surf_7

wow ! cool place dudes. hope u guys can help me decide what to do. just bought an 04 supercrew 4x4 with a 4.6l engine, and it feels like a very heavy truck.
it seems like i can do some modifications (CAI,exhaust,chip,etc) but im not sure if finally the truck will get much hp like a 5.4 , or at least will not feel that heavy , even if i put a little larger tires (maybe a 285/70/17 with a 2.5 lev kit).
should i go for it ?


umm.. cool ! . thnks

torkum

What is your current gear ratio? That will have a big factor in the outcome.

surf_7

its a 3:73

rplatt56

the 4.6 even with 3:73s is some what of a dog. Have this set up in wifes 4x4 and it has little power at low rpms. My 5.4 is another story.

Beast7.3

I run 285/70/17s no lvl kit with no rubbing.

surf_7

it seems like i have to sell my big truck .... uncool !

Beast7.3

Oh no, did something happen to it? Not to dulge into your personal life or anything. I just like to look out for my fellow F-150 owners. If it's personal I DON'T WANNA KNOW. haha.

surf_7

the truck is perfect, it has 55k , its just that i have to spend too much money to make it run faster, but i thing it will be better idea to pay the diference to get a fx4 ( bigger motor, leather, sunroof, etc .. )

MHC-F150

To get the 4.6L up to 5.4L performance, you'll need some upgrades as you stated.

Tuner, Gears, CAI, Exhaust, E-fans should give you some good power. Gears and E-fans won't provide power, just ease the stress on the motor and parts. Expect to spend some $$$.

Then again you can throw an S/C on it and then she'll run down msot 5.4L.

Watch out if you trade the truck in. You'll lose your ***** on trade in with the market the way it is now.