hi im new to this site and i have an 89 mustang stock im interested in getting more horses out of the my motor, iv read all the other threads and i wut i would like if someone could give me give me maybe a list of parts that could give my motor the power im looking for.
well i don't have the money for the turbo swap and i need parts that i can put on periodically while i save money for them and im not sure what parts to put in it thats why i posted the thread
but yeah any help y'all can give me would be awesome ya know just some suggestions and what not
see i don't really know and thats why I'm turning to y'all to see what i can do with it because i don't really know what to do so could y'all help me out with the direction i could go in with my car? because don't know
You can do many things but depending on your budget, goals, and if its your DD or not.
If you just want to get over 100HP, throw a stang one cam in, light/mild port work, turn timing up and take the knock sensor off (making sure to run higher octane and tune for knock)
Swap in a 5 speed with 3.73 gears and you have a fun DD
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
Agreed. Turning the timing up a little bit would help. To do this:
1. Run engine until up to normal operating temperature.
2. Find your distributor and look for the ignition module on the side of it.
3. Follow the wiring harness that plugs into the module until you find a little 2 wire connector. This is the SPOUT connector. Unplugging this connector will make your timing go to base timing without any advance. Basically, it breaks the signal going to the computer from the module so the module does not advance the timing anymore.
4. Connect your timing light properly and shine it on the marks on the timing cover and watch for the little notch on the crank pulley.
5. Your timing will probably be right around 10 degrees advance.
6. To set the timing higher, loosen the 17MM bolt at the base of the distributor and turn the distributor to attain what timing you want.
7. As I had said in step 5, factory setting is 10A. 12A can be used with minimal ping, but once you're around 14A, you're going to need premium fuel or you will ping. After 14A, there aren't any signifcant power gains and you risk severe detonation.
8. Once you have found your new base timing, tighten the bolt, disconnect the timing light, and reconnect the SPOUT connector. Total advance at idle will now be 36-42A.
As camshafts go, since your car is not mass-air fuel injection, it will not tolerate much past a stock cam. Luckly, Ford changed the cams to a roller design starting in 1991 in the Mustang and 1989 in the Ranger. Find one of those and swap it in. It will reduce friction and heat in the valvetrain.
Gutting out the air silencer helps. I did that to mine and noticed the car didn't fall on it's face when it hit the throttle.
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