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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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what do u think of these mods?

as ill probably never be done doing stuff to my truck, these are the mods im currently considering. any input will be appreciated.

36 or 42lb injectors - what will this do for my truck? and will i need new rails/pump etc? and will i use more gas?

SuperDuty trans cooler - i get high trans temps off-raoding/pulling in the hills...wanting to take care of this.

Arb air locker for ford 9.75 - ive heard theres a new 1 released in dec. 09. this will replace my stock LS and give me better traction in the rear axle.

Hi-flow cats - magnaflows, which ones would work best w my truck and why? i love my exhaust sound...just want better flow.

I also will be getting an autometer trans temp gauge installed. i dont think the edge/gryphon for 97/03 is gonna get updated to provide trans temp reading.

99 5.4 2v w/ 135 k...all this will have to come after some body work. trail damage getting fixed 1st
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cody4x4tx
as ill probably never be done doing stuff to my truck, these are the mods im currently considering. any input will be appreciated.

36 or 42lb injectors - what will this do for my truck? and will i need new rails/pump etc? and will i use more gas? not needed unless you are forced induction
SuperDuty trans cooler - i get high trans temps off-raoding/pulling in the hills...wanting to take care of this. good choice

Arb air locker for ford 9.75 - ive heard theres a new 1 released in dec. 09. this will replace my stock LS and give me better traction in the rear axle.

Hi-flow cats - magnaflows, which ones would work best w my truck and why? i love my exhaust sound...just want better flow. high flow cats, should be added with long tube headers

I also will be getting an autometer trans temp gauge installed. i dont think the edge/gryphon for 97/03 is gonna get updated to provide trans temp reading. personal choice

99 5.4 2v w/ 135 k...all this will have to come after some body work. trail damage getting fixed 1st
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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For cats get Magnaflow Part#94106. Cut out all four cats and replace with two. They are significantly shorter than the stock cats and supposedly flow a lot better.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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thankx guys, dynasty did u notice a difference in tone or volume w the hi flows or did u not have anything to compare to?
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I just got the Gryphon CTS and it has the trans temp but being that youalready have one it might not be worth geting it just to get the trans temp.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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thankx guys, dynasty did u notice a difference in tone or volume w the hi flows or did u not have anything to compare to?
I only replaced the rear cats on mine to keep it emissions legal where I am but even just doing those two I got a noticeable increase in volume and a little tone when I'm on the fun pedal. I really want to cut out the front two now, I just need to find someone in my area that will do it.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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I only replaced the rear cats on mine to keep it emissions legal where I am but even just doing those two I got a noticeable increase in volume and a little tone when I'm on the fun pedal. I really want to cut out the front two now, I just need to find someone in my area that will do it.
cool. when you say you noticed a diff. in tone, you mean it got deeper right???

my exhaust sounds damn good after i got my gryphon.
 
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