5.4 performance in a truck

Coupe Devil · 02-04-2002, 01:38 PM

Hey guys, I post mainly in the Windsor Fourm and Blue Oval. I have a buddy that has a 1997 F-150 Off-road. It has the 5.4 and auto. It has a 6 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift. It is all stok other than that and thw wheels and tires. It is also settin on 38x 14.50 swampers. He wants to add more power obviosly. I told him, chip, headers, pulleys. He asked me about an intake spacer also. Since I dont deal with new 5.4's I dont knopw if its worth the money. He also will be adding a super charger in the next year. He has a "True- Speed" box to correct the tranny shift points form the lift and a K&N also. What do you guys suggest we do for more power until he can get the super charger. He isnt concerned about mileage (i.e. the 38 swampers) but has about $800 to spend right away.

Thanks
Brad

91LX2Bfast · 02-04-2002, 03:33 PM

Exhaust components are a wise investment. They will make more power now while its N/A, and they will really shine when he puts the blower on.
I would stay away from the chip, intake spacer, and pulleys because they will be useless when he installs the SC.
If he has money left over after the exhaust work, he can just put that towards upgrades that will help the SC, like upgraded fuel and/or ignition systems.

Check out www.f150online.com
Its a great site, and you can really get a ton of info from its members. My Dad visits there to learn about his Lightning.

02-04-2002, 01:38 PM	#1
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	5.4 performance in a truck Hey guys, I post mainly in the Windsor Fourm and Blue Oval. I have a buddy that has a 1997 F-150 Off-road. It has the 5.4 and auto. It has a 6 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift. It is all stok other than that and thw wheels and tires. It is also settin on 38x 14.50 swampers. He wants to add more power obviosly. I told him, chip, headers, pulleys. He asked me about an intake spacer also. Since I dont deal with new 5.4's I dont knopw if its worth the money. He also will be adding a super charger in the next year. He has a "True- Speed" box to correct the tranny shift points form the lift and a K&N also. What do you guys suggest we do for more power until he can get the super charger. He isnt concerned about mileage (i.e. the 38 swampers) but has about $800 to spend right away. Thanks Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-04-2002, 03:33 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Exhaust components are a wise investment. They will make more power now while its N/A, and they will really shine when he puts the blower on. I would stay away from the chip, intake spacer, and pulleys because they will be useless when he installs the SC. If he has money left over after the exhaust work, he can just put that towards upgrades that will help the SC, like upgraded fuel and/or ignition systems. Check out www.f150online.com Its a great site, and you can really get a ton of info from its members. My Dad visits there to learn about his Lightning. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

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