88LX w/ a 351 what now
03-14-2007, 01:05 AM
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88LX w/ a 351 what now
Hey everyone,
I've asked the big mustang guys i work with what i should do andhow much it would cost to upgrade my engine and suspension. The 351 has droped the front end of the LX down about 1.5", its got and old *** carb on it. basically its old all over. HELP
I've asked the big mustang guys i work with what i should do andhow much it would cost to upgrade my engine and suspension. The 351 has droped the front end of the LX down about 1.5", its got and old *** carb on it. basically its old all over. HELP
03-14-2007, 01:11 AM
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RE: 88LX w/ a 351 what now
hmmm, sounds like you have bad struts and springs up front
my 351W dropped my front end some, but no where near 1.5 inches.
call the guys at www.maximummotorsports.com and see what spring rates
and shocks they reccommend.
How much its going to cost for upgrades depends on how fast you want go
like the old saying "How fast do you want to spend?"
my 351W dropped my front end some, but no where near 1.5 inches.
call the guys at www.maximummotorsports.com and see what spring rates
and shocks they reccommend.
How much its going to cost for upgrades depends on how fast you want go
like the old saying "How fast do you want to spend?"
03-14-2007, 01:26 AM
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RE: 88LX w/ a 351 what now
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Yeah i figured that might be ther problem, i would like to stay around 400-425hp, or what kinda power can i get for around $750-$800.
Yeah i figured that might be ther problem, i would like to stay around 400-425hp, or what kinda power can i get for around $750-$800.
Second, you're going to have to narrow that down a little...
We don't even know what the current combo is...
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03-14-2007, 12:06 PM
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RE: 88LX w/ a 351 what now
Thank you,
its just a stock 351w nothing special and im looking at getting it started to turn into something. Or what would you recommend doing first. Its just and old car is the best way to describe it.
its just a stock 351w nothing special and im looking at getting it started to turn into something. Or what would you recommend doing first. Its just and old car is the best way to describe it.
03-14-2007, 12:33 PM
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RE: 88LX w/ a 351 what now
$750 isn't going to get you near 400hp... any other funds available? a 400 horse build will probably run you around $4500, probably a bit more (h/c/i and a stroker kit, plus fluids, gaskets, materials, etc...)
03-14-2007, 03:21 PM
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I have other funds yes, but i want to start out slow, and hell no if i wanted to juice something it would be an orange, so NOS isn't an option. So since 400hp isn't doable right now what would be some recommended upgrades to make more power for around $750?
im still in the process of getting this car, but its "mine" i just have to go get it from the guy next time i get the chance ill take my camera and try to post some pics online so i can get input from everyone whether to do interior or go for power first.
im still in the process of getting this car, but its "mine" i just have to go get it from the guy next time i get the chance ill take my camera and try to post some pics online so i can get input from everyone whether to do interior or go for power first.