True, but it ain't CHEAP either, unless it's a Chevy! Damn near anybody can buy parts and make a fast Chevy but it ain't as easy or cheap with a Ford!! LOL

 

Well, if it's not hard, how can I get it done? (no sarcasm or attitude there jsut asking)

 

you can't really realistically get there with a stock 5.0 engine block as they tend to split at around 500 HP or so.
you need to go with bored and stroked 351 engine or even maybe a 460 big block to get this power level and it will cost you big big bucks in order to do it. a good aftermarket block like the Dart Iron Eagle with 4 bolt mains costs over $2,000 for the bare block alone, then by the time you add in a forged steel crank, forged steel rods, forged aluminum pistons, balancing work, high flow aluminum heads with a high lift cam, rockers, etc. you will easily land up spending close to $10,000 or more depending upon which pieces you use and how much work you can do yourself. the real bottom line, not being sarcastic at all, is:
SPEED COSTS MONEY, HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO?????
if you don't believe me, just go to some engine building sites like www.dss.com or www.bennetracing.com or www.coasthigh.com and look at some of their combinations and prices!

 

Haha..just a little bit out of my price range lol..not at my age..how much do you think I could get to with the stock 5.0 block..I gotta be over 320 now

 

320?? I'd be praying for a 250 on the dyno. Sorry to burst your bubble, but hp costs more than the mild modding you have. Don't feel bad--you have a very strong pony. I got a 4.6 vert with less mods than you, and I can kick the asses of 90% of the people on the road today. Your car can do better than that, probably. But you're not going to reach 300 with natural aspiration on a 5.0. You want to break the barrier? Save for a supercharger. Good luck!

 

I'm not talknig rear wheel 320..I'm thinking at the block, I know its the rear wheel that counts, but I was thinking at the block.

 

with your mods, you're looking at abou 270 hp AT THE CRANK TOPS-- I'd be surprised to even see that. It's probably at around 230 to the wheels. You'll get to your numbers don't worry-remember one important thing: It's not the mods or power that makes you win races--it's HOW you race. I've seen 400 hp cars get their asses handed to them by 230 hp mustangs because the mustang was a better driver. Focus more on your skill, and let the mods come as they may. 230 hp at the crank is damn decent. Be proud of that.

 

Wow, didn't think it would be that low..how much does the 95 5.0 come with stock? You are right about the how you race/drive part..I knew that and have been worknig on my skill constantly, not quite were I want to be yet, but I'm definaetly on my way..

 

The 95 gt 5.0 makes 215hp stock. Sorry, mate!

 

HOLY CRAP!!! I did not know it was THAT low!!! Damn..I thought the 260 stock horse on like a 2000 GT was low..wow..thanks for clearin that up..damn still can't get over that..V8 big 5.0 and ford makes 215..wow pathetic