Will adding tuner, cold air intake, and throttle body harm stock 3v 5.4?
04-02-2019, 12:16 PM
#11
Does the GOTTs mod work for f250s? Since you're on an F150 forum in the general section, I assume you made a typo and meant F150. Regardless, look into it, it'll save you money if you're looking for more airflow. Not sure how much of a difference either will make though.
For what it's worth, you already have a cold air intake. For like 50 years now all vehicles have came with them from the factory.
For what it's worth, you already have a cold air intake. For like 50 years now all vehicles have came with them from the factory.
04-02-2019, 06:16 PM
#12
Senior Member
Plus, he doesn't really need it.
04-03-2019, 01:34 AM
#13
Noted, I won't waste my money on the throttle body spacer👍 I've also heard alot about aftermarket cold air intakes messing with the 3v that's why I researched quit a bit and from what I've seen/read on these forums the s and g cold air intake seems to pair good with this engine.
04-03-2019, 08:51 AM
#15
Super Duper Senior Member
Get the tuner, and maybe the cold air intake. Like others said, don't mess with the throttle body spacer. I've had CAI's in the past and did like them. They are louder than the stock intake. By how much varies from intake to intake. Companies claim that the CAI's give you extra HP, but most will say they don't. What I did notice with a CAI was throttle response was better. I've had them on Mustangs and F150's that had a CAI from the factory.
That said, a tuner and custom tunes from someone like 5Star, MPT or others will help a lot. Biggest thing it does is get rid of the lag in the throttle. The drive by wire lag. My custom tunes from MPT woke the truck up. Power band feels much smoother.
That said, a tuner and custom tunes from someone like 5Star, MPT or others will help a lot. Biggest thing it does is get rid of the lag in the throttle. The drive by wire lag. My custom tunes from MPT woke the truck up. Power band feels much smoother.
04-11-2019, 08:43 AM
#16
3v 5.4? Don’t mess w it. Keep it tuned and change oil. You got hopping it up you’ll tear cam chains , tensioners and phasers in no time.
Replace the oil pump w a Melling and just drive the truck.
Just MO.
Replace the oil pump w a Melling and just drive the truck.
Just MO.