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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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What is the cheapest mod to do? I already have a 3.5" dp with 4" straight pipe with no CAT. Im looking at anything under $200. Anything out there? I know this question has probably been asked and i hate it questions get reposted multiple times but there isnt a search option on the mobile site. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pmoney1983
What is the cheapest mod to do? I already have a 3.5" dp with 4" straight pipe with no CAT. Im looking at anything under $200. Anything out there? I know this question has probably been asked and i hate it questions get reposted multiple times but there isnt a search option on the mobile site. Thanks guys.
scanguage II.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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High idle mod.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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High idle mod.
I have thought about that. Researching.............. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Cheap Mod! Are you kidding me? Everytime I look at my Excursion it cost me another $200, and that's without any mod, or add fuel to it yet.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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While you are under there, maybe a heated mirror switch.

Read the whole thread, or most of it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...or-switch.html
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Maybe make your own "upfitter switch" panel: (do you have the spread sheets, especially the "mods" file?)

 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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I like that! What are the 4 switchs for by the way?
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Maybe make your own "upfitter switch" panel: (do you have the spread sheets, especially the "mods" file?)

 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Smoke switch...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Smoke switch...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VQT


This is another good one:

 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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Maybe make your own "upfitter switch" panel: (do you have the spread sheets, especially the "mods" file?)

Those look great....
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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tons of cheapy mods

you want performance, looks...point us where you wanna go
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While you are under there, maybe a heated mirror switch.

Read the whole thread, or most of it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...or-switch.html
I just pulled the fuse myself. easy peasy lemon squeezy
 
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Originally Posted by VQT
I like that! What are the 4 switchs for by the way?
From steering column:

High Idle

Heated mirrors. (I like the switch better than pulling the fuse, I have daily control, not seasonal control as with pulling the fuse.)

Reverse lights

Ejector seat, just kidding, that one is blank at this time. Since I was installing, thought I would drop an extra in for future use.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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I really liked the harpooned fuel tank mod..... I think I spent $20 on a new fuel sender cap and seal that I never needed and $10 on some PVC cutters. Now a fella can fuel up to the brim without sitting at the pump for 20 minutes trying to get the fuel tank filled. It was very fulfilling with the first, second, third, fourth..... well geesh it's still feels awesome every time I fill up! Wish I hadn't waited 6 years before doing it!
 
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