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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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F250 Needs More Power

I have a 1994 F-250 Super Duty with 70K miles designed for towing our 5th wheel. Unfortunatey it only has a 5.8 ltr. (351-EFI), gas engine. It really dies out on climbing hills. As it is now, it's a true definition of "drag-n-fly" - drag it's but uphill and fly down the other side.
Questions for all of the fellow FTE's - Do you think the Banks power package is worth installing on this truck? Does anyone have any other ideas on how to gain more HP and/or especially more torque? Already have dual exhaust.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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what is the rear end gear, you might get a little more uumph with a taller gear
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:31 AM
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Welcome to the site!

If you haven't done so already, ask this question in the '87-'96 forum. There will be a ton more people with the EFI 351 that knows what works for adding power.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:20 AM
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Isn't the Banks kit about $4k, not including labor and incidentals? If it's that much, sell this truck, add what the Banks kit costs, and get a PSD. No regrets that way, plus better MPG to boot.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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1-ton rear end with posi trac and 410 gears.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Very good point. Given its shape and low mileage, should be able to get a good deal on a PSD.

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