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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Does anybody know any ways to get more torque? preferribly under $300
for the 95 F-150 XLT 302 automatic
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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intake and exhaust
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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exhaust is goin to be more than $300 but it does boost the torque a noticable amount and i would get a intake anyways
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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It would be more benefical to get the CAI before the exhaust, since you want quick TQ.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Find a diff in the salvage yard with lower gears. Dosn't actually raise torque, but it multiplies the torque you already have.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Rocker arm ratios can enhance torque on your engine because of the effect they have on cam lift. This would involve research due to the fact that this can also have an impact on horsepower. Some tuners use different ratios for intake and exhaust to enhance power characteristics. Usually the lower the ratio the more torque you produce but normally with a loss in horsepower produced. I would do a lot of research before attempting this.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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I was thinking more toward bolt on stuff, something fairly easy to do
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Has anybody tried one of those K&N Filcharger things? How bout one of those Tornado things, I want to know if they are worth the $$$$$
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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yeah i just bought one of those K&N Filtercharcher things it was about $280 but it is really worth it! i bought it at 4wheelparts the only thing that sucks is i had to take off my throtle body spacer! and the package was missing like 4 screws form the start
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle Kammback
Has anybody tried one of those K&N Filcharger things? How bout one of those Tornado things, I want to know if they are worth the $$$$$

"Tornado things" Those things suck and are a big gimmick.
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