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Evan Smith · 07-06-2007, 07:59 AM

I think the index was 13.0 and I don't remember what the car weighed.

Paz, depending on the body style (coupe, LX hatch, LX conv., GT, GT conv.) that a V8 225-hp car can run anywhere from H/FI-F/FI.

Also, Bret is correct about running as much gear as you can, as long as you have the motor to pull the gear. There is no sense turning 6,500-6,800, when the stock cam and valvetrain is done at 5,800. The rev range for a bone stock 5.0 should be between 4,200-5,800, with the engine revving to about 6,200 in the traps. With better valve springs and a Stocker cam you can take this higher.

Evan

07-06-2007, 07:59 AM	#7
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: ?? About Gearing for a 5.0 Mustang Stocker I think the index was 13.0 and I don't remember what the car weighed. Paz, depending on the body style (coupe, LX hatch, LX conv., GT, GT conv.) that a V8 225-hp car can run anywhere from H/FI-F/FI. Also, Bret is correct about running as much gear as you can, as long as you have the motor to pull the gear. There is no sense turning 6,500-6,800, when the stock cam and valvetrain is done at 5,800. The rev range for a bone stock 5.0 should be between 4,200-5,800, with the engine revving to about 6,200 in the traps. With better valve springs and a Stocker cam you can take this higher. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK Last edited by Evan Smith; 07-06-2007 at 08:03 AM.