More Power?

[A88MustangGT]

Hey whats up fellas? New to this and would like to know some more mods i could add that would help with horsepower. I know the obvious would be supercharge that SOB, but i would like to know what else. Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys. Here is a list of the major mods i have so far.




Block is a 306
Cobra Upper and lower ported & polished
24# injectors
E303 Cam from Comp Cams
Cold Air induction
1 5/8 Hooker Headers
H-pipe to 2 chamber Flowmasters with Medral bent pipes
70mm Throttle body
New T-5 Tranny with Heavy duty Corba Clutch Kit
Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter
31 spline axle
3.73 Gears posi traction

 

[Bullitt95]

You didn't mention heads. Do you still have the stock E7s? If so, those are the most obvious items that need upgrading.

 

[A88MustangGT]

No E7 are gone have gt40. I have been thinking of replacing those though with some other heads that would be compatible, and also produce more power. No ideas yet though.

 

[90lxcoupe]

Bigger heads, better intake, bigger cam, all of that would make for an angry little 306. or you could just throw a blower on it the way it sits. Either route and you will probably need to replace the injectors with bigger ones

 

[A88MustangGT]

Bigger heads, better intake, bigger cam, all of that would make for an angry little 306. or you could just throw a blower on it the way it sits. Either route and you will probably need to replace the injectors with bigger ones

Ya people have been telling me 30-36 maybe even 42.

 

[90lxcoupe]

42# and no FMU if you boost it

 

[Wildstringer]

1. underdrive pullies
2. electric fan
3. you said 70mm t-body what size MAF?
4. all the horse power in the world won't do any good if you can't get it to the ground, so maybe some suspension upgrades...control arms and so on
5. heads

 

[FastDriver]

If you stay n/a, keep the 24s, but you may need more pressure to make it work. You'll save money, but you might run a little rich down low without a retune.

Couple things you didn't mention which are great bang for the buck: MAF - I recommend Pro-M if your car is an '89 or later mustang, and I didn't see underdrive pullies (March makes good products here, don't use the alternator pulley if you're still running the stock 75-amp one.

Oh yeah, I didn't see the tornado, either

Anyway, that's a decent intake, but you can probably free up another 50hp in a swap to a premium set of heads like TFS TWs or AFR165s. The E-cam is not bad, but it's probably still costing 15-20ish hp over a custom.

Good luck,

Chris

 

[FastDriver]

Oh yeah, probably the biggest bang for your buck right now is Drag Radials. That'll cut .2-.3 off of your short times and probably closer to .5 seconds at the 1/4 mile.

 

[A88MustangGT]

If you stay n/a, keep the 24s, but you may need more pressure to make it work. You'll save money, but you might run a little rich down low without a retune.

Couple things you didn't mention which are great bang for the buck: MAF - I recommend Pro-M if your car is an '89 or later mustang, and I didn't see underdrive pullies (March makes good products here, don't use the alternator pulley if you're still running the stock 75-amp one.

Oh yeah, I didn't see the tornado, either

Anyway, that's a decent intake, but you can probably free up another 50hp in a swap to a premium set of heads like TFS TWs or AFR165s. The E-cam is not bad, but it's probably still costing 15-20ish hp over a custom.

Good luck,

Chris

Not sure on the MAF, and not really sure how to check. I have herd of a speed density system also not sure if i have that. Honestly not familiar with that stuff at all. Underdrive pullies i plan on using the bbk underdrive pulley kit.

 

[A88MustangGT]

I was thinking of going with the trickflow top end kit on summit racing. Is that worth the upgrade for more power or should i stay with what i have and build on that

 

[FastDriver]

Check this out:

http://www.stangnet.com/images/stories/2009/05/enginepartsguide/50enginepartsguide.jpg

Take a look at #s 12 and 13. That's your MAF. Take a look at it and see what it looks like on top of the black plastic sensor unit. If you see "Pro-Flow" or "Pro-M" on it, it's a good aftermarket one. If not, it's likely stock. However, I think C&L made use of the stock sensor from Ford.

 

[A88MustangGT]

Check this out:

http://www.stangnet.com/images/stories/2009/05/enginepartsguide/50enginepartsguide.jpg

Take a look at #s 12 and 13. That's your MAF. Take a look at it and see what it looks like on top of the black plastic sensor unit. If you see "Pro-Flow" or "Pro-M" on it, it's a good aftermarket one. If not, it's likely stock. However, I think C&L made use of the stock sensor from Ford.

Hey thanks a lot for that diagram i saved it, it is really helpful i appreciate u showing me that. I just checked the MAF and yup its stock.

 

[FastDriver]

That's a little surprising given your mods and the fact that you're running 24 lb injectors.

 

[Bullitt95]

No E7 are gone have gt40.

In that case I'd leave the engine long block well alone. Just upgrade the suspension, add stickier tires, SFCs, and stick a blower on the engine. You'll get a lot more bang for your $$$ than doing another HCI swap.

 

[2000xp8]

I'd recheck your injectors.
A stock maf won't work right with 24lb injectors.
Are the injectors blue?

As far as more performance, add either twisted wedge heads or afr 165's.
Coupled with the right injectors and meter you are probably looking at about a 40rwhp gain.

 

[Wildstringer]

I second that... stock MAF's are calibrated for 19# injectors. Also that 70mm throttle body isn't helping as much as it could when it's behind a 55mm ( i think thats what stock is) MAF.

24# are blue tops
19# are yellow tops

 

[A88MustangGT]

Injectors are blue def 24. MAF looks stock i will post exactly whats on it soon maybe you guys can help me figure it out. Anyway again im new at all this so i appreciate all the help im getting from you guys.

 

[2000xp8]

You could possibly be looking at a C&L meter, which uses the stock sensor.

Either way, without any heads, you have too much injector.

 

[Stang37t]

With that setup just replacing the maf with the tube will give you instant hp. Not dramatic of course but from stock yes. Recommend cl with the matching of injectors. I learned the hard way when I had an extra cl parts after bigger injectors. But yea gears, radials, maf and you'll be pleasantly surprised. .2 to .4 off quarter