2012 f150 3.7 v6 performance upgrades?
03-28-2012, 09:17 PM
#11
2011 XLT XTR SCrew 4x4 EB
I can't blame you for wanting to mod your truck. Many of us like to put our own touch on our rides. If its what you want...go for it. 5 Star's tune for the 3.7 is supposed to be killer. An intake might be the last thing I would do after other upgrades that are known to give more return on investment. If you truly find one that'll return 2 mpg....let me know so I can buy it next. Very doubtful of that much gain from an intake. But, what do I know? Above all, have fun and who gives a shiit about what others say. When they start making your payments, they can start having a say.
03-28-2012, 09:22 PM
#12
To the above, no offense, but I hate it when people bring up that point. Not everyone orders straight from ford.com, we go to dealerships and buy the one we like on the spot. At the dealership, it is NOT an extra $1,000, at mine it was another $7,000 for the 5.0 and 4X4. So it is a bit of a leap for the upgrade.
And this....
https://www.f150forum.com/f70/2011-3...intake-118335/
03-28-2012, 09:33 PM
#13
Senior Member
The 3.7 really is a good motor. I've got it myself and enjoy. I don't tow anything either so it works out. Roush make a cai for the 3.7. Congrats on the truck man. This was my first new truck too and I was just as excited as you were
03-29-2012, 06:47 PM
#15
I will be writing a 5000 mile cross country towing review this summer, towing my 10'tall, 3800# RV, from sea level to 10000 feet. That will be a real test.
03-29-2012, 07:07 PM
#16
Senior Member
Originally Posted by isthatahemi
It is an excellent motor for towing within it's rated capacity. I'm not sure why everyone puts the disclaimer that they don't need more because they don't tow. I used my truck almost eclusively for truck duties, and the 3.7 is fantastic.
I will be writing a 5000 mile cross country towing review this summer, towing my 10'tall, 3800# RV, from sea level to 10000 feet. That will be a real test.
03-29-2012, 11:43 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by bigblueSTX
Sorry I didn't mean to make it seem like it wasn't good for towing. I'm sure it is. I just meant that I didn't need to drop more money on a bigger engine that I didn't need
03-30-2012, 01:03 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by daxlarsen
I'm in a similar situation, I am using the truck for work and I'm in construction do I need a truck for material from time to time and it's also mostly my everyday vehicle. I wanted this engine for a number of reasons and the main reason being, I'm not going to tow anything very often but I might pick up a trailer or tent trailer and I know I won't have a problem if I do. This engine is a great choice if you don't plan on towing all the time and want the option to do so without paying the extra fuel costs ALL the time.
04-26-2012, 06:47 PM
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Get a tune! call mike atm5star hell hook u up. It wont void your warranty. What kind of 3.7 is it. Gears? Cab size? I had a 2011 single cab 3.7 (it was stolen) with 3.55s with only a 5star tune and ran 14.9. These trucks are no slouch. Ill tag a vid. But i love my new truck way better. 2012 dodge ram rt! The Truck is a beast eco what??! Lol http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_u...?v=N2eKJItar3c