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Old 10-27-2010, 05:34 PM
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I have a 2008 f150 Xl 4.2L I know that the acceleration and speed are supposed to go down, but mine is rediculously bad. It takes me forever to get up to speed. I was wondering if changing the gear ratio would work? If not what suggestions do you guys have. Thanks
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it has a 6 inch procomp lift on it too sorry
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A 4.2 with a lift? What size tires? Ouch!

And here I am thinking my 5.4 with the stock tires is a turd..lol.
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yah dude its got 35's sooo yah any ideas?
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besides power adders like a supercharger, gears will be the most effective way to get some of your acceleration back.
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who woud i take it to to do the gears?
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Originally Posted by Tdog
who woud i take it to to do the gears?
any drive train shop can do gears. also call around to local mechanics and ask if they do gear swaps.



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