hey guys... thanks for the gearing help, i went with the 4.10 and am waiting on them so i can get them installed...
now i have been wondering...
i have read that i can safely run about 8 to 10 lbs boost on a stock 4.6L motor and wanted to know...
is this true? and how much horsepower gain can i expect?
i am looking for some under drive pulleys too if anyone knows a good brand and where i can find some...
i'm looking to get all this and then get my truck tuned... does anyone know about how much horsepower each thing will give me?
i'm getting a cold air intake, under drive pulleys, 4.10 gears (have 3.55), single turbo kit, tune...
i'm new to the modification scene but have BIG ideas

 

Idk but im gonna be watching to find out haha im trying to work out a twin turbo so ill be right here with you

 

Also interested but with the 5.4

 

I dont realy see a downside to a turbo, they use the exaust gases to give ur engine more power thats very good lol. unlike a sc they take power from the engine, a sc is like pressing a fast forward on your engine. and with a turbo you can make a sick sleeper...

 

I havent been on hear verylong but i havent seen tomany turboed f150, mainly superchargers

 

yeah... but i just LOVE the sound of a turbo and i can get a turbo kit for WAY cheaper than a superchager
and i'm not trying to make a street demon just a quick daily driver so i figured turbo would be less strain... just keep your ears peeled and let me know anything you find out!!!

 

i was looking into the STS turbo kits for a while pretty good idea there and a pretty good price....but one of there kits is all i make in a year...man i need another job...stuiped michigan jobs...maybe i should go to detroit n sell some drugs then i could put my cutless on 24's.....

STS turbos run about 2,000-3,400 for the kits i belve they have a kit for the 04 n up but not the 97-03's Good luck ill be watchin this thread as well

 

The main downside to a turbo that I know of is heat. It would be wise to add an intercooler to the set-up in order to give you more reliable power. Also, make sure you have the right specs on the turbo to get the characteristics you want. If you get too big of a turbo it will take forever to spool up if you don't have the right housing and you'll have all your power up top. Think about fuel delivery and spark too not just forcing more air in. Exhaust size will help in spool up too! There's a lot more to an effective turbo set-up than most people think.

 

Thats whats good about the STS turbos they are at the back by the rear axle or behide the rear axle so EGT *Exhuast gas temps.* are lower and there is no need to run an intercooler *in most cases unless you want too* with boost comes the need for more fuel and a hotter or colder spark plug range.

 

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...8&phot_key=821

manifolds wht else would you need?

 

That STS kit is pretty sweet. It says on their site that they are looking of a 97-03 F150 as a loaner to build a it for it. It also says that the owner gets a discount on their products for doing so. Maybe you should inquire!

 

yeah i sent them an Email and they gave me a call but i told the guy i didnt have any were near enogh money to buy one of there kits but id be more than happy to loan them my truck lol.....he never called me back.... yeah they are looking for 97-03 trucks so give them a call or shoot them an Email and see what they say!!!

 

really? i didnt know the blower had a small parasitic draw... ever thought that power EVERYWHERE is cool too?

wheres the sarcasm smiley?

 

look you guys talking about the turbo deal, spyder turbos https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...installed.html well I'll let you read the thread yourself I spent many hours talking to these guys trying to set up a group buy that fell thru on our part here on the forum


anyway send travis an email he'll answer all your questions and the spyder kit will come with the fuel mods (fuel pump, injectors and blow thru maf)

 

i talked to Squire's about a year ago and had the money but i didn't tell them that... i tried to loan them my truck and they wouldn't do it... i don't guess they really wanna try a 97-03 out... but i really don't wanna spend that much... i was also looking at like a t3 twin setup i can get for right at a grand... i just dunno how big a t3 is and i'm trying to get any info i can before i go through with it... is it too big or small, will it give me enough power running about 7-8 lbs boost, and it's a universal kit so how do i adapt it?