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[91 foxbody]

I have a 91 lx hb 5.0. Stock exept for MA,TB,pullies,headers,exhaust,373 gears. I am wanting to buy the best h,c,i combo with the most power without flycutting pistons. Bottem end will stay stock till it breaks. Want everyone's opinion on combos, whether it is a kit or a mix and match. Post some RWHP numbers if available. Dont have a strict budget, but would like to stay $2500-$3000.
Thanks
Keith

 

[jtfairlane]

"The best combo" has to be the MOST ambiguous phrase ever used on a repeated basis.

So far you've only mentioned not wanting to mess with your stock bottom end and not wanting to have to flycut the pistons for standard valve arrangement 2.02/1.60 heads. What are your plans for the car? How will you drive it? Do you have any other concerns like needing daily driver reliability?

The best combo for what?

 

[91 foxbody]

Sorry to sound repetitive. I am fairly new to mustangs. I am 35 and recenly sold my 70 nova with 383 stoker and Muncie 4-speed. I love the mustangs but miss the power. It will mainly be a week-end driver with occasional trips to the local 1/4 mile track. I am looking for power and a cam to match the heads and intake that really thumps. The 302 probably does not have the potential the 383 did but the nova was also heavier. I am looking for power and torque more than streetability since it is not my main mode of transportation. I also have have a 93 coupe with a 4 cyl. but the body on this car is great,no rust anywhere including around all the glass it is calypso green. Bought to build a bigger motor but bought a bass boat instead. I live in Ga if any one is interested in the car.
Keith

 

[DMAN302]

Call Ed curtis to get info on possible custom cam design, he'll recomend the best combination for your wants from the car. Your budget seems resonable for a nice collection of parts.

http://www.flowtechinduction.com/

 

[rickd93_lx]

id try the trick flow top end kit itys very complete and in your price range, ask aliatex about it him and others ive talked to swear by them.

 

[rickd93_lx]

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+400098+115+1011

 

[CRASH7772]

id try the trick flow top end kit itys very complete and in your price range, ask aliatex about it him and others ive talked to swear by them.

I agree......Trickflow makes a nice kit but most say go with a different cam to get full potential.

Not sure what your 383 Nova runs in the 1/4 but 260rwhp can get you 12's in a 5.0 pretty easy with a decent driver if set up right.

 

[GTOreturns]

Worked E7's or GT40's Cobra intake, frame connectors, torque box reinforcements. 100-shot and DR's

 

[SPEEDYLIFSAVR]

I think it depends on what you want to spend . You mentioned 2500-3000$ , there are several complete kits out there for example the Trickflow top end kit as well as the holley systemax .

If you are looking for more bang for the buck you can go the exporer route gt-40 or gt-40p heads which came on certain model ford explorers . An explorer intake which is similiar to the Ford racing cobra intake and a Ford racing letter cam or trickflow stage 1 . These parts can all be obtained for under $1000 easily . Get some port work done and this combination will be right there with the higher priced kits .

I am partial since I went with ported gt-40p's , E-cam and Cobra intake . I do not have any numbers yet since I just recently completed my work but the seat O' the pants dyno says its a healthy combo!