nitrous_fed_03gt

hey guys, looking to get a 5.0 stang real soon. im not really sure what year that motor switched from carb to fuel injected but i know i want to stick with fuel injected. is there a certain year the 5.0 was a little better than other years or are they all the same??? also, what years did they make the hatch back? thanks

mjr46

84-85 had cfi/efi=[:'(]also had 4 barrel carb option in 84-85 and in 86 switch to sefi and was SPEED DENSITY......89 -95 = mass air equipped = easier for ecm to adapt to such performance mods like a cam swap

nitrous_fed_03gt

sorry guys, i ment what year did the make the notch back, not the hatch

redpony88

oh no... i can see this going on forever
anything 86 and up was efi, the 85 was the last of the carbs. since you're wanting efi and you asked about hatches, they were made the whole time they were efi as well, so anything 86-93 will be hatch, coupe, or vert BUT, in 86-88 they still had the t-top option which i personally think was awesome and i hate that they let it go... which was a hatch with t-tops. the 86 stock for stock lacks alot, small brake rotors, smaller intake port.... the 86 had 10 inch rotors compared to the 87+ having 11's also the fuel curves are better in a 87+ computer. the 5.0 also continued into the sn style for only 2 years, 94 and 95, while they are heavier, they have less body flex and are great for street. i have both styles, i love both my fox and my sn. they'll both be fun so pick your poison

nitrous_fed_03gt

so i guess i should stick with the 89-95? plan on using a bottle also

redpony88

yea, running a 89-95 would be good, maf is the way to go, i swapped my 88 over to maf

Projectquick

If you are looking for a notch you'll be looking for an 89-93 forthe caryou're asking about. But I know around me a nice 4cyl notch will go for about $1500 more than a same condition hatch gt. If you are looking at notchs for the weight difference there is a couple hatch options you can go with such as a fiberglass hatch or a plexiglass window will do the trick to lighten it up. If youwant a notch just for the looks be prepared to spend a little more than a hatch depending on your area.

nitrous_fed_03gt

what will a stock 5.0 run the quarter in

Projectquick

Depends on your driving skills but high 14s aren't out of the question on a well maintained, good running car. Low 15s will be more than likely.

redpony88

yep on mr5ohs page it gives numbers and a stock gt will run a 15.2 or so
for some reason everytime i go to post up a link to that site it refuses to let me post it [&:] so if you wanna find it google it.....