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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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cheap performance?

Hey yall ive got a 97 f150 4x4 with a 4.6, im only 16 and in high school and workin so i dont have alot of money. My current mods are straight piped exhaust (cut off right after y pipe) and yes i still have the same low end torque i had before, and a K&N cai, i have others but these are the only performance mods i really have besdies i guss spark plug wires. Anyways im looking to get a some more power out of this 4.6 without spending a fortune, any ideas how to get some cheap ponies? I was thinking about puttin on a set of underdrive pulleys and maybe a tb spacer, good idea/bad idea? Anything would be helpful! thanks guys
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Do a tuner with premium gas, efans, and maybe underdrive pulleys. After that, save your money.

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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Ive heard TB spacers are a waste of money
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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anyone what E-fan would be good in a 97 5.4 and what would i need to install it
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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so my best bet is to just wait and save untill i can get a tuner? thanks guys, any tips on which tuner is best
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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yeah tbs are a waste, and edge makes good stuff, they let you use the module as a gauge for a bunch of stuff real handy my buddy has one, its sweeeet
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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are they all about the same when it comes to hp/tq gain and gas mileage increase?
im leanin towards the edge cause of the advantages of the monitoring features but want to gain the most power and gas mileage
 
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