What can I shed?
12-26-2013, 07:36 PM
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What can I shed?
I have a 96 f-150 that I have been building for a year or so. I have made plenty for body and suspension modifications but have not touched the engine compartment. With the exception of the ac pump(future on board air pump) what all can I get rid of ie: smog pump, ac radiator, by pass heater core, ex... I dont care about street legal and anything that could equal a power gain would be awesome. Basically I'm just really tired of fighting with unnecessary parts that get in the way of other modifications plus a little weight loss wouldn't hurt I'm having a hard time pushing 37" tires through the rocks and i wanna strip it down to only the necessary components
12-29-2013, 06:01 AM
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If you're having a hard time rolling 37's, I'd start by looking at a ring and pinion swap.
Somewhere in the area of 5.10's might get you in the direction you're looking for.
Also getting rid of the fan and clutch and installing an e-fan with a temp switch would gain you some power.
Somewhere in the area of 5.10's might get you in the direction you're looking for.
Also getting rid of the fan and clutch and installing an e-fan with a temp switch would gain you some power.
12-29-2013, 02:03 PM
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If you're having a hard time rolling 37's, I'd start by looking at a ring and pinion swap.
Somewhere in the area of 5.10's might get you in the direction you're looking for.
Also getting rid of the fan and clutch and installing an e-fan with a temp switch would gain you some power.
Somewhere in the area of 5.10's might get you in the direction you're looking for.
Also getting rid of the fan and clutch and installing an e-fan with a temp switch would gain you some power.
I already planned on going to the e fan due to the fact that I have been having issues with the stock fan hitting the radiator... Im on radiator #4 and have already replaced the motor mounts the last one was due to the transfer case getting hung up in the rocks
12-30-2013, 12:38 AM
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Stock was what? 2.73, 3.08, 3.55?
What the heck were you crawling on to break that?
No matter. If this is gonna be a weekend rock warrior, then you gotta pay to play.
But just keep in mind that you can buy the most expensive stuff you can find, and you'll STILL break it.
Just have fun.
What the heck were you crawling on to break that?
No matter. If this is gonna be a weekend rock warrior, then you gotta pay to play.
But just keep in mind that you can buy the most expensive stuff you can find, and you'll STILL break it.
Just have fun.
01-03-2014, 12:46 AM
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3.08 is great on mild trails, but you're definately gonna need bigger gears.
Are you using the factory t-case? If so, you might want to invest on something a little beefier, or have yours upgraded. SYE, doubler, the works.
Is this thing going to be trailered to your prefered spot, or will it be driven a significant distance?
Are you using the factory t-case? If so, you might want to invest on something a little beefier, or have yours upgraded. SYE, doubler, the works.
Is this thing going to be trailered to your prefered spot, or will it be driven a significant distance?
01-03-2014, 10:38 AM
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3.08 is great on mild trails, but you're definately gonna need bigger gears.
Are you using the factory t-case? If so, you might want to invest on something a little beefier, or have yours upgraded. SYE, doubler, the works.
Is this thing going to be trailered to your prefered spot, or will it be driven a significant distance?
Are you using the factory t-case? If so, you might want to invest on something a little beefier, or have yours upgraded. SYE, doubler, the works.
Is this thing going to be trailered to your prefered spot, or will it be driven a significant distance?