lecznar1

hey guys im thinkin bout buyin a new stang... what would be faster a 5.0 or the 4.6?? i heard the 4.6 because for has it better tuned and tehres some little stuff that is in there that helps make more horsepower, but on the other hand i heard the 5.0's are easier to mod... give me you feedback and ur opinion. Thanks a lot

w8less

stock for stock prolly the 4.6 but the cost of one is usually serval grand more then the cost of a 5.0 and i would honestly buy a 5.0 and just the extra money left over and change a few of the weak points on the 5.0. for instance the exhasut and a intake manifold those are 2 of the most restrictive parts on a 5.0 and then after that u would be faster than a 4.6 and still prolly be under the price of buying a stock 4.6

lecznar1

ok thanx dude... another thing too for anyone else, is there wat is the hp increase between the 5.0 and the 5.0 HO

Valcore

first number @rpm is the the hp the number next to it is tq

Year
Engine Transmission Horsepower Torque Rating Induction Comp Ratio VIN Code
(8th digit)
1982
5.0L V8 4-speed SROD1 157 @ 4200 240 @ 2400 2V carb 8.3:1 F
1983
5.0L V8 4-speed SROD2
5-speed T-52 175 @ 4200 245 @ 2400 4V carb 8.3:1 F
1983
2.3L Turbo 4 Cylinder 5-speed T-5 145 @ 4600 180 @ 3600 EFI 3 ? W
1984
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5 175 @ 4200 245 @ 2400 4V carb 8.3:1 M
1984
5.0L V8 4-speed AOD 4 165 @ 3800 245 @ 2000 CFI 5 8.3:1 M
1984
2.3L Turbo 4 Cylinder 5-speed T-5 145 @ 4600 180 @ 3600 EFI 3 ? W
1985
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5 210 @ 4400 270 @ 3200 4V carb 8.4:1 M
1985
5.0L V8 4-speed AOD 4 180 @ 4200 260 @ 2600 CFI 5 8.4:1 M
1986
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 200 @ 4000 6 285 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.2:1 M
1987
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1988
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1989
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1990
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1991
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1992
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 225 @ 4000 300 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
1993
5.0L V8 5-speed T-5
4-speed AOD 4 205 @ 4200 275 @ 3000 EFI 3 9.0:1 E
(from mustanggt.org)

I think but im not sure that 94-95 had 215 hp at around 300tq

and pretty sure that the 96-98 had 215hp

lecznar1

ok so is there a noticeable increase in the amount of horsepower between the HO and the straight 5.0?

Valcore

im not sure but i don't think they made a mustang without the ho 5.0

btw the 96-98 is the 4.6

the 00-04 mustang 4.6s are faster than 5.0s but like said earlier they will cost you more, and 5.0s are so cheap to mod...

its all up to you

JD1969

5.0's are a TON cheaper to make fast if thats your goal.

V8Cody

Some people think the 5.0's are ugly. Some are and some aren't.

I would like to get a 92 LX' and make it a track car.

Turbo, nasty exhaust, stroker block, and a 4" cowl hood: SEXXXYYY!!

lecznar1

wow thanx a lot guys... i want a daily driver but like something thats fast enough and loud enough to turn some heads.. can't beat american muscle with that.... thanx for all the info yeah im prolly almost defenitley going to get a 5.0 now cuz thast exactly wat i heard is the 4.6's are faster stock but 5.0's are heaven for mods and thats wat i plan on doing.. any more info u guys wanna share with a newbie?

Sidewayz6.0

We've got a ton of info to share. What do you want to know?