5.0 at the machine shop
#1
5.0 at the machine shop
Hello all . I am new to the forum and have a 95 5.0 convert. I will be dropping engine off at machine shop for rebuild. I have $2500 budget. I am looking for suggestions on where it should be spent . the car is 100% stock with a rebuilt auto. I understand that $2500 cant all go into the motor as the entire "system" needs to be modded. the shop says $1400 for rebuild with 303 cam and minor head work (unshrouding etc) looking for opinions. Headers,intake ,exhaust ,chip, heads, compression ratio. as $2500 is the budget where would it be best spent. I already have plugs, wires,fluids etc. thanks for your replies
#2
MY FRIEND JUST INSTALLED SOME GT40P HEADS, AND EXPLORER MANIFOLD WITH A F 303 CAM AND IT RUNS STRONG AND SOUNDS KILLER!!! HE JUST BOUGHT THE CAM AND TOOK THE HEADS AND INTAKE FROM AN EXPLORER IN THE JUNKYARD.
WITH THE MONEY U HAVE ON HAND HAVE U THOUGHT OF STROKING THE MOTOR TO A 331 OR A 347??
WITH THE MONEY U HAVE ON HAND HAVE U THOUGHT OF STROKING THE MOTOR TO A 331 OR A 347??
#3
I have not dropped it off yet . stroking is not out of the question. however as 2500 is my total budget if there are ohter requirements when stroking i need to consider them . Injectors , chip , fuel pump,..etc. I dont know what else I would have to change to stroke it . if I went with the heads I would save some on headwork (unshrouding...etc) but would then have to purchase gt40p heads. I would love to walk out with 450 hp for 2500 but i know thats not likely without a magic button. If i stroke it what else would be needed on fuel or exhaust system
#5
op please read, the 5.0 section is for tech only probs, not build suggestions, gen disc is for that.......https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...bers-read.html
#6
without nitrous 450hp is impossible on your budget. stroking is impossible too.
what all is the machine shop doing exactly? have you done a compression test? if the numbers are good i wouldnt even touch the bottom end. if thats the case, get some used afr or tf heads, used intake manifold and then do the upgrades (bigger maf, tb and 24#injectors)
the e-cam is a joke dont bother putting that in. and any "head work" they might do to your stock heads is a total waste of time and money. you cant polish a turd
what all is the machine shop doing exactly? have you done a compression test? if the numbers are good i wouldnt even touch the bottom end. if thats the case, get some used afr or tf heads, used intake manifold and then do the upgrades (bigger maf, tb and 24#injectors)
the e-cam is a joke dont bother putting that in. and any "head work" they might do to your stock heads is a total waste of time and money. you cant polish a turd
#7
appologies mjr . I am not looking to make 450 hp on this budget . and would like to stay n/a no juice. the car was bought not running with 3 missing soft plugs(pray for the best). It is siezed due to rust in the cylinder. I will know shortly after magnafluxing what core parts are salvageable. $2500- is total budget for rebuild and add ons. I already have fluids and so forth. I am told $1400 for rebuild (bored, pistons, crank spun, heads done, e303 cam)long block. that leaves roughly $900 after tax for other power adders.I was wondering where the $900 would be best spent (headers, intake, tb, cold air intake) again sorry for posting in wrong area . thank you all for replies
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#10
Since you are on a budget just have them do you a short block,$450-$600 stock stuff.
Buy some good used heads or new gt-40's.E-7 heads are just too much work to make them
a serious power contender,LOL!!
The bottom end can easily handle 400-500 hp with occasional power spurts to the track.
You can build a budget motor easily for $1500-1800. Probably get you in the 300 hp range.
Add a blower or turbo down the road and you will get 450 with ease.
No need to go all out unless you are a serious racer than you need more qaulity parts!!
Buy some good used heads or new gt-40's.E-7 heads are just too much work to make them
a serious power contender,LOL!!
The bottom end can easily handle 400-500 hp with occasional power spurts to the track.
You can build a budget motor easily for $1500-1800. Probably get you in the 300 hp range.
Add a blower or turbo down the road and you will get 450 with ease.
No need to go all out unless you are a serious racer than you need more qaulity parts!!