Quick 5.0 Q's re:id'ing one I'm looking at

[Broncrick]

Looked at a 88 5.0 HO. Has the MAF on the 'HO' intake which is pointed to the pass side. Has 'raised' stampings on the valve covers but still steel. Was told it was a CA Mustang w/93k on it (Dads car before son wrapped it) Has C8***** on the stickers on the valve covers. Forgot to take pics

Short of checking the dist firing order, what else can help me or is this enough?

Thanks guys

[kwspony]

There should be numbers starting with E8_ _ _. E being 1980's, 8 being 1988. They may have used the same numbers over a period of years though. The C8 number makes me think it's a 1968. If you give me your email address I will send you what info I have on ford motors.

[crawlin68]

Look at the EEC computer and get the 3 or 4 digit code off of it. I got my 5.0 out of an 88 Mustang that was a CA Mustang with MAF. The computer code is 8LD. Also look at the injectors. They should be orange, not grey. Good luck!

[Broncrick]

Injectors look grey IIRC, 8ld sounds right

Karl, Broncrick@4x4Wire.com

[Delta 4 Wheel]

No, it will have 19 lb injectors...

[Broncrick]

No, it will have 19 lb injectors...

Meaning the orange ones right? have a HO upper/lower/rails with orage ones here already. Guess this is just a 5.0 then with a HO intake badge. I'll get it cheaper then, dont really need an HO, just want one...

MAF on the HO's is 70 mm right? 65mm on the 5.0's...