5.0 mustang
03-15-2005, 12:33 AM
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5.0 mustang
im looking into mustangs and i want to get a 5.0 liter 'stang. what years was this engine offered? I am looking into getting alot of power out of it and i want to start with something good. Would a 5.0 liter be my best bet or should i got with a different engine? thanx in advance, and if it is in a forum please direct me
good luck.. any specific questions about these cars or anything ill try to help
03-15-2005, 11:28 AM
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RE: 5.0 mustang
Welcome!!! I'll stay away from the 86-88 models. The stock '86-'88 HO engine from a Mustang has a speed-density computer setup. It's good for inferring relative air intake, but it's inflexible as far as adding high performance components, such as a healthier camshaft. The best you can do with speed density is a bigger throttle body and a K&N air filter, maybe the rear axle gear, and that's it. Mass air was used on 5.0 Mustangs from 1989-1995 , and it has a more accurate way to measure airflow (meaning better response and performance). In addition, the mass air computer is a "learning" computer, which means you can add a new component, and within a minute of starting up the car, the computer will automatically recalibrate itself around that item. As far as horsepower and mass air: the wallet's the limit!
