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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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What was your first mod?

I'm getting my 2000 F-250 on Friday. I'm curious what everyone did for their first mod.

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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 05:48 AM
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6637 filter changeout all the way. Replaces that stock, leaky airbox...
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Open 4" exhaust, then 10k mod, then....
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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After a complete fluid change I did the Hutch mod to the fuel tank and redesigned the fuel delivery system on the cylinder heads.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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I changed to the Ford AIS air filter.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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8 in skyjacker and 38 in pj's
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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#1 6637 airfilter. Will be done today.

#2 Superchip arrives on Tuesday
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Pro Comp Leveling kit was first. The 4" turbo back exhaust was second.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Hmmmm....I think my very first change was the Silverstars.........
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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My truck already had the 3 inch dp and no muffler when i got it. First thing I did to it was make it a straight pipe by cutting out the cat. Then guages and a tymar intake.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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i replaced the stock dp with good 3" one, shortly followed by a cat and muffler removal. Also added a superchip micro tuner and afe stage 2.

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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Ran the CCV all the way to the rear.

Installed Sonnax valve and tricumulator springs.

Of course, when I first got it I fixed some minor things first. But they're not mods.

Pop
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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mods...

Bought my 2000 F350 used a few months ago.

1st "mods" - normal maintenance type stuff, changed oil, changed fuel filter, changed trans fluid

2nd mod - did the Kwik 6637 air filter

3rd mod - did the Walker BTM muffler

The Kwik 6637 and the Walker BTM gave very noticeable improvements in acceleration and low end feel. The throttle is much more responsive and the truck just "moves" better.

I chose to stay on the mild side of the modifications. My truck is a secondary vehicle and its main job is to haul our 36' gooseneck enclosed car trailer. There are more expensive things to do, but these 2 simple and inexpensive things are a great way to get started.

Next up:
the Zoodad intake mod, a larger trans cooler and maybe a Superchips programmer.

Have fun,
BK Meyers
 

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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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wastegate mod... free one and i liked what it did for my mule...!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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1. 46637 (kwik) filter
2. wastegate disable (red line)
3. ventshades/mudflaps
4. MBRP 4'' turbo back aluminuzed (installed last night )
 
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