[gchero351]

What is the actual horse power of a 1986 5.0 GT -fuel injected ? completely stock-

 

[Freddie]

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[gchero351]

thanks, thats it huh-

 

[ChicoB]

Back in '86 that was a bass-ass number. Remember that the '78 TA with 400ci was rated at 178hp or something horrible like that.

 

[rkite]

A stock 86 GT will do high 14's in the quarter at around 92 mph.

 

[gchero351]

The cat that its in right now does move pretty good-

 

[tonys10sec306]

86 is the junk motors

 

[gchero351]

junk ?? how is the motor junk ? should i go for a 283 or a 350 ???

 

[mikemustang289]

He's referring to the cylinder head (E6 casting) and true flat top pistons which allow less room for aftermarket heads/ cam upgrade, I think they may have been cast as well, not sure.

 

[vinnietbird]

Forged flat top pistons.My '88 T-Bird has an '86 'Stang engine.I installed an Explorer intake,new exhaust and headers,and she will MOVE.I'd rather have valve reliefs for new heads,but,still quick.