EfSo here's deal I got a 07 XLT super cab super clean truck I love it. However she is in need of some modifications. Everything stock on her except chrome side steps and two tone interior.I got a 5k budget. Definetly wanton exhaust and cold air intake anuy other deas thanks---Josh
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Tell us what engine and rear end you have along with the number of miles you have on her. I think aftermarket air intakes aren't worth anything on naturally aspirated engines as you don't drive around at wide open throttle all the time and the money you spend for the minor increase in HP to the wheels in my opinion isn't worth it. Exhaust definitely brings out the personality of the motor and lends to a great sound. Stay with the factory size so as to keep your low end power and get a good sounding muffler. You need a tuner first and foremost to unlock the engines true potential. Drive ability and performance are night and day compared to the stock tuning.
With $5k you could do a full header and cat back exhaust, however the factory manifolds are pretty awesome. You could go for long tubes and gain a bit of power on the top end. The 5.4 really benefits from this because its starts to fall off after 4200 RPM or so.
Plenty of other guys here with far more experience to chime in. Good luck!