Ok so I've finally got some money saved up and I know I'm getting my bed sprayed, but I'm thinking about taking the rest and getting either an intake or an exhaust. First question; since I will probably only be able to afford one or the other, which would be the better option, Intake or Exhaust? Next question; how will they perform without any kind of tuner such as an Edge? Will be stock computer be able to handle it? Last question; which Intake/Exhaust would you recommend? There are so many options out there and I know that everyone has their preferences, but what do you have on your truck and do you like it? I'm thinking of Gibson exhaust/Volant CAI. Anyone running either of these? Thanks for the help!

 

I have the Air Force 1, Roush legal exhaust & Xcal2 with Troyer tunes . If I were you I would keep saving until:santa: you can get all three in a package deal. if you have to have it now you should look in the clasifieds here and on Craiglist.com. go for the intake first.

 

If it were me, I'd go with a 3" AF1 intake. I ordered tunes from Troyer performance, and asked them the same question. I talked to Chris, and said that the intake is the way to go, if you're going to do just one. Right now all I have is the intake and it is awesome. (Waiting on the tunes) I feel like I have a little quicker throttle response, and when you get on it, it sounds sweet. That's my thoughts, hopefully you'll get some more input. There are a lot of smart people on this site.

 

Hi.

Gibson - nice tone, if quiet - no perf gains. Get SS version.
Volant - well-built, but proven to lie down past 4100 rpm - not a performer.

My picks:
- AF1 3" ( without tune), Af1 3.5" ( needs custom tune).
- Magnalfow SS catback (nice sound a litle gain, not much, but more importantly it does not rob your low-end torque like some others do).

I also concur - be patient & get a custom tuner as your first mod; I'd even choose not to do the bedliner first to pay for it, IMHO. A package deal is a great idea as well - you'd save on all three components, and they all work together.

Cheers
bubba

 

Thanks for the input guys! I need to get the bed sprayed because I do use the bed fairly often. I'm thinking of just going with an intake now, and the others a little later down the line.

 

Hey i got an idea for ya.Why not do the 3in AF1 and also cut the stock muffler out and put in a magnaflow muffler and that won't cost much

 

Save up and get a JLT Intake and the XCal2, the reason I say this is because: You can't run the JLT without a custom tune, if you try you WILL run lean. With a good tune and the JLT the '04+ trucks are getting 35-40 peak rwhp.

As for exhaust, save more, and get long tube headers, high flow cats, and then your choice after the cats, thats another 30+ hp

With those few mods plus electric fans the '04+ 5.4s are getting consistent 280-300 dyno'd rwhp

 

hey shane1, just curious...if you don't mind me asking...how much was that package.....and is that the offroad roush exhaust? thanks...

 

I paid $1125.00 back in Feb. shipped to my front door:santa: . I have the Roush legal system.