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I took my truck out and dragged that thing out on the street, and i had probably something that killed my will for speed...lol
i think its the governer...or i am not too sure really with these new trucks and all, but is there anything out there that can bypass this cutoff? like a racing chip...something? need help, as i am adding more power to my truck, but i feel like i am being HAD with the cutoff at 100mph...dampers my fun time...lol
Also i want to do something with my air filter, do they sell aftermarket kits, like for ram air...or is it just some K&N filter?
sorry for sounding so dumb guys, but i dont know whats out there exactly for my new beast..lol i hope somebody can get me up to speed here.
i think its the governer...or i am not too sure really with these new trucks and all, but is there anything out there that can bypass this cutoff? like a racing chip...something? need help, as i am adding more power to my truck, but i feel like i am being HAD with the cutoff at 100mph...dampers my fun time...lol
Also i want to do something with my air filter, do they sell aftermarket kits, like for ram air...or is it just some K&N filter?
sorry for sounding so dumb guys, but i dont know whats out there exactly for my new beast..lol i hope somebody can get me up to speed here.
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Man oh man, Use that search button!
Guess I'll go first.
just look around the site before posting. There are a number of intakes you can install, and a few different chips that will get your truck rolling.
http://www.troyerperformance.com/cgi...link=storelist
Guess I'll go first.
just look around the site before posting. There are a number of intakes you can install, and a few different chips that will get your truck rolling.
http://www.troyerperformance.com/cgi...link=storelist
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It is hard to use the search feature when you don't know what to search for. Give them a break! Offer some advice!
First off, what vehicle do you have? That can give us all a better picture of what to recommend for you.
There are millions of performance upgrades. If you want more power, the basics are let more air in, and let more out. Less restriction, if you will. Now that is left is to think of all of the components involved with intake, processing, and exhaust and start shopping.
Chip programmers are not entirely necessary, and will not prove too much increase unless you do multiple performance parts upgrades.
I look at it this way. When it comes to bettering the performance of your pickup, you will most likely go down the line of buying a part here, and replacing a component there. After a handful of upgrades, with the occasional 7- 10 horsepower and torque increase each, you can really add the gains. On average I can believe anyone could see around a 40 horsepower and 50-60 pounds of torque increase to your real wheels for around $1000. That is, being a conservative and smart shopper with utilization of E-Bay, clearance, and patience, it is certainly feasible. However you could pay as much as $3000 dollars for the same performance increases if you don't shop right.
I recently purchased a K&N intake kit for $200, free S&H, Gibson Side-Swept AS catback exhaust for $200, 1.5" suspension lift kit for $300, NAPA 9mm top grade plugs for $45, Bosch Plat4 Plugs for $20, and really have seen a nice gain in performance to satisfy me.
After I customize what I need and want for my engine, I will consider a chip programmer to better “learn” my computer how to fully utilize the new parts I have added to my vehicle for the most optimal and consistent engine tune.
See what is best for you, and then make the budget. Best of luck.
First off, what vehicle do you have? That can give us all a better picture of what to recommend for you.
There are millions of performance upgrades. If you want more power, the basics are let more air in, and let more out. Less restriction, if you will. Now that is left is to think of all of the components involved with intake, processing, and exhaust and start shopping.
Chip programmers are not entirely necessary, and will not prove too much increase unless you do multiple performance parts upgrades.
I look at it this way. When it comes to bettering the performance of your pickup, you will most likely go down the line of buying a part here, and replacing a component there. After a handful of upgrades, with the occasional 7- 10 horsepower and torque increase each, you can really add the gains. On average I can believe anyone could see around a 40 horsepower and 50-60 pounds of torque increase to your real wheels for around $1000. That is, being a conservative and smart shopper with utilization of E-Bay, clearance, and patience, it is certainly feasible. However you could pay as much as $3000 dollars for the same performance increases if you don't shop right.
I recently purchased a K&N intake kit for $200, free S&H, Gibson Side-Swept AS catback exhaust for $200, 1.5" suspension lift kit for $300, NAPA 9mm top grade plugs for $45, Bosch Plat4 Plugs for $20, and really have seen a nice gain in performance to satisfy me.
After I customize what I need and want for my engine, I will consider a chip programmer to better “learn” my computer how to fully utilize the new parts I have added to my vehicle for the most optimal and consistent engine tune.
See what is best for you, and then make the budget. Best of luck.
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[Chip programmers are not entirely necessary, and will not prove too much increase unless you do multiple performance parts upgrades. ]
I beg to differ with that statement. With a programmer, you're going to gain significant horsepower/torque, your tranny will shift better, and the speed limiter will either be raised or done away with...Kevin
I beg to differ with that statement. With a programmer, you're going to gain significant horsepower/torque, your tranny will shift better, and the speed limiter will either be raised or done away with...Kevin
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ahhh sorry guys, i didnt bother looking for a search...i just figured i could get some advice from you guys that already got some experience with such product.
i got a 2005 F-150 Lariat, 5.4 Triton V8, tow package (not if that really matters)
i also already installed dual exhaust on my truck, made by IMCO performace exhaust.
a friend of mine brought the same year and model of my truck, and i liked the way his exhaust sounds and the performace increased as well, and i couldnt believe the truck actually had duallys..wasnt too sure they could be installed, well he took me down to this guy locally from Jeffers, and he walked me through the installation process, the "Y" (to where the headers combine to the exhaust) actually comes after the cats, so it was definately doable...and now my truck is just asking for more air. my friend took pictures of the process, and it was clean, and the pipes are wayy thicker then the bone stock exhaust, i also instaled some nice tips on each end, and it flows with the truck really well...so looks good feels good and sounds good...lolol now i just need her to start inhaling good, and i think i also need to let her know its ok to go pass her limits, and we are good to go..lol
now is this actually the INTAKE? or is it just an air filter? seriously though, as some people say they just brought a new intake, but yet when i looked under their hood, it was just an air filter, nothing more. so dont take it as me being a smart ***, i just have seen a couple of set ups that either remove your old air filter assy. to just replacing it with a pipe and a air filter on the end...to just taking out the air filter and leaving the stock system in. i also am wondering is there a ram air system that i can purchase?
so any help will be appreciated
and thanks for the info guys, this is great to know i can get some help out on the web!
i got a 2005 F-150 Lariat, 5.4 Triton V8, tow package (not if that really matters)
i also already installed dual exhaust on my truck, made by IMCO performace exhaust.
a friend of mine brought the same year and model of my truck, and i liked the way his exhaust sounds and the performace increased as well, and i couldnt believe the truck actually had duallys..wasnt too sure they could be installed, well he took me down to this guy locally from Jeffers, and he walked me through the installation process, the "Y" (to where the headers combine to the exhaust) actually comes after the cats, so it was definately doable...and now my truck is just asking for more air. my friend took pictures of the process, and it was clean, and the pipes are wayy thicker then the bone stock exhaust, i also instaled some nice tips on each end, and it flows with the truck really well...so looks good feels good and sounds good...lolol now i just need her to start inhaling good, and i think i also need to let her know its ok to go pass her limits, and we are good to go..lol
I recently purchased a K&N intake kit for $200
so any help will be appreciated
and thanks for the info guys, this is great to know i can get some help out on the web!
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Originally Posted by kevhunt
[Chip programmers are not entirely necessary, and will not prove too much increase unless you do multiple performance parts upgrades. ]
I beg to differ with that statement. With a programmer, you're going to gain significant horsepower/torque, your tranny will shift better, and the speed limiter will either be raised or done away with...Kevin
I beg to differ with that statement. With a programmer, you're going to gain significant horsepower/torque, your tranny will shift better, and the speed limiter will either be raised or done away with...Kevin
now will this programmer void my warrenty? maybe this is something i can just call my wife about..lol but i like what i am reading already...lol
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Either the Airaid or the Air Force 1 should do you fine. But thats a little off topic for this forum...Kevin
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ahh sorry, didn't mean to explode at ya.
If you want the instant kick, I'd go with the programmer. I noticed a little bit of top end power when I got my exhaust done, but the Xcal definately took the cake when it came to waking up the truck. And I'm only using the 87 Octane tune. Can't wait to see what the 93 will do!
The Air intake is next on my list.
If you want the instant kick, I'd go with the programmer. I noticed a little bit of top end power when I got my exhaust done, but the Xcal definately took the cake when it came to waking up the truck. And I'm only using the 87 Octane tune. Can't wait to see what the 93 will do!
The Air intake is next on my list.
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Hi Ford Nox,
Welcome to F-150 Online,
What you experienced was the top speed limiter, and that doesn't kick in until very high speeds - 98 MPH or higher - so you must have been hitting it pretty hard.
Almost all computer-controlled vehicles have a top speed limiter, and that is easy to eliminate.
That is easy to take care of for you via our PCM programming, and in fact, our custom tuning is by far the single best performance bang-for-the buck you can install on these vehicles, as nothing else for the same or less cost will deliver as much improvement in performance. We not only take care of the top speed limiter, but also increase engine horsepower and torque at any throttle position & speed, vastly improve driveability, shift characteristics in the automatic models, and so many other areas of the PCM's operations are improved. Also, we deliver multiple performance programs so you can literally have separate programs for things like drag racing, daily driving on the street, towing-specific tunes, etc., all in the same hand-held device that installs in just a few minutes & allows you to switch between the various programs, nice & easy.
Just FYI - I don't know where you are in modifying your vehicle, but the basic order of bang-for-the-buck in improving the performance of these vehicles is tuning, intake, and then exhaust, in terms of the basic "Top 3" best mods to start off with. You do have to be *very* careful though, as there are tuners that aren't worth the money, there are many different intakes kits some great, some just "OK," and most cat-back exhaust systems actually reduce torque in these trucks, even though you gain some HP at very high rpms. So it's very important to use the best manufacturer's parts in each specific area of modification or you can really short-change your results.
That is what we do - specialize in F-150 performance, so we test many of the performance products on the market for these vehicles so we can properly advise our customers which products actually do the best job and should be sued in each area. Drop by our web site & take a look around, especially in the Performance Packages section, and you'll get a good idea of what to do in what order.
And of course, please feel free to give us a call at our number listed below, as we'll be more than happy to go over everything with you in proper detail so you don't make any mistakes, go over whatever you might have already done to your vehicle as well as how you use it, etc, and insure that you get the best results in each area of modification - that's what we do.
Thanks for dropping by, & best of luck with your truck!
Welcome to F-150 Online,
What you experienced was the top speed limiter, and that doesn't kick in until very high speeds - 98 MPH or higher - so you must have been hitting it pretty hard.
Almost all computer-controlled vehicles have a top speed limiter, and that is easy to eliminate.That is easy to take care of for you via our PCM programming, and in fact, our custom tuning is by far the single best performance bang-for-the buck you can install on these vehicles, as nothing else for the same or less cost will deliver as much improvement in performance. We not only take care of the top speed limiter, but also increase engine horsepower and torque at any throttle position & speed, vastly improve driveability, shift characteristics in the automatic models, and so many other areas of the PCM's operations are improved. Also, we deliver multiple performance programs so you can literally have separate programs for things like drag racing, daily driving on the street, towing-specific tunes, etc., all in the same hand-held device that installs in just a few minutes & allows you to switch between the various programs, nice & easy.
Just FYI - I don't know where you are in modifying your vehicle, but the basic order of bang-for-the-buck in improving the performance of these vehicles is tuning, intake, and then exhaust, in terms of the basic "Top 3" best mods to start off with. You do have to be *very* careful though, as there are tuners that aren't worth the money, there are many different intakes kits some great, some just "OK," and most cat-back exhaust systems actually reduce torque in these trucks, even though you gain some HP at very high rpms. So it's very important to use the best manufacturer's parts in each specific area of modification or you can really short-change your results.
That is what we do - specialize in F-150 performance, so we test many of the performance products on the market for these vehicles so we can properly advise our customers which products actually do the best job and should be sued in each area. Drop by our web site & take a look around, especially in the Performance Packages section, and you'll get a good idea of what to do in what order.
And of course, please feel free to give us a call at our number listed below, as we'll be more than happy to go over everything with you in proper detail so you don't make any mistakes, go over whatever you might have already done to your vehicle as well as how you use it, etc, and insure that you get the best results in each area of modification - that's what we do.
Thanks for dropping by, & best of luck with your truck!
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Thanks for dropping by, & best of luck with your truck!
thanks guys for all the help, as always its greatly appreciated!