5.4 Upgrades

XLTExpoGuy2010 · Sep 4, 2014

Just got an 10 XLT Expo has the 5.4l what are some basic upgrades y'all have done? I'm looking for some more mpgs out of this bad boy, it is my wife's so exhaust mods are not happening.

I had looked at doing a CAI, tuner, and possibly a chip. Anyone have any recommend brands? I've read and heard that the SCT brand is a Ford based brand so I was thinking of that for a tuner.

GAINMOB · Sep 4, 2014

no chip exists for them...u can get a tuner programmed by one of our vendors here specifically for what you want and you could do an exhaust...they make quiet performance mufflers so dont rule that out...flowmaster makes diff series and have a quiet series without neglecting performance...put some 22's on it for her...it wont look to gotti/street while giving it a nice appearance...tint the windows...

GAINMOB · Sep 4, 2014

change headlights...LED tail lights...thats about it since its your wife's truck

XLTExpoGuy2010 · Sep 4, 2014

Thanks! Yeah I think there just regular halogen lights so I was considering HIDs on it, we did say tint, no rims she likes stock for the most part. I would put rims cause I think it does improve the look of a truck.

GAINMOB · Sep 4, 2014

no need to put HIDs in the highs...NO NEED

XLTExpoGuy2010 · Sep 4, 2014

Oh no, I would just put it in the low beams. Like you said no need for the high.

DetroitDarin · Sep 4, 2014

Consider LED vs HID lights.

XLTExpoGuy2010 · Sep 4, 2014

If I do LED, doesn't that mean buying new headlights?

DF5.4 · Sep 4, 2014

The CAI will make the truck noticeably louder when accelerating. I have the K&N CAI and I don't mind the sound. My wife still comments about it after 3+ years. Replacing the existing filter with something like the K&N will get you a little improvement without the sound. Also look into the gotts mod. I have the Superchips Cortex and it make a noticeable improvement in power even on the 87 octane tune. Just remember to load the stock tune when you take the truck to the dealer for service.

XLTExpoGuy2010 · Sep 4, 2014

Okay might have to look into that option then, I mean as long it doesn't sound like it's screaming that's fine I don't think she'll mind. Could it depend on CAI on the noise level or is it probably just the CAI upgrade makes it louder regardless?

The only time the truck will see a dealer is for drivetrain issues other than that my cousin is a mechanic or I'll fix it myself.

Not trying to come off arrogant but I've seen what the dealer charges and that's a tough price to swallow if there's no warranty to cover it of course.

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