where to start?

Pitviper100 · 10-20-2003, 02:58 PM

I have a 1986 mustang 5.0 GT hatchback. Its bone stock except for air silencer is removed. Where should i start do you think on starting to beef up the engine? I have mac shorty headers for it but have not put them on yet. Any ideas?+

mdvaldosta · 10-20-2003, 03:34 PM

As far as engine work itself theire isnt much youcan do unless its been converted to mass air. Until then exhaust / gears / ignition timing would be where I would start.

vfast · 10-20-2003, 04:07 PM

I would just start a build up on an new engine...and only put on car that can be transfered to the other engine.
put in some gears 3.55's pulleys, intake,exhuast,shifter(pro 5.0)

88SaleenStang · 10-21-2003, 04:52 AM

wats wrong with 3.73 gears?

Mach1 · 10-21-2003, 05:03 AM

It depends on what you want and how much you can spend. I wouls start with maintainence. Replace some of those worn suspension components, theyre prolly worn after almost 20 years of service.