So i've been searching both this board and mustangforums.com for a verdict on whether it's better to go with a stroker kit or a supercharger. The field seems to be passionately divided. Here's what i have, what i do, and what i want.
I have a 1966 coupe with a mostly stock 1987 5.0L EFI there are a set of custom headers to fit the 66 coupe body. They sound gnarly. I've got upgraded suspension with new sway bars, a T-5 transmission, and an recently rebuilt 8.8 rear end.
I live in Seattle and this is a weekend car durring the 3 months out of the year we're not getting pissed on.
I want some more hp but just for street fun. I have no intentions on taking it to the track or anything like that.
Being that i'm not planning on reving it up to 5000rpms and going 125 on the highway. So i've ruled out a turbo because everything i've read says you get the power at the high rpms instead of a more even power that spans the entire rpm range.
I hear two very split opinions.
opinion #1 - "Just slap a supercharger on it!" There is a crowd that pushes the fact that these 5.0 engines can easily handle 6-9psi of supercharger without stressing the engine. I'm not sure i want that high pitch whine to drone out the low rumble of the pipes but that's small potatoes.
opinion #2 - Stroker kit! I've seen three types of stroker kits and this is the direction i'm looking to go. I've heard people say to build the car from the ground up and stroking the engine seems like a great way to ensure that i've got a solid base for a supercharger in the future.
suboption #1 - 306 stroker kit - why would someone do this? increase the engine 4ci???? Makes no sense to me but i'm new.
suboption #2 - 331 stroker kit - I've been told this is the most common. Perhaps because after doing other mods (intake, fuel injectors, SC, O2 sensor) if I stress the engine i could just stroke it to a 347????? That seems like a good option. Increase HP, big beefier parts, and some room for error!!!!
suboption #3 - 347 stroker kit - Just go all the way and then the HP might be enough to where i don't need the SC at all. I've been told that this is the extreme and puts undue stress on the block. If this fails am i looking at a new engine. A lot of people have chimed in that at this point dropping a 351 in is a better option.
Okay let her rip! Also i hear a lot of about intake mods but i have yet to see any examples accept port and polish. It seems pretty simple and cost effective. Just need a detail oriented eye! Thanks for the help all!!!!
I have a 1966 coupe with a mostly stock 1987 5.0L EFI there are a set of custom headers to fit the 66 coupe body. They sound gnarly. I've got upgraded suspension with new sway bars, a T-5 transmission, and an recently rebuilt 8.8 rear end.
I live in Seattle and this is a weekend car durring the 3 months out of the year we're not getting pissed on.
I want some more hp but just for street fun. I have no intentions on taking it to the track or anything like that.
Being that i'm not planning on reving it up to 5000rpms and going 125 on the highway. So i've ruled out a turbo because everything i've read says you get the power at the high rpms instead of a more even power that spans the entire rpm range.
I hear two very split opinions.
opinion #1 - "Just slap a supercharger on it!" There is a crowd that pushes the fact that these 5.0 engines can easily handle 6-9psi of supercharger without stressing the engine. I'm not sure i want that high pitch whine to drone out the low rumble of the pipes but that's small potatoes.
opinion #2 - Stroker kit! I've seen three types of stroker kits and this is the direction i'm looking to go. I've heard people say to build the car from the ground up and stroking the engine seems like a great way to ensure that i've got a solid base for a supercharger in the future.
suboption #1 - 306 stroker kit - why would someone do this? increase the engine 4ci???? Makes no sense to me but i'm new.
suboption #2 - 331 stroker kit - I've been told this is the most common. Perhaps because after doing other mods (intake, fuel injectors, SC, O2 sensor) if I stress the engine i could just stroke it to a 347????? That seems like a good option. Increase HP, big beefier parts, and some room for error!!!!
suboption #3 - 347 stroker kit - Just go all the way and then the HP might be enough to where i don't need the SC at all. I've been told that this is the extreme and puts undue stress on the block. If this fails am i looking at a new engine. A lot of people have chimed in that at this point dropping a 351 in is a better option.
Okay let her rip! Also i hear a lot of about intake mods but i have yet to see any examples accept port and polish. It seems pretty simple and cost effective. Just need a detail oriented eye! Thanks for the help all!!!!