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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:58 AM
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i have a 97 F-150 with a 4.6L and a 5spd, it is 4x4 and id like to get some more performance, all ideas would be appreciated, i already have an exhaust and a intake. even have a edge cs programmer. what other things can i do to get more power, get up and go, and speed?
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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Oooh I bet you get yelled at to use search
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Search "bolt on mods", that would be the first place to start bud.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e.../photo_05.html

Read this yesterday and was actually thinking about doing it but I'm not sure yet
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jb451
Search "bolt on mods", that would be the first place to start bud.
See told you
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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See told you
For the record, i dont mind answering the same question over, thats what the forum is for... i just figured he needed to learn what bolt ons are applicable to our trucks, then come ask about specific ones. Git your edumacation and such ya know? OP, wasnt trying to be a di**, apologize if it came off that way. What specifically are you wanting/can afford at this point?

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jb451

For the record, i dont mind answering the same question over, thats what the forum is for... i just figured he needed to learn what bolt ons are applicable to our trucks, then come ask about specific ones. Git your edumacation and such ya know? OP, wasnt trying to be a di**, apologize if it came off that way. What specifically are you wanting/can afford at this point?
Ik you weren't I was just saying I figured someone would say it you were at least nice about it some people are major di**s about it
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Underdrive pullies, E-fans and a good tune up if you have the edge Cs look up power hungry preformance and have them reprogram your edge. This is a little stupid but if your not using your 4x4 try removing the front drive shaft. I had a u-joint let go on me in the front and didnt have time to repair it that day so i drove around for about a week and realized how much the front shaft robbeds from the motor.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I thought the front drive shaft was useless when in 2wd. Or does the tc engage the ds at all times and there is a seperate solonoid in the front end?
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