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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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need for speed

ok, i drive a 96 f-150, short wheelbase with a 5.0 v8 302...and i know that old fords arent exactally made for speed, but i know that through enough customizing you can do anything...i was wondering if anyone had any advice to make my truck smoke any chevys handsdown.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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8lbs boost 200hp shot, exaust, mass air sensior chip for starters,
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Or just do the big three - Chip - K&N and exhaust. These things will help out quite a bit and if money allows throw in some headers and underdrive pullies and there will be a noticable difference in power. You can do everything mentioned in my post for a little over a grand.
 

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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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Electric fans makes some extra ponies out of this engine in particular, try and you would not be disapointed.

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