Some Newbie questions...
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From: Quincy, City of Presidents
Some Newbie questions...
Hi everyone, great site. I have a 250sd 2wd with the factory tow package and 4.10 rear. I would like to mod the truck to get more power but more importantly better mileage. Right now the truck gets about 12mpg no matter what. The only thing I have done to the truck is put in a K+N. I use it for work(carpenter) but mostly to haul dirtbikes, not exactly extreme use...
Also, is a lift a good idea or not for the 2wd?? I would like a little more height and bigger tires. Thanks in advance. KP
Also, is a lift a good idea or not for the 2wd?? I would like a little more height and bigger tires. Thanks in advance. KP
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From: Oxford, Alabama
a little more info.
We will need just a little more info about your truck to really be able to help much, like what motor do you run? You know some of the little details. I know its a pain but some of the guys are kind of picky about that kind of stuff. I do know that when it comes to lifting there is a lot of guys here that can fill you in.
Have fun..
Have fun..
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From: Quincy, City of Presidents
Thanks for your response, I guess now it looked pretty vague. Anyhow, I run the 5.4 motor and probably will search around for some of the more popular upgrades. Thanks again. KP
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So far, about the only thing that you can "feel" would be a chip.
I run the DIABLO in my 5.4 and it was noticable.
I also have the Gibson cat back...... waste of money
KN FIPK.....waste of money
I run the DIABLO in my 5.4 and it was noticable.
I also have the Gibson cat back...... waste of money
KN FIPK.....waste of money
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From: Calgary Canada
IMHO, there are no mods available that will even save you the price of the mod over a period of 4 or 5 years.
It's a losing battle. You may gain a little performance, but extra mpg's are like unicorns.
Waxy
It's a losing battle. You may gain a little performance, but extra mpg's are like unicorns.
Waxy
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From: Alhambra CA
klp, first of all welcome to the site .
I've done quite a bit of research on 2wd lifts, and sorry to say choices are very plentiful. You can search the forums for 2wd lift posts and find more info, or you can e-mail me if you have any specific questions.
.I've done quite a bit of research on 2wd lifts, and sorry to say choices are very plentiful. You can search the forums for 2wd lift posts and find more info, or you can e-mail me
if you have any specific questions.
