CLASS RACER FORUM
Page 3 of 5 12 3 45
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

CLASS RACER FORUM (https://classracer.com/classforum/index.php)
-   Stock and Super Stock (https://classracer.com/classforum/forumdisplay.php?f=3)
-   -   85 5.0 Mustangs (https://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=49759)

BRETV 10-08-2013 01:28 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
I ran an 87 GT from 2000 thru 2003. We went 11.90's in M/SA with more left in it. So not all 5.0's have to be 85's. But actually I think the 85 head flows better than the 87-93 E7TE head.





Bret Velde

Capri 10-08-2013 02:58 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
We all know my 86 heads don't flow at all.

ALMACK 10-08-2013 03:02 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rory McNeil (Post 403467)
Like Sean said, the 85 4 barrel heads are esentially the same as the 83-84 heads, in fact the same D8 heads were used on 302 2 barrel from 78 until Ford stopped making them. The only change for the 85s E5 casting was to add a clearance notch to allow the removal of the taller hyd. roller lifters without needing to remove the heads.
.

^^^ Thanks for the clarification.

west coast 10-08-2013 03:18 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
Jim
Bobby Fazio I believe runs or is going to be running a foxbody, he is on the east coast and my be helpfull he is also a stick guy. Sounds like you aready have the car what model? PM me can give you my number. On the trans Rory is right do it right the first time it will cost less money.

Slickfoot 10-08-2013 05:27 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
It is 89 HB LX 5 speed , It ran 9.2s in 1/8 on street allseasons tires. When I was out with my foot I did the battle boxs, welded the tubes, Moser axles, studs, and c-clip eliminators, pro 3:90s , and a spool. Grantelli double adjustabe w/ hims on body side uppers and Lakewood liftbar lowers. I have not been able to run since, because of a problem with a over heating right rear brake.
Jim

Chris1529 10-09-2013 07:06 AM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
A 3.90 gear is not nearly low enough if you are going to make this a full time race car.
Even with a 26" tire, that is too high of a gear.

west coast 10-09-2013 10:41 AM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
Scott sent you a PM.

Slickfoot 10-09-2013 09:28 PM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
Chris
I got thid car a year ago Sept. It is a one owner never driven in the snow car. So each change I make in the car I keep all the parts I replace, incase my son someday wants to put back to stock. When I wanted to do the rear part of the car. I bought a rear end that was started to be built for a bracket car and the 3:90s were in it. It works for now with the 3:35 ist gear and 25in. tire, but your right as I move to the trans and than engine it will need a much bigger tire and lower gear .Thanks for the help and I hope you will be there for this old man as he tries to race with the kids.

Jim

black88coupe 10-10-2013 07:15 AM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
What about the Klacik Brothers?

Slickfoot 10-10-2013 10:14 AM
Re: 85 5.0 Mustangs
 
I don't know them , should I? I been out of racing for a long time.
Jim


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:13 PM.
Page 3 of 5 12 3 45
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © Class Racer.com. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.