat-back. either way, you'll get more power and more sound..

hope it helps

------------------
94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

jetuomi · 09-26-2001, 12:43 PM

OK, you said you had catback already, ignore my part about cat-back !

09-24-2001, 10:41 AM	#1
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	What cheap bolt-on can I make next? Hi, Ok, here are the specs: - 1989 5.0L w/ 65K miles - mild cam (not sure on specs) - 3.55 gears - C&L 73mm MAF w/ K&N conical routed to fender well - Mac cat-back - 14 degrees initial (gonna get it done this week) What I want for now: - N/A doing low 14s (or high 13s) - Budget $100-$200US Just bought the following gauges: Autogage 5" tach w/ external shift-lite and Autogage 3-in-1 gauge set (oil, water, amp).. I am considering getting a used Pro 5.0 if I can find a good deal, but apart from this, what mod should I make next? I was thinking of getting a MSD 6AL w/ Blaster 3 coil but not sure what kind of performance gain I will get with this or if its necessary with my mods. Oh yea, top of my list are UD pulleys but with this I will probablly need a better alternator (130 AMP one)... Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

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09-24-2001, 11:25 AM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Can't get around it, underdrive pullies are your best bet for the price range you state. An aftermarket coil won't do much if anything for your ET and with such low mileage on the original, I wouldn't bother. A new PRO 5.0 is around $200. and a good investment, so I would still consider it. Again, not a huge et drop with it, but it could drop a 10th, compared to the factory shifter. With the '89's low mileage, 3.55 gears and the few mods you now have, low 14's should be easy. Underdrive pullies would have you there for sure and possibly high 13's with the shifter and a good tune-up.

09-24-2001, 11:32 AM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Moved to Windsor Power forum.

09-24-2001, 02:52 PM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	i'm running underdrives and i have the stock type alternator and have never had a problem. some cars never see problems, and some do. ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's. 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT

09-24-2001, 03:54 PM	#5
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, Hrm, so there's absolutely nothing to be worrying about with stock alternator (75AMP) and under-drive pulleys? Cool! Just out of curiosity, if I skip the alternator pulley and only go with crank and waterpump, how much difference in HP will I see compared to all three? Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

09-24-2001, 05:46 PM	#6
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	Best bang for the buck for under 200 bills are BBK headers, or an H pipe if you have an off road Hpipe get the BBK shorties they work real good and easily Install they are 169 plus tax and go on in about 2 hours. Or get offroad Hpipe or Xpipe from 120-200 bucks headers make More diff than pullies(my opinion) or get USED NOS KIT!! ------------------ SOLD THE 87GT, .. GT40, 70mmTB, 75mmBullet, 24lbinjectors, cold air induction, Edelbrok 6025 Rpm's, Inch phonolic spacer, tall FMSvalve covers, an SFI balancer, Canton 7quart, the shortblock... Lunati 51025 (224/232 .535/. 544 @112 deg) Ross lightweight pistons (10:1) Eagle H-Beams, Total Seal plasma Moly Rings, Clevite bearings, ARP throughout, FMS main Girdle&Studs, Forged Crank, of course HV-OilPump and hardened FMS shaft, Dual Friction centerforce, T5, and 4.10's Longtubes and 2.25 tail pi

09-25-2001, 09:37 PM	#7
mustangbob19 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 125	go with the pulleys your alternator should be fine unless you have a huge stereo. ------------------ 1990 Mustang GT 5.0 1966 Mustang 200 six 2001 Ford F-150 5.4

09-26-2001, 09:53 AM	#8
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Get rid of that stupid stock H-pipe with all them Cats. Get an aftermarket H-pipe. It will make your car sound better and add big time performance. I think you're from TO, so you'll need a set up w/ cats. Other than that I think you're looking at some head or intake work/parts. ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

09-26-2001, 12:40 PM	#9
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	Hey man, you're from GTA area, drop me a line sometime, (jetuomi@yahoo.com) I'm in Toronto right now, just off the Danforth.. But, FIRST, get pulleys ! I've ordered my MAC pulleys, and my friend just did pulleys, and the dyno result was awesome (he did a before and after pulleys).. I can't wait to get mine ! Don't get the coil, I had an MSD, and its already started to fail, I'm getting a weak spark.. The factory coil is supposed to be good for most of the Mustangs out there, unless they are super supercharged, etc.. After that, try cat-back, or, get an offroad h-pipe (and change it over to the cat h-pipe for emissions testing) and keep the stock cat-back. either way, you'll get more power and more sound.. hope it helps ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

09-26-2001, 12:43 PM	#10
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	OK, you said you had catback already, ignore my part about cat-back !