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you put flows on thats fine but you also need to get more air in as well whether its through cold air intake or you just upgrade to a k and N along with the air filter box......its got to be even other wise you wont get much horse power if any
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what engine do you have the 4.0 ohv isn't really a hi revving anging therefor i would not recommedn headers i would get a computer chip instead the air intake does make a difference i noticed it. a chip will help with transmission shifting as well as gasmilage and power the only downside is premium fuel. there is also a throttle body that will help as well unless you have the 4.0 sohc that one is big enoughf. and last but not least you can get a calibrated maf they claim those give you 15hp at the whhels but i can not speak from expirence
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From: Fort Smith
For the 302, I would get the Mac kit over the K&N. The debate goes on about which is better, but for the money - you will not see a difference between them. I have had both, and didn't see any difference...
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Great....thanks for the info . If you have any other tech tips on how the sup up my 302 feel free to pass it my way. I plan on keeping this explorer for a long time so I might as well play a little bit.
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I was looking at the mac intakes and i have the money to get it now. Where did you get your mac intake? I would like to add headers also, but will they fit & could I do it without having to take out the engine. I don't have a lot of money but want to find out what I can save up for later.
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From: Fort Smith
Unfortunately, you can't get headers for Explorers anymore (the 302 anyways). The only way to get some is to find some used on EBay or something like that.
I would have my exhaust done custom before I bought a catback system. You get more for your money - a custom shop can do an entire setup from the headers back cheaper than a catback system will cost.
On a budget, I would try and get a chip next. That would add more power than others, unless you plan on doing some internal mods to your engine. If you are going that route, then I would get the chip after them.
I would have my exhaust done custom before I bought a catback system. You get more for your money - a custom shop can do an entire setup from the headers back cheaper than a catback system will cost.
On a budget, I would try and get a chip next. That would add more power than others, unless you plan on doing some internal mods to your engine. If you are going that route, then I would get the chip after them.