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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
it might be...mine isn't stock,but it loved the timing i dynoed at 276 with 14 deg. then bumped it to 18,and it chumped out 304hp.so far i had no pinging took it to the track,drove home with not a hick up,back to the question i did bump my fuel pressure a lil bit,stayed about 12.5.
Yep. One of my Mustang books said they got the most out of a stock motor with 17 deg. My buddy gets 14.60's with a 3.27 rear, automatic, and high miles. He twists' it up to 17.
If you're gonna do it do it very carefully. One degree at a time and notice for anything not feeling right. I wouldn't risk it though, not good for your engine.
Just try 1 degree at a time and dont drive nuts. Slowly work it up to wear it runs the best for you. I drove my car and it was way way over 20. Was a accident so i wont say how much but the car didnt break.
i dont have a stang yet so im not sure on something and this is probably a really stupid question but, how do you change the timing, and why does it give you more hp?