Hp question
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Hp question
Hello guys!
I was wondering if changing the Intake manifold, as well as changing the fan to an electric fan would increase, if any, the Hp of a 88 Bronco XLT. And by the way, what was the Hp rated of a Bronco XLT?
I was wondering if changing the Intake manifold, as well as changing the fan to an electric fan would increase, if any, the Hp of a 88 Bronco XLT. And by the way, what was the Hp rated of a Bronco XLT?
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Re: Hp question
What motor do you have? 351 or 302? I don't know what the XLT came with, or if it was optional. My 94 Bronco Eddie Bauer has a 5.8L 351, and is something like 210 HP stock. ConsumerReports.com will tell you all of that info, for any year.
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experts claim a 10-15 HP increase by going to a elec. fan. as far as intakes go, it all depends on what intake and the set up its going on, just remember it not all about 1 thing, if you do 5 little things worth 10 HP each, thats 50 HP you gained. good luck! DW
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The only real aftermarket intake for an 88 e.f.i. is the edelbrock and it is a helluva alot of money for both upper and lower, I looked into this! There was really not much improvement they could make on a truck intake, It was pretty efficent. When I talked to a rep at edelbrock he said that gasket matching the upper to lower intake manifolds and the lower to the heads will give you a horsepower boost. Save your money. I picked up a set of electric fans for my work truck and they work pretty good (duals). Other than the basic do-dadds they sell for increasing h.p. the only other option would be to up-grade the cam and an aftermarket set of heads that are emmisions compliant and an add-on computer for programming the engine to run at max performance. There are alot of aftermarket companies out there. What I did was pick-up a copy of 5.0 and fast Ford magazine and look at all the adds, you'll be amazed!!!
She Ain't Revved Ti'll The Rods Are Thrown!
Al
She Ain't Revved Ti'll The Rods Are Thrown!
Al
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From: Swansea SC
UPPER N LOWER
Edelbrocks upper n lower give u a hp raise of 34 ponies installing the throtttlebody will result between 8 - 12ponies which i feel is significant for a stock 210 hp truck. Unless u wanna turbo boost it, that 1000s thats $$$$$$ in my book.
my 02 cents TR
my 02 cents TR
