I am considering doing some minor modifications to my 2000 F-150 XLT 4.6L including adding a Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, and a new BBK Throttle Body Assembly. I wanted to see if anyone out there used either/both of these products and if so, I would like to know how they worked for you. I am also considering adding an aftermarket exhaust. The Borla Cat Back system seems to be one of the better ones available. Any thoughts from others who have tried that one? I am not really interested in adding a lot of "noise" with a system - although something a little more muscular than the muffled sound of the stock unit would be great. Thanks to Steve Wroblewski for the great tech tip on the airbox modifications. You saved me about 150.00!

 

jacap 1
poweraid throttle spacer--don't have one, but most people on the boards seem to think they make good paper wts only.
most people on this board and others think that the best performance mods for the buck are;
Superchip
fipk (airforce1--K&N--airaid)

i wanted the borla muffler also for the same reason you do. went with the single swept style(stainless steel) in gibson instead because Borla ignored my e-mails and questions for 2 months.
my gibson is just a little more sound then stock--can't even hear it in the cab(which is good to me). you may want to go Borla it may be a louder sound.

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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE


MODS:

SUPERCHIP
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU
HOLLEY SUPERCHARGER
PILLAR GAUGES
GIBSON HEADERS AND SS CATBACK

being installed as of 6/15/01
REFLEXX COBRA HOOD
STREET SCENE GRILL

 

Thanks for the response. Quieter for me is actually better, so that may be the right way to go. Like I said, I don't want to add a whole lot of noise. I will keep you posted on the other mods I make (poweraid, throttle body, etc.) On paper, I should pick up about 25 HP, but we'll see if I can feel any difference.

[This message has been edited by Jacap1 (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

don't even touch the poweraid spacer. my bbk throttle body was worth the cost...if anything, i think the bushings(on the shaft) are less prone to leak(air). the t/b did give better throttle response. have the flowmaster delta 50 muff. just slightly louder than stock...but did lose some low-end torque. probably would try a ravin muff if i had it to do all over again.

btw, this all became moot on 5/8/01, for me...see sig.

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2001 Lightning, silver, escort 8500, ranger 2950dx dual band radio, wilson 2000 ant., bot/picked up on 05/08/01, 1997 f150 xlt 4.6L 4x2 with: a/f one fipk, superchip, optima battery, bbk 75mm throttle body, edelbrock ias shocks--2001 lightning to come(she came--see above)

"nothin' but a bunch a low-life white trash drinkin' too much cheap alcohol"

"I don't take s**t from guys who drive Lightnings," the cop said. "You're speedin' when you're sittin' on the parkin' ramp."

 

Don't get the spacer, but if you really want one, I'll give you mine. It's somewhere in my tool box! I have the Ravin Z-55 exaust and love it. It sounds sweet in the lower gears, but it can be a little loud in 5th going up hills. I would definately recommend it though.... Good luck.

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1997</A> F-150 4X4 reg cab long bed.Metalic Teal.
*Ravin 55 dual rear exaust
*Airaid intake
*Billet inserts
*bumper insert
*brush guard
*KC lights
*Superchip
*Delta toolbox
*Tonneau cover
*Rancho RS5000 shocks
*Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer

 

If you don't mind me sking what did Steve tell you about the airbox mod? (FIPKII?)

 

yeah dude, poweraid will do nothing on port injected engines.

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1999 Expedition XLT 2wd
330 V8

 

Check out the the Tech Articles - he detailed an airbox mod that looks similar to a FIPK. I think that, combined with a silencer removal mod, should give similar performance for a lot less money.

Thanks to everyone for the info. I will avoid the spacer and invest the money in either a TB or exhaust.



[This message has been edited by Jacap1 (edited 06-18-2001).]

 

Hey JAYCAP I will give you one for free but don't bother put it in your truck. WORTHLESS

 

I definitely decided to trash the idea of the poweraid. I took some time to read a bunch of the posts on here and found that even if it did give me 8 more HP, the "screaching belt" noise wouldn't be worth it! Decided to stick with Steve's airbox mod for now and I am adding an exhaust in a couple of weeks. Superchip is down the road, but from what I have read on here, it is probably the best bang for the buck. Thanks again to everyone for the advice.

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2000 F-150 XLT SuperCab. 4.6L Auto, K&N Air Filter, 255/70/16 Goodyear OWL, 3.55 Rear, Bedrug Bed Liner(Great Product), Berlin Hinged Soft Tonneau.

Future Mods:
Borla SS Cat Back System, Filter Kit/Airbox Mod, Superchip (?), PIAA Air Dam with Lights, Billet Grille

 

Hey JAYCAP, I would also use the air force one. My K&N FIPK tube crushed on me, plastic piece of s**t!!!!