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Have 2014 RCSB 5.0 with Tune & JLT, next mod?

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Old 11-01-2017, 10:48 AM
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Default Have 2014 RCSB 5.0 with Tune & JLT, next mod?

I Have 2014 RCSB 5.0/3.55LS with Tune & JLT, and I'm looking for my next mod. Boost is not an option right now. I have a OZ Omega tune & JLT. I drive mostly city with a couple highway trips a year. Rarely tow anymore.
What will give me the best bang for the buck?

1) 4.10/4.30 gears
2) Circle D converter
3) Mustang GT cams
4) True duals from cats back
5) Long tubes/Dual exhaust
6) Trade for an 18 and start over!
7) Save the money until I can get a SC or twins.

BTW, my brother owns an exhaust shop, so I can get a great deal on exhaust.
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Save for the charger and make it a sleeper! Although, a converter would be top of choice after the blower.
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Vote for gears here.
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From the looks of your list it seems you go to the track? If so, some good drag radials might top the list.
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Originally Posted by blue5.0
From the looks of your list it seems you go to the track? If so, some good drag radials might top the list.
I don't really have much time to get to the track. Not street racing either, just want more out of it. I know gear will help around town, with barely any MPG penalty the few miles I drive on the highway. I did switch the stock baloney skins for better tracking 275/55/20 Hankooks off a 16 Lariat sport. Those helped greatly with traction. They are 2" taller, effectively turning my gears into 3.31's for feel.
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CJ intake manifold and gt cams.
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6 for sure...
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Originally Posted by engineermike
CJ intake manifold and gt cams.
If he's not going to the track, I don't see a need for this. He would not see a power benefit under 6k and probably lose low end power where he spends most of his time driving. just one man's opinion
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Originally Posted by blue5.0
If he's not going to the track, I don't see a need for this. He would not see a power benefit under 6k and probably lose low end power where he spends most of his time driving. just one man's opinion
I am a Lead foot still, at 51. My truck is put through it's range even on my short commutes. Did not put a CJ manifold on the list because I would eventually like to add boost.
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Originally Posted by blue5.0
If he's not going to the track, I don't see a need for this. He would not see a power benefit under 6k and probably lose low end power where he spends most of his time driving. just one man's opinion
Right not I'm just looking for the next step without spending a buttload of cash.



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