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I'm sure that this question has probably been asked before, but what do you think the best mod for these trucks are. My future mods include, headers, a new exhaust system, cam, and a transmission rebuild. What else would you guys do?
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During the trans rebuild get a nice Shift kit installed. I installed a B&M thans pack. Best thing ever. Was tired of Fords super slow butter shift. I used the Off-Road RV springs. The Race ones make it annoying to drive everyday. Throw a nice set of heads on also of you didnt list that.
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Depending on your engine, you can keep the cost down by using an electric fan from a 3.8L Taurus. Google "taurus fan" and you'll find tons of threads on Mustang, Bronco, and general off-road sites about tutorials on how to do it, it's a very common mod; and the Taurus fan pushes as much if not more than the $200-300 fans. Here's pics of my setup:
3 relay setup (its a 2-speed fan):
The downside of using the Taurus fan is that because it pushes so much CFM it pulls a pretty large load from the alternator, so you DEFINITELY need a 3G alternator, 95amp is sufficient but you'd be better off with the 130amp.
3 relay setup (its a 2-speed fan):
The downside of using the Taurus fan is that because it pushes so much CFM it pulls a pretty large load from the alternator, so you DEFINITELY need a 3G alternator, 95amp is sufficient but you'd be better off with the 130amp.
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I know that taurus fan is good, caus of my mus I have also looked into it, but once again havent had the time. Just moved and quit my job as I was being asked to do what I used to do. Was a gas pumper and finally upgraded to mechanic but then they kept askin me to pump so I said PEACE. Then my mom crashed her car, then my bros head gasket went in his Talon, stupid mopar 2.0's. Hopefully Monday I will have a new job. Got all cars fixed and running great so I can get a job now lol.
I am in need of an alternator as mine is starting to crap out. I have to stock one still, Where do I get the 130Amp one, will help when snow plowing.
I am in need of an alternator as mine is starting to crap out. I have to stock one still, Where do I get the 130Amp one, will help when snow plowing.
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Advance the base timing a couple of degrees. You'll notice the differnece right away and it's FREE! 
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Originally Posted by 95F350XL
I am in need of an alternator as mine is starting to crap out. I have to stock one still, Where do I get the 130Amp one, will help when snow plowing.
That site has all the info you need AND they sell the alternators + wiring.
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Sweet, thanks man
I found the alt on the site
http://rjminjectiontech.com/?p=6 The side mount is mine 160amp
Now then I need this also
http://rjminjectiontech.com/?p=7 the cable kit. The 4th or 5th one down, I dont need the 1st one right. It hooks up to my stock wiring. I did the 3G conversion in my stang and its the same. Just different mounting on the alt.
I found the alt on the site
http://rjminjectiontech.com/?p=6 The side mount is mine 160amp
Now then I need this also
http://rjminjectiontech.com/?p=7 the cable kit. The 4th or 5th one down, I dont need the 1st one right. It hooks up to my stock wiring. I did the 3G conversion in my stang and its the same. Just different mounting on the alt.
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Originally Posted by builtfordtough13
what do you think the best mod for these trucks are.
For your '94 5.8 with stock or near stock tires I suggest 3.73 gearing and 1.7 roller rockers, and then some exhaust work. If this were a 5.0 truck you want 4.10 gearing, longtube headers and a big cam upgrade. On a 4.9 truck you want 3.55 or numerically smaller gearing because it makes all it's power down low. With a bigger truck and/or tires the gearing should get lower(numerically higher) from these numbers.
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There are cams that are speed density friendly. Othewise, I don't see an issue with the other aftermarket parts, however, it'll need more fuel. At the minimum, an adjustable fuel pressure regulator will help if no aftermarket tuning is available.