horsepower
11-01-2004, 09:02 PM
#1
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horsepower
hey i was wondering what are some good parts to get for my 66 mustang to increase power i dont have time or money to bore it out or change the pistons so what are some quick things that i could add to my car that would i crease my power because i have a race in april agaist a 67 mustand with a 302 that has 260 hp. i was wondering what are some quick parts to add on so i can win my race.
ps i have a v8 289 engine that has 225 hp and 305 lb/torqe
ps i have a v8 289 engine that has 225 hp and 305 lb/torqe
11-01-2004, 11:48 PM
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RE: horsepower
well what the others said can help u lol but i mean the only i could say is put on sum bald tires and u'll have A set slicks lol hey more grip and better launch but i mean u'll get money i mean the only thing that would be cheap is get a k n filter but if u want major horspower carb intake and cams should do the job if u add heads u'll be making a mid 300 hp car!! another thing about the heads is every one is putting 351w or cleveland heads on the 289s and 302's also a flex a lite would help u out alot there very affordable
11-03-2004, 08:40 AM
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RE: horsepower
2V Cleveland heads will but they are getting harder to find.
It is cheaper, and quicker to redo the exhaust, and intake manifold and a good 600-650 carb. A cam if you have the money and time.
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It is cheaper, and quicker to redo the exhaust, and intake manifold and a good 600-650 carb. A cam if you have the money and time.
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Ok , maybe a blower.
11-03-2004, 02:53 PM
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RE: horsepower
It all depends on how much money you want to spend. A 4v carb, aluminum intake, either JBL shorty headers, or Tri-Y headers, X pipe and a mild cam, either MSD or Pertronix ignition with a flame thrower coil, will surprise you in the amount of HP you will add without getting into the real bucks of adding flat top pistons and a blower.