Need some supercharging advice!

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  1. BLWN 4D New Member

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    I have a 91’ 5.0 with a Vortech supercharger along with other numerous mods. My car has been in storage for about 5 years so I have kinda fallen out of the mustang game but want to get the car back into the swing of things. There are a few thing that I never changed or upgraded. 1st is the FMU that came with the Vortech. I hear that they are the bottom of the list for controlling fuel. I also still have the stock “untuned” computer and 24 lbs injectors. My last dyno was a little over 400 at the wheels so it’s not a total dog but I know there is room for improvement. What’s a better set up to go with these days? I’m not looking at pouring a ton of money into the car so any advice would be appreciated.
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    I am sure people will say 42's and a custom tune to ditch the FMU and that would give you a little more power and drivability.
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    Same here bud, I am going to use the FMU that is coming with my Vortech and I ma running 24s, what other mods do you have
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    Still having idle issues. Seems like there is a vacuum leak but i have checked all hoses.... I think.

    Im going to run an air fuel meter and vacuum gauge. What does a motor with a blower, heads and E cam usually show for for vacuum?

    What about the air fuel at W.O.T?
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    my idle is dead even at about 750 and i pull 12-13 mmHg.

    i think stock is about 15.... thats what i read somewhere, dont quote me.
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    no stock advance is 10 degrees. Most 5.0s run the best with 15 degrees but from the factory is 10
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    i think he was refering to vaccum readings.

    and my car with TFS heads f-cam and intake makes about 12-12in at idle.....

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