just picked up a 78 mustang 2
04-06-2009, 10:13 AM
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okay but i was saying the motor in it is not the motor from the mustang 2 its from a 1982 mustang 5.0
04-06-2009, 10:25 AM
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An 82 5.0 is not really any better than the stock one. You will be lucky to see 150-175 at the wheels.
04-06-2009, 10:34 AM
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okay thanks
04-06-2009, 10:39 AM
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any suggestions on making more power
04-06-2009, 11:07 AM
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better heads, cam, intake, carb to start. swapping in a roller engine would be a decent boost for cheap.
04-06-2009, 11:09 AM
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okay its already got a edelbrock intake manifold and a crane cam, and a holley 650 how are those? and how much difference do 351w heads make?
04-06-2009, 12:18 PM
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If you really want some decent power. Get an 86+ 302 and build it up, keep your current motor in while you build up the other one, then when the time comes, swap'em.
04-06-2009, 12:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
AdderMk2
mustang 2's are notorious for their weak body structure, lack of power, and over all piece of ****-ness
Oh boy adder, you slay me. I laughed out loud in class. Oops, guess I should be paying more attention....
Piece of ****-ness. Priceless man.
04-06-2009, 12:28 PM
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whats the 86+ rated at and will it all bolt up and everything
04-06-2009, 12:29 PM
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or just put a chevy in it
