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Oct 10, 2010 | 09:32 AM

#196

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

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Originally Posted by Brandy2277

My 2001 Supercrew 5.4 has been acting up in the last 2 months, and today just stopped. So as I'm driving it started to sputter and when you would hit the gas it would die out and backfire. Finally today it did the same thing and then wouldn't turn on(would crank but not start). When the tow truck arrived I was able to start it again but still spuddering. When I got it home I took out the mass flow meter and cleaned it, now it starts right up sounds good but when I drive it it drives fine till I get on it. When I hit the gas hard it revs, sputters and doesn't go anywere. Any Ideas? Maybe a bad mass flow? I've installed new Accel coils and spark plugs a little while back so don't think its a coil problem.

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Originally Posted by tarajerame

there's your #1 issue

#2 check for any codes

#3 put teh stock COPS on it with some motorcraft spark plugs and see what it does

#4 change your fuel filter

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Originally Posted by tarajerame

what fuel do you run??

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Originally Posted by Brandy2277

No codes are coming up at all, and I run mid grade fuel always.

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Originally Posted by Brandy2277

Thought about changing fuel filter and cleaning IAC today.

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Originally Posted by tarajerame

Oct 10, 2010 | 01:22 PM

#197

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

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Originally Posted by CROSS EYED Reel_Drifter

tarajerame,
So if i dont put a programmer, re gear, and super charger in my truck im going to run "thru transmissions and fuel like they are going out of style?" Gas I believe but "transmissions" gimme a BREAK!

Anyways thanks to the rest of you guys! I will be purchasing a programmer soon, hopefully a Gryphon. Thanks Again!

Seriously, the extra strain on these transmissions, casued by adding to the rolling mass weight by lifting and huge wheels and tires has caused several to experience transmission losses. Some more than once. Regearing will be the single best mod for helping extend the life of the transmission, with those mods. A tuner is needed and will aid in performance, but will not help extend the life of the transmission. Just my opinion, based on what I have seen happen to others. These transmissions are not the strongest component of these trucks, to start with.

I don't know why I try to help these idiots...

but I

when they post threads about how thier friends truck woops all over thiers and they don't understand why

Oct 10, 2010 | 03:34 PM

#198

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

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Originally Posted by tarajerame

I don't know why I try to help these idiots...

but I

when they post threads about how thier friends truck woops all over thiers and they don't understand why

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Originally Posted by gcart

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorherc67

you would be fine with 33 on stock gears. my work truck has had 33 and now 35's since it was new. it is an 04 with about 200,000 miles on it. with the 35's it could use new gears but i don't believe it is imperative. the stock gears can handle 33's imo

i would save up though and get something you really want or need, don't just buy something to buy something. that is something i wish i grasped

Your fine bud. Your not going to hurt your truck anymore with those tires then with stockers. When you get up to 35+ then your coming up on needing gears. Dont abuse your truck and you will be fine. i just dropped $2424.13 on a new tranny in my truck, i was abusing it and it had 130k miles. idk, life lesson.

Honestly my favorite mod was the hid's from www.DDMtuning.com and the two hellas behind my grill with hid's. Makes for a sexy combo and should cost around 200 bucks.

Best advice, save your money. Im still in high school, work two part time jobs, gave up being a kid to have nice toys. Its not all that great.

Last edited by Bluejay; Oct 10, 2010 at 04:30 PM. Reason: Do not circumvent the language filter

Oct 10, 2010 | 04:21 PM

#199

Klitch

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From: Washington

"gave up being a kid to have nice toys. Its not all that great."

Really?

I thought that was being a kid!

Oct 10, 2010 | 04:38 PM

#200

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

same here

Oct 12, 2010 | 08:39 AM

#201

MGDfan

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Saving precious filter oil, and refining the WAI

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Originally Posted by Bigmike13588

Ive had a k & n flat filter since I bought my truck in 04, no problems from it. Ive even removed all the plastic piping from the fender to the airbox. Works good, just hose it out and dry it off. Dont even oil it anymore.

MGD

Oct 12, 2010 | 08:44 AM

#202

shotgunz

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From: NC

His next thread will be about his POS Ford's throttle body that he had to replace.

Oct 12, 2010 | 08:49 AM

#203

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Originally Posted by shotgunz

His next thread will be about his POS Ford's throttle body that he had to replace.

While praising the lack of oil contamination on the MAF (just found a couple of teeny bugs, is all).

Oh heck - why stop there? Oil filter reuse: "Works good, just hose it out and dry it off."

MGD

Oct 12, 2010 | 01:26 PM

#204

MGDfan

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While all the 5-year-olds are being distracted by Bumblebee's looming fate ...

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...i am in agreement with my assumption ...

^^^ A very good thing, no?

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...t-me-down.html

MGFD

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Oct 12, 2010 | 05:03 PM

#205

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

Oct 12, 2010 | 05:09 PM

#206

stoffer

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From: missing Texas...

stupid people should be banned from reproducing

https://www.f150online.com/forums/4365067-post26.html

Oct 12, 2010 | 05:30 PM

#207

88racing

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From: In the fast lane from LA to Tokyo...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarajerame

stupid people should be banned from reproducing

https://www.f150online.com/forums/4365067-post26.html

Oct 12, 2010 | 05:32 PM

#208

88racing

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From: In the fast lane from LA to Tokyo...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDfan

While praising the lack of oil contamination on the MAF (just found a couple of teeny bugs, is all).

Oh heck - why stop there? Oil filter reuse: "Works good, just hose it out and dry it off."

MGD

Oct 12, 2010 | 05:46 PM

#209

shotgunz

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From: NC

I quiver in your presence.

Oct 13, 2010 | 10:01 AM

#210

KSUWildcat

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From: Pratt, KS

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Originally Posted by tarajerame

stupid people should be banned from reproducing

https://www.f150online.com/forums/4365067-post26.html

Thanks for your helpful insight in my thread by the way. It's good to know you have such a high regard for responsible people having more than 2.5 kids.