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#1
Originally Posted by
Bogart
I disagree with the opinion that adding headers doesn't do much good on an otherwise stock engine.
The first thing I did on mine aside from a K&N cone was put on BBK 1 3/4" long-tube headers and a matching catalytic H-pipe while leaving the catback stock, and I noticed some big gains, especially in the low end.
I don't have any timeslips to substantiate that claim, but in my opinion it "made 3rd gear feel like 2nd".
And regarding that, I have a question. I plan on finding a 5.0 thats closest to stock, and putting everything on myself. That way theres less chance of damage to engine, and I get to choose my options. The chances are, that the stock car will have some restrictive muffler, ugly
rims, and paint that brings tears to the eyes. So to all you people out there with modded 5.0's, how big of a mistake would it be to invest into paint, rims/tires, and exaust first, rather then doing the reccomened engine mods? The reason I want to do it this way is because my funding is limited. So after buying the car, bone stock, it would be nice to clean it up, make it sound awsome, something to be proud of. And then I figure once that is done, whatever money comes in I start doing the reccomended upgrades, with my end goal of around 350hp. Are there any downsides to doing it this way. Or a reason why its a total no-no?
#2
Lowering 5.0's. What would you guys reccomend? Are lowering springs good enough usually? I dont think I would lower it much more then an inch. Is there a point where its not safe to lower the car anymore on stock shocks? Anything else I should know before slamming a 5.0? I did a search on "lowering" and "lowering springs", and didnt get very many results, but if I did miss a thread, a link would be good enough.
Thanks! :wavey