4.6 power
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From: san diego, ca
4.6 power
First of all, what a great resource, and it's
made that way by all you great folks. I've
had my 2001 F-150 4.6 auto for a couple of months, and am a proud GM defector!
1. I did a FIPK-ripoff mod on my airbox with
the K+N. Is hot air going to cause more
problems than it's worth? Should I make
a heatshield?
2. My truck was built 08/00. Does it have
the updated, 231 HP engine?
Thanks in advance!
2001 Torredor Red F-150 Super Cab Auto. 3.55
LS, class III tow, alloys, prem. sound.
MODS: K+N with modded open intake.
40 series flowmaster (a bit loud, but
that's the point, heh heh heh...)
made that way by all you great folks. I've
had my 2001 F-150 4.6 auto for a couple of months, and am a proud GM defector!
1. I did a FIPK-ripoff mod on my airbox with
the K+N. Is hot air going to cause more
problems than it's worth? Should I make
a heatshield?
2. My truck was built 08/00. Does it have
the updated, 231 HP engine?
Thanks in advance!
2001 Torredor Red F-150 Super Cab Auto. 3.55
LS, class III tow, alloys, prem. sound.
MODS: K+N with modded open intake.
40 series flowmaster (a bit loud, but
that's the point, heh heh heh...)
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 5,116
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From: Houston, by way of every major city in America.
There is a member here that tested the underhood temps when running and idling,I think it was Neal? Anyway,the temps weren't too much higher than the outside air,unless you spent a long time idling,or it was a excessively hot day.
I think the difference was around five degrees give or take(when in average ambient temps)
I'm not sure about the beginning date for the higher horse engine,maybe someone else will step in that knows? ,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
I think the difference was around five degrees give or take(when in average ambient temps)
I'm not sure about the beginning date for the higher horse engine,maybe someone else will step in that knows? ,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 470
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From: Edmonton, AB
Welcome Palerider
As far as your engine being the one with more ponies, all 2001 models have that motor. If you look in your VIN - the 10th digit (i think) should be a 1. That's for being a 2001 model truck.
Or you could just goose it and see how much rubber you can put down, and then tell how many HP you have
Bambino
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Bambino Worldwide
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.
As far as your engine being the one with more ponies, all 2001 models have that motor. If you look in your VIN - the 10th digit (i think) should be a 1. That's for being a 2001 model truck.
Or you could just goose it and see how much rubber you can put down, and then tell how many HP you have
Bambino
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Bambino Worldwide
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.
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Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 83
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From: Cheshire,Ct,US
I have also done the rip-off mod. I only removed the airbox as described in the tech articles of this site. I have since gone back to the factory airbox with K&N filter drop in. When I switched back I did notice a slight increase of 2mpg over the exposed air filter. Not sure why. I left everything stock just removed the end of the air box exposing the airfilter. but hey, 2mpg is 2 mpg...especially at $2 per gallon!
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Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 164
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From: Calgary, AB, Canada
The cooler the air you can suck in, the better. However, it may not be worth it or noticeable to build a heat shield that will decrease intake air by only 5 degrees. But, it may improve mpg by a small amount, which is still wirth it!
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'97 F-150 4x4 SC SB 4.6L. Riding on Sport King 265/75R16 AT's. Add-a-Leafs and rear block lift, torsion lift. Side Bars. WMS Intake, TB spacer, and Superchip!
Wish list: 4.10 Gears, Hedman Hedders, 3" body lift, 33x12.5 MT's!!
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'97 F-150 4x4 SC SB 4.6L. Riding on Sport King 265/75R16 AT's. Add-a-Leafs and rear block lift, torsion lift. Side Bars. WMS Intake, TB spacer, and Superchip!
Wish list: 4.10 Gears, Hedman Hedders, 3" body lift, 33x12.5 MT's!!