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I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #30 –
Ok but the machiene shop guy needs to send me some pics first :hick: .
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #31 –
Update.

The motor is almost done. It just needs an oil pan. I'd have some pics but he has over 200 and it's too big of a file to send to me. He's going to give me a CD with the pics on the 12th when I get the engine. It now has GT-40P heads instead of GT-40 irons because the P heads were cheaper and brand new:D . With the motor bored 30 over (306) and GT-40P heads it has a compression of about 10:1. I'm hoping it'll make a bit more than 250 hp:evilgrin: .
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #32 –
sweet.  cant wait to see some pics man.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #33 –
Soon pics will come I promise. I can't wait for the engine to get here:D
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #34 –
You're still staying with the stock HO cam?
Be a bit more peppy with the B-303 ;)
Sounds like ya got a good plan, can't wait to see the pics :D

But when 250-275 HP ain't enough, and ya start looking at forced induction and squeeze...you'll wish ya had those forged slugs LOL :hick:

Nahh, not raggin' on ya..but...there is NO such thing as too much power :birdsmily:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #35 –
So I have two pics. That's it for now but soon more will come:D . Enjoy. It's nice and clean.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #36 –
nice!!
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 ;)
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I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #37 –
Very nice!  I'm a wee bit jealous actually. LOL
:cheers:

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #38 –
Wow man, that looks really awesome.  You're going to love it :) .

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #39 –
That looks sweet, I can't wait till I do heavy things like that to my Cat.

Keep us updated.
1987 Cougar XR7 5.0 SOLD
1992 Ranger 4.0
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Ram Rebel

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #40 –
I'll be updating for awhile. This engine is going to be somewhat of a guinny pig. I'm going to see how good a speed density 5.0 HO can handle heads/intake/exhaust swaps. So far the only things differnet from a stock HO will be the GT-40P heads and FMS headers. My next mods include (in order):
2.5" duals
GT-40 style (Explorer, Cobra, or GT-40 tubular:evilgrin: ) swap with 65mm TB
Adjustable fuel pressure reg after the intake swap.

I want to see if it's possible to make almost 300 hp using mostly factory 5.0 stuff. Once I'm done with that I'm thinking about picking up a LTD II 4 door for some, uh, "race" fun:evilgrin:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #41 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;133365


I want to see if it's possible to make almost 300 hp using mostly factory 5.0 stuff.


sure you can. just let nitrous take up the gap. :D
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #42 –
Quote from: 5ohbird;133366
sure you can. just let nitrous take up the gap. :D


I want to do it NA. So I figure I'll probably make more along the lines of ~275hp.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #43 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;128180
So I ordered my 5.0 HO from the machine shop today:D . It should be done by March 5th (he had to order the heads and block) so my HO swap should be under way in a few weeks.


 Congratulations on the new engine. Hope installation goes well.

 I think that hanging new accessories, within budget, also makes for a more trouble free ride. If for example, your power steering pump leaks a little and is old. You'd be amazed how much better the steering feels with a new pump. What about your starter, you might get another 10 to 50k miles out of the original but it seems like the dog gone thing fails at the most inopportune time. I see your using a new water pump. With the brackets and all the other stuff that surrounds the water pump putting a new one in is a great idea.

I hope you enjoy your new power plant, looking forward seeing all the pictures. :)

I ordered my 5.0 HO!

Reply #44 –
Motor looks awesome, makes me wish I had the cash to start my 347
:birdsmily: Nate Wenck
Carroll IA
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07 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
2003 Ford F-150 Supercrew