Would like to gain HP, Torque, and FUEL economy
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Would like to gain HP, Torque, and FUEL economy
Hello,
Just purchase a 1989 F350, 4x4, w/ 460 engine, ZF 5 speed, Crew Cab ..... Is a beautiful truck, low miles.... but, need more horsepower, Torque, and of course.... much more fuel economy. What are the best, most productive modifications I can make that I would gain in these areas? I know, I need headers, and larger exhaust, and get probably a Banks intake system ( already have K and N filter)... but, short of rebuilding and changing internal engine, what can I add, or modify?
Thanks,
Rick Fine
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Just purchase a 1989 F350, 4x4, w/ 460 engine, ZF 5 speed, Crew Cab ..... Is a beautiful truck, low miles.... but, need more horsepower, Torque, and of course.... much more fuel economy. What are the best, most productive modifications I can make that I would gain in these areas? I know, I need headers, and larger exhaust, and get probably a Banks intake system ( already have K and N filter)... but, short of rebuilding and changing internal engine, what can I add, or modify?
Thanks,
Rick Fine
rich121(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
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Would like to gain HP, Torque, and FUEL economy
Have you put any thought into a computer chip? I don't know if they sell one for you, but you could check. Also, you could look into underdrive pulleys. How about a cold air intake kit? Maybe some better ignition parts. Lots of things you can do. Locate a local speed shop and see what they can tell you.
TBirdGuy
"Stuck with a m*par, Settle for a ch*vy, Happy with a Ford!!!!"
TBirdGuy
"Stuck with a m*par, Settle for a ch*vy, Happy with a Ford!!!!"
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Would like to gain HP, Torque, and FUEL economy
What's your MPG now? A 460 in a F250/F350 will be doing real good if it ever gets above 12 MPG.
Deen Hylton
Ford F250 460 C-6, K&N, Headers, Dual Exh.,Comp. Cams,Shift Kit
Pioneer CD w/Bose Speakers.
Other Passion: Blown 77 Corvette (Sorry Guys/Gals)
How I can afford to Drive the above: 93 GEO Metro
Deen Hylton
Ford F250 460 C-6, K&N, Headers, Dual Exh.,Comp. Cams,Shift Kit
Pioneer CD w/Bose Speakers.
Other Passion: Blown 77 Corvette (Sorry Guys/Gals)
How I can afford to Drive the above: 93 GEO Metro
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