Best bang for teh buck performance mod for 04 4.6 L engine?

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Old 03-09-2010, 12:36 AM
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Best bang for teh buck performance mod for 04 4.6 L engine?

What's the best bang for the buck performance mod that I can buy for an 04 F150 4.6 L ?

I'm thinking of adding something to the truck that will help on the low end torque. Truck is really slow from a go, specially when going uphill.

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Old 03-09-2010, 01:35 AM
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Old 03-09-2010, 08:24 AM
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Probably gears, if you have a 2WD. I've got 3.55's and they leave much to be desired.
 
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Custom tune, or gears if a 2wd.
 
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Gotts mod!
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 06:24 PM
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gotts intake mod, gears, custom tune, e-fans and a lube job
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:34 PM
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there isnt alot out there to really give u bang for buck on a truck. a programmer or gears would be the best bet. everything else gives you small improvements. on muscle cars, the traditional bang for buck would be heads/cam/intake(manifold) and you can see the changes made to the car with those mods. it comes down to how serious you are about number gains on your vehicle. you can buy every mod possible for more power and it can turn into a major waste of money just to boost 10+ HP or TQ.
 
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Old 03-12-2010, 05:00 AM
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there isnt alot out there to really give u bang for buck on a truck.
 
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Well shoot, looks like quite a few people wasted their time and money, but their trucks still move..
 
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most people go for the lifted look and go out mudding. how often do u see guys take their f150's and make it all motor?
 



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