Finally got a 5.0......Now what to do???

[wytstang]

You'll need an elbow for the intake, and those vc won't work with out modification.

 

[98mstanggt]

You'll need an elbow for the intake, and those vc won't work with out modification.

For which intake?? and what is a vc lol??

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

vc= valve cover

 

[wytstang]

The intake on Anderson's website, all after market intakes are designed for 93-older 5.0's, the 94/95 cobra is the only one you don't need it as it is built into the cast.

 

[Venom351R]

Im willing to spend at most $1500 on heads whats the best flowing heads for that much?? Once i decide what heads and intake to get im get rid of that b-303 cam anyway. I guess my goal would be 300rwhp since thats what i was trying to do with my 4.6

AFR or Trickflow. Stay away from that knock off exporer GT-40 intake if you want 300 HP. Thats the bottom feeder of intakes for 5.0 Mustangs

 

[98mstanggt]

O ok thanks for the advice guys.........I see in that anderson kit they used the typhoon intake is that a pretty good intake???

 

[Venom351R]

O ok thanks for the advice guys.........I see in that anderson kit they used the typhoon intake is that a pretty good intake???

The Typhoon is a chineese knock off of the Edelbrock. Ive heard there is a lot of casting left over after its molded, I coulid be wrong but I think it was that one.

 

[98mstanggt]

O ok thanks for the advice guys.........I see in that anderson kit they used the typhoon intake is that a pretty good intake???

The Typhoon is a chineese knock off of the Edelbrock. Ive heard there is a lot of casting left over after its molded, I coulid be wrong but I think it was that one.

i'll probably just end up with a trickflow anyway

 

[jthorn9]

Yea, the Typhoon does have a lot of casting defects that need to be worked out before it can be installed, but does produce similar power as the Eddelbrock it's based off of.

GT-40 intakes are pretty good, however it's the upper, not the lower, that hampers the power of the intake. As stated, they're good for low end torque, and when ported, can make decent power. The GT-40 Cobra and tubular GT-40 intakes are pretty much the same as one another and both about as good, the Explorer GT-40 is the worst looking IMO, and worst performing of the three. Best thing to do, however, is to find a 94/95 Cobra or SVO intake as it doesn't require the elbow adaptor or anything else for that matter for the install.

If you get a foxbody based intake (Typhoon, Trickflow, Eddelbrock, Holley, etc.) you'll need the elbow adaptor, which while not expensive, does add to the cost, and aren't as easy to mount the EGR too as the 94/95 Cobra intakes are. I had a Cobra upper intake, but replaced it with the Kenne Bell, which needed the elbow adaptor, and there is one way, and only one way the EGR will mount to the elbow adaptor, in other words, there's not nearly the same amount of play with them. Looked to me like the angle changed a little which caused the issue. It will go on, but you'll be there a while trying to get it all to line up.

But in all honesty, all this work is nearly worthless without a good set of heads, so this is where it's time for you to sit down and decide what you want out of the car.

 

[Venom351R]

GT-40 intakes are pretty good, however it's the upper, not the lower, that hampers the power of the intake. As stated, they're good for low end torque, and when ported, can make decent power.

Forgot the fact that its the most ugly hideous intake to ever be put on a Mustang

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

Yea, the Typhoon does have a lot of casting defects that need to be worked out before it can be installed, but does produce similar power as the Eddelbrock it's based off of.

GT-40 intakes are pretty good, however it's the upper, not the lower, that hampers the power of the intake. As stated, they're good for low end torque, and when ported, can make decent power. The GT-40 Cobra and tubular GT-40 intakes are pretty much the same as one another and both about as good, the Explorer GT-40 is the worst looking IMO, and worst performing of the three. Best thing to do, however, is to find a 94/95 Cobra or SVO intake as it doesn't require the elbow adaptor or anything else for that matter for the install.

If you get a foxbody based intake (Typhoon, Trickflow, Eddelbrock, Holley, etc.) you'll need the elbow adaptor, which while not expensive, does add to the cost, and aren't as easy to mount the EGR too as the 94/95 Cobra intakes are. I had a Cobra upper intake, but replaced it with the Kenne Bell, which needed the elbow adaptor, and there is one way, and only one way the EGR will mount to the elbow adaptor, in other words, there's not nearly the same amount of play with them. Looked to me like the angle changed a little which caused the issue. It will go on, but you'll be there a while trying to get it all to line up.

But in all honesty, all this work is nearly worthless without a good set of heads, so this is where it's time for you to sit down and decide what you want out of the car.

Off topic but do you have anymore pics of your car or videos with the KB? you should make a thread and put some in there.

 

[98mstanggt]

Is AFR 205 heads too much for the 5.0???

 

[White5.0bra]

get twedge heads, anderson b-21 cam, holey systemax intake, bolt ons, fuel system and you will more then meet your goal and love your stang

 

[jthorn9]

Not on this site, but here's some engine pics.
First pic is of the engine bay before the head/intake swap (no I didn't do a cam, didn't have the extra time to do so)
Second pic is after the work (yes my Cobra intake was custom powdercoated, just kills me that I paid $200 for that to replace it with a Kenne Bell lol)
Last pic is after the Kenne Bell

Mod list incase you're wondering
TUNING
* SCT 4-Bank Eliminator Chip
* Custom SCT 93 Octane Performance Tune
* Custom SCT 93 Economy Tune
* SCT Dial In Coin Holder Dial

ENGINE
* BBK Satin Aluminum Under Drive Pullies
* BBK Cold Air Intake
* 75mm Pro-M Chrome Mass Air Meter
* Polished Performance Products Elbow Adapter
* 75mm Performance Products Throttle Body
* SVO GT-40 Ported & Polished Lower Intake
* 87-93 Heater Tube
* GT-40 X303 Aluminum Heads w/ Port Matched Exhaust Ports
* 1.70 93 Style Aluminum Cobra Roller Rockers
* Hardened Ford Racing Push Rods

FORCED INDUCTION
* 1.5L Standard Kenne Bell Supercharger
* 55mm Kenne Bell Pulley (8 psi on Cobra/GT-40 setup)

FUEL COMPONENTS
* 155lb hr Ford Racing Fuel Pump
* Ford Racing 30lb Injectors
* Kenne Bell Fuel Management Unit

IGNITION
* Blue Steeda 8mm Spark Plug Wires
* 200 AMP Powermasters Chrome Alternator
* Red Taylor Distributer Cap
* MSD 6AL Ignition Control Module
* MSD 87-95 6AL Wiring Harness Adaptor
* Crane Fireball Ignition Coil

EXHAUST
* BBK Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers
* Bassini Off Road X Pipe
* Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust
* Chrome Plated Locking Header Bolts
* MIL Eliminators

DRIVETRAIN
* Steeda Tri Axe Short Shifter
* Spec Stage 1 Clutch
* 3.55 Ford Racing Gears
* Rebuilt World Class T-5 Transmission
* Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft
* Ford Racing 23 Tooth Speedo Gear

SUSPENSION
* H&R Springs 1.5? - 2? Height Drop
* Adjustable Caster Cambers
* BBK Chrome Front Strut Tower Bar

EXTERIOR
* Black MUSTANG GT SS Inserts
* Clear Tinted Headlights
* 96-98 OEM Black Taillights
* Mach 1 Chin Spoiler
* Saleen S-351 Wing
* 94-98 Side Scoop Covers
* Cobra Fender Emblems
* SVT Deck Lid Emblem
* 6000K HID Dual Beam Kit
* 6000K HID Fog Light Kit
* MGW Custom Black License Plate Cover w/ Cobra Insert
* Wings West Front Bumper Spoiler (awaiting install)
* Saleen Side Skirts (awaiting install)
* Ford Racing 94-98 Fender Flares (awaiting install)

WHEELS/BRAKES
* Black FR-500 17" X 9" Wheels
* 255/40/17 Nitto Extreme Performance NT555 Tires
* Cobra Center Caps
* Cobra Valve Stem Caps
* Black Acorn Lug Nuts
* Front Wheel Spacers
* 10th Anniversary Red Calipers Cobra Brake Conversion Kit
* Custom Zinc Coated, Slotted, Drilled 13" Front Cobra Rotors
* Custom Zinc Coated, Slotted, Drilled 11.5" Rear Cobra Rotors

INTERIOR
* Steeda Compsosite Shifter Knob w/ 5.0 Logo
* Satin Door Panel Inserts
* Billet Pedals
* Running Pony Floor Mats
* MGW Satin E Break Handel Cover
* MGW Satin & Black Coat Hangers
* MGW Satin & Black Steering Wheel Turn Signal Knob Cover
* MGW Satin Steering Wheel Tilt Knob
* Steeda Aluminum Door Handles
* Steeda Satin Switch Buttons
* Running Pony Trunk Lid Carpet
* Black/Yellow Mustang Sport Seats
* Sport Seat Mounting Brackets
* MGW Satin Door Lock Pins
* Black Carpet Rear Seat Delete
* MGW Satin & Black A/C Control Knobs
* Satin For Light Switch
* Satin Rear Defroster Button
* Satin Clock Face Cover
* White Face Gauge Cluster

AUDIO
* Clarion VRX785BT 7" LCD DVD/CD Player, 19 RMS watts @ 4 Ohms, CD Signal-to-Noise 100 dB
* 4 Eclipse SE8375 3 Way Speakers, 5? X 7? 50 RMS watts, 100 Peak Watts, 90 dB Sensitivity
* 2 Boston Acoustics NEO Type M Tweeters, 50 RMS watts, 90 dB Sensitivity
* 4 Gauge Amp Power Cable
* 2 Elemental Designs Dual Voice Coil 4 ohm 10" 11Kv.2 10" Subwoofers, 400 RMS watts, 700 Peak watts, 87.1db Sensitivity
* Hifonics ZXi 2 Channel 6008 Titan Amp, 600 RMS watt @ 4 Ohm Bridged on 1 Channel, Signal-to-Noise 95 bB
* Custom "Made to Fit" Mustang Sub Enclosure

SECURITY
* Viper Alarm System

ENGINE BAY DRESS UP
* Chrome Gas Hood Shocks
* Blue Hose Covers
* Chrome MAC Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses
* Steeda Chrome Fuse Box Cover
* Running Pony Chrome Oil Cap Cover
* Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap & Bottle Cover
* Steeda Break Reservoir Cover
* Steeda Power Steering and Reservoir Cover
* Polished Radiator Cover
* Custom Satin Radiator Fluid Overflow Tank

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

Does it scream? lol nice car!!

 

[98mstanggt]

Its funny seeing kb on 5.0 cars lol it just look out of place but thats a nice ride


This my last time asking this :angry4: lol I need to know if 205cc heads gone be too much before i buy them.

 

[Venom351R]

Is AFR 205 heads too much for the 5.0???

Yes, they are more suited for a 351/408 stroker. ARR 165's or Trickflow Twisted wedge heads are great for the 5.0/302

 

[wytstang]

I will throw in Edelbrock Performer heads to that list.

 

[98mstanggt]

Is AFR 205 heads too much for the 5.0???

Yes, they are more suited for a 351/408 stroker. ARR 165's or Trickflow Twisted wedge heads are great for the 5.0/302

Thats the kinda the whole idea down the road i want a 351w and stroke it and i figure get 205cc heads now would be good so i wouldnt have to buy heads now and have to buy some more later and i figure the 5.0 wouldnt mind the extra air flow

 

[Venom351R]

if you want a stroked 351 then why are you asking about modding parts for your 302? Its not as easy just dropping in a 351 block just an FYI. Are you doing the labor yourself? If not then your paying to have heads put on, then taken off and put on another engine.