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Old 12-10-2008, 10:54 PM
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i finally got my 5.0 H.O. it's a 92 with 51,131 miles. what upgrades are recommended? i want to eat some imports.
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Old 12-10-2008, 11:04 PM
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well you should be able to do that stock


what are your goals besides eating rice? budget and goals really help us suggest good ideas. weekend warrior or daily driver? plan on doing this all yourself or taking it to a shop for your mods?

















and i almost forgot. PICS OR GTFO! welcome to MF
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Old 12-11-2008, 12:04 AM
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Basic Freebies are...

Remove Air Silencer on the Air Box
Bump Timing to 14*

Those are free... After that point ask your self what you want out of hte car...
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Old 12-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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First off welcome to the addiction! lol, like stated above bump the timing, change out the exhaust throw a gear in it and a sticky tire, you'll be surprised what these cars do with little mods
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Old 12-11-2008, 06:00 AM
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My sig is a good place to start with a stocker, and from what I've heard ( and mine has been left alone) if you're planning to bump timing high octane fuel is a must. Good Luck and welcome to MF's!
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Old 12-11-2008, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by duneking905
i finally got my 5.0 H.O. it's a 92 with 51,131 miles. what upgrades are recommended? i want to eat some imports.
go for the throat right away, gears, exhaust, heads, cam and intake!!!lol, but then again what is your budget???
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:32 PM
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i have 2500 to play with.
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:37 PM
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it already has intake and exhaust
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:43 PM
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If you have that kind of money... From my experience I wish I would have done the serious work first... such as the rearend, exhaust and I'm currently building a 331 stroker.... wish I would have just done that first! it's much easier, in my opinion, to pay for a lot of little things over time than it is to save up for some big purchases. Rear end gears really wakes up the beast!
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Old 12-12-2008, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FivePointOhh
well you should be able to do that stock
That was funny and congratz my friend on your 302 get gears in the thing gears are probably one of the best upgrades you can do and you will be completely satisfied
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