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Old 09-14-2004, 05:10 PM
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What should my first motor mod be?

Ok, Im having fun now... 2004 F250 PSD Lariat Club cab short bed. (I wont have it for a week still)

Im planning on draining the bank account..
This will be me and my better half----->

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1st mod___________________

2nd mod___________________

3rd mod___________________

4th mod___________________

5th mod___________________

Ok.. I think that will be ok for starters...
 
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1. Unplug EGR
2. Exhuast
3. Edge, Predator, SuperChips, or Banks.
4. Gauges (if you don't have the Edge)
5. Air intake
6. water/meth injection
7. more money
 
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Old 09-14-2004, 05:41 PM
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7. more money
I may need to move that up to #3
 
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Old 09-14-2004, 05:47 PM
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Call motorhaven--he may make you a package deal on all that stuff --
don't take my word for that!!! But DO call motorhaven--they're the site sponsor and GREAT folks to work with and awesome customer service.
 
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I think that Todder hit the list pretty well. My order would be:

1. Tuner, Superchips, etc.
2. Gauges
3. Exhaust
4. Intake
5. water/meth injection

EGR disconnect didn't do all that much on my truck, but others report that it seems to work well for them.
 
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1. Predator, call Motorhaven for best price.
2. gauges
3. Intake.
In that order.
 
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Old 09-14-2004, 07:28 PM
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MotorHaven and order gauges...then tuner...this is fun spending someone elses money
 
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I agree with Tim it is fun to spend someone elses money.I think gauges first also.
 
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I go with todders list ....
I still don't have gauges, but I don't tow !!!!!

but I do go fast with Exhaust and predator !!!!
 
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Would it be better to leve it stock for a little while (except for the lift and 35's) and just get a complete system like the Banks system with intercooler? I mean instead of piecing it all together do it all in one shot???
 
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We can help spend your doug!! NO PROBLEM
1. Gauges
2. Predator or ?
3. BAIL MONEY !!!
4. Exhaust/Intake
5.Stonger seat belts...
6.MO MONEY

Leave'r stock for a few, and break it in.. And invite us all over to give it a test spin...

........................HP........................ ..
 
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1. Unplug EGR
2. Exhuast
3. Edge, Predator, SuperChips, or Banks.
4. Kiss your engine warranty good bye
5. Gauges (if you don't have the Edge)
6. Air intake
6. water/meth injection
7. A lot more money
 
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Originally Posted by Heckler
Would it be better to leve it stock for a little while (except for the lift and 35's) and just get a complete system like the Banks system with intercooler? I mean instead of piecing it all together do it all in one shot???
That's all a matter of opinion... it's your choice....
a few have done that...
but that system hasn't been proven to all of us yet...
we can only tell you what we know works...
I think some of the "kits" may be overkill...
I also think if you put one of those kits on it will be hard to uninstall if you want to "hide" it from your svc dept.... (i you care about your warranty )

but that's just my opinion ... you know the ole saying
that and a nickel USED to buy you a cup of joe...
 
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These are all good points, and I do want to maintain my warranty, at least for a while. I am starting to lean torwards the Edge, correct me if Im wrong but with the edge I wont need gauges correct? The critical temps and stuff are displayed on the screen? And can it be removed easily in case I need ot take the truck in for warranty service?
 
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Not sure how easy it is to remove all traces of the physical wires, probes, cables, etc...
but it can be done...
 


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