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How to Tune and Modify Your Ford 5.0 Liter Mustang (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Product Description: Introduced in 1979, the Fox chassis Mustang and the new Fox-4 have become some of the most popular Mustangs ever built. The significant showroom success of these models is reflected in the automotive aftermarket, where a plethora of specialists cater to the 5.0 crowd. Among other aftermarket applications explained and illustrated in this book are: engine rebuilding and specifications; induction and cylinder heads; supercharging, turbocharging, and N2O injection; camshafts and valvetrains; exhaust systems; electronics and ignitions; handling, suspension, wheels, tires, and brakes; and bodywork and interior modifications. Thorough and straightforward explanations combine with 300 no-nonsense black-and-white photographs to guide the reader through absolutely every aspect of 5.0 Mustang performance modifications.

Customer Reviews

 
great book to have
Reviewer: Philip K. Reynolds III (Baltimore Md), Date of review: February 09, 2008
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars
excellent to have for anyone who has a 5.0 Mustang..great tips money saving tips.. the 5.0 Mustang is the best street car for the money ..this book will show you in detail...
Doesn't say how to tune or modify
Reviewer: Brian Kiley , Date of review: September 05, 2007
Avg. Customer Rating: 2 Stars
This book is more like "what you can do to tune or modify your 5.0L"

This book doesn't explain things like adjusting timing, modifying EEC programming parameters, etc. Instead this book explains that you can buy a new set of heads, or intake manifold, or cam, roller rockers. etc. Doesn't tell you how to do the work or give tips on getting the most from these upgrades, just says you can buy the stuff and install it.

The book explains nothing to you on how to do it.
A good reference for SN95 enthusiasts
Reviewer: Abdul (Dubai, UAE), Date of review: August 28, 2002
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 Stars

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

This book is the best available on SN95 in addition to Fox Body. I've read Mustang 5.0 Projects and Mustang Performance Handbook, and they very rarely talk about SN95's.

On the other hand, we have this book (How to tune & mondify your Ford Mustang 5.0): your best choice if you are looking for a good guide on what to put on your SN95 (94-95 Mustang GT & Cobra), what are the advantages and disadvantages of popular aftermarket products, mentioned brand names and part numbers.

Again, this is my favorite book of all the 3 Mustang performance books I've purchased. Don't get fooled by other book authors who tell you their books cover 1979 to 1995 Mustangs because they DON'T in fact tell you Anything about 94-95 Mustangs except putting a single photo of SN95 in the preface.

Too high level - not enough detail
Reviewer: Chris (Memphis, TN United States), Date of review: February 13, 2001
Avg. Customer Rating: 2 Stars

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

This book's description and title gives the impression that there are detailed procedures illustrated in the book however it is VERY high level with no detail whatsoever. If you're only looking for mod ideas, this book is fine but if you're wanting down and dirty details, go elsewhere.
The only 5.0 book you'll ever need!
Reviewer: , Date of review: November 21, 2000
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

As a loyal fan to the 5.0 Mustang; I found this book to be highly educational. Steve Turner gives you the facts; what works and what doesn't, for the small and big budgeted 5.0 enthusiast. I read this book four times over in the first three weeks I owned it. This is an excellent book for anybody who loves 5.0 Mustangs; giving you a brief overview of their history before unleashing you to the masses of useful information it holds. I appreciate how it kept the driveway mechanic in mind. It's the type of book that if you put it down it's because you're running to your Stang; wrench in hand! You won't be disappointed.