Need more low end! but how?
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From: the moral high ground
Gear change is expensive. You can always install 'Poor Mans' 4.10 gears.
Assuming you have 3.55 now, just slap on some rubber that is 5 inches shorter than what you got now.
Shazaam!! You got 4.10 gears.
Assuming you have 3.55 now, just slap on some rubber that is 5 inches shorter than what you got now.
Shazaam!! You got 4.10 gears.
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Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Penn Yan, NY
He needs a blower!
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2000 XLT supercab, 4x4 7700lb. package, 5.4L, 3.73 LS, 265 BFG All Terrains on Epic 16x8's, skids,rear sway-bar,Rhino brush gaurd,KC Daylighters,CD changer,MagnaCharger, Flowmaster,Superchip, Airaid, Replaced the JUNK Gibson Headers with Jet Black coated JBA's, Captains with Expy console, Island Blue
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2000 XLT supercab, 4x4 7700lb. package, 5.4L, 3.73 LS, 265 BFG All Terrains on Epic 16x8's, skids,rear sway-bar,Rhino brush gaurd,KC Daylighters,CD changer,MagnaCharger, Flowmaster,Superchip, Airaid, Replaced the JUNK Gibson Headers with Jet Black coated JBA's, Captains with Expy console, Island Blue
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From: Rock and a Hardspot
I think I will do both. Gears and headers. I plan on going to 410's and having Dallas 4wheelparts install them. I will do the JBA Ceramic coated cat-forward headers myself. I plan supercharging this summer with Vortech 8-10psi. I hope the tranny holds up.
How do I know which ratio I have now??
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1998 F150 STX 4.6L V8 Black w/Grey int. 6 disc CD-Changer, 5% tint, 2" drop shackles, CheckMate Flush Style bed cover, clear corners, SS Speed Grille w/ bumper, Superchip, Airaid, Mangecor KV8.5 wires, Bosch Plat +4, and Jardine Cat-Back single out.
Future Mods:
Pro-M, Pulleys, Carbon Fiber, Headers, High Flow Cats, sway bars, and Edlebrock shocks.
How do I know which ratio I have now??
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1998 F150 STX 4.6L V8 Black w/Grey int. 6 disc CD-Changer, 5% tint, 2" drop shackles, CheckMate Flush Style bed cover, clear corners, SS Speed Grille w/ bumper, Superchip, Airaid, Mangecor KV8.5 wires, Bosch Plat +4, and Jardine Cat-Back single out.
Future Mods:
Pro-M, Pulleys, Carbon Fiber, Headers, High Flow Cats, sway bars, and Edlebrock shocks.
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Flower Mound, Texas, USA
Hey 98STXV8, does Dallas 4wheelparts have performance parts for the 5.4L? If so, where are they located? I'll have to pay them a visit.
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2001 S/Crew, Roush Stage 1 package (3" drop, 295x45x18 Comp/TA ZR on 9.5" chrome, Roush leather seats, and front airdam.)
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2001 S/Crew, Roush Stage 1 package (3" drop, 295x45x18 Comp/TA ZR on 9.5" chrome, Roush leather seats, and front airdam.)
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From: Rock and a Hardspot
Need more low end! but how?
I need to get more low end so I can light those tires up...hehe. Thinking about gears 410's or headers???
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1998 F150 STX 4.6L V8 Black w/Grey int. 6 disc CD-Changer, 5% tint, 2" drop shackles, CheckMate Flush Style bed cover, clear corners, SS Speed Grille w/ bumper, Superchip, Airaid, Mangecor KV8.5 wires, Bosch Plat +4, and Jardine Cat-Back single out.
Future Mods:
Pro-M, Pulleys, Carbon Fiber, Headers, High Flow Cats, sway bars, and Edlebrock shocks.
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1998 F150 STX 4.6L V8 Black w/Grey int. 6 disc CD-Changer, 5% tint, 2" drop shackles, CheckMate Flush Style bed cover, clear corners, SS Speed Grille w/ bumper, Superchip, Airaid, Mangecor KV8.5 wires, Bosch Plat +4, and Jardine Cat-Back single out.
Future Mods:
Pro-M, Pulleys, Carbon Fiber, Headers, High Flow Cats, sway bars, and Edlebrock shocks.
98STXV8-Before you install the blower and maybe even before the 4:10 gears, I would install a shift kit in the transmission so it is not sliding into the gears. It will work perfect with the chip you have. Mike T recomends the lower setting for every day use and I concure. A blower will make your truck a different animal and you will be looking for excuses to go for a ride!
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"The Beast" 98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,MTX Sub Box with 2 10 inch Polk Subs, 4 Plok Speakers, MTX 102 Amp with Pioneer FH-P4400 CD Cassette Head Unit,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711
[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 02-10-2001).]
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"The Beast" 98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,MTX Sub Box with 2 10 inch Polk Subs, 4 Plok Speakers, MTX 102 Amp with Pioneer FH-P4400 CD Cassette Head Unit,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711
[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 02-10-2001).]