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Old 11-19-2007, 10:54 AM
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Hey guys, I'm pretty new to this forum. I'll post some pics and customize a profile soon. Performance wise, my truck is a completely stock 2004 F150 Supercab. I've added aluminum running bars, billet grill, chrome plated door handles and stainless bed rails... but I digress.

I'm looking to improve the performance of my truck this spring. I've decided on the Banks Air Intake and Monster exhaust system. I'm also thinking about upgrading my headers OR buying a tuner to give my truck a custom tune.. but not both. Which would you reccomend? Would I see more performance out of new headers or a tune?

Also, would tuning my truck interfere with my extended warranty? That could very well influence my decision.

Thanks a lot guys
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You will more than likely need a custom tune for the headers so I would go with the tunes. Plus you will see better improvements from the tunes.
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Thanks for the quick reply! I've been swaying toward the tune heavily anyways.. Is it also possible to tune the capabilities of the intake and exhaust? I have no clue how involved tuning can be.
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+1 for the tuner. install the intake and exhaust first and then you can tune the truck for the new mods
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tuner would come first honestly. i got mine a while back still havin lots of fun playing with some custum tunes
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Originally Posted by F1fiddie
tuner would come first honestly. i got mine a while back still havin lots of fun playing with some custum tunes
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He never did get those pics or customize that profile for us...what a shame...



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