Getting performance from a 5.0
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Getting performance from a 5.0
So I've got an 89 F-150 XLT lariat, short bed, 2wd, 5 speed,efi...
I would like to get the horsepower in the 250+ range...
So im wondering would it be worth it to ditch the old unefficient efi on my truck for a 4 barrel manifold and a holley 4 barrel double pumper.. maybe a 600cfm or so? I know I'd have to do something about getting the fuel pressure down... get rid of the egr system... Tell me about it...
Would going to a mustang intake be a better idea? A performace one suck as a bbk.
Cam's- What are the perks and negatives or going with a higher lift cam?
I'm goinng to do headers with 3 inch collectors for sure, with super 44 mufflers. no cats
i just need advice and ideas to make some power
I would like to get the horsepower in the 250+ range...
So im wondering would it be worth it to ditch the old unefficient efi on my truck for a 4 barrel manifold and a holley 4 barrel double pumper.. maybe a 600cfm or so? I know I'd have to do something about getting the fuel pressure down... get rid of the egr system... Tell me about it...
Would going to a mustang intake be a better idea? A performace one suck as a bbk.
Cam's- What are the perks and negatives or going with a higher lift cam?
I'm goinng to do headers with 3 inch collectors for sure, with super 44 mufflers. no cats
i just need advice and ideas to make some power
#7
Damn didn't know that...
The truck throttle body has two openings though... so that makes sense.
I Guess I can always just take my stuff off.. and paint it with some high temp paint... and while its off intall a cam
The truck throttle body has two openings though... so that makes sense.
I Guess I can always just take my stuff off.. and paint it with some high temp paint... and while its off intall a cam
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Anyone have recommendations on a cam?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?
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Anyone have recommendations on a cam?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?
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Anyone have recommendations on a cam?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?
I want goood low end torque, I'd like to have a semi lopey Idle, and horse power not way to high in the rpm band...
If bone stock at 185 horse power...
what should i be lookin at after getting rid of cats and doing true duals with flow masters... Headers with 3 inch collectors.. nice cam.. and cold air intake..?