lrall

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

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dc_mann8

pretty much any year up to 95, if you are a performance guy on a budget i suggest a 89-92 mustang 5.0, good luck.. any specific questions about these cars or anything ill try to help

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1fast05GT

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!

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blueangelfightr

I would go for a 94 or 95. Thats the last years of the 5.0. That will probally be the best. They are pretty cheap too.

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DIVER8374

Welcome to the forums!!! I had a 89' lx with 5.0 and 5 speed, it was a great car put lots of miles on it and had no major problems. Good luck with your search!!!

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I'm sorry to bother you! but do you know alot about 5.0 engines?

dc_mann8

i wouldnt go 94-95.. its the last year, also the slowest year? and they r cheap but 89-92's are even cheaper

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Higgie

Welcome to the forums. Best of luck with your search !!

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Freefaller

I disagree about the '94-'95, I have a '94 conv't that outran a camaro with a 350.

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dc_mann8

94 conv. is the slowest year mustang is it not? and a camaro with a 350 doesnt say much, if its a ls1 then thats a different story. but then you'd be bs

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