I have a chevy 1991 caprice with a 5.0. Is there a way to get more
horse power out of the engine without going over board?
2007-02-07 10:30:03 · 10 answers · asked by James B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Put racing stickers on the side.
2007-02-07 10:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Click 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The 5.0 is a motor without a lot of potential. There are things you CAN do to help it. My son has a '92 Caprice wagon and we put stainless headers, turbo muffler, K&N air filter, new ignition parts, and a performance chip in it, and it made a very noticeable difference in performance.......enough to justify the expense?
depends on your attitude, I guess.....my wife says NO, I say YES.
2007-02-07 10:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about a cam? i prefer an RV grind. headers and an exhaust system. better intake. maybe some heads. it maybe be cheaper to get new performance heads as opposed to getting your current heads machined. call around the local machine shops and find out how much a good 3 angle valve job would cost you could also port and polish them. your best bet is to get some books on hot rodding small block chevies. also there is a ton of car mags that due chevy buildups.
2007-02-07 10:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by turkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 5.0 is a 305ci.... id start with a edelbrock carb w/600 cfm and then get a set of headers with dual exhaust. if you want more you can get a edelbrock "top end kit"... which has a new cam, high performance heads, and a new intake manifold. all which go perfect togeather. and give you about 400hp and fit any chevy smallblock
2007-02-07 14:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Cowboy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways! Headers,cam,aftermarket ignition system,or you can buy a set-up from Edelbrock called a top-end kit! Basically changing heads,cam&lifters,Etc. Just depends on the time and money you are wanting to spend.Good Luck
2007-02-07 10:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by baditude2075 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some exhaust work done.. free flow muffs... true duals.. then upgrade your filter to a K+N .. or a cold air box setup ... then if you want you could look into a chip and programmer.. High perf. plugs wires and ignition and prem. fuel helps too prob do all that for under a G if you shop round
2007-02-07 11:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u could have the timing reset and put a better cam in, have it tuned up, switch to synthetic oil(assuming the gaskets wont leak) and i think u could run a higher premium of gas in the car
2007-02-07 12:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by Richard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a Nitro kit, the easiest, cheapest & most H.P. per dollar.
2007-02-08 01:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to jegs.com its a good website for peromance parts
2007-02-08 03:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by DALE J.r 88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have a 5.0 you have 305 ci or 350ci so when you know what engine you have get back with me.
2007-02-07 10:41:55 · answer #10 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋