what mods should i do frist on my 1998 4.6 it bone stock.just wanting more out of it.

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black super cab
2wd

 

Cat back Flowmaster, K&N, Superchip, underdrive pulleys, electric fan, 4.10 rear, or if you're one of the lucky one's, Supercharge it!

 

1.fipk(k&n=airforce1=airaid), 2.superchip,3.catback system 4. headers(from same companyas the catback system in my opinion),5. fans with manual switch as well as thermostat.( in case themostat goes bad which happens more then fans going bad)thats the cheapest way to gain hp. this is what i plan on doing.

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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE
MODS:
AIRAID FIPK
SUPERCHIP(FLIP CHIP)
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU

 

Changing the thermostat will not give you extra power. It will simply burn more gas. If the engine never reaches operating temperature, it will never quit running rich in a vain attempt to warm up. It works in carbeurated, non-emissions-controlled engines quite well (i.e. not ours!)

My first mod was the fog light switch mod... having the fogs on with the parking lamps has gotta be good for 5, maybe 10 hp, right?

Seriously... K&N and a Cat-back will help, superchip makes a big difference, and a supercharger has my vote too.

-Joe-


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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!Clear Corners, Manik Stainless Steel 1-piece brush guard, Custom CB wiring, Uniden PC76-XLW CB radio with K-40 Magna-Mount antenna (for now), 1 set of 165 watt KC Daylighters (for now... more on the way) Fog Light Switch mod, Custom switch mounting plate and overhead console, Bully Stainless Steel Trailer hitch drawbar w/ 2" stainless steel ball, Gray Tek Style Soft Tonneau Cover, Line-X liner coming Thursday.
List of planned mods: Clear tails, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, Chrome ORP rims.
93 Probe GT teal, OE rims painted to match, bone stock drivetrain, leaky exhaust.

 

rageone: If you haven't already done so give your new baby a good cleaning - clay-bar to quality wax - shampoo inside - take the rims off and clean the inside - I could go on . . . then put a www.f150online.com sticker in the window . . .

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Gots: 2000 F-150, 4x4, SCab, XLT, Island Blue, Styleside, 157” Wheelbase, 5.4L EFI, 4-Speed Auto O/D, Class III Towing Package; AM/FM/CD; Dark Graphite 40/60 Cloth Seats (F/R); Rear Slider; 4 Wheel ABS; “Ex-Tang” Snapless Tonneau; Ford “Duraliner” Bedliner; “CDA” Paint Saver Pad; “Lund Runners” Truck Steps; “Husky” Splashguards; “Weather Tech” Floor Mats; “Saddleman” Hood Protector; “WeatherTech” WeatherFlectors; 4th Brake Light (again!); “Pilot” 55 Watt Backup Lights (pair, under hitch).

Wants: “K&N” FIPK; “Gibson” Dual Sport Truck Cat-Back Exhaust System; “Exotic Wood” Steering Wheel & Dash Kit; “RoadMaster” Active Suspension; Lighted “Blue Oval” Logos – grill and tailgate; Remote Starter; Pilot Driving Lights; “Lund” Backdraft Tailgate Spoiler;

 

GIJoeCam,
i meant the thermostat that controls the electric fans--not thermostat in block.

[This message has been edited by Predator1 (edited 04-19-2001).]