intake suggestions - Page 2

fiveohpatrol · 01-08-2004, 11:09 AM

Well there is no 18" tire in the world that will hook up great, BUT bfgoodrich has started making their different style drag radial in an 18" version, so thats something you might want to check out in the future.

Thats a good start on suspension mods. Next thing you might want to look into is a good set of rear control arms. Under high load, the stock ones can flex and can cause all sorts of traction problems. Another thing to think about for the future.

About the FMU, you have a few options. You could either use 36's and no FMU, and although your idle and streetability won't be QUITE as smooth as stock, it won't be bad.
Or you could use 24's and an FMU, which I do not reccomend. I'd rather have the injectors working at a lower duty cycle, than be pushing them harder with the FMU.

fyi, 36's and an FMU would be overkill for your combo

hope this helps some,

-Drew

420nitro · 01-08-2004, 11:42 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by fiveohpatrol

you should see somewhere around 350rwhp, which is no chump on the streets and in your car could be anywhere from mid 12's to high 11's at the track depending on how you drive it and traction.

If not little faster with 350rwhp.

LxMustangRacer · 01-14-2004, 01:41 PM

Just thought of somethingelse, what are your suggestions for running colder spark plugs/which brands are best?

USMC302 · 01-14-2004, 02:44 PM

definately go cooler, we did on our blown app and it ran very well, we stuck with Autolites. I also think 36lbers will be an overkill.

Dark_5.0 · 01-14-2004, 02:57 PM

With no FMU and his "goal" of 400RWHP 36# injectors would be perfect.

01-14-2004, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
With no FMU and his "goal" of 400RWHP 36# injectors would be perfect.

I agree...36lb. injectors sound right on the money. Definitely not over kill IMO.

fiveohpatrol · 01-14-2004, 03:16 PM

right, 36's will be fine with NO FMU

LxMustangRacer · 01-15-2004, 11:34 PM

36# injectors seems to be the consensus. But I'm still not sure about sparkplugs, is there any kind of standard for how much cooler I should go and if any brands work better for blown applications.

PWR_RYD93 · 01-16-2004, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stang_racer20
whatever you do, dont get a holley intake! rip off!

Care to elaborate?

I think the SysteMax II a great intake, just not the perfect intake for every application. It's too big for a 6000 rpm max, 306 cid, n/a engine. It works great on larger displacement engines w/ more rpm or an engine with a blower. One thing I didn't like was how it's runners didn't match up very well to my AFR 205 heads. But that's part of the game when you mix and match parts from different manufacturers.

stang_racer20 · 01-17-2004, 01:38 AM

like u stated one reason is the bad matchup with different combos. several of my friends also tried the systemax package and for that price they got ripped off power wise.

94snake · 01-18-2004, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LxMustangRacer
I plan on keeping the stock heads, my budget doesn't really allow for upgrading all of those components as well. Right now I'm planning on using a Vortech S-trim supercharger. I had looked at C&L's 76mm MAF setup but am not sure if any other modifications need to be made when changing injectors/maf in regards to the FMU that Vortech kits use. The car is a nice weather daily driver in the summer and my goal is 400-500hp but if I can't meet that with my setup that's ok.

i have a cobra intake perfect for that car if your looking for one!

LxMustangRacer · 01-22-2004, 04:11 PM

94snake, I'm still looking for an upper intake and am interested. Send out an email and let me know what you have.

94snake · 01-26-2004, 11:05 AM

i have a 5.0 cobra upper & lower intake if anyone is looking for one!! i recently just put an edelbrock on mine & im lookin to get rid of it cheep!!

Ackbar00 · 01-26-2004, 08:21 PM

Running a FMU would be OK, I would suggest a progressive one so that it is adjustable.

"I would highly suggest ditching the FMU all together. With just an aftermarket intake, 36lb injectors and no FMU should be fine with a blower." --- As long as it was tunned. If he would have a higher FP at idle, than the car will start to load up. That is what mine is doing now. I need to get it down to 34psi at ide and spike to 60 at WOT. Still working on this, I think my FPR is going south, or I am just dumb, and dont know what the hell I am doing

As far as intakes go, what ever you want, they are ALL better than stock.

94snake · 01-28-2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LxMustangRacer
I think I'm going to try and find a nice cobra intake, I prefer their look as well. Still not sure what I'm going to need for fuel. What size injectors am I going to want to not be starving my car around 400hp and not too big that it'll still be very streetable.

Hey..... i have a cobra upper n lower intake off of my 94 snake if you are interested!!! im just trying to get rid of it...let me know if your interested!!!

94snake · 01-29-2004, 11:22 AM

I have a 94 cobra and i recently put an edelbrock intake on it. I have my old cobra upper n lower intake if ur interested? post back if you are!!!??

LxMustangRacer · 01-29-2004, 04:07 PM

I ended up getting a downs box upper intake, only thing left to work with is the fuel system and maf, and then the throttle body. Just have to wait till it gets warm out and me and my buddy are going to do a rebuild and then put all the new toys on.

01-08-2004, 11:09 AM	#21
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Well there is no 18" tire in the world that will hook up great, BUT bfgoodrich has started making their different style drag radial in an 18" version, so thats something you might want to check out in the future. Thats a good start on suspension mods. Next thing you might want to look into is a good set of rear control arms. Under high load, the stock ones can flex and can cause all sorts of traction problems. Another thing to think about for the future. About the FMU, you have a few options. You could either use 36's and no FMU, and although your idle and streetability won't be QUITE as smooth as stock, it won't be bad. Or you could use 24's and an FMU, which I do not reccomend. I'd rather have the injectors working at a lower duty cycle, than be pushing them harder with the FMU. fyi, 36's and an FMU would be overkill for your combo hope this helps some, -Drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-14-2004, 01:41 PM	#23
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	Just thought of somethingelse, what are your suggestions for running colder spark plugs/which brands are best? __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

01-14-2004, 02:44 PM	#24
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	definately go cooler, we did on our blown app and it ran very well, we stuck with Autolites. I also think 36lbers will be an overkill. __________________

01-14-2004, 02:57 PM	#25
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	With no FMU and his "goal" of 400RWHP 36# injectors would be perfect. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-14-2004, 03:16 PM	#27
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	right, 36's will be fine with NO FMU __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-08-2004, 11:42 AM	#22
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by fiveohpatrol you should see somewhere around 350rwhp, which is no chump on the streets and in your car could be anywhere from mid 12's to high 11's at the track depending on how you drive it and traction. If not little faster with 350rwhp.

01-15-2004, 11:34 PM	#28
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	36# injectors seems to be the consensus. But I'm still not sure about sparkplugs, is there any kind of standard for how much cooler I should go and if any brands work better for blown applications. __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

01-17-2004, 01:38 AM	#30
stang_racer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	like u stated one reason is the bad matchup with different combos. several of my friends also tried the systemax package and for that price they got ripped off power wise. __________________ 92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.

01-22-2004, 04:11 PM	#32
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	94snake, I'm still looking for an upper intake and am interested. Send out an email and let me know what you have. __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

01-26-2004, 11:05 AM	#33
94snake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 152	cobra intake i have a 5.0 cobra upper & lower intake if anyone is looking for one!! i recently just put an edelbrock on mine & im lookin to get rid of it cheep!!

01-26-2004, 08:21 PM	#34
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Running a FMU would be OK, I would suggest a progressive one so that it is adjustable. "I would highly suggest ditching the FMU all together. With just an aftermarket intake, 36lb injectors and no FMU should be fine with a blower." --- As long as it was tunned. If he would have a higher FP at idle, than the car will start to load up. That is what mine is doing now. I need to get it down to 34psi at ide and spike to 60 at WOT. Still working on this, I think my FPR is going south, or I am just dumb, and dont know what the hell I am doing As far as intakes go, what ever you want, they are ALL better than stock. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

01-29-2004, 11:22 AM	#36
94snake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 152	Intake I have a 94 cobra and i recently put an edelbrock intake on it. I have my old cobra upper n lower intake if ur interested? post back if you are!!!??

01-29-2004, 04:07 PM	#37
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	I ended up getting a downs box upper intake, only thing left to work with is the fuel system and maf, and then the throttle body. Just have to wait till it gets warm out and me and my buddy are going to do a rebuild and then put all the new toys on. __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

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