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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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Also what kind of gains should us 5.4l guys expect with shorties? I'm mainly loooking for torque.
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10 HP / 15 TQ - Short Tube Headers
20 HP / 30 TQ - Long Tube Headers
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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The long ones would be my choice as well. Let us know when you get them if they fit. Good luck.
Will do... with pics!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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So you think those shortys will fit an 08 f-250 5.4L? I looked at my engine today and I'm not sure if I want to tackle this project. Is it all that hard replacing headers on a f-250?
trust me they are a pain a real pain but i got mine i would think long and hard i did have 2 studs break that had to be drilled out and helicoils put in but i have machinest back ground but it is a pain
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Your best bet is to cut the nuts off the studs, then you can CAREFULLY use a stud puller to remove them, praying they don't break. Then again, if the truck is an '08 I wouldn't worry about the studs breaking.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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http://bullydog.com/product/index/product_detail/289/55

bully dog Triple Dog GT Gas Gauge Tuner has been released and now me wait should be over part has been on back oreder do to release date getting pushed back
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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http://bullydog.com/product/index/product_detail/289/55

bully dog Triple Dog GT Gas Gauge Tuner has been released and now me wait should be over part has been on back oreder do to release date getting pushed back
I see that you post up information on the new Bully Dog GT tuner in EVERY thread that you've participated in since you joined the forum... why?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Maybe he's a spammer paid by BullyDog?? In any light, if it is to be considered advertising, you need to contact the forum owners and pay to advertise like everyone else.

Either way, I doubt it will offer the gains that a custom written tune and an SCT from 5 Star Tuning will offer.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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How much is a custom tune from Mike? Cause I hooked up my SCT and it is still throwing the code p0506 which is that big of a deal at least according to SCT techs. Can mike have this fixed and maybe give me more tq and hp?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Hmm.... lets see, BULL TERRIOR, then BULLYDOG ? I wonder... could it be?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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My estimate is:

10 HP / 15 TQ - Short Tube Headers
20 HP / 30 TQ - Long Tube Headers
Maybe that is peak numbers but I wonder between the 1500-3500 rpm range there would be a big difference of tq. If not I don't see it being worth the time and money.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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I don't know what it would do on one of these trucks, but when I put a set of headers on an old '76 cheby 350 it was the best improvement I made in terms of more horse power a big difference.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by enduro4231
Maybe he's a spammer paid by BullyDog?? In any light, if it is to be considered advertising, you need to contact the forum owners and pay to advertise like everyone else.

Either way, I doubt it will offer the gains that a custom written tune and an SCT from 5 Star Tuning will offer.
I 100% agree!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jac08f250
Maybe that is peak numbers but I wonder between the 1500-3500 rpm range there would be a big difference of tq. If not I don't see it being worth the time and money.
These are definitey "peak" estimates... I'm going to be installing 40" tires later this year so my 5.4L engine will need all the help it can get!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Hmm.... lets see, BULL TERRIOR, then BULLYDOG ? I wonder... could it be?
Pure coincidence!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bayou barataria
I don't know what it would do on one of these trucks, but when I put a set of headers on an old '76 cheby 350 it was the best improvement I made in terms of more horse power a big difference.
I agree! I also plan to do some head work and install cams later on so the headers, hi-flow cats, and Magnaflow exhaust will add to the performance gains.
 
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