Simple/ Easy Modifications on V10's
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Simple/ Easy Modifications on V10's
Just wanted to go into more depth on what cheap but yet GOOD mods you can do to your V10 engine, for more power, gas, sound, and more! But I do have a question, k&n cold air intake? Worth the money?
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waste of money..
there really isnt anything you can do to the V10 on the cheap.. its got a very well designed air/exhaust system..
short of buying a tuner from 5-star/custom tunes, nothing you can bolt on easily will offer any real difference makers.
the 5-star tuner and regearing are about the best sources for true hop parts for these trucks..
as far as exhaust note goes, the V10 doesnt take to performance exhausts like a normal V8 does..it takes a very specific set of pipes to get a note that is even close to a V8 sound.. most times you end up with a droning/ricer fartcan sound if your not carfeul..
for what its worth some of the best V10 exhausts i have heard are from Cherrybomb mufflers/glasspacks.
there really isnt anything you can do to the V10 on the cheap.. its got a very well designed air/exhaust system..
short of buying a tuner from 5-star/custom tunes, nothing you can bolt on easily will offer any real difference makers.
the 5-star tuner and regearing are about the best sources for true hop parts for these trucks..
as far as exhaust note goes, the V10 doesnt take to performance exhausts like a normal V8 does..it takes a very specific set of pipes to get a note that is even close to a V8 sound.. most times you end up with a droning/ricer fartcan sound if your not carfeul..
for what its worth some of the best V10 exhausts i have heard are from Cherrybomb mufflers/glasspacks.
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Do a search for Zoodad mod. Like any mod, some will say it is a waste of time, but I figure it couldn't hurt. The reality is, it allows cooler air than what is in the engine bay.
K&N intake I can't speak to. K&N filter I can tell you from personal experience has benefited all my vehicles on MPG. More power I don't know because I don't have a dyno in my garage, but I do know how to use a calculator so I know for a fact that it improved my MPG. Some people claim that a K&N will leave oil on your MAF sensor. I have never had that issue, perhaps because I clean and oil it according to the directions.
K&N intake I can't speak to. K&N filter I can tell you from personal experience has benefited all my vehicles on MPG. More power I don't know because I don't have a dyno in my garage, but I do know how to use a calculator so I know for a fact that it improved my MPG. Some people claim that a K&N will leave oil on your MAF sensor. I have never had that issue, perhaps because I clean and oil it according to the directions.
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Your 2001 V10 should have the necked down y-pipe. You can get a better one on ebay for it that will improve the flow some. The stock muffler is poop. I just went from 3.73 gears to 4.88 (I have 35" tires) and my mileage went from 8.2 to 12.9.
K&N filters suck. They dont work unless they are dirty and leave an oil film on your mass air sensor. The log exhaust manifolds suck for flow. Get a set of headers to improve that some.
IMHO, 5w20 oil isn't what this engine needs. I hear lots of clattering and whatnot in all my vehicles when I use it. I use 10w30 and she keep s quiet at 170k miles now.
TB spacers are a joke. Tuners work, with a custom tune which in the end will cost you the price of ring and pinion gears (parts).
K&N filters suck. They dont work unless they are dirty and leave an oil film on your mass air sensor. The log exhaust manifolds suck for flow. Get a set of headers to improve that some.
IMHO, 5w20 oil isn't what this engine needs. I hear lots of clattering and whatnot in all my vehicles when I use it. I use 10w30 and she keep s quiet at 170k miles now.
TB spacers are a joke. Tuners work, with a custom tune which in the end will cost you the price of ring and pinion gears (parts).
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The only intake that does anything for the 2-valvers that I have seen is the Volant that I installed on mine. The sharp right-angle and quick transition from small MAF housing to BIG hose right after the air box is theoretically a killer. The Volant does away with that and gives more of a home-run straight-shot at the throttle body. I did notice a pick up in torque when I slam the gas to the floor from a dead-stop, and when the Volant gets a little "throaty" it seemed to be a decent torque kick. Didn't dyno it though, so I have no idea.
Other than that, all the other suggestions so far are good ones
Keep up the good work guys!
Other than that, all the other suggestions so far are good ones
Keep up the good work guys!
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I have a custom tune K&N intake and Gibson headers with stock exhaust on my V10 and although I have really gotten to try the intake out but I would highly recommend the headers and custom tune if you have the cash... I got the K&N off Amazon cheap that is the main reason I bought it but it does add a nice throaty sound to the engine..
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