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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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What next?

I've got a '95 f-150 4x4, 351 auto (e4od...blah) ext cab, long box. I've narrowed down my decisions on what to do with her next. I'm planning on:

1) fixing the reserve tank. I've heard that if a tank goes bad, you should redo all the fuel lines $
2) adding some sort of aftermarket exhaust. my tailpipe is gone, fell off at the muffler, I am thinking losing the muffler and straightpiping, can't decide if I want duels or not, I have access to a pipe bender tho which should save me some coin. looking for a deep throaty sound on start up and at idle, maybe some extra sound when i'm givin it gas, but not overdone.
3)adding lift springs on the front (maybe those 1 1/2- 2" deals i saw for $125). I had to get new spring shackles in the back, so I decided to go heavy duty and put on 3/4 ton leaf springs on, effectively giving it about 2" suspension in the back. Problem is now it isn't level, and my front tires are a little closer to the bumperguard than I'd like them. I'm running on 31" tires, not sure on exact size. I think they're either 10 1/2 or 11 1/2.

Suggestions are appreciated, funds are limited.

Also, could anyone tell me whether its a 351M or a 351W. or is there any way I could tell. it says Ford 5.8 efi on the block, but thats all I can see.

Thanks guys,

Matt
 
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Not sure about everything else but your engine is a 351w.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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swap the cats for a single hi-flo unit and a flowmaster 40?
 
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