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scottsi 10-29-2006 11:26 PM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 
Its still gonna be as slow as ever, why would single turbo make you faster? better have some replacement headgaskets ready. put some heads on it and some arp headstuds and then it'll be worthwhile.

J-SMITH69 10-30-2006 12:36 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by scottsi
Its still gonna be as slow as ever, why would single turbo make you faster? better have some replacement headgaskets ready. put some heads on it and some arp headstuds and then it'll be worthwhile.

dumb wannabes never listen, read, or learn.

it has MLS solicor gaskets and ARP studs.

SkunT 10-30-2006 12:53 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by random-strike
nope 1.6l sohc vtec = best motor ever made

power to weight ratio owns. :y

RedCavz 10-30-2006 01:08 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 
yea but wheres the power part? ;D

J-SMITH69 10-30-2006 01:22 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by junkyard racer
power to weight ratio owns. :y

my mustang weighs 3100lbs stock

and it has no interior no backseat etc... it probably weighs 2800lbs which is as much as my old integra and pretty much any civic thats not gutted

it doesnt weigh a lot.

88dx 10-30-2006 01:26 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by random-strike
my mustang weighs 3100lbs stock

and it has no interior no backseat etc... it probably weighs 2800lbs which is as much as my old integra and pretty much any civic thats not gutted

it doesnt weigh a lot.

My crx only weighs 2,000 and it has full interior :6

J-SMITH69 10-30-2006 01:30 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by 88dx
My crx only weighs 2,000 and it has full interior :6

my motor weighs that much

90dx 10-30-2006 01:37 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 
Looks good.Im seriously impressed by the fact you actually made a atempt at something looking good what's next gas mig welds :o cant wait to see it done should be a beast.What is going on with the T5 swap?I cant remeber if you got that done or left it for later?

Minor Threat 10-30-2006 01:47 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 
Lemme know how the Chinese HKS holds up, my buddy has one lying around and I'd throw it on something if it works.

J-SMITH69 10-30-2006 02:12 AM

Re: Turbo 5.0 Mustang sneak peak
 

Originally Posted by 90dx
Looks good.Im seriously impressed by the fact you actually made a atempt at something looking good what's next gas mig welds :o cant wait to see it done should be a beast.What is going on with the T5 swap?I cant remeber if you got that done or left it for later?

i ditched the T5. if and when i go to a manual its going to have to be something strong. like a tremec or tko


Originally Posted by Minor Threat
Lemme know how the Chinese HKS holds up, my buddy has one lying around and I'd throw it on something if it works.

ive seen them used a few times with no problems. its hard to find a decently big wastegate for a decent price


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