Help looking for more HP
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Help looking for more HP
Ive got a 97 F250 HD Crew w/460 EFI I was looking at buying a chip for my truck but Im not quite sure what all the computer controls? To my suprise I did a tune up on the truck over the weekend this thing still has a cap & rotor no mass air flow sen.
so I dont know what all the comp. would control and if it is govnd
or not Im getting ready to shoot down to FL in it and I would like it to run its best
so I dont know what all the comp. would control and if it is govnd
or not Im getting ready to shoot down to FL in it and I would like it to run its best
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You should start with a free-flowing exhaust and add a chip. I'm not sure how much it would help on our trucks, but you might also ask for opinions on an open-element intake system such as the K&N FIPK.
As an FYI, the computer controls most everything that would be controlled if you had a MAF setup. It's just that instead of measuring air speed & temp, the computer uses other data to determine (fairly accurately) what the fuel and ignition requirements are for the conditions.
As an FYI, the computer controls most everything that would be controlled if you had a MAF setup. It's just that instead of measuring air speed & temp, the computer uses other data to determine (fairly accurately) what the fuel and ignition requirements are for the conditions.
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I thought about the exhaust but I live in a county that has emission testing
I would like to throw a set of headers and 3" dual pipes but i dont want to go through a big whopty doo about getting my
e check
I would like to throw a set of headers and 3" dual pipes but i dont want to go through a big whopty doo about getting my
e check
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You can't get true duals, but there are plenty of emissions-friendly exhaust systems out there that are 1000% better than stock.
Pricey, but they are top-notch quality: www.bankspower.com
Pricey, but they are top-notch quality: www.bankspower.com
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a cat back system would work great for you. As for the k and n, i would find something else with a replacable element. K and N lets too much dirt through, someone on here did an oil analyssi before and after switching to a k and N filter, and silcon levels ( dirt ) went up a lot, i think it close to doubled. Tymar makes a nice setup with a nice cold air intake. I know they make them for ford diesels, so i would imagine they would make on for a 460. A gibson cat-back system would be a nice setup on your truck, then add the chip, you will be a regular at the tire center.
