5.0L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 5.0L Mustangs.

1990 LX

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:05 PM
  #1  
LXmustang90's Avatar
LXmustang90
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
From:
Default 1990 LX

hey guys,
im new to this site. I have a 1990 LX. It is stock except for 3.10 gears and flowmasters. I am looking for some easy cheap mods to get me started on pumping it up. Let me no if anyone has any ideas
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:13 PM
  #2  
1990mustanggt's Avatar
1990mustanggt
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,115
From: Mississippi
Default RE: 1990 LX

Get rid of the air silencer if you haven't done so already. K&N filter.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:49 PM
  #3  
justakid's Avatar
justakid
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 424
From:
Default RE: 1990 LX

Air intake, full exhaust, suspension work. Oh, you said cheap.


Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:38 PM
  #4  
PRO50SC's Avatar
PRO50SC
The Rogue Mod
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 21,918
From: Maryland Sucka's!!
Default RE: 1990 LX

ORIGINAL: LXmustang90

hey guys,
im new to this site. I have a 1990 LX. It is stock except for 3.10 gears and flowmasters. I am looking for some easy cheap mods to get me started on pumping it up. Let me no if anyone has any ideas
I hope you meant 4.10 gears.

Welcome and post some pics.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:53 PM
  #5  
rebel_yell's Avatar
rebel_yell
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 154
From: Issaquah, WA
Default RE: 1990 LX

bump your timing is another free mod
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 07:25 PM
  #6  
LXmustang90's Avatar
LXmustang90
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
From:
Default RE: 1990 LX

Haha yea i meant 4.10 gears. I hit 3 by accident
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 07:40 PM
  #7  
stangbanger87's Avatar
stangbanger87
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 652
From: buckeyelake ,ohio
Default RE: 1990 LX

yeah bumping the timing is a good freebie , put in a hotter coil good tune up and welcome to the forum . also you might try checking into used parts , i live in ohio and i have been seeing mac and bbk cai's going for 40, i got my march polished under drive pulleys for 20 bucks off two guys parting out an 88 about 2 years ago
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:25 PM
  #8  
bighungrymatt's Avatar
bighungrymatt
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,382
From: MISSISSIPPI
Default RE: 1990 LX

welcome, lets see some pictures of your car
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 11:04 PM
  #9  
nitrousd85's Avatar
nitrousd85
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 289
From: Big OH
Default RE: 1990 LX

a must under drives
flick the stock headers get a non cat h or x pipe depending on yer smog situation
smog pump to
explorer intake pending you find one cheap
i thought there were loads of ppl looking for these intakes got 2 and seems like i cant giv em away
msd cap rotor coil frp plug wires good plugs check yer gap...
hope this helps a bit
stangcrazy85@hotmail.com
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 08:17 AM
  #10  
stangbanger87's Avatar
stangbanger87
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 652
From: buckeyelake ,ohio
Default RE: 1990 LX

i hate to say it but to save a little cash and find some hi po parts try looking on your local craigslist , around here i have found alot of good deals on hipo parts you just have to check them out very good as they are used but used ain't a bad thing .



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:05 PM.