2008 F150 4.2l V6 MORE POWER

Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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so i guess my other question is, do you feel for the gains you aquired (mpg & hp) is it worth it money wise. i would hate to sink 1k or so and feel like it was all a waist.
well how long do you own the vehicle for? Mine has been in the family for 13 years and plan on keeping it another 5+ so the $1,000+ ive spent since I've owned it is well worth it
 

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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Oh please - you haven't been driving since you were 6 years old..........
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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Oh please - you haven't been driving since you were 6 years old..........
yeah huh!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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lol i got mine new and am planning on keeping it til its dead and ready for a v8 swap, who knows how long that will be, but i dont want to invest in the 6 if the work isnt worth it and the money spent is a waist cuz still doesnt move out of its own way. my ol'lady thinks it funny she can smoke me in her xterra and i wana shut her up. will the mods we have talked about in this thread make that possable.
 

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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I tuner, gears and headwork maybe. Best bet, new motor one with 8 cylinders.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Would an UDP be recommended for someone that has a fairly stout audio system?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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wut do underdrive pullies have to do with audio systems?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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They have everything to do with systems...

It takes 25% of whatever electrical pull you got. So if all your electronics pull 12hp you'll gain 3 hp.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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sounds far fetched
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Not much of a gain.
 
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