86 speed density ?????
07-12-2006, 11:44 PM
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86 speed density ?????
Im trying to get some more opinions on what to do with my 86 gt 5 speed I just bought.I didnt know about the whole speed density thing untill I bought the car and Im being told you cant do alot with the speed density system wiyhout a new computer and mass air sensor.Im trying to get a 13 second street car on a tight budget .What combo would yall recomend to do this I was going to get the trickflow head cam and intake combo but then I read it will not run right with the speed density set up.I really dont want to run nitrous or a charger.Any advice?
07-13-2006, 12:04 AM
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RE: 86 speed density ?????
You want to hit 13's with the SD '86?....concentrate on traction/suspension upgrades, reinforce those torque boxes, subframe connectors, and a good set of drag slicks, and 3.73's or 4.10's, and a good tune, and 1.7 rockers, and intake....get those 60' numbers to 1.8 sec, and you should be there.....optional....TW heads...you will definetely be there. Besides, if you want to upgrade to a cam afterwards, you need to get rid of those E6 heads anyway, and then....MAF it. My 2ยข.
07-13-2006, 12:14 AM
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RE: 86 speed density ?????
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Do you think the b303 cam will work or is that too much?
Do you think the b303 cam will work or is that too much?
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07-13-2006, 12:27 AM
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RE: 86 speed density ?????
I am getting mid 13's with my 87 and I am sure I can get low 13's with some suspension work. I have stock intake and cam. I just have basic boltons, gears, 1.7 roller rockers, ported and decked E7 and full exhaust. I don't have any real issues to speak of besides traction.
07-13-2006, 12:44 AM
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RE: 86 speed density ?????
Sorry for all the questions but Im new too the whole mustang 5.0 thing.Anyways I have one more question.I just bought this car (86 gt) and the previous owner gave me the reciepts for the exchange long block he just put in and I was wondering if the exchange motor had the flatop pistons that came in the 86 5.0 so I called the engine builder and he said that there not that year specific now Im wondering if it is even a 5.0 h.o or if its just a regular 5.0 with the h.o upper intake that came off the original engine.What makes a 5.0 a high output.For some reason my car feels kind of weak I had a 04 gt with a few bolt ons and had some good races with the bolt on 5.0 cars and this car dont feel near as strong as my 4.6 did.Thanks for all your help.