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the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

ok so far I have put in:
NGK plugs
Accel cap and rotor
ford racing 9mm wires
motorcraft fuel filter
motorcraft oil filter
royal purple 10w 40
I have yet to put in:
Mac catted 2 1/2 h pipe, with gutted cats
and smog pump delate pulley, I must first make a way to add and remove the stuff for that 'smogged' look when inspection comes around

I plan to add flowmaster h back kit
and once the brakes and everything is set
gt40 intake
ud pulleys
and eventually headers
and mass air, and intake
How much of a power boost am i looking it, im gonna take a guess of around 30-40hp?
What should i do to get it running better, smoother??
Which sensors to clean were they are located?

Next questions whats the best shift kit out there to firm up the shifts to get that nice chirp in between gears at WOT

also can someone write up how to remove the intake cause i need to know how to when i go to swap in the gt40, and swap my v/c gaskets
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #1 –
30 - 40 sounds kinda high.  Maybe 20.  I'm guessing though, and that's all anyone can do unless you dyno it before and after.

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #2 –
yea i figured it might be alittle high, im not looking for alot anyway its gonna be my dd i don't need insane power
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #3 –
Most of your power will come from that intake and the exhaust more than from the tune-up items unless it's running really bad right now.  As I said, I'm only guessing.

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #4 –
it did run poorly when i got it, mostly cause it had not been run in 2 years
i knew thats what id get a power boost from. Id love to get it dynoed, matter of fact theres a shop near me, but i need to road ready before that!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #5 –
would it be worth it to throw exploder heads on it while im at it? or just port the stock ones a little? or just leave it for now? i got a relative with a shop would prob help me do it so. hell if im gonna have it apart might as well make good use of it!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #6 –
that smog pump delete kit is a joke. you can leave it there and run a shorter belt. you'll still have some parastic drag from the delete pulley, vs none with it bypassed.

your exhaust plans seem fine. for a DD i would recommend a mass-air conversion, looser converter, and gears(3.73's min).



but FIX THE  FUEL LINES FIRST! :beatyoass:
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #7 –
fuel lines is NUMBER ONE
looser converter what you mean by that? i was looking into a 1900-2000 non lock up converter
and im looking into keeping my gas milage, so i think 3 73's are a little high, i have 3 55's in my tc rear i could use
as for the delate i wanted all the tubes and shiznit gone, for easier to work on
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #8 –
Quote from: daboss351;147714
fuel lines is NUMBER ONE
looser converter what you mean by that? i was looking into a 1900-2000 non lock up converter
and im looking into keeping my gas milage, so i think 3 73's are a little high, i have 3 55's in my tc rear i could use
as for the delate i wanted all the tubes and shiznit gone, for easier to work on


you want more power and fuel economy? LOL! by a wet kit then. you'll have power when you want it. start with a 75 shot, and work your way up. i meant a higher stall converter.
1979 Ford Fairmont
[/B]
5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #9 –
lol no i ment i didn't wanna KILL my mileage, nitrous is GAY unless your dragging
the reason this is all im doing is so i have ok mileage
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #10 –
youre not gonna keep your gas mileage with a non lockup converter, dude.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #11 –
ok well converter would be far from now, cause i don't feel like dropping the trans, i really only wanna throw a shift kit in it
i know nothing about them, transmissions and rear ends are 2 things i know nothing about
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #12 –
a tried and true combo would be 2400 stall, 4.10's, e-cam, 1.7 roller rockers, cobra intake, 65mm t/b, 70mm maf, and some straight through lers(bullets/bassanis/magnaflow).

remember when you add power you put additional load on the trans. the mileage your at with it, might too much for any major mods, i.e. H/C/I. be prepared to have that tranny rebuilt or do a 5 speed swap.
1979 Ford Fairmont
[/B]
5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #13 –
yea i know it might be coming, its 95k its not way up there but its up there. That combo is numebr one to much for a first car/dd, to much money
im just doing small basic bolt ons for freer flow, a little more power, and better sound. just small shiznit to make it more fun to drive, and if the trans breaks i intend to do a 5 speed swap, and if the motor goes, its gonna become a 306
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

the quest for a strong running slightly more powerful motor

Reply #14 –
Don't try do do a shift kit youself then as you will surley mess up the valve body/trans.
It's not a fun job doing a shift kit,very messy and everything has to be done perfectly.
I have an aod lockup 22-2400stall,would be perfect for your car,should be out of my car i a few weeks.
How's 100+shipping sound???
Convertor works great,i'm swapping in a lentech with a slightly higher stall that's why i'll be selling it.
Actually if you want i also have a pa transmissions valvebody that i can sell ya for 100.00+shipping as well,firms up the shifts quite nicely(still using this too,will also be out in a few weeks).
Hp will probably be as stated around 15-20 at the crank with the intake and exaust mods.
Go for the 3.73s if you can afford it ,if not then just use your 3.55s,gas mileage won't be much different between the 2 however.
You need the lower gears and higher stall to get the heavy beast movin.