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Old 02-03-2006, 10:02 PM
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Need More Power out of our 1994 5.8 F-250 SD

I have a 1994 F-250 Super Duty with 70K miles designed for towing our 5th wheel. Unfortunatey it only has a 5.8 ltr. (351-EFI), gas engine with a one ton 4.10 rearend. It really dies out on climbing hills. As it is now, it's a true definition of a "drag-n-fly" - drags it's but uphill and flies down the other side.
Question for all of the fellow FTE's - What is the best inexpensive bolt on power? Does anyone have any other ideas on how to gain more HP and/or especially more torque out of this 5.8 ltr? Already have dual exhaust.

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Old 02-04-2006, 07:33 AM
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Start with the basics.

Air filter, etc.

The engine could be worn out. With that combo it should haul like a raped snake.

I had a 5.8 HO and 3.0 differential.
There was nothing I couldn't pull.
 
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Old 02-04-2006, 11:04 AM
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I've already done all of that, actually we only use the truck for towing our 5ver. I wonder if it would be worth installing headers and a power chip. We're towing around 10k.

Thanks for the Tips.

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Old 02-07-2006, 10:24 AM
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shorty headers and a diablo chip will make a very noticable torque difference. I did that to mine and have no problem spinning over my 31" M/Ts...
 
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