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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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any ideas for a cheap mod

hi guys

im looking to do a cheap mod but i dont have much money..i am looking into getting a k&n filter for my truck wich happens to be a 1997 f150... any ideas thanks alan
 
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Fumoto Valve

This is best/cheapest mod.
http://www.fumotovalve.com/

Get the one with the nipple.
cheers!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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If you want an K&N filter, just go to your local parts store and expect to spend $40-$50. No modification to your intake system is required, its just a simple element exchange.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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ive allready plained on buying that k&n filter maybe friday....im looking for other things to do with out spending alot at one shot..gonna try to do it little by little....
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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Since this is the appearance forum... how about vent visors, tinted windows, billet grill, aftermarket headlights/tail lights/cornerlights
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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yeah ive allready made the vent visors and tail light covers on the list..im looking into the billet grills....thanks guys keep the ideas comming
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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If you have an ext cab, I've seen some side window covers that look kinda cool. Or a whole rear window stick on scene thing, they have all sorts of those.
Those Fumoto valve things....doesn't Fram or someone make one of those too, for cheaper?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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04-05 emblems, bed cover
 
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I changed my emblems to the new style for about $35 from the dealer. Good Mod.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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Visors, nerf bars, toneau cover, rocker panels, tailight covers, upgraded headlights, new decals, window tinting, custom fiberglassing stuff inside..
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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what are vent visors?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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They block rain when your windows are down, also I just like the look of them.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Also you can paint the visors to match the paint scheme on your truck if you want.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Or paint the grille to match!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=83846&width=0
 

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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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K&N air filter, sun visor, running board lights, stereo, stacks, a flamethrower kit and you can't go wrong with a slight lift(mine is lifted 1.5")
 
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