Notices
2009 - 2014 F150 Discuss the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford F150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Upgrades

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-24-2014, 07:50 AM
Moosepie's Avatar
Moosepie
Moosepie is offline
New User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Upgrades

Just purchased a new 2014 F150 FX4 and my question is; what upgrades would you recommend for upgrades (any links will much appreciated) . I'm thinking a performance chip (ie- Superchips), K&N air filter and others related the efficient running of the truck.
 

Last edited by Moosepie; 06-24-2014 at 07:50 AM. Reason: more detail
  #2  
Old 06-24-2014, 09:20 AM
seventyseven250's Avatar
seventyseven250
seventyseven250 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Calgary Canada
Posts: 8,069
Received 441 Likes on 323 Posts
Have a read through some of the threads on here, use the search feature. K&N filters are not very popular because they let more dirt into your engine.
Chips and tuners, you'll get a lot of opinions. Five Star tuning has a good reputations around here, but many people wait until their warranty expires before they mess with the tune.

Enjoy your truck, and please post some pics.
 
  #3  
Old 06-24-2014, 11:14 AM
Moosepie's Avatar
Moosepie
Moosepie is offline
New User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up I agree

Originally Posted by seventyseven250
Have a read through some of the threads on here, use the search feature. K&N filters are not very popular because they let more dirt into your engine.
Chips and tuners, you'll get a lot of opinions. Five Star tuning has a good reputations around here, but many people wait until their warranty expires before they mess with the tune.

Enjoy your truck, and please post some pics.
I just spoke with the service manager where I purchased the truck and THEY will void the warranty if they find out I have been using a re-programmer SO much for that idea.
As for the K&N; what would you consider for air filtration: or is the stock a/f good enough?
 
  #4  
Old 06-24-2014, 12:52 PM
Truckpilot1329's Avatar
Truckpilot1329
Truckpilot1329 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
One of the many good things I've learned from this forum is: don't over think and
overspend on these issues.

The Ford Oil and Air Filter work just fine. And most people find their engine works
just fine the way it came out of the factory. Of course, some of us are boring
type folks who are happy driving a great truck being just the way it is.
 
  #5  
Old 06-24-2014, 01:07 PM
seventyseven250's Avatar
seventyseven250
seventyseven250 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Calgary Canada
Posts: 8,069
Received 441 Likes on 323 Posts
For me, the stock paper air filters are more than "good enough" they are better than the K&N. When clean, the flow is fine, the filtration is great, and no risk of over-oiling and fouling the sensors downstream.
 
  #6  
Old 06-24-2014, 01:19 PM
Moosepie's Avatar
Moosepie
Moosepie is offline
New User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for you input, I'm going to stay with stock stuff for the duration of the warranty period. The only upgrade I'll consider when the time comes is better tires. Any ideas on quality on/off road tires?
 
  #7  
Old 06-24-2014, 01:44 PM
seventyseven250's Avatar
seventyseven250
seventyseven250 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Calgary Canada
Posts: 8,069
Received 441 Likes on 323 Posts
There are several threads on that topic as well. Many people swear by the Michelin tires. I've had great luck with the Goodyear Silentarmor tires, which is now called the Adventure I believe.
You should add your location to your profile so people can give you specific advice about snow/ice/sand or whatever your local conditions are.
 
  #8  
Old 06-24-2014, 02:55 PM
Moosepie's Avatar
Moosepie
Moosepie is offline
New User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up Tires

Originally Posted by seventyseven250
There are several threads on that topic as well. Many people swear by the Michelin tires. I've had great luck with the Goodyear Silentarmor tires, which is now called the Adventure I believe.
You should add your location to your profile so people can give you specific advice about snow/ice/sand or whatever your local conditions are.
Thanks for the pointers, I updated my profile to reflect my location. I was wondering about the Goodyear Silent Armor tires' new name.
 
  #9  
Old 06-25-2014, 07:51 AM
seventyseven250's Avatar
seventyseven250
seventyseven250 is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Calgary Canada
Posts: 8,069
Received 441 Likes on 323 Posts
I see you are in winnipeg. I usually buy my tires in the fall when fountain tire has the 4-for-3 sale on. There is occasionally some fine print, or some tire models excluded, but if the tire you want is part of the sale, that's often the best price you'll find.

Another option for you is to call around in Grand forks or whatever other American city is closest to you. Even with the current exchange rate, somewhere like les schwab might be able to beat the local prices.

Goodyear has a confusing naming system for thier tires, but the "Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar" is the one I'm talking about. I have heard good reviews about that one, even on snow and ice. Should have decent dry highway manners too.
Some people love the duratrac, but I've heard mixed reviews about them in cold weather.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
waterboy_fishing
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
5
11-05-2006 06:55 PM
85Ford
Aftermarket Products
9
07-27-2006 04:26 AM
trakman
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
18
04-20-2004 05:13 PM
Alton Ray
1997 - 2003 F150
14
01-27-2004 01:37 PM
Alton Ray
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
65
01-25-2004 09:28 AM



Quick Reply: Upgrades



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:46 PM.