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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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time to upgrade!

welp i got the truck paid off so now is the time to start upgrading! i just aint sure where to start. should i start with fuel, turbo, oil/injectors? or is there some where else to start out? thanks for all the help!
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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welp i got the truck paid off so now is the time to start upgrading! i just aint sure where to start. should i start with fuel, turbo, oil/injectors? or is there some where else to start out? thanks for all the help!
All of the above!

Seriously, what are your goals? More power? Better fuel economy? Longevity?
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Ultimately I want to get up the 5-6 hundred horsepower range. I a streetable truck thats a killer on the street and can do great at the truck pulls. I want to make sure everything I do works well with each other. I am planning on doing the supporting mods first and build my way up.
 
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Originally Posted by togobefastguy
Ultimately I want to get up the 5-6 hundred horsepower range. I a streetable truck thats a killer on the street and can do great at the truck pulls. I want to make sure everything I do works well with each other. I am planning on doing the supporting mods first and build my way up.
Jeremy Congats on the pay off !!! And by your sig it looks like you have a good jump start on support mods. So what is your next support mod ?? I would suggest HPOP and since you plan to over 500-600hp I would go with a T1000 or dual pumps but if you keep it under or at 500hp I would think a T500 or a SRP1.1 would do the job. And don't forget new hpo oil lines and a IPR.
Now I myself believe in the Terminator products!!
 
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...nfusion-2.html

I recommend reading the 3 post down for lots of help on where to go with your upgrades!


Good luck! Post some pictures while youre at it
 
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Thanks! I was sure what my next supporting mod should be. I am kinda leaning towards the regulated return. Just cause I know I'll need that. Are there any others that I am missing ? Should I go with big oil before turbo and injectors
 
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If your going big on the injectors, yes go with big oil. Stage one's and your be okay.

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