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I have a 91 GT Mustang. I am looking to make it quick. Would it be easier to buy a crate motor or to just build one. I dont have too much money though. Also what kind of wires and plugs r u guys going with
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id use nkg plugs and plug wire...msd's, magnacores those are pretty nice. Motor wise, id go w/ a 351w seriously. Forget the 5.0 crap. Get one from some place that builds them. I know you can get a full turn key one for 5g's that has like 500hp and 500tq
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It would be easier to buy a crate motor, but it would be cheaper to build one yourself I F you know what you're doing.
Usually crate engines have already been tested (the combination of components I mean....to work well with each other) -- If you were to build one, you will either have to imitate a known working one (component-wise for synchronization) or test (trial and error) till you get a good combo.
Sometimes paying to let the pros do it pays off in no headaches, but sometimes the challenge and accomplishment of doing it oneself is worth and lifetime memory/satisfaction.
So think about it, do research and then decide what you think will be best for you.
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I'd stroke the 5.0 to a 331 and then bore .040 over to 334ci. Add edlebrock performer intake and heads, je pistons. and taylor 409's. Compliment that set up with a tremec TKO and 4.10's and a 175 shot of juice and you may see 7.0's all day. This is what my buddy has and it kicks some tail. But, I just have a mostly stock 5.0 w full exhaust, bbk cold air, and the taylor 409 10.4 mm wires.
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yellow94gt,
SEVENS?????????? from a 334ci???? ---- Holy crapolaho! Are you sure of that??? It seems too fast for a 334 and Juice.....then again...maybe I've been out of it too long.
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I think he mean's 7's in the 1/8 mile. I've ran 8.1 in the 1/8th. 7's are possible with a built motor and some juice. I wouldn't do the .040 over part on a 302 block. .030 is about all you want to go with the thin sidewalls. Especially if you're dumping 175hp of NO2 in the cylinders.
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Thats 1/8th mile, I was thinking the same thing about the thin sidewalls, but he hasnt had any problems and he races every weekend. I suppose he must be a lucky bastard. I think I would stroke to 347 if all I wanted to do was race, but I think Im just going to build up my 5.0. I just got my car into the shop having my Holley Systemax II kit put on. 2200 bucks, and its advertised to put 350hp to the wheels with a 70mm mass air and 75mm throttle body and 3.73's oh cant forget 30lbs. injectors. I think Id probably be content with that. I plan to fog it too with 150 shot. What do you fellas reckon itll run 1/8th or 1/4 or both? Definately mid to low 13's 1/4?? huh? Maybe better?
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