Looking for I-6 performance tips
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I got a 96' Eddie Bauer F-150 with a 4.9l engine, and while it has good power(I believe 160hp and 260ft lbs) I want more, without sacrificing alot of milage, as I drive about 100 miles a day. I want to throw on a set of Clifford headers and flowmaster muffler, but are there any adjustments I can do at home, or what kinda cam could I use that would work with the computer, if that is a concern? Any help you guys can give would be greatly appreciated!
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>I got a 96' Eddie Bauer F-150
>with a 4.9l engine, and while
>it has good power(I believe 160hp
>and 260ft lbs) I want more,
>without sacrificing alot of milage, as
>I drive about 100 miles a
>day. I want to throw on
>a set of Clifford headers and
>flowmaster muffler, but are there any
>adjustments I can do at home,
>or what kinda cam could I
>use that would work with the
>computer, if that is a concern?
>Any help you guys can give
>would be greatly appreciated!
One thing I would do to get more power and gas mileage, and fairly simple to do, is install a powermodule, and a K&N filtercharger. I can'
t tell you how much they'll do but its a start!
A cat-back exhaust system is a big plus as well.
>with a 4.9l engine, and while
>it has good power(I believe 160hp
>and 260ft lbs) I want more,
>without sacrificing alot of milage, as
>I drive about 100 miles a
>day. I want to throw on
>a set of Clifford headers and
>flowmaster muffler, but are there any
>adjustments I can do at home,
>or what kinda cam could I
>use that would work with the
>computer, if that is a concern?
>Any help you guys can give
>would be greatly appreciated!
One thing I would do to get more power and gas mileage, and fairly simple to do, is install a powermodule, and a K&N filtercharger. I can'
t tell you how much they'll do but its a start!
A cat-back exhaust system is a big plus as well.
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Clifford Headers make a very notiable difference and add a Big Performance sound. If possible in your area get true Dual exaust run off the headers but only 2.25" any Bigger and you won't get the back pressure required. As for cams, I don't know of a company that make a cam that works with a stock engine/Computer. I am running a CompCam 260H in My 300-6 but mine is Carborated (Holley 450cfm 4bbl) With Split headers,Offy DP intake, Holley 450cfm, 9.2/1 compression and polished head mine Engine Dynos 231HP and 342 ft-lbs.
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Great Engine. I pull cattle with my 1989 F-150, extended cab. I have 198000 on it, and it still looks fairly new. I recently put the clifford headers, a flowmaster cat and catback system (duals), but the k & n filter charger and chip in it. It really does wonders for performance.
If you really want to get serious, contact Vortecheng.com and email them and ask for a supercharger system kit. Could run up to 3000.00, but that thing will scream!!!!!!
I am always looking for add-ons for my engine. Keep me abreast of anything. It is hard to find extras for our 4.9L.
P.S. Do you like your transmission set up?
If so, what is your transmission. Is it auto or standard, and what rearend is in your truck? Short bed or long, extended or regular?
Thanks email me for quicker response.
If you really want to get serious, contact Vortecheng.com and email them and ask for a supercharger system kit. Could run up to 3000.00, but that thing will scream!!!!!!
I am always looking for add-ons for my engine. Keep me abreast of anything. It is hard to find extras for our 4.9L.
P.S. Do you like your transmission set up?
If so, what is your transmission. Is it auto or standard, and what rearend is in your truck? Short bed or long, extended or regular?
Thanks email me for quicker response.
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Looking for I-6 performance tips
>Great Engine. I pull cattle with
>my 1989 F-150, extended cab.
>I have 198000 on it, and
>it still looks fairly new.
>I recently put the clifford headers,
>a flowmaster cat and catback system
>(duals), but the k & n
>filter charger and chip in it.
> It really does wonders for
>performance.
>If you really want to get serious,
>contact Vortecheng.com and email them and
>ask for a supercharger system kit.
> Could run up to 3000.00,
>but that thing will scream!!!!!!
>I am always looking for add-ons for
>my engine. Keep me abreast
>of anything. It is hard
>to find extras for our 4.9L.
>
>P.S. Do you like your transmission
>set up?
>If so, what is your transmission.
>Is it auto or standard, and
>what rearend is in your truck?
> Short bed or long, extended
>or regular?
>Thanks email me for quicker response.
Can you give me some info. on the Edelbrock Catalytic convertor you said you replaced on your '89. I have dual exhaust on my 93 f-150 w/o mufflers and just wondered if it would make the 93 a bit louder...
>my 1989 F-150, extended cab.
>I have 198000 on it, and
>it still looks fairly new.
>I recently put the clifford headers,
>a flowmaster cat and catback system
>(duals), but the k & n
>filter charger and chip in it.
> It really does wonders for
>performance.
>If you really want to get serious,
>contact Vortecheng.com and email them and
>ask for a supercharger system kit.
> Could run up to 3000.00,
>but that thing will scream!!!!!!
>I am always looking for add-ons for
>my engine. Keep me abreast
>of anything. It is hard
>to find extras for our 4.9L.
>
>P.S. Do you like your transmission
>set up?
>If so, what is your transmission.
>Is it auto or standard, and
>what rearend is in your truck?
> Short bed or long, extended
>or regular?
>Thanks email me for quicker response.
Can you give me some info. on the Edelbrock Catalytic convertor you said you replaced on your '89. I have dual exhaust on my 93 f-150 w/o mufflers and just wondered if it would make the 93 a bit louder...
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Clifford has a selection of cams that are compatable with the computer EFI system. I would also recommend an ignition upgrade. I used a MSD on my truck. Good luck.
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Hey... what does putting in a better ignition system do for the vehicle???
And will the cams from Clifford really improve things????
I have a set of their headers coming for my 93 F150 4x4 4.9L.
Thanks
And will the cams from Clifford really improve things????
I have a set of their headers coming for my 93 F150 4x4 4.9L.
Thanks
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An aftermarket ignition such as MSD,ACCEL,CRANE, and HOLLEY improve the spark by using multiple firing. By that I mean it fires each cylinder more than once creating a more complete fuel burn. This results in greater power and drivability is improved also. The engine will be more responsive, start easier, and pull better without sputtering. Mileage may improve, but not every time.
Clifford claims their cams are designed for computer controlled engines. I have one in my 300 six.This is an older model without computer,but I can tell you it increased power considerably.
Clifford claims their cams are designed for computer controlled engines. I have one in my 300 six.This is an older model without computer,but I can tell you it increased power considerably.
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Jbarnett,
You posted:
If you really want to get serious, contact Vortecheng.com and email them and ask for a supercharger system kit. Could run up to 3000.00, but that thing will scream!!!!!!
Do you know for sure they have a kit or are you just guessing?? Many people would be interested in this
You posted:
If you really want to get serious, contact Vortecheng.com and email them and ask for a supercharger system kit. Could run up to 3000.00, but that thing will scream!!!!!!
Do you know for sure they have a kit or are you just guessing?? Many people would be interested in this
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i also need performance tips
i recently aquired a turbo from a dodge 3500 and would like to know what i need to install it. its a garret 4 and i want to put it in a 300 l6 4.9 engine. any help will be appreciated. i heard this turbo puts out over four hundred horsepower but i know my engine would blow right away so i need much less than that. i just want to get it in. i need to know wat custom parts i need to have made and if possible were i can get them made at. tanx for all the help. i too would like to know if their is a supercharger for the l6 motor. tanx
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Damn, this thread was from '99,,,LOL. pearlwhitebabe, there was someone in the SuperCharger / Turbocharger Forum that turbocharged their I-6.
Here is the link to the thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=250890
Here is the link to the thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=250890