Advice Needed
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From: South Eastern U.S.
Advice Needed
I have a 2002 F150 King Ranch 4X4 with a 5.4. I've spoken to several people and still do not know what is best to do for better performance out of my truck. I don't do too much off roading and when I do, I don't hot rod. I just wnat to accelerate quicker on the road and pass easier.
Can someone plese tell me which is best, a chip or power programmer????? What type do I get? What is the difference? Basically, I don't know what to do!
Also, I want to upgrade my exhaust system, but the flowmasters are too loud for my taste. Is there any other brand that sounds good but not loud?
Lastly, what else can I do to this truck????
Can someone plese tell me which is best, a chip or power programmer????? What type do I get? What is the difference? Basically, I don't know what to do!
Also, I want to upgrade my exhaust system, but the flowmasters are too loud for my taste. Is there any other brand that sounds good but not loud?
Lastly, what else can I do to this truck????
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: BC, Canada
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Hi tdmontg and welcome to FTE 
If you scroll down a ways on the main forum page you'll find the "computer tuning" forum. The guys there will be able to tell you about the different chips etc.
Also take a look at www.motorhaven.com to see what different chips etc are available.
If you scroll down a ways on the main forum page you'll find the "computer tuning" forum. The guys there will be able to tell you about the different chips etc.
Also take a look at www.motorhaven.com to see what different chips etc are available.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Tulsa
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as far as best programming, you will need to get a dyno tune. They will run the truck on the dyno, and change all of the different variables to get the best performance from your truck. Do whatever mods you know you want to do first, such as exhaust, then get it tuned, and the chip they burn will take the best advantage of the mods you have. If you want to go cheap, check the spots listed above, and you will basically look for somthing already custom tuned to a stock truck.
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Canyon Lake, Tx. 78133
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I had real good luck with the "programmer". It will allow you to make adjustments for larger tires; speed limiter; transmition shifting; etc. It also allows for "re-programming" to "factory" settings, should you have "service" problems.
