just being curious ford 5.0?

Question

I have a 1986 5.0 mustang. I have to do head gaskets so since Im in that area I figure I will put rebuilt heads on. So I orderd some old school heads that should be around 60 combustion chamber. Then putting on a edelbrock performer intake and 600 CFM carb. Installing BBK shorty headers too. H pipe is gutted and for a exaust I have flow masters. What do you think this combo would put out for power? No longer the E6 heads so I have better breathing heads and more compression ratio.

Answer 1

I'd say 260rwhp. It depends the cam though. The carb is large enough, but without an aftermarket cam your not going much more forward then you started out with. I'd say get some real good aluminum heads, a healthy cam (something over .550 lift on each end) and get your carb jetted properly and your looking at perhaps a bit over 300rwhp (which isn't too shabby). Just keep in mind that your stock pistons may prevent you from using the cam you want..just make sure you clay it to see if there is going to be p/v clearance issues. Good luck..

Answer 2

86 is the first year for fuel injection. I would stay with that technology and upgrade that. Aftermarket aluminum heads (Trick Flow, Edelbrock etc.) would do a better job plus save some weight. I owned an 84 and an 85 GT before and would say definitely upgrade the suspension because it will be squirrely.

Answer 3

Hi. I have '93 LX 5.0. Power is not the problem, it's getting it to the ground. I agree that 300+ HP is likely. But even 500 HP won't make the car go faster if the wheels don't hook up. Consider new rears at least. Have fun!

Answer 4

I would say about 270 HP, you might want to watch what heads you get, because the pistons do not have valve relief, and if it has bigger valves it might hit. Plus, I would just put a set of E7TE heads on.

Answer 5

from what it sounds like you have done,,your probably going to be in the 300-350 range,,on horse power,,maybe a little more.,,id say I'm not very far off,,i hope this helps..