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Old 10-16-2006, 01:49 AM
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how much of a hp and tq gain does this add usually? any1 get it dynoed or heard anything??
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Old 10-16-2006, 01:52 AM
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what size headers and what kind of engine(and mods) are you bolting them on to?
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Old 10-16-2006, 01:57 AM
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hmm good question not too sure im new to this just got the car today.. i know they're shorties.. on a 89 LX 5.0.. with flowmaster 40 series H pipe, cobra intake, upgraded fuel pump, stage 1 cam.. thats all im aware of..
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:01 AM
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HP TV gained 14rwhp w/ a full exhaust; shorty headers, H or X pipe (don't remember which), catback.
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:04 AM
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hmm good question not too sure im new to this just got the car today.. i know they're shorties.. on a 89 LX 5.0.. with flowmaster 40 series H pipe, cobra intake, upgraded fuel pump, stage 1 cam.. thats all im aware of..
sounds a lot like my set up..except mines a 347, and my bbk are 1 3/4".. i saw a gain of around 15 horses
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:06 AM
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sweet thats not bad.. + the stage 1 cam i heard adds like 40-60 hp? i could be wrong tho ..any1???
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:08 AM
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Um no, more like 10-20 depending on what you've got done.
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:10 AM
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i betcha im closer than you are


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Um no, more like 10-20 depending on what you've got done.
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:11 AM
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+1^^ yea, i wouldn't go that far to say 40-60, what you'll learn is that most of your mods depend on other mods for more horses
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:13 AM
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thats kinda a let down.. the last owner said between 30-50 and my friend whos owned about 8 mustangs said between 40-60 hp with a good tune
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