Thunderbird 5.0

[FastGT02]

Hey my buddy just came across a 92 5.0 T-bird for a steal. What is the difference motor wise with these and the mustang 5.0 H.O motors from these years. Are the pistons forged? And can this thing handle a nice shot of nitrous. Im just curious as to the differences between this motor and the 5.0 in the mustang.

 

[KENS89LX]

The bottom end is the same but the cam, heads, and intake are not. I"m not sure if the pistons are forged.

 

[Jay_Rich]

Here ya go man I am a MN12 fan!! my first car was a 90 Tbird!

Check out TCCOA.com
There is so much info there on those cars.
Also my89blubyu is correct the cam, heads and intake are different. I beleive it actually puts out a little more torque but im not positive.

Jay

 

[dastang2]

i had a 91 and it was the bomb. pretty quick for it size. i hear the cam is the same as the 93 cobra and mine had the same e7 heads like the other motors did. it did say 5.0 HO on the plaque.