'03 4.6L power boost?
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'03 4.6L power boost?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 31-Dec-02 AT 10:38 AM (EST)]Anyone out there know of a reliable, affordable way to put a little more pick-up in my giddy-up? Just traded in a '00 4.2 V6 for an '03 4.6L V8 and love the new power, but for me, its never enough. The wife is pretty adamant about not breaking the bank on truck toys, but a little here and there wont kill her (or make her kill me). Been lookin at K&N filters and some fuel modules and cant tell whats-what, what works, and whats crap. Thanks.
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From: nineveh US
'03 4.6L power boost?
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I dont know what kinda money you want to spend, but check out performancecombos.com. THe sell combo kits like intakes, exausts and computer chips. I puchased one for my 97 4x4 with a 4.6 and after it installed I noticed a huge difference. IOt was well worth the $800
I dont know what kinda money you want to spend, but check out performancecombos.com. THe sell combo kits like intakes, exausts and computer chips. I puchased one for my 97 4x4 with a 4.6 and after it installed I noticed a huge difference. IOt was well worth the $800
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'03 4.6L power boost?
I think the only thing really worth considering to make a big hunk more power would be a supercharger. If you can, go for a Kenne Bell unit, but also Vortech and Powerdyne are candidates that will create up to 50% more power.
I think air filters and chips are not worth the money you spend. In particular I am not a big fan of chips, if you mess with your drivetrain, you mightaswell go for a blower!
Cheers, George
I think air filters and chips are not worth the money you spend. In particular I am not a big fan of chips, if you mess with your drivetrain, you mightaswell go for a blower!
Cheers, George
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From: hayward usa
'03 4.6L power boost?
I'd try the new Supechip tuner first with a good airfilter..Is simple to do,just a few minutes and it works..Might add some life to your automatic tranny also since it will shift firmer and have less slippage between shifts= more life......Simple things.Change that tranny fluid on time guys.Could save you a bundle.
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'03 4.6L power boost?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Jan-03 AT 03:29 PM (EST)]After some lookin around and reading, I think im gonna go with a chip and maybe a K&N filter for now. I know this should prolly be in the computer chip section, but what chip is better, or would be better for me, superchip, diablo, or another?
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'03 4.6L power boost?
You can read all about those chips at the [link: motorhaven.autoanything.com|Online Store ]
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