I am looking to do a couple things here. I would like every ones opinions on this, good or bad. I am thinking of doing either a turbo 302 or turbo 351w in my 1995 Mustang conv. Or I am looking to just upgrade to something newer. I know with all of these options there are pros and cons. With keeping the car and upgrading it, I am looking at lots of time and lots of money. With a newer or new car I would at least get a warranty and the reliability of a new car.
I would be happy with around 425 whp on the 302, 5-600 whp with the 351w, and on a newer car I have not decided on a goal with whp. One of my big problems I have is that I have a 351w but it is a non-roller block(1989 E9 casting number). The 5.0 that currently resides in my car is getting tired and would need a rebuild, not a problem, but there is not much room to grow with this block.
I am also stuck on transmission choices with this as well. Do I swap to a 6 speed or go with a TKO? I like the idea of a 6 speed with the double overdrive, but I do not know if I will need it. I have 3.55 gears in the car now and with a turbo I might step down to like 3.42 or 3.23. Not sure as of yet.
I am sorry this is a lengthy post, but I am trying to get some help with what to do. I would like to get a newer mustang with the Coyote 5.0, but parts for these are even more expensive then the 5.0 I currently have. I have also looked into the Charger Scat Pack cars, I know not mustang related, but these cars are fairly quick from the factory and have room for 5. I am just banging my head against the wall here trying to figure out what to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I would be happy with around 425 whp on the 302, 5-600 whp with the 351w, and on a newer car I have not decided on a goal with whp. One of my big problems I have is that I have a 351w but it is a non-roller block(1989 E9 casting number). The 5.0 that currently resides in my car is getting tired and would need a rebuild, not a problem, but there is not much room to grow with this block.
I am also stuck on transmission choices with this as well. Do I swap to a 6 speed or go with a TKO? I like the idea of a 6 speed with the double overdrive, but I do not know if I will need it. I have 3.55 gears in the car now and with a turbo I might step down to like 3.42 or 3.23. Not sure as of yet.
I am sorry this is a lengthy post, but I am trying to get some help with what to do. I would like to get a newer mustang with the Coyote 5.0, but parts for these are even more expensive then the 5.0 I currently have. I have also looked into the Charger Scat Pack cars, I know not mustang related, but these cars are fairly quick from the factory and have room for 5. I am just banging my head against the wall here trying to figure out what to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I would be willing to spend money where it needs to be spent. I was thinking of using B&G kit for the turbo, using maybe aluminum heads(not sure maybe gt40s), and of course head studs, decent intake or maybe even a gt40. All of this is not set in stone, just looking to see what everyone had for an opinion. I will say this, I would be extremely happy with a car that would do the 1/4 mile in low 12s or mid to high 11s. I know the convertible chassis is not great for this, but willing to get this right as well.
