live4motocross11

just wanted to see some pics and specs of some high mileage highly modified 5.0s r out there on this site. im doing this to see what u guys r doing and if mine is worth puttin as much into it as i plan to

thanks a lot

AdderMk2

157k
276rwhp/319tq
398hp on spray (125 shot)

mods so far:

BBK Equal lenght shorty headers
BBK O/R X-pipe (no cats)
Mac Pro Dumps 2.5" mufflers
Ford Motorsport C Springs
Tokico Gas Shocks/Struts
Ford Motorsport Swaybars
Steeda Camber Caster plates
Kirban Adjustable FPR
Granatelli Motorsports rear upper and lower control arms
CHE Performance Axle Brace
Fender mount CAI
Professional Products 70mm throttle body
Ford Racing underdrive pullies
Hurst Pro Billet short throw shifter
Triple Hook Billet Quadrant
Billet Firewall Adjuster
Steeda Adjustable Clutch Cable
Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft
Ford Explorer 31 spline T-lok differential - pending installation
Moser 31 spline axles - pending installation
3.73 FMS Ping and Pinion set - pending installation
AEM 6in1 Wideband Controller
Walbro 255LPH HiOP Fuel Pump
Spec Stage 2 Clutch
Megasquirt 2 v3.0 - pending installation
ZEX 125 Wet Nitrous Kit-modified
NOS Big Shot injection plate-150 jets - pending installation

live4motocross11

im debating if my 176,000 mile car is worth putting about 6-7 grand into or not? its rly buggin me if i should or not, i no if i should it would loose a lot, but i plan on keeping the car. This will include a decent performance rebuild or motor and tranny, stall,gears, suspension, fix worn out stuff like bushings, and other suspention parts (ball joints and tie rods r sh!tty), and a cowl hood like u have adder, im not sure yet tho... what do u guys think

post more set ups too

AdderMk2

The body of your car seems to be in really good shape. As long as the frame looks as good, I'd say go for it.. BUT!!!!
Keep in mind that everything adds up!
I knwo you had a HUGE post about what kind of performance parts you should install in your car... And I dont see any reason why you shouldnt go ahead and do the work that your car wants. Get some ball joints, buy a master bushing kit from energy suspension and freshen everything up. Toss in a set of adjustable shocks and struts, throw in some H&R Super Sport springs, and get some rear control arms.

But when it comes time to build your motor... this is where you need to not "cheap out"
You asked if you should put ported and polished E7 heads on your car... well.. NO you shoudl not. E7 heads are not worth the amount of time it would take to port them out. You can get a set of GT-40 heads and get better results for the same money.

If you want a good reliable combo that will make good power. Go Ported and polished GT-40 heads... milled .030, Steeda #19 cam, 1.7 roller rockers... preferably FMS, Crane of Harland Sharpe, GT-40, TFS street heat, or Holley SystemaxII intake, 70mm TB, 80mm ford MAF and 24# injectors.

you could make an EASY 300rwhp on this setup if you have it professionally dyno tuned.

There is no need for a super strong HD transmission... a freshly rebuilt T-5 will hold up fine. If you want tp upgrade the T-5... www.ddperformance.com sells a kit that offers a new set of 1/2/3/4 gears that are hardened. these will make your T-5 more than capable of handling that engine setup.

Run some 3.73 gears and call it a day (if you plan on drag racing and using drag radials.. get 31 spline axles and a new differential when you do the gears)

live4motocross11

do you think i could get that hood from a local body shop or am i gunna have to pay the 100+ for shipping? i dont no if body shops can get a hold of aftermarket hoods like that, if they can im going to ask my uncle to hook me up, if u have ne more pics of your hood i would appreciate you posting them too

AdderMk2

I havent got any good ones of MY hood... but you could always check out a website that sells them...

www.cervinis.com

live4motocross11

i no i just wanted to see it on a car w/o the ugly bumper, what do u think about the body shop too?

AdderMk2

what about the body shop??? you can only get it from certain people.... and anybody can order from them. However, it would be smart to have it shipped to the body shop. Commercial shipping is usually cheaper

vt89gtvert

340,000 miles. following mods

One Peice Headlights
65MM TB
130 amp alt
over 1k in stereo
Cobra R's with $700 in rubber
Flowmaster 50 series

Mods waiting to be installed:
BBK headers
MSD ignition
MSD blaster coil

Mods to be purchased soon:
Mid-pipe
gears
Energy suspension Motor Mounts
Electric fan
gt-40 intake
gt-40 heads
Matching cam (Haven't decided which yet)
24lbs injectors with MAF
Actual CAI
Rear Control arms (Upper and lower)
Sub Fram Connectors
Tubular K-member and A arms
Reinforced torque boxes


There are alot of us with high mileage stangs(Most not as much as mine), that have and are still dropping money into our stangs. i am getting a second job in feb just to pay for mods(The free gas it includes will help as well).

AdderMk2