Performance Changes
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Performance Changes
Okay, I got a '96 Bronco.
It has a 5.8L 351 Windsor, I'm just wondering what I can possibly do to the engine,exhaust, or anything to get more power and possibly better gas mileage?
Id like to keep each part under $300, just don't wanna go to overboard ya know.
Thanks.
It has a 5.8L 351 Windsor, I'm just wondering what I can possibly do to the engine,exhaust, or anything to get more power and possibly better gas mileage?
Id like to keep each part under $300, just don't wanna go to overboard ya know.
Thanks.
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you do know you are on the f150 forum?
not sure on the diameter.
can't you just measure yours?'
not sure on the diameter.
can't you just measure yours?'
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A quality set of long tube headers with 2 1/2" dual exaust with H pipe. Run off the cats. I am running Flowmasters on my 88 F150. I had glass packs and was looking to quiet it down a little. They have a better tone but not any quieter. The shorty headers are a waste of time and money. (thats what I have so I know from experience) Install a good set of metal gaskets. Upgrading the bolts would also be a wise investment. That will keep you from having to tighten them all of the time.
I think the stock pipe is 1 7/8 to 2".
How much effort do you want to put in to it. A cam upgrade will give you more power.
I think the stock pipe is 1 7/8 to 2".
How much effort do you want to put in to it. A cam upgrade will give you more power.
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Originally Posted by JLDickmon
put a wooden block under the throttle pedal...
more power = LESS fuel economy, but you might look into chipping it...
more power = LESS fuel economy, but you might look into chipping it...
I've got a 351 that gets about 14mpg at its very best on the highway. My sis and BIL had a Suburban of about the same age that got close to 20mpg out of its 350, in a heavier vehicle. Not sure what its power was, but it probably wasn't too far off the 210hp/325ft-lbs of my 351.
Jason