Junkyard/DIY Performance
09-17-2005, 12:31 AM
#61
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
Ford racing's shorty headers M-9430-P50 and M-9430-P51 are now angled for compatibility with GT-40P heads. They go for about 250 stainless steel, and $300 ceramic coated. I wonder what kind of fitting issues you would encounter trying to use the headers from the explorer you take them off of...I doubt it would fit, and most likely wouldn't be worth the time or money trying to customize it.
09-21-2005, 11:23 PM
#62
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
Anyone want to recommend which cars you could swipe the MAF setup from (or parts of it) for the speed density guys (87~88) to convert to mass air?
Mark
Mark
09-29-2005, 08:17 PM
#63
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
I was at a 'pick-a-part type wrecker today in Tucson,Az.
Complete 5.0's for $150, what they call 'basic' meaning no accessories, $125.
8.8 axles, complete, drum to drum, $50.
Dunno about AOD's didn't ask.
They had probably 5-6 already pulled and I saw another 3-4 in cars while searching for some small parts for my '84.....
Patrts are out there guys.,,,,
Complete 5.0's for $150, what they call 'basic' meaning no accessories, $125.
8.8 axles, complete, drum to drum, $50.
Dunno about AOD's didn't ask.
They had probably 5-6 already pulled and I saw another 3-4 in cars while searching for some small parts for my '84.....
Patrts are out there guys.,,,,
10-25-2005, 12:29 AM
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
diesel mark 7 disk brakes and 3.73s factory and 93 cobra spec radiator
10-27-2005, 09:33 PM
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
ORIGINAL: FoxGT
If you know any salvage yard parts that will increase performance for the 5.0L mustang tell about them here.
1982-'83 Lincoln Continental, Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, 1987-'88 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, or SVO Mustang can be used for rear disk brakes on the mustang.
I know the Ford Explorer GT40 intake & GT40P heads offer quite a few hp, but I am unsure the year(s) they came on the Explorer.
The 91 & below year mustang starters can be replaced with the ligher more efficient units on 92+ mustangs.
If you know any salvage yard parts that will increase performance for the 5.0L mustang tell about them here.
1982-'83 Lincoln Continental, Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, 1987-'88 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, or SVO Mustang can be used for rear disk brakes on the mustang.
I know the Ford Explorer GT40 intake & GT40P heads offer quite a few hp, but I am unsure the year(s) they came on the Explorer.
The 91 & below year mustang starters can be replaced with the ligher more efficient units on 92+ mustangs.
11-05-2005, 11:48 PM
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RE: Junkyard/DIY Performance
I have a 9 rearend, How do I convert it to posi? Is it even possible?
11-20-2005, 02:58 AM
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RE: Junkyard performance
-i have heard that the factory computer calibration in the 88 mustangs with 5.0s perform better, and each year after that the calibration got less powerful. for 88-93's I'd guess. I think for even the 5 bucks or whatever they would charge u at pick n pull u probably won't see enuf difference doing this tho.
-I got a 600 dollar alarm out of a car for 5 dollars. works doors, remote start, windows, trunk, gas lid, everything it was a steal. ordered a remote for it for 35 dollars online. Definitely worth looking out for, if your not afraid of installing one. It came off a 88 mustang, I drive a 90 mustang so everything is already set up correctly just wire it in using wiring diagrams.
-turbo ford probe injectors are like 24 lbs i think and will work on mustangs. U have to find 2 turbo probes to get enuf injectors tho.
-I got a 600 dollar alarm out of a car for 5 dollars. works doors, remote start, windows, trunk, gas lid, everything it was a steal. ordered a remote for it for 35 dollars online. Definitely worth looking out for, if your not afraid of installing one. It came off a 88 mustang, I drive a 90 mustang so everything is already set up correctly just wire it in using wiring diagrams.
-turbo ford probe injectors are like 24 lbs i think and will work on mustangs. U have to find 2 turbo probes to get enuf injectors tho.
12-01-2005, 09:57 PM
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RE: Junkyard performance
289 heads give grat power on the uper end and will bolt rite up to a 5.0 block i know from experience my cusin has gt40 gead and i had 289 heads on my old car 91 hatch but i always got him with thoes heads the 289 heads are verry high compression be careful one back fire of thoes are costly it will snap the crank and distributor post be care ful if attempted i know from experience
12-02-2005, 10:10 AM
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RE: Junkyard performance
I also hear that the Explorer engine parts are a good up grade. Heads,etc.
12-14-2005, 09:02 PM
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RE: Junkyard performance
A note on the Lincoln Mark VII rear end, the Mark VII came in three different configurations: 1) standard 2.73:1, 2) LSC 3.27:1, and 3) turbo diesel 3.73:1. Thought that may help some of you junkyard dogs a little as far as identification goes.
EDIT: these ratios are for the 1985 Marck VII's.
EDIT: these ratios are for the 1985 Marck VII's.