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Old 12-01-2009, 07:10 PM
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So far I have a K&N cold air intake, Gibson Cat-Back, and a Jets Chip. Wondering whats next to squeeze performance out of the truck. Thinking of high flow cat. Looking to see what you guys have as some input for whats next with out going high dollar like s/c
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Old 12-01-2009, 07:43 PM
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i would say some u/d pullies. might give u some more hp and help with mpg
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Old 12-01-2009, 07:55 PM
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Underdrive pullies will help more than a "high flow cat"
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Old 12-01-2009, 07:57 PM
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Your stock cats are not low flow. As mentioned, pulleys might free up a few ponies.
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Old 12-01-2009, 08:08 PM
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ok thanks for the direction trying to get the best bang for my dollar. do u need any special pulley pullers. If so will the one I had for my Mustang work for my Ranger?
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the pulleys are just remove bolt and pull off with your hand.
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Old 12-01-2009, 08:38 PM
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i was also thinking about headers. my only question there is true duals or an X or H pipe?? anyone have any experience with either and what sounds better??
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what engine do you have?i picked up the ford clutch fan removal tool from advance for like $10, it makes a world of difference when removing that pulley
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Old 12-01-2009, 08:41 PM
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i was also thinking about headers. my only question there is true duals or an X or H pipe?? anyone have any experience with either and what sounds better??
any muffler shop should be able to make what you want as far as pipe goes. i wish i could answer your x,vs H question. maybe stl or fx4wannabe01 will chime in.
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also been looking around at Jegs and Summit and cann't find any UD pullies any others site anyone suggest.
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yea i was thinking about looking around on some mustang sites to see what any of the 4.0s are going
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So far I have a K&N cold air intake, Gibson Cat-Back, and a Jets Chip. Wondering whats next to squeeze performance out of the truck. Thinking of high flow cat. Looking to see what you guys have as some input for whats next with out going high dollar like s/c
jba headers (high dollar)? flowmasters?
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