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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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I got a 2004 f150 STX 4.6 with a 6in lift and 35in tires. Which is better to get dif. gears or a chip??i want something with better gas and more power. i will be doin highway driving.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Two big price differences. . get the Edge first and than gears.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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I'd go with the gears first... then I'd stack up for the maximum performance out of your mods -- with the Xcalibrator 2 from Troyer Performance.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Like I was saying in your other post. Try the $350 or so tuner first. If that dosent make you happy go drop $1500 or so on front/rear gears.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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i did gears first, then got me a Edge
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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The problem with doing the gears and than the tuner is that your speedometer is going to be WAY off along with your transmission shifting whack. . seems like it'd do more harm than just adding bigger tires. Thats just my opinion anyways. .
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by herrs04
I got a 2004 f150 STX 4.6 with a 6in lift and 35in tires. Which is better to get dif. gears or a chip??i want something with better gas and more power. i will be doin highway driving.
i think you should get a programmer first, i am particularly fond of the edge. atleast with the edge you can correct your speedo for the time being, i would definitely look into getting gears soon though, the lift and tires are going to take a toll on your drivetrain. i have pretty much the same setup as you but i have 37's, gears, and the edge. My truck feels faster then stock... good luck keep us updated and post some pictures.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks guys im think im gonna go with the Edge! and then down the road gears, and then exhaust! i'll update my pics. tomorow with the new lift..
 
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