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Old 04-02-2010, 05:19 AM
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Well......based on Anderson Motor Sports, my whole set-up is incorrect. Oh well.
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Old 04-02-2010, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 92SSP331STANG
Well......based on Anderson Motor Sports, my whole set-up is incorrect. Oh well.
seems about right though...

on that low of boost you should be able to run flat top pistons and not hit any issues, and AFR heads really arent the best choice out there.. theyre just expensive because they CNC all of them (a set of ProComps would be the same price after similar work...)

swap some TF FAC heads in, go to a bigger MAF and TB, get a good exhaust and them go with prolly a B41 cam from AFM, and itll be a completely different animal
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:21 AM
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like I mentioned earlier, all I was really looking for is a rougher idle and a little more
mid-range power, and keep it drivable for daily use. Not wanting to (need to) shift at
6,800-7,000 rpms. I do know the larger you go with the throttle body and mass air, you loose low-end torque. (I know the "torque" should not be a factor with a supercharger, but). Not to mention not looking to spend another $2,000-$2,500.
"Had" a $600 budget. Drove it yesterday for first time in a week. Runs to good to mess with. Have run this set-up for 3 years almost every day. Last check avg 16.2 mpg, and that was on a set of worn-out old spark plugs. Thanks for all the advice guys.......
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Old 04-03-2010, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 92SSP331STANG
I do know the larger you go with the throttle body and mass air, you loose low-end torque.


TB and MAF have absolutely NOTHING to do with the power you make.

Its all about lift, duration, intake runner size/cross section, runner length, intake volume, and ofcourse... velocity!

the only time a maf and TB will affect your power output, is if they are REALLY too small..

i.e., a stock fox TB and stock fox maf on my 347... milkshake through a coffee stirrer
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Old 04-04-2010, 11:46 AM
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anderson's said need to change to 80mm t/b - 85mm maf, change intake, get rid of the
AFRs for Trick Flows, new cam (of course the B21 or B31), get rid of the 1.7's.
I DONT race this vehicle. Its just fun to drive. VERY VERY quick like it is. In fact,
should spend more time (and money) on my traction issue (or lack there of).
It's not that bad but could always be improved. (Running Granatelli uppers and lowers-tube).
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please see picture of my car under "need 5.0 pic's" heading.
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Old 04-04-2010, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 92SSP331STANG
anderson's said need to change to 80mm t/b - 85mm maf, change intake, get rid of the
AFRs for Trick Flows, new cam (of course the B21 or B31), get rid of the 1.7's.
I DONT race this vehicle. Its just fun to drive. VERY VERY quick like it is. In fact,
should spend more time (and money) on my traction issue (or lack there of).
It's not that bad but could always be improved. (Running Granatelli uppers and lowers-tube).
In a sense anderson motorsports is right, that is if you approach it with a racers mentality, but it appears you don't wish to race it so heck with all they recommend , it'd involve tearing the motor apart, and alot more money in hopes you'd get the seat of the pants gain, on the flip side adding boost and a minimal amount 5-6 or even a 8-10 kit would rival what they are recommending cost wise and the boost path would for sure give you seat of the pants gain and not involve cracking the motor open, is it now in it's current state the most efficient 331?? probably not but adding boost will make up for some of that. just my opinion though.
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
i.e., a stock fox TB and stock fox maf on my 347... milkshake through a coffee stirrer
not to change the subject, but are you running fox valve covers to clear the rockers?
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Thanks for the advice on the boost.....and yes it just may be the most efficient 331.
I do run the stock (but painted) valve covers......
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Originally Posted by 92SSP331STANG
.and no it just may not be the most efficient 331.
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what heads are on it??
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