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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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What should I get

I got 95 f250 sd . What I can do to wake it up a little .that is quick and cheap .the truck is stock with 293k miles 5 speed .I was thinking about getting programmer but there Is so many out there give me some ideas ??
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Ahhh why just wake it up a little lol I tried that and wasn't happy now I am spending the cash to do it up right I say go for it haha....
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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First get gauges to monitor EGT, trans temp, and boost. Then a 6637 intake and 3" downpipe ($150-200 for both). Then a good chip from PHP, TW, DP Tuner, or Gearhead (about $400).

After those mods then you can get into injectors.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Good call Mr. Falcon
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Do I need trans temp gauge in manual 5 speed ??
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Do I need trans temp gauge in manual 5 speed ??
No sir you do not.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Do I need trans temp gauge in manual 5 speed ??
Nope, just threw that in there cause I didn't know if you had a auto or not...
 
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