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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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2004 V10 performance?

Had my v10 for almost 5 years now, never really looked to much into modding my truck due to some horror stories I've heard of detonation. But recently I've been wondering what kinda oomph I can get out of it, it's 99% stock other then a few things here and there. What kind of goodies would be best to get some more pep in its step when I go to and from work with some horse towing here and there?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2021 | 05:18 AM
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I'd look into a custom tune from 5 Star Tunes---lots of good outcomes using their products.
 
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Regear the axles.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2021 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JWA
I'd look into a custom tune from 5 Star Tunes---lots of good outcomes using their products.
I have Come across the sct x4 but I don't know tuning any tips?
 
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Originally Posted by 00t444e
Regear the axles.
to what gears?
 
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to what gears?
4.30s if your keeping stock sized tires lower if you are going bigger.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by HbHsum
I have Come across the sct x4 but I don't know tuning any tips?
There is an abundance of anecdotal information about and from 5 Star Tunes---there is quite an extensive page in this very sub-forum, something to the effect of "the I like Mike" thread. 5 Star Tunes

Read up on that process and feel free to ask questions telling folks you're quite new to all this. Before you change your rear gear ratio learn more about 5 Star Tunes---IMHO anyway.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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5 Star tunes, SPD y-pipe to replace your factory t-pipe, tune up to include plugs, fuel filter, maf cleaning and a OE air filter, zoo-dad mod. Not much else to do other than Headers and gears.

What mods do you have done currently?
 
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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop
5 Star tunes, SPD y-pipe to replace your factory t-pipe, tune up to include plugs, fuel filter, maf cleaning and a OE air filter, zoo-dad mod. Not much else to do other than Headers and gears.

What mods do you have done currently?
It's a mostly stock truck other then k and n air filter and custom manifolds
 
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What manifolds? I'd did the K&N filter, got rid of it after a night at the beach and sand passed the filter. OEM Motorcraft for me ever since.
 
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