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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by redracer
I currently own a 2001 F150 4x4 Lariat with a 5.4 V8. This engine is a joke as far as HP is concerned. I have owned many cars and trucks and I am really surprised at the lack of power in this truck. Any ideas out there how to get another 100 HP out of this engine without spending thousands of dollars. I like the looks of the truck and I currently do not have any problems with it (so far) but the lack of power is very frustrating. My friend bought an 06 4x4 V8 (gas) and has the same complaint. I'm looking at Nissans real hard, but willing to invest a little cash to get this Ford's HP up where it should be before I throw in the towel.
Why would you want to fool with such a small motor anyway? Why don't you upgrade to a Cummins QSK78-L?
18 cylinder, 6 turbos
10157 lb-ft torque @ 1500 RPM
3,500 hp @ 1900 RPM.
Might want to upgrade your fuel pump, since this engine has 6 fuel filters. And some heavy duty springs may be in order.

 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Holy *****, I'm scared. Scared to see what justifies the need for this, say those 2 storey dump trucks in Alberta that have stairs in front of the grille? WOW, hey and diesel is cheaper now anyways, why not?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUE20004X4
Holy *****, I'm scared. Scared to see what justifies the need for this, say those 2 storey dump trucks in Alberta that have stairs in front of the grille? WOW, hey and diesel is cheaper now anyways, why not?
A train.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Ya, that'll do it, giddy up.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Well wet and dry nos is simple.
Wet nos is mixed in with the fuel mixture.
Dry nos is applied through the fuel injector.
So its basically just the way it goes in the system.
 
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Old May 9, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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I finally solved my horsepower problem. I just bought a 1972 Chevelle SS with a 454 c.i./425 HP in mint condition. It runs a 12 second quarter mile so my need for speed is fulfilled.
 
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