Are the 4.6 really that doggy or is it me ?
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Are the 4.6 really that doggy or is it me ?
Long story short, got a 05 f150 4.6 crew cab for a steal and man that thing is a dog. Figured it might have a missfire, nope. Still a dog after coils and plugs.
I've read a little on the programmers but not sure how much that'll help. The damn truck will barley spin the rear tire if I really try. Could it be something else or is this really how they come stock
I've read a little on the programmers but not sure how much that'll help. The damn truck will barley spin the rear tire if I really try. Could it be something else or is this really how they come stock
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#4
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Are the 4.6 really that doggy or is it me ?
Yes, the 4.6 is a dog. But it's a reliable dog. Sometimes I miss my old 4.6 however, I can't gripe about my 5.4. Both engines have been good to me over the years
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting a race truck haha. I just didn't know what to expect from it. If something else could be the lack of power because well, it is a v8. But if the case is that it is a dog it'll explain it!
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these engines feel way more powerful in the old round nose trucks - I think a large part of it may well be the electric throttle in the 04+ (throttle lag seems common in the 04-08s, the new ones retain electric throttle, and seem to lack that issue) as well as they are heavier trucks. a tuner is supposed to help with the former, as well as make a huge difference in power. many 11th gen 4.6 owners say a tuner really waked up their truck.
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these engines feel way more powerful in the old round nose trucks - I think a large part of it may well be the electric throttle in the 04+ (throttle lag seems common in the 04-08s, the new ones retain electric throttle, and seem to lack that issue) as well as they are heavier trucks.
#9
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I dualed mine out had a tune put on it and woke it up. As for as spinning your tires it will when you tune it, but if you are racing you want it to grip instead of spin.