How To Improve Performance??
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How To Improve Performance??
I was wondering if any of the "enhanced" chips or like parts would improve my performance or are they just a Hoax?
I simply want to maximize the performance on my 1996 5.0 if possible with a small amount of $ and have it remain dependable in all operating conditions.
( mainly in the high heat of summer with the A/C running full and pulling a load)
Maybe just new platinum plugs and wires will be enough??
I simply want to maximize the performance on my 1996 5.0 if possible with a small amount of $ and have it remain dependable in all operating conditions.
( mainly in the high heat of summer with the A/C running full and pulling a load)
Maybe just new platinum plugs and wires will be enough??
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Plugs ,Ford racing 9mm wires , Msd cap (or 94 -95 mustang cap )and coil , will pep up truck ,And bump timing . Get K&N air filter ( the one that fits in stock box or a kit. ) will help it breath. And cat back exhaust. you don't have to get kit. Get a proformance muffler and have pipes bent.
I'd start just getting you motor tuned up , You can skip the coil ,but good wires,Motocraft plugs and cap will pay you back . Then you can add others later.
I'd start just getting you motor tuned up , You can skip the coil ,but good wires,Motocraft plugs and cap will pay you back . Then you can add others later.
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what he said, stay away from split fires or any mutiple electrode plug , i have seen these melt down pistons , on you truck platinum plugs are a waste as your trucks efi was not tuned for it and even though that is supposed to be the 1st year in the fseries for it . the coppers run much better. a tune would help and being 1996 you should be able to buy a programmer for it .
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Originally Posted by ehonda
Motorcraft all the way. :-)))
And not to reffle any feathers, but I find good ol fashioned Fram air filters run better than (those overpriced other ones). I just change them at 15 grand along with the crankcase breather. I must be doing SOMETHING right cause I STILL get 15 MPG around town, 16.5 on the highway.
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Ok good info all.
I will find a good place to buy Ford 9MM racing wires, regular plugs, and a distributor car, rotor, and coil..
Then I will look at the filter situation next..
So on my 96 F150. there really isn't any computer chip that is a good investiment..
That is good to know.. The truck runs OK at 150K miles on it so far.
The AOD is a little weak though..
Thanks again..
I will find a good place to buy Ford 9MM racing wires, regular plugs, and a distributor car, rotor, and coil..
Then I will look at the filter situation next..
So on my 96 F150. there really isn't any computer chip that is a good investiment..
That is good to know.. The truck runs OK at 150K miles on it so far.
The AOD is a little weak though..
Thanks again..
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Ebay has Ford Racing 9mm wires here from a Ford dealer in GA. Blue, Red or Black
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Originally Posted by MYOLDYELLER
So on my 96 F150. there really isn't any computer chip that is a good investiment....
Originally Posted by MYOLDYELLER
The AOD is a little weak though..
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Originally Posted by MYOLDYELLER
Ok good info all.
I will find a good place to buy Ford 9MM racing wires, regular plugs, and a distributor car, rotor, and coil..
Then I will look at the filter situation next..
So on my 96 F150. there really isn't any computer chip that is a good investiment..
That is good to know.. The truck runs OK at 150K miles on it so far.
The AOD is a little weak though..
Thanks again..
I will find a good place to buy Ford 9MM racing wires, regular plugs, and a distributor car, rotor, and coil..
Then I will look at the filter situation next..
So on my 96 F150. there really isn't any computer chip that is a good investiment..
That is good to know.. The truck runs OK at 150K miles on it so far.
The AOD is a little weak though..
Thanks again..
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Scroll down below the 4.6 kit.
Improves acceleration and is very durable.
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Originally Posted by PerfDistIgnition
You might consider our 5.0 Firepower Ignition Kit:
http://www.performancedistributors.com/f-150ignition.htm
Scroll down below the 4.6 kit.
Improves acceleration and is very durable.
http://www.performancedistributors.com/f-150ignition.htm
Scroll down below the 4.6 kit.
Improves acceleration and is very durable.
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Originally Posted by Conanski
You got it. You have to do something to increase the amount of air the motor consumes to realize any substantial power gains. About the best you can do without digging deep into the motor is add a set of 1.72 roller rockers and open up the exhaust.
Your truck doesn't have an AOD.. it has push button OD right? More than likely it's an E4OD.
Your truck doesn't have an AOD.. it has push button OD right? More than likely it's an E4OD.