In the process of putting a 5.0 in my '86 3.8l 'Stang.

[tireburner163]

Originally posted by 65efi
Lighten up the car as much as possible and get good traction. As long as the motor is running well, the tranny works, and you can hook up traction, you'll be real close to 13's. Good flowing exhaust and intake, along with the AFPR are the first things I'd look at.

Friend of mine ran 13.98 with his stock '86 LX 5.0 coupe with a 5-spd. Secret was in the traction. Granted, he only did it once, but.....

Mid-13's....I don't think so. More like low 15's or maybe high 14's.