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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 02:56 PM
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Looking for the top 2 or 3 modifications to 'hot rod' my f150. Currently it's all pretty much stock. Wouldn't mind a little more 'gurgle' to it too - not too much though, I'm not a young guy, almost 70!

FYI, I have only little mechanical knowledge. Someone else would be doing the work.

Appreciated!
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 03:04 PM
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Can’t help. You are like me I’m over 70. Once a street racer always a street racer.
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by robertrich
Looking for the top 2 or 3 modifications to 'hot rod' my f150. Currently it's all pretty much stock. Wouldn't mind a little more 'gurgle' to it too - not too much though, I'm not a young guy, almost 70!

FYI, I have only little mechanical knowledge. Someone else would be doing the work.

Appreciated!
Let's start with the simple stuff.
What engine?
What year?

Are you looking for more speed, power or torque?

A good tuner can do wonders for you. A new throttle body and a few other things will go along way.

If you want the sound then a cat back will give you that.
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 05:24 PM
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Specifics on year, engine, and such go a long way! KM
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 06:53 PM
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without knowing your vehicle info, you can take out your rear seats and save maybe 80 lbs haha.
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by locke_n_load
without knowing your vehicle info, you can take out your rear seats and save maybe 80 lbs haha.
Drop the spare and thats another 60, 70 or 80 pounds!
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 10:19 PM
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Drop the spare and thats another 60, 70 or 80 pounds!
haha, and a lugnut off each wheel, you don't need all of them!
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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by locke_n_load
haha, and a lugnut off each wheel, you don't need all of them!
Getting rid of rotational mass? I like it!

Can also remove the tailgate for another easy 60lbs!
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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 08:38 AM
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Age has nothing to do with it, hell, I'm 73.
Truck specs in sig, but I also have the OmegaX tune, modified rear side exit Borla SType, and S&B CAI.
The tune is what gives you the power.
Inside the truck, the Borla gives off a very nice, subdued rumble, zero drone. I like it so much, that in the winter I still roll down a window, just hear the outside sound. Have gotten many comments on that system, yes even from kids. Only olde gearheads need apply.
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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 09:23 AM
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Like John, 73 years. Still a motor-head! KM

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