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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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hi i have a stock 5.4l motor in my f150 and i was wondering if anyone knew how to get more horsepower out of the truck without breaking the bank and also what kind of exhuast set up would make my truck sound good all i have is a glass pack in place of the stock muffler and its too quite.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fordcountry23
hi i have a stock 5.4l motor in my f150 and i was wondering if anyone knew how to get more horsepower out of the truck without breaking the bank and also what kind of exhuast set up would make my truck sound good all i have is a glass pack in place of the stock muffler and its too quite.
Prolly the fastest is with a tuner...but get a good one that can be customizable to what every mods have been done. but you're looking at $400-600 for it. good info here Questions About "TUNES"? Read This! - F150online Forums

I've done this and it did help on the bottom...didn't take as much go peddle...judged by the butt dyno. Gotts Intake (Air Intake Modification) - Ford Truck Technical Articles

Keeping it tuned and doing & keeping up with general maintenance is the next best thing...everything else is going to cost more $$$
 
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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Prolly the fastest is with a tuner...but get a good one that can be customizable to what every mods have been done. but you're looking at $400-600 for it. good info here Questions About "TUNES"? Read This! - F150online Forums

I've done this and it did help on the bottom...didn't take as much go peddle...judged by the butt dyno. Gotts Intake (Air Intake Modification) - Ford Truck Technical Articles

Keeping it tuned and doing & keeping up with general maintenance is the next best thing...everything else is going to cost more $$$
Alright thanks I'll probably save up for one. Any ideas on exhuast for this truck. I know the that I should take the pre cats out but im scared about getting service engine lights from that.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 05:38 AM
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Alright thanks I'll probably save up for one. Any ideas on exhuast for this truck. I know the that I should take the pre cats out but im scared about getting service engine lights from that.
From what I understand on the exhaust...stay with 2 1/4-2 1/2 pipe and good tuner like gryphon will be able to help with the CEL....if done correctly shouldn't be a issue....if you're looking to spend those kinda $$$, save up for Long tube headers and performance will come with it....this way you're doing the exhaust once. You'll most likely see economy improve too....but not right away...you'll like the sound too much
 
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Alright that sounds great I'll just start putting some money aside to make my truck better so I can do most of it at once.
 
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