hey everyone, i recently bought a 95 lx v8 that is completely stock and seems to be in good condition(just a little chatter, like lifters, when i really get into it) i am going to take it to a freind who has been a ford mechanic for several years to check it out top to bottom. i don't want to get crazy with modifications, but was interested in everyones opinion about how to best get about another hundred or so horsepower out of the engine. also i was curious about the spring/shock/strut kits to lower the car like an inch and a half, if anyone can tell me if this improves ride at 90+mph, i get a little to much "float" at those speeds, any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. thanx, jim

> and seems to be in good condition(just a little chatter, like > lifters, when i really get into it) i am going to take it to a freind What octane are you running? Try going up a step and see if it lessens/goes away. The 94-95 tend to develop leaky seals around the valves. With that and my chip, I have to use 92 octane to keep from getting that sound. > who has been a ford mechanic for several years to check it out top to > bottom. i don't want to get crazy with modifications, but was > interested in everyones opinion about how to best get about another > hundred or so horsepower out of the engine. also i was curious about Under drive pullies. A chip from either http://www.fordchip.com http://www.rffperformance.com or http://www.reinhartautomotive.com They all use the same program, and it will blow the socks off anything Diablosport, SuperChip, or JET could ever think about as they were taught by the person who designed our driveline and knows the EEC-V inside and out. If you get a chip from one of those three, inquire about an 02 or greater Mustang or Maurauder MAF sensor and airbox, they can burn the MAF transfer function onto the chip, another thing that the 'big name' boys simply can't do. Get an air tube from RichardM over on http://www.tccoa.com or make your own, definately ditch the 'violin case' that comes stock on 94-95s. 100hp is going to be difficult without spending a good chunk of change. I have 96 heads I will be getting CNC port & polished, and putting 99+ Mustang cams in them. > the spring/shock/strut kits to lower the car like an inch and a half, > if anyone can tell me if this improves ride at 90+mph, i get a little > to much "float" at those speeds, any comments or suggestions would be > appreciated. thanx, jim Try http://www.shox.com I am going the other direction and putting on Sport/SC springs as I don't want to lower my car at all.