Tuning my 95 GT - What to get and what to expect?

[watteee]

Hello guys!

Im currently working on my 95 GT automatic, and im going to upgrade my engine to get some more power.

Been reading some threads, but i cant really find a common setup. Everyone seems to run different things!

My stang currently has a CAI, and 4.10 gears.

What should i go for next? Heads? Throttle body, intake, camshaft? My budget is about 4 grand.

What do you recommend? And what model / make?

 

[5ptSlow]

check my thread out for some ideas: http://sn95forums.com/showthread.php?53642-YABT-(Yet-Another-Budget-Thread)

 

[rz5.0]

Boost...

 

[OnyxCobra]

boost all day, it will make the biggest difference for the money. then again it depends what you want out of it.

 

[watteee]

The engine is out of the car now, and i will strip it down next week to get it cleaned up, and repaint it.

Been thinking a lot on what to do, and what not to do.

I cant get a supercharger, since i live in a country where they wont allow me to run one (And it wont fit in my car either, since its not a 95 Mustang, i just got the 95 GT 5.0 Engine in a old Mustang).

So ive been looking a lot at the Trick flow top end kit.

Anyone got one? Is it any good?

And besides the Trick flow kit, what more do i need?

I got myself a SCT Chip last week from my local tuner (He will tune it on a dyno when im done)
New Ford Racing cables, spark plugs, dist cap and rotor, ignition coil and fuel filter.

Im guessing that i need a new fuel pump? Injectors? Headers? Throttlebody?

How will it work with the automatic transmission? Do i need to upgrade it with a shift kit? Will it stall on low rpms (new tourqe converter?)

This is my first fuel injected V8, so have patience with me =)

 

[T-5 Killer]

Where do you live that S/Cs are not allowed? back on topic I havent had 1st hand experence with the TF kit BUT I know people who have and have had great results.

I would also get a new Fuel pump, Injectors Headers and T/B if the money permits.

Also a new Torque converter would help alot in your performance.

 

[watteee]

I live in Sweden (Superchargers are allowed, but not on vehicles that wasn't equipped with one from factory).

How big injectors should i aim for? Fuel pump (is 190LPH enough?).

Is the stock MAF good for tuned engines? Or do i need a "calibrated" one?

Been looking around for a torque converter, but i dont seem to find any for the 95 automatic?

 

[watteee]

Hello Guys!

Been reading up some more, and I have decided for a setup now. Anyone running something similar? Should I change something?

Rear end: 4.10 gears and carbon discs.
Gearbox: automatic gearbox (stock - new oil and filter)
Chassis: modified (the driveline is not sitting in a sn95, I've put it on my 1967 FB)

Engine:
Cold air intake (home made, 80mm tubing with K/N air filter)
Calibrated mass air flow meter (BBK 24LB 76mm housing)
75mm throttle bodie (BBK)
Trick flow twisted wedge top end kit (350hp kit)
3/8 intake spacer and SN95 elbow (Trick flow)
24lb injectors (Accel EV1 style)
Ceramic coated headers (BBK shortys)
Catted x-pipe (BBK)
Flow master mufflers to side pipes (2.5")
190LPH in tank fuel pump (Edelbrock)
Accel EEC-IV super coil
9mm spark plug wires (Ford racing)
New cap and rotor
New 160 degree thermostat
New PCV valve
Sct bank 4 eliminator chip with BAMA tune
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So, any opinions? Will a BAMA tune do, or do you think that I will need a custom tune? Custom tunes are shit expensive over here (around 1000 bucks).

Do I need something more? Will the stock gearbox and stock torque converter do?

Any tips?

I know that I ask a lot, but better asking before than after!

Big thanks in advance, Watteee

 

[rz5.0]

No bama tune will be close but not great.. I would get a 255 walboro fuel pump cheaper great quality.. 185 tstat..

 

[watteee]

Any good reason for not going with the 160 thermostat?

And about the fuel pump, I already got the edelbrock pump (got it from a friend). Will it feed the engine enough? Or do I need to go bigger?

 

[rz5.0]

It should be fine.. Because your car has an optimum operating temp and 160 opens too soon. Not worth the trouble..

 

[rz5.0]

You can reuse the stock maf too.. I doubt you peg it.. The tune will compensate for the injectors..