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Old 04-04-2002, 09:02 PM
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OK it goes like this, I have a 94 XLT with a 302 auto, headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Hyperchip, and a K&N filter. I tow a 14' enclosed trailer. I also have 31" tires. What can I do to get a noticeable increase in power for towing? Any other bolt ON's? Gearing? right now I have 3.55's

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Old 04-04-2002, 11:31 PM
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how much gain did your previous mods get for you?? what would you say the best one was? my brother has an f150 with a 302 and we are gonna fix it up a little. Thanks
 
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Swapping gears isn't cheap,but 4.10:1 ratio(s) would help your 302 Bronco pull a load easier.Fuel mileage will go down a few mpg,but running around town,without a trailer in tow,your Bronco will be a bit quicker.
 
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Would 4.10's really kill my MPG?? Right now with the trailer I get about 10mph any worse I'd shoot it!!!

All the mods I did are well worth it. I had really good fuel mileage(15mph) until I lifted it (12-13MPG)
The power was there and it sounded great!!
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Try the Jacobs Off-Road kit with the ultra-torquer coil. It is designed for low end torque. I put one on mine and the performance at low end is noticable.


 
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Before I got my 98 F-150.. I had a 91 model 302 and E40D... I had a 2 inch superlift on it and 33 12.50s I ran it till about 125,000 on the stock motor I then rebuilt it.. I put a crane compu cam in it.. that helped the torque alot.. I first had a cam from advanced auto in it.. and it jerked and just didnt run right... I called summit and asked them and they hooked me up with the Compu cam and it was killer... I then ported the stock heads myself.. that helped a little.. I ran a set of full length headers a full 3in. exhaust no converters and 2 flow masters... I ran a set of 9mm motorsport plug wires.. and I had the motor bored .40 over with a set of trw pistons.. I then had a shift kit put in my tranny when I had it rebuilt... the truck would tow my 18' camper fairly easy... but just driving around the truck had a WHOLE lot more power and got decent gas mileage... around 14 or so... not to bad with a set of 33s... I regret gettin rid of that truck...
 
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While it is the most expensive way to go,if you're looking for the ultimate bolt-on to add a lot more kick to your Bronco's EFI302,you might consider a supercharger from either Vortech,or Paxton.I know both companies offer complete kits for the EFI302 truck engine.
 
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B&M shift improver switch made a diff in my Bronco.$40 easy to install.Has 3 settings norm 1&2 1 shifts hard 2 even harder.Cant beat it for that price.
 
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