Just got a great 90' LX...now to make it faster...?

07-06-2001, 01:25 AM

Hey, I just got a 90' LX 302 about 2 weeks ago...now I got forged pistons in there and well everything else is pretty much stock..I think...I'm kinda just getting into this whole thing...So yeah i'm buyin new tires next week and then getting headers...ne suggestions on the type of tires??? I want something that's Great for traction...I dont' care about the snow cause it's gonna be garaged...So yeah for racing and everyday driving...and for headers..ne sugestions would be greatly appreciated...and If you guys have ne other things that would help me up the HP on this baby that would be great...Not to expensive though...thanx

Jeff7477 · 07-06-2001, 02:00 AM

I wouldn't get headers first. If its gonna be in exhaust, i would go with a cat-back kit. Headers will just make you lose torque, and if you have the stock 2.73 gears, and nothing else to help the top end, you will need that torque. Gears would be the best thing, but probably a little pricey.

evilmustang · 07-06-2001, 04:42 AM

I agree with Jeff gears are the Best mod!!!
I have 3.55 and love them, some people like the 4.10, which type of Tranny do you have?
As for tires last time i was at a car show lots of people had the Nitto Drag Radials, they said they had great traction.
Do a good tune up and remove the air silencer, when I got my 90LX it was still on.
Good luck with your STANG.

dinomite · 07-06-2001, 10:26 AM

ya, do gears first thing, 3.55 or 3.73.....cars are expensive........

07-06-2001, 12:11 PM

Thanx a lot guys. I'll probably go with the gears first then. I'll look at the nitto drag radials, sounds good. Thanx.

Sonics2042 · 07-06-2001, 12:57 PM

I am in the same situation. I own a great red '90 LX Mustang and I want to make it faster as well. I am not so interested in gears because it is a daily commuter and I have like a 25 min drive each way and 20 min of that is at 70+ mph...And I am not interested in killing my MPG anymore. I am looking at buying headers and exhaust. I am wondering which ones are the best for the 'stang, and how many horses I can expect in return.

Thanks,
DoranW

Smokedawg · 07-06-2001, 12:59 PM

Can I suggest Underdrive Pulleys??

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

07-06-2001, 01:09 PM

'90 LX's, in my opinion, are the absolute BEST stang ever

. Go w/ the gears first, definately. Remove your air silencer, put in underdrive pulleys, and get a new shift kit (Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-ax). BFG Comp T/A's have treated me really well. Then, you'll be coughing up a little more cash (heads/intake/headers etc etc)

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

Sonics2042 · 07-06-2001, 01:15 PM

If I did underdrive pulleys, I wouldn't want to do the one with the alternator...I would prefer to do stuff that just affects the engine. I can live with weak A/C, but don't think I like the idea of everything being underpowered...Definately an option, but looking for something a little bit 'cleaner' (maybe not best word...but hopefully you know what I mean).

Thanks,
DoranW

Sonics2042 · 07-06-2001, 01:18 PM

I like it alot too

Already removed the air silencer and put in a ram air system (sounds frikking badass...even more so.) Want headers/exhaust before pulleys. I have automatic, heard BIG pain in the *** to convert to manual.

Smokedawg · 07-06-2001, 01:20 PM

I have no problem with charging at all with my underdrive pulley on the alt. I just had to change my water-pump pulley back to stock.

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

Chevyguy · 07-06-2001, 02:01 PM

Yeh 90 Lx's kick assssssss

Oh yeah I have one too maybe a little biased.
And mine is a notch too

Gears man, I have the 2.73's and can just feel how they suck all the torque out of the motor. I had a 91 LX hatch back in the day with 3.08's which was much better. Everyone swears by the 3.55's but I am really tempted by the 3.27's since I drive 70 miles a day. Heck Id even go with 3.08's now that my track lock is worn out and now I am MR peg leg.

BTW 87-92 stock 5.0 HO's all had forged pistons.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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jruppert · 07-06-2001, 02:13 PM

I have a '94 Gt and the first thing I did was add American Thunder 2 Chamber Flowmaster. Then I went and changed my gears from 2.73s to 3.73s. Oddly enough, I didnt notice really and mpg loss and actually gained about 5 mph top end. I would remove air silencer and add a k&n air filter. You could add underdrive pulleys if you wish. I would go BF Goodrich Comp T/As. I think for the $$ they work the best on street.

07-06-2001, 01:25 AM	#1
Suave Guest Posts: n/a	Just got a great 90' LX...now to make it faster...? Hey, I just got a 90' LX 302 about 2 weeks ago...now I got forged pistons in there and well everything else is pretty much stock..I think...I'm kinda just getting into this whole thing...So yeah i'm buyin new tires next week and then getting headers...ne suggestions on the type of tires??? I want something that's Great for traction...I dont' care about the snow cause it's gonna be garaged...So yeah for racing and everyday driving...and for headers..ne sugestions would be greatly appreciated...and If you guys have ne other things that would help me up the HP on this baby that would be great...Not to expensive though...thanx

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07-06-2001, 02:00 AM	#2
Jeff7477 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Posts: 67	I wouldn't get headers first. If its gonna be in exhaust, i would go with a cat-back kit. Headers will just make you lose torque, and if you have the stock 2.73 gears, and nothing else to help the top end, you will need that torque. Gears would be the best thing, but probably a little pricey.

07-06-2001, 04:42 AM	#3
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	I agree with Jeff gears are the Best mod!!! I have 3.55 and love them, some people like the 4.10, which type of Tranny do you have? As for tires last time i was at a car show lots of people had the Nitto Drag Radials, they said they had great traction. Do a good tune up and remove the air silencer, when I got my 90LX it was still on. Good luck with your STANG.

07-06-2001, 10:26 AM	#4
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	ya, do gears first thing, 3.55 or 3.73.....cars are expensive........

07-06-2001, 12:11 PM	#5
Suave Guest Posts: n/a	Thanx a lot guys. I'll probably go with the gears first then. I'll look at the nitto drag radials, sounds good. Thanx.

07-06-2001, 12:57 PM	#6
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I am in the same situation. I own a great red '90 LX Mustang and I want to make it faster as well. I am not so interested in gears because it is a daily commuter and I have like a 25 min drive each way and 20 min of that is at 70+ mph...And I am not interested in killing my MPG anymore. I am looking at buying headers and exhaust. I am wondering which ones are the best for the 'stang, and how many horses I can expect in return. Thanks, DoranW

07-06-2001, 12:59 PM	#7
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Can I suggest Underdrive Pulleys?? ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

07-06-2001, 01:09 PM	#8
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	'90 LX's, in my opinion, are the absolute BEST stang ever . Go w/ the gears first, definately. Remove your air silencer, put in underdrive pulleys, and get a new shift kit (Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-ax). BFG Comp T/A's have treated me really well. Then, you'll be coughing up a little more cash (heads/intake/headers etc etc) ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

07-06-2001, 01:15 PM	#9
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	If I did underdrive pulleys, I wouldn't want to do the one with the alternator...I would prefer to do stuff that just affects the engine. I can live with weak A/C, but don't think I like the idea of everything being underpowered...Definately an option, but looking for something a little bit 'cleaner' (maybe not best word...but hopefully you know what I mean). Thanks, DoranW

07-06-2001, 01:18 PM	#10
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I like it alot too Already removed the air silencer and put in a ram air system (sounds frikking badass...even more so.) Want headers/exhaust before pulleys. I have automatic, heard BIG pain in the *** to convert to manual.

07-06-2001, 01:20 PM	#11
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	I have no problem with charging at all with my underdrive pulley on the alt. I just had to change my water-pump pulley back to stock. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC and Smog del, rear seat del.

07-06-2001, 02:01 PM	#12
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Yeh 90 Lx's kick assssssss Oh yeah I have one too maybe a little biased. And mine is a notch too Gears man, I have the 2.73's and can just feel how they suck all the torque out of the motor. I had a 91 LX hatch back in the day with 3.08's which was much better. Everyone swears by the 3.55's but I am really tempted by the 3.27's since I drive 70 miles a day. Heck Id even go with 3.08's now that my track lock is worn out and now I am MR peg leg. BTW 87-92 stock 5.0 HO's all had forged pistons. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.

07-06-2001, 02:13 PM	#13
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	I have a '94 Gt and the first thing I did was add American Thunder 2 Chamber Flowmaster. Then I went and changed my gears from 2.73s to 3.73s. Oddly enough, I didnt notice really and mpg loss and actually gained about 5 mph top end. I would remove air silencer and add a k&n air filter. You could add underdrive pulleys if you wish. I would go BF Goodrich Comp T/As. I think for the $$ they work the best on street.