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Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on :
 
Hey guys need more advice what's a good up grade that will make the car take off but at the same time won't leave me broke someone mention 3:73 rear end gears or headers I have a 1990 5.0 mustang 5spd T5 Wc bone stock....I'm all ears keep geting smoke out there
 
Posted by 90mustang530 (Member # 12459) on :
 
Gears are a good solid upgrade thats inexpensive
3.73 works well
 
Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by red5o:
Hey guys need more advice what's a good up grade that will make the car take off but at the same time won't leave me broke someone mention 3:73 rear end gears or headers I have a 1990 5.0 mustang 5spd T5 Wc bone stock....I'm all ears keep geting smoke out there

Gears, Full exhaust w/shorty headers and 2.5" h or x pipe, 1.7 roller rockers, underdrive pulleys, ported maf, ported throttle body, advance timing with good fuel, explorer intake manifold, drag radials for the track, remove air silencer, change air filter to k&n, long tube headers, upgraded fuel pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, electric fan are all good ways to start for mods.

Other mods that are free are weight savings. Removing stuff like a/c, power steering, power windows etc all save weight.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
4.10s and a good exhaust system.
 
Posted by Krz88lx (Member # 4261) on :
 
I have 3.73 oem gears BBK 1 5/8 long tubes and matching x-pipe for sale [patriot]

This is a good starting point 👍
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Get subframes first before anything then alarm
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Then lil b cam crane 1.7s cobra or rpm intake 65 mm tb bbk shorty headers and 4.10 gears nice cat back system .. You'll be quicker and still pass smog !
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
1. Alarm
2. subframe connectors *preferably Maximum motorsports* -- $160 plus about $100 to weld

3. 3.55 or 3.73 gears -- complete kit $260 plus around $250 in labor

4. cold air intake -- $50 to $200

5. offroad x or h pipe--- $100 to $200
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Then lil b cam crane 1.7s cobra or rpm intake 65 mm tb bbk shorty headers and 4.10 gears nice cat back system .. You'll be quicker and still pass smog !

Everything used can be found for a little over 600 then just install it and enjoy
 
Posted by MACK.GT (Member # 10461) on :
 
an aluminum drive shaft, do not forget the blue loc tight on the flange bolts
 
Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :
 
you'll be happy with 3.73's, full exhaust and alittle more timing
 
Posted by dre5.0 (Member # 12026) on :
 
Gears,full exhaust and full length subframe connectors
 
Posted by 5.SL0W (Member # 9987) on :
 
I wouldnt bother with any of those mods above.... You are better off saving 1-1.5k and buying a supercharger kit, much more bang for your buck there--- Change the upper/lower intake manifolds to a cobra intake,edl rpm/rpmII or holley systamx- a bigger throttle body-75mm and run hard an still pass smog all day. thats whats up. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Send the HCI guys home crying with your stock longblock

http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=254
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
In all seriousness:

4.10 gears

Subframes (if it dont already have them)

Off road h pipe

Quality mufflers

Drag radials

Valve springs

1.7 rockers
 
Posted by iSTUNT707 (Member # 11430) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
In all seriousness:

4.10 gears

Subframes (if it dont already have them)

Off road h pipe

Quality mufflers

Drag radials

Valve springs

1.7 rockers

listen to dan hes the man!!! I always bug him with my questions hes prob answered 1000 times before lol
[patriot]
 




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