bobby88

i just got a 88 gt stock. can anyone help me with some mods to do for more horsepower. i was looking at trickflow twisted wedge heads, what else could i do

x21

Depends on your budget. A good start point could be the exhaust- headers, h-pipe, cat-backs. Also does this particular 88 have mass air (only if originally a CA car, if not, then 'no').

bobby88

no it has speed density. and for now i have 3000 to put into it

Evil_Capri

You might want to get a Mass Air conversion. Not to say you can't make pretty good power with speed density, but in the long run you may be happy you switched.

You have to decide if what you purchase will be the end product for that particular modification. Example you could get some used GT40 heads, Cobra or GT40 intake, B-cam, etc., but if you plan to rebuild/stroke the engine you may want twisted wedge heads or different intake, etc.

Is your car a 5-speed? If so 3.55s would wake her up, if an auto I'd go 3.73s.

And welcome to the site . . . . and post some pictures!!

x21

Wow- I wish I had that much to put into mine! If you do plan on taking advantage of major upgrades, then as Evil Capri said, you should look into mass air conversion.

bobby88

my car is a 5speed and i wasnt planning to do a stroker anytime soon

Valentino

a heads/cam/intake package will really wake the car up but I also recommend the mass air conversion especially if you swap cams. You'd probably need to upgrade your fuel system if you do that so that might be a little over your budget

x21

It might also help if we knew what your goals were exactly- were you planning on making this a daily driver with more pep? A weekend 'fun car'- maybe an occasional drag night car? Or a project car of some sort?

bobby88

im looking for a weekend car to have fun in and drag

hi5.0

mass-air conversion 1st - as the foundation for future power mods. unless you want to go straight to aftermarket engine management system.

bobby88

i was looking at the trick flow top end kit, would i need to do anything to my pistons for clearance or will i be fine

bobby88

im gonna stay speed density will the stock injectors be enough for the trickflow top end kit. plus i wanted to get a 150 shot of nitros

conv_stang

you should be fine with clearance issues. but its always good to check it first. and the mass air conversion will definitely be a big improvement. i had an 86 and when i changed the engine i had to swap to mass air. it ran horrible

Knight

I think you would want 24lbs expessially with 150 shot.

heres my old engine, which had a 150 shot as well.

bobby88

what u got for engine now

Knight

A 2L 4cyl in my 2007 focus.


no mustangs at this time.,

bobby88

wow how did u go from a mustang to a focus

07Foose

If its a true stock GT than pull out the Air Silencer. Just open the air intake box and unbolt the air silencer. Increases your HP and Gas mpg. Also get rid of the smog pump, either via shorter belt or Smog pump eliminator pulley. Long Tube header and O/H H or X pipe and "Cattless" back exhaust.

82hatch

Mass air is the only way to go if you're going to be doing all those mods.