Cheap power
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Cheap power
i just got a 2003 f250 with 5.4 motor. It’s going to be a project truck. For now I’m looking for cheap ways to add power. What most efficient way? I already ordered k&n intake, exhaust and a superchip programmer
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,087
Likes: 24
From: Central Florida
You’ll be happy with those.
If if you won’t be on the highway much; you could get deeper gears. That’ll slap a grin on your face faster than anything else.
Dont forget brakes. High perf brakes are fun too. And safe- I’ve had PowerStop Truck and Tow and they are great. Theyll throw your toupee on the dash.
If if you won’t be on the highway much; you could get deeper gears. That’ll slap a grin on your face faster than anything else.
Dont forget brakes. High perf brakes are fun too. And safe- I’ve had PowerStop Truck and Tow and they are great. Theyll throw your toupee on the dash.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 11,278
Likes: 1,658
From: Las Cruces New Mexico
I dont want to be "that guy" but the only thing to wake up a 5.4 on a Super duty are gears something in the neighborhood of 4.30, 4.56 or 4.88 you will get that snaping neck sensation on take off and while towing you will love it, also other noticible power adders are Y pipe mod, and custom tunes from 5 star.
the stock intake is sufficient on our trucks as well as the stock exhaust. I would of passed on those.
the stock intake is sufficient on our trucks as well as the stock exhaust. I would of passed on those.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 3,523
Likes: 483
From: Southern OH
As said above lower gears are the best mod you can do to a gas truck or suv to get better performance, lower gears don't give you more power, but they increase torque multiplication and allow you to get into your powerband quicker.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Thanks! The intake and exhaust came in. There is a bit more power on truck but the sound difference is awesome. I’m looking into gears in the next week or 2. I do a good amount of highway driving, as this is my daily driver. What gears do you recommend that will give me that head snap but also not affect highway driving that much?
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 3,523
Likes: 483
From: Southern OH
Thanks! The intake and exhaust came in. There is a bit more power on truck but the sound difference is awesome. I’m looking into gears in the next week or 2. I do a good amount of highway driving, as this is my daily driver. What gears do you recommend that will give me that head snap but also not affect highway driving that much?
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 3,523
Likes: 483
From: Southern OH
4.56 or 4.88s, on the highway you will be at a lower rpm with 4.56 but 4.88 will give you more torque. If it was me I would go with the 4.88s that would put you at 2400 rpm at 70 mph.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post