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Old May 11, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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F-250 Performance Options?

This is my first post on this forum and I appreciate any advice and give thanks in advance!!!

I have a 1997 F-250 HD with a 7.5 (gas) and auto trans. It is OBD-I (not OBD-II). It is stock and I'm looking for any performance options that will give me the best bang for the buck. Thanks again.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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First off welcome to FTE.

First things first. Do the common upgrades like a higher flowing intake. K&N air filter drop in, or the whole intake, a good flowing exhaust will wake your truck up. These very easy and cheap upgrades will give you a good foundation for bigger upgrades.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Headers and chip, you are efi, correct? Check you smog law, you don't want to get sideways with those fellers...

Just for grins, a little more 460 info:

460ford.com :: View topic - 460 Horsepower Chart

All carb'd engines, but you'll get the picture.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Yup, EFI. Is there a chip available for a '97 that is not OBDII?
 
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Yup, EFI. Is there a chip available for a '97 that is not OBDII?
Nothing worth buying. Do a complete exhaust and then advance the timing a couple degrees.
 
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