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Old 05-22-2016, 11:57 AM
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Ok, so aside from obvious things like boost, i need a way to add more power to my truck. The main ones i can think are intake and exhaust. What else is an easy/cheapish way of adding power.

Also if i add a blower, i've heard that the modulars cant handle more than 350hp on stock internals. Is that accurate?
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Originally Posted by lsp99f150
Ok, so aside from obvious things like boost, i need a way to add more power to my truck. The main ones i can think are intake and exhaust. What else is an easy/cheapish way of adding power. Also if i add a blower, i've heard that the modulars cant handle more than 350hp on stock internals. Is that accurate?
what motor. And a tuner is basically the only cheap way.
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4.6. oh yeah i always think about a tuner and then forget later on
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If you need more power because you're exceeding the capabilities of the truck, an F250 or 350 would be a better option.
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Originally Posted by Tackle
If you need more power because you're exceeding the capabilities of the truck, an F250 or 350 would be a better option.
A new truck isnt really an option for me at the moment.
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In before the v6 has a short timing chain post
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Originally Posted by 97badass
In before the v6 has a short timing chain post
Hahahahahaahahahahaa...... and the 4R70W is better suited behind a V6?
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A programmer is essential if your wanting to make any kind of power. If it's a little or a lot.
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Originally Posted by white89gt
Hahahahahaahahahahaa...... and the 4R70W is better suited behind a V6?
It's too strong for the v8's. The 4r100 is best suited for 4 cylinders too right?
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But on a serious note the only really noticeable power increase will be boost. Otherwise performance gains will be small with everything else. Headers tune and gears will bet you the most for a truck. Cams will give you an increase but not where you want it. E fans might help too but not a ton.


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