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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I was wondering what is the best way to gain horse power? I have a 1998 ford f-150 with the 5.4 engine. 5inch lift and 35 inch tires. i was just curious what the easiest way to gain some power is. let me know thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Gears to match up with the 35's.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Supercharger...
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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re gear it to 4.10
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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cold air intake, exhaust, TUNER!, regear
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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I have an 08 Harley and I am wondering the same thing. What are the best intake, and tune companies to go with?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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I have an AEM Brute Force and like it, K&N is good too but I don't recommend oiled filters on a 97-03 cause there was a tsb out for the oil screwing up the MAF. And for the tune, get a programmer with custom tunes from a company like VMP, Troyer, etc.. there are a lot of them.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamie 213
re gear it to 4.10
Not at all. 4.56s min.

Your best bet to get power back and good power is regearing since your running 35s.. and it will take stress off your tranny and motor.. after that then a tuner will give you an increase, exhaust and CAI.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Thanks for the ideas. i think im going to regear it to 4.10 gears. im new to the site and it has been a big help. thanks for all the input
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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If your running 35s I'd really suggest 4.56...
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