Backwoods Boy

I picked up a 2002 F-150 Fx4 with the 4.6L (Idk if its the v2 or v3. How do can I tell) back in December of last year. I came out a 1997 Silverado with 5.7 350 vortec.

There is there is a huge power difference. I'm trying to get as much as I can within reason put of what I have now. I just started with upgrades currently have straight pipes from cat back and some aftermarket wheels. I'm in the process of getting the typical first mod (cold air intake) k&n and a throttle body spacer from air raid...

Any thoughts and suggestions would be great.

joe mcmillan

What you are already doing will make some difference. The one biggest bang for your buck is the tuner. I put an Edge Evo on my 4.6 and it made a tremendous difference.

Backwoods Boy

I'm also looking into a programmer as well don't really know who I want to go with yet. I have heard good things about edge as well as bully dog, superchip, and maybe even a hypertech.
By chance do you know what model programmer you have... is it a plug and play or is it one with a monitoring screen. also was that something that was fairly easy or something that may take some time to do

joe mcmillan

Edge Evolution and it has a display screen for 4 functions of your choice. Can change the functions easily. After reading the instructions it is less than 10 minutes to install and go. No tools necessary. Yes there are others and I have not tried any others. Bought mine used and happy with the performance.

Backwoods Boy

I just was looking into them and the i don't know if i want to go with the EVO CTS or the Insight CTS. I'm leaning to the insight just because of the added engine management, also can track 0-60s and quarter mile times and a few extra... The $200 cheaper is also a big bonus

03f15012

If you want some good info on this, talk to [MENTION=99933]Franchi Motorsports[/MENTION]. He deals in this stuff, so I'm sure he could give you some real good advice.

Franchi Motorsports

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Shot you a PM on SCT tuners which is what I deal in. Hit me up with any questions, thanks!

Backwoods Boy

Thanks ill take a look into it.... my over all goal is I will be the end up around 350-400 hp. just taking the small steps first