anyone know any budget mods I can do to my 2.3 beast to help me get up the damn hills without having to downshift and getting up to speed quicker?

 

Lower gears is the only thing that will make a real difference in getting up those hills other than a turbo. Gears are a lot cheaper than a turbo.

 

NOx might be a help. Cost about $500 for a basic system. Would add HP in a can, so to speak. The 2.3 should be able to take it for short bursts..
tom

 

Even a PSD-powered truck pulling a few tons will downshift going up a hill.

It's just the physics of driving...and gravity for that matter.

 

yeah. having new gears seems kinda tech. I know its wierd with mine anyways like once you hit 4th the gear ratio changes alot compared to 1,2,and 3rd. see I'm so not truck tech so I have no clue. I know the basics but I dont know whats best. do those tornado things that spin the air on intake work any bit?

 

NO they don't!!! That Tornado is a total rip off, been beaten to death on here lol.

If you look on the door sticker, under Axle Code, and match it here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html

you can find out what rear end radio you have. Probably 3.73.

Running a 4.10 or even 4.56 (if you don't do much highway) will net you a good little bit more power.

RP
Zach

 

I would sooner keep the engine wound up by down shifting then let it lug.
Not near as hard on the engine.

 

nah I'm kinda goin back into town and such regularily much highway.