What would you do with $500
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,285
Likes: 1
i have two ideas and they are the same as the other guys have stated
option 1: coolant filter & 4" exhaust (maybe straight pipe the stock if you want to save money)
option 2: SCT livewire with custom responsible power tunes
option 1- will give you the benefits of the coolant filter which can lessen egr cooler and oil cooler failures due to the sand castings plugging the system. and the exhaust will lower EGT's and sound nice.
option 2- will give you more power and better shifting due to the custom tuning. the livewire isn't the coolest looking programmer or gauge set up but it is within you budget. personally i like the SCT X3 and analog autometer gauges. i would not run any race or high power tunes since you don't have any exhaust or head studs. tell the tuner what you do with the truck, i would order an economy street tune and a tow tune. innovative diesel has great tuning if you want to go this rout check them out.
option 1: coolant filter & 4" exhaust (maybe straight pipe the stock if you want to save money)
option 2: SCT livewire with custom responsible power tunes
option 1- will give you the benefits of the coolant filter which can lessen egr cooler and oil cooler failures due to the sand castings plugging the system. and the exhaust will lower EGT's and sound nice.
option 2- will give you more power and better shifting due to the custom tuning. the livewire isn't the coolest looking programmer or gauge set up but it is within you budget. personally i like the SCT X3 and analog autometer gauges. i would not run any race or high power tunes since you don't have any exhaust or head studs. tell the tuner what you do with the truck, i would order an economy street tune and a tow tune. innovative diesel has great tuning if you want to go this rout check them out.
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
From: Western Montana
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,834
Likes: 25
From: Middle Tn.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Resident smarta$$
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,929
Likes: 9
From: Oaks,PA
Well, you should give it to me of course! 
Seriously, coolant filter and gauges, then SCT for Christmas! Do the Zoodad, CCV reroute as they're almost free. Sneaky pipe or block-off the up-pipe. Lots of good options here.
Seriously, coolant filter and gauges, then SCT for Christmas! Do the Zoodad, CCV reroute as they're almost free. Sneaky pipe or block-off the up-pipe. Lots of good options here.
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
From: Western Montana
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,834
Likes: 25
From: Middle Tn.
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
From: Western Montana
So, you peaked my interest, so I went to look what has been proven.
Checkout the dyno results which show a "slight" improvement in HP and Torque. http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...o_results.html
Checkout the dyno results which show a "slight" improvement in HP and Torque. http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...o_results.html
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Spokane, WA
So, you peaked my interest, so I went to look what has been proven.
Checkout the dyno results which show a "slight" improvement in HP and Torque. The Dyno Results Showed A Gain Of 9 Horsepower And Over 17 For The Torque - Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Magazine
Checkout the dyno results which show a "slight" improvement in HP and Torque. The Dyno Results Showed A Gain Of 9 Horsepower And Over 17 For The Torque - Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Magazine
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: Southdakota
Exhaust and coolant filter would be number one for me.
Then, EGR delete, oil cooler, SCT X-3, Gauges, by then you will need new tires
So at that point you would obviously want to do a lift and install larger chrome wheels with some 400.00 dollar tires. Then most likely you would want to put in a bigger turbo.... That would then lead to larger injectors.... Aww heck... At that point you may just as well tear the whole truck down and do a frame up restore to new with a complete re-build of the engine and transmission
Get the point?
Once you start..... There is no end! I wish i would have taken that advice a few months ago... LOL!
If it runs good than put that money in the tank and have fun!
Then, EGR delete, oil cooler, SCT X-3, Gauges, by then you will need new tires
So at that point you would obviously want to do a lift and install larger chrome wheels with some 400.00 dollar tires. Then most likely you would want to put in a bigger turbo.... That would then lead to larger injectors.... Aww heck... At that point you may just as well tear the whole truck down and do a frame up restore to new with a complete re-build of the engine and transmissionGet the point?
Once you start..... There is no end! I wish i would have taken that advice a few months ago... LOL!
If it runs good than put that money in the tank and have fun!