trading up need help
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From: labadieville louisiana
trading up need help
im getting ready to trade up to a 2001 f-150 supercrew 4x4 xlt 83000 miles great shape 4.6l engine...anyone know of any mods i can do that wont break my bank to give the 4.6er a little more umph..it runs good but i'd like a little more...wont do much towing...maybe a small bass boat nothing heavy..any input will be considered and appreciated...been a FORD man all my life... selling a 94 150 sc i-6 auto 267000 miles never did more than routine maintenance to her and serviced her every 3000 mi. FAITHFULLY and she NEVER let me down sorry to see her go but want newer truck...thanks in advance..p.s....what kind of fuel mileage should i expect..im gettin about 17mpg with the 94 model
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From: Cary
Probably not the answer you want to hear - but is there anyway you can swing gettng a 5.4 truck instead of the 4.6?
They're so much better for towing, you could end up spending a fair amount of money just to get that 4.6 to tow like a 5.4.
Plus, when dealing with a 4x4 - I don't think there's too much difference between a 4.6 and a 5.4 in gas mileage. I average roughly 16 mpg with my 5.4.
They're so much better for towing, you could end up spending a fair amount of money just to get that 4.6 to tow like a 5.4.
Plus, when dealing with a 4x4 - I don't think there's too much difference between a 4.6 and a 5.4 in gas mileage. I average roughly 16 mpg with my 5.4.
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From: labadieville louisiana
thanks big ol
i wanted a 5.4 but couldnt find a comparable truck with one for the same kind of deal..towing isnt the issue the 4.6 should do fine(my dad has an expy with a 4.6 with 160000 miles so far and does great STILL towing the same type loads i will pull)...just want a little more...i just love to show off that FORD POWER..lol
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I'd check to make sure the F-150 Screw you're looking at has the 3.73 gears. This is most likely what your father is running in his Expy, which the acceleration and towing difference between the 3.55 and 3.73 is very noticable.
Some not so expensive things to upgrade the 4.6L, FIPK, Cat-Back Exhaust, E-Fans and a Programmer.
Good luck with the new truck!
Some not so expensive things to upgrade the 4.6L, FIPK, Cat-Back Exhaust, E-Fans and a Programmer.
Good luck with the new truck!
