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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Hello all, I thought I would see what everyone thinks as far as my thoughts on a few aftermarkets upgrades to the ex. I am wanting to do an exhaust, intake, and chip. So far I have narrowed it down to the banks stinger plus or the MBRP 4" turbo back stainless exhaust with 5" angle cut tip. As far as an intake I am leaning toward the AEM oil free intake. For the electronic performance I am thinking the SCT Strategy Pre-Programmed Flash Device. I am mostly using the vehicle for around town and lots of hauling. Any feedback or experience with any of these items positive or negative would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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do a search on the 6637 filter it filters well and is only like 30 bucks online. I dont know many people running the banks exaust but MBRP and silverline are good. You want to get a chip that not one of those "off the shelf" tuners, Dp tuner is the way to go www.Dp-tuner.com
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pdx02
Hello all, I thought I would see what everyone thinks as far as my thoughts on a few aftermarkets upgrades to the ex. I am wanting to do an exhaust, intake, and chip. So far I have narrowed it down to the banks stinger plus or the MBRP 4" turbo back stainless exhaust with 5" angle cut tip. As far as an intake I am leaning toward the AEM oil free intake. For the electronic performance I am thinking the SCT Strategy Pre-Programmed Flash Device. I am mostly using the vehicle for around town and lots of hauling. Any feedback or experience with any of these items positive or negative would be greatly appreciated.
Most people think that banks is not your best bank for your buck, go with the MBRP.

Don't know much about AEM intake, but many on here do the 6637 mod for a intake, it's inexpensive $40. I prefer the AFE Stage II with pg7 filter.

I strongly recommend the DP tuner for your power enhancements, I would do any of the off the shelf tuners.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Take a look at our sigs, you will get a good idea what we have and would tell you. Do a search on MODS, you will spend the next few days reading all of them.

Welcome to the 7.3 fourm. These guys know that they are talking about.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Here is some good reading. Lots of mods here. http://www.7point3.com/mods.aspx
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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[QUOTE=miller_feed]Here is some good reading. Lots of mods here. http://www.7point3.com/mods.aspx[/QUOTE]

I was lookin for that link just now for this thread...will bookmark now thanks
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Here is some good reading. Lots of mods here. http://www.7point3.com/mods.aspx[/QUOTE]

I was lookin for that link just now for this thread...will bookmark now thanks
Your welcome, thats how I do it. Anything I might need one day, I bookmark it.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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I have the AFE proguard 7 on my truck and am very happy. I heard of some intakes not being big enough to handle the air volume and suck in the air filter so make sure you get a high quality intake. The AFE proguard is a really nice set up but kind of spendy. They say it a 50 hp increase with a programer, i don't know that its true or not I got it because it filter 99% of fine dust particle. Most other filters are 99% coarse dust particles. So do your research, another good brand is Volant.
 
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Go with MBRP or Silverline. Banks is not worth the money.
Intake - I don't care what you do, but I am going with the AFE Stage II w ProGuard 7
Chip - SCT makes some darn good stuff for Chevys. Not too sure about their Ford stuff. Look at my sig and you will know what I chose AND I LOVE IT!!!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mikebadass76
I have the AFE proguard 7 on my truck and am very happy. I heard of some intakes not being big enough to handle the air volume and suck in the air filter so make sure you get a high quality intake. The AFE proguard is a really nice set up but kind of spendy. They say it a 50 hp increase with a programer, i don't know that its true or not I got it because it filter 99% of fine dust particle. Most other filters are 99% coarse dust particles. So do your research, another good brand is Volant.
The filter will let you be able to make more HP, it doesn't make HP. The chip will make the HP because the truck can breathe better.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Just in case you don't have enough options to consider, I'm personally planning on looking seriosuly at a Pinnacle exhaust system (but I'm also potentially working with another member to take his system when he gets his stacks)... Pinnacle comes with a lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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I like Pinnacle, too Pete told me to get it!

BTW Pete - You better get that sowing machine warmed up for my PG7 filter cover It will be mine when I can find the cheapest one out there. Read my post, I have found them from $355 up to $500+ If there is that much range they must be out there even cheaper.
 
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Sewing machine has been running a lot here lately... almost hard to keep up with. BTW... the PG7 template is made, and tonight will be the official sewing pattern and perhaps a test cover to check for "fit". Was going to do those things last night, but family obligations kept the desire at bay.

On the exhaust, I think that it was some of your research, Scott, that actually got me pointed in that direction while you were still trying to choose which way to go.
 
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