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Jun 23, 2007 | 06:17 PM

limerence

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Ford Bronco Mods

Hello All,

I just recently purchased a 1994 Ford Bronco 5.8 Eddie Bauer. Just wanted to get advice from everyone as in what mods (K&N FIPK, Flowmaster, etc) where I can get the best bang for my buck. This will be my daily driver and probably will not be wheeled.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Jun 23, 2007 | 06:35 PM

lostin90s

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Welcome to FTE

One think to say about Broncos is run . Once they get in your blood you love them.

Cheapest and best spent are
MSD coil &cap (or 94-95 GT stang cap)
Fordracing 9mm wires
motocraft plugs.
K&N filter (in stock box or other)

This will really tune up your ride.

Then go for a cat back system . I just have mine made by local shop. But there are lots to pick from. congrats on your ride .

Next you go to headers & duals it gose on and on.

GOOD LUCK LOST

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Jun 23, 2007 | 07:04 PM

WhëëlMå1

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Welcome to FTE limerence. What kind of budget do you have? I cannot speak highly enough of the complete Bassani exhaust system I put on my 96 (ceramic coated headers, high flow Y pipe, and catback). You can hear some clips of it here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~metalsped/bronco/

Jun 23, 2007 | 07:04 PM

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Oh, and I gained 2mpg with that. Certainly not everyone WILL see those gains... but I did.

Jun 23, 2007 | 08:20 PM

limerence

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelMA1

Hi Rich,

I don't really have a budget at this time (not that I have deep pockets or anything). But something reasonable. If there are mods under 1 - 2k that have a dramatic difference in the vehicle, whether it be performance, suspension, mpg, I'd be open to it.

Thanks,
John

Jun 23, 2007 | 09:02 PM

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I dont know where prices are these days, but I think the total exhaust system rework cost me in the neighborhood of $1500. The ceramic coated headers not only lower underhood temps, but were equal length.... so they were of much higher quality than any other header on the market (shorty style). Like I mentioned, my 5.8 went from 15mpg to 17mpg, with no discernible change in how I drove. I was a big fan. It is tough to get more mpg out of these rigs though... its just the nature of the best.

Jun 23, 2007 | 09:22 PM

limerence

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Originally Posted by WheelMA1

Rich,

Couple of questions and I apologize if they are dumb.

1) $1500, is that you doing the work yourself? or is that cost including installation? can't say that i know my way around an engine so unless its a pretty simple install with nice pictures for a dummy, i may have to have the work done by someone else

2) other than mpg gain, are there any other advantages? over time, just the mpg gain might be worth it alone but wanted to see if there were any other pros in doing the mod.

Thanks again,
John

Last edited by limerence; Jun 23, 2007 at 09:26 PM.