..What to do to my '94 GT with $5,000..?
09-08-2009, 10:32 AM
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If I had a vert, I'd be yanking that 5.0 out and putting a 351 in there instead. The extra torque will help. Just what I would do.. and I bought my roller 351 complete for $350 with low(er) miles on it.
I don't see the point in spending so much money on such a mild setup. By the time you do all the port work and buy the GT40's, you'de have been better offer buying a set of AFR's or Trickflows for equal to, or a little more cash. If you have to - go buy a used set of heads to curb costs, as long as you know what you're looking at.
.. and I'd get a better fuel pump than that if you were going to bother buying a new one for future growing without issues.
I don't see the point in spending so much money on such a mild setup. By the time you do all the port work and buy the GT40's, you'de have been better offer buying a set of AFR's or Trickflows for equal to, or a little more cash. If you have to - go buy a used set of heads to curb costs, as long as you know what you're looking at.
.. and I'd get a better fuel pump than that if you were going to bother buying a new one for future growing without issues.
09-08-2009, 08:55 PM
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I think some of you may have the wrong idea about what I'm trying to do here..
I'm trying to get a little bit more power (50-85 horsepower) and that's about it. I don't care how fast it gets me on the track because it'll never be anything other than a heavy, slow, un-aerodynamic convertible.
My goals for this project:
-Better looks (paint/suspension)
-A bit more power
-A bit more response on the throttle (current torque isn't all bad, but more is always nice)
I would assume that dumping a 351 into my car would cost a lot of money and would take a lot of time. I've also never done any work that extensive, so the odds of it working out well are..not good.
I'm trying to get a little bit more power (50-85 horsepower) and that's about it. I don't care how fast it gets me on the track because it'll never be anything other than a heavy, slow, un-aerodynamic convertible.
My goals for this project:
-Better looks (paint/suspension)
-A bit more power
-A bit more response on the throttle (current torque isn't all bad, but more is always nice)
I would assume that dumping a 351 into my car would cost a lot of money and would take a lot of time. I've also never done any work that extensive, so the odds of it working out well are..not good.
09-08-2009, 09:38 PM
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I think some of you may have the wrong idea about what I'm trying to do here..
I'm trying to get a little bit more power (50-85 horsepower) and that's about it. I don't care how fast it gets me on the track because it'll never be anything other than a heavy, slow, un-aerodynamic convertible.
My goals for this project:
-Better looks (paint/suspension)
-A bit more power
-A bit more response on the throttle (current torque isn't all bad, but more is always nice)
I would assume that dumping a 351 into my car would cost a lot of money and would take a lot of time. I've also never done any work that extensive, so the odds of it working out well are..not good.
I'm trying to get a little bit more power (50-85 horsepower) and that's about it. I don't care how fast it gets me on the track because it'll never be anything other than a heavy, slow, un-aerodynamic convertible.
My goals for this project:
-Better looks (paint/suspension)
-A bit more power
-A bit more response on the throttle (current torque isn't all bad, but more is always nice)
I would assume that dumping a 351 into my car would cost a lot of money and would take a lot of time. I've also never done any work that extensive, so the odds of it working out well are..not good.
09-08-2009, 10:06 PM
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more torque = good results on the street.
^--- was going to say that, but figured you'de get it. Many places around here offer warranties for their motors.
09-10-2009, 09:05 PM
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09-15-2009, 07:45 PM
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Ow. Looks like I may have to find a cheaper paint job. My performance upgrades are adding up fast..
Already purchased:
-Trickflow SN95 Elbow Adapter $51.00
-Mustang Bullitt 5spd Manual Foot Pedals $59.90
-94-98 Ford Mustang EURO Clear Corners $32.90
-Makoto 94-98 Ford Mustang Euro Clear Cobra Look Headlights $74.98
-Team Z (Strange Engineering) Front Coilover Package (14-150 springs) $445.00
-Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates $187.99
-Strange Engineering Adjustable Shocks $138.00
-H&R Supersport Rear Springs $127.59
Planned:
-Ford GT40P pair from Tri-State Cylinder Head, Inc. $676.66
-Ford Racing Hi-Flow Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers $359.95
-GT40P heads & Intake from my friend's Mountaineer (I'll be selling the heads) $200.00
-Comp Cams 35-328-8 $239.75
Total: $2,593.72
And that doesn't include the fuel pump, gears, a new midpipe, or any other misc items. Bleh.
Already purchased:
-Trickflow SN95 Elbow Adapter $51.00
-Mustang Bullitt 5spd Manual Foot Pedals $59.90
-94-98 Ford Mustang EURO Clear Corners $32.90
-Makoto 94-98 Ford Mustang Euro Clear Cobra Look Headlights $74.98
-Team Z (Strange Engineering) Front Coilover Package (14-150 springs) $445.00
-Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates $187.99
-Strange Engineering Adjustable Shocks $138.00
-H&R Supersport Rear Springs $127.59
Planned:
-Ford GT40P pair from Tri-State Cylinder Head, Inc. $676.66
-Ford Racing Hi-Flow Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers $359.95
-GT40P heads & Intake from my friend's Mountaineer (I'll be selling the heads) $200.00
-Comp Cams 35-328-8 $239.75
Total: $2,593.72
And that doesn't include the fuel pump, gears, a new midpipe, or any other misc items. Bleh.
09-15-2009, 08:27 PM
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Hmmm, looks like your parts are adding up quickly. Maybe I'd forgo the N/A stuff and head right to the goods: a used supercharger. I saw a used Powerdyne go for $1200 a few weeks back! http://forums.corral.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=273 or http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1161045 I bought my Vortech from this forum.