1999 F-150 xlt 4.6L 2wd need more power. Are there any good products to give it more power. I have allways owned Dodges and this Ford seems week.

 

I myself have the 5.4 so I started with 40 more hp's, there lies a big chunk, but I've noticed that a chip helps pretty good, if nothing else, firms the shifting up nice. A K&N works good, but really only because you never have to replace. A exhaust system adds, but very minimal, just makes you sound faster. There are little things here and there, but really, a supercharger is the way to quit screwing around and lay down some power. Unless you're willing to spend huge you have to settle for minimal gains that eventually add up. E-fans will be on the more noticed side in many ways, performance and gas mileage, colder A/C.

 

who makes proven e-fans

 

Flex-a-lite #270's are proven, more yeah's than nay's by far. I've had no problems with mine, check my gallery for pics.

 

Have fun with the cooler line leaks, pan leaks, head gasket leaks, rear axle seal leaks, and ofcourse the "tick".

If I would have gone back to make the decision to buy my Expy, I would of walked onto a different lot and went with a Tahoe...

 

I am not here to bash fords I own one and want to make it better

 

Programer (check out www.troyerperformance.com and let them know you are a F150 Online member), Air Cleaner kit (there are a few), E-fans (again ther are a couple of good kits), and less restrictive exhaust. If you are doing hi-way miles you can also go with underdrive pullies but mixing that with e-fans can cause some issues.

The 4.6 engine is built for torque in the truck. It is not a quick engine in the truck but you can get a little more out of it, but power cost money. If money is no object a turbo or supercharger would solve all your power problems. The 4.6 is an very durable engine. I sold a 97 farm truck that had 290K on it last winter - it gave great service and had no drivetrain issues (the interior was shot and the body was beat to hell).

 

do TBI spacers work or is it another "tornado" gimik. why isnt TP mentioned on http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 i just want proven parts. and adding a few HP when i can is going to be eaiser than 4k now

 

So..were your Dodges v6 full size trucks too? something to consider when comparing...

 

Did you buy that truck used? Sounds like someone f'ed it up by putting the wrong chit in there for you to have these probs - haven't heard of so many before - not posted here.. Just curious ?

Can't you even answere that ?

Bull**** flag goes up once again - get out a here flammer!!

 

Camarothatcould, this isn't a ford bashing web site, this is a ford truck enthusiast's web site. Please take your anti-Ford rhetoric elsewhere.

As for the original poster's questions, if you search a bit, you'll find that the trifecta of power enhancing bolt-ons are intake, exhaust, and a tuner. The next steps beyond that (not in any particular order) are electric fans, underdrive pulleys, regearing the rear end, nitrous, blowers, etc. Just depends how much money you have to spend.

Good luck!!

 

I bought it used 76k miles, all dodges were full size v8 except the durango's there not a truck. I think maybe that it just sat at the dealer to long because tonight it at least broke the tires loose from a stop. Maybe it just needed to learn how to drive again. but i will deffently want more.

 

super chip the truck u will get a lot of power

 

Get a chip in your truck and you could easily add horsepower to it, as well as, adding a K&N Air filter. That will add more horsepower to your truck.