hunter27

I just got my stock mustang 2 weeks ago and my brother in law decided he wants to race me while we are going to a birthday party with his Olds Alero V6.
he has no problem keeping up with me. here's my dilemma. Should I sell the car and get a stick or put some money into this car. I have 1000 to work with right now. Also would the MAF Sensor cause any of these speed problems. I had the engine put on a computer and it said My MAF is Bad the Check engine light came on when I got On the Stang. Another thing if I am crusing 65 MPH and running 1800 RPMS are these low gears. the car has 94000 miles on it.

Thanks

grabbem88

it might have 3.55's?..

smkshw

what year is it?

hunter27

it is a 1995

Tims 88GT

well a 1995 is slower than a 87-93 because they weigh more, but a bad maf will make it run really bad.

gspfunk

Do this first...put the back end on jackstands and put a mark on the driveshaft and the tire. count how many rev's the DS makes for one rev of the tire. That is your gear ratio.
2 3/4 turns=2.73's
3 turns=3.08's
3 1/4 turns=3.23
3 1/2 turns=3.55
3 3/4 turns=3.73
4 turns=4.10

I think you probably have 3.08's or maybe 3.23's.

Now, here's what to do w/ your $1k.
1-gears-4.10's w/ the stock POS auto--have a shop install them. Gears are NOT something you want to make a learning experience.
2-larger MAF-75mm will help w/ airflow
3-Get a CAI or remove your air silencer (pass. side fenderwell) and get K&N filter.

W/ just those 3 things, you'll notice a huge difference in performance. Get a full tune up (fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, rotor and maybe coil) if you haven't done it recently.

smkshw

yea,I here that the 95s are not that fast,stock,I havn't been in one,so I wouldn't know,but I've heard people complain about this before,they were a little happier when they advanced their timing..

Low_5.0

u dont have to rotate the driveshaft....just read the tag on the rearend...it will have 3.27's from the Factory.....get some 4.10's and race em again!

Ninety5five0

This might be a silly question, but do you have a v6 or a v8?

hunter27

It is a 5.0