Cheapest HP gain?

[JayDe]

I have a 2001 Eddie Bauer with the 5.4 I've done the Gotts mod and added a K&N filter. I drive it daily but also use it to pull my camper and boat. What would everyone do for the next step up in HP? I was thinking a cat-back exhast like a Gibson or so. Or would everyone go for a programmer first?

 

[Canadian Expy]

Go for the EDGE first, its fun and helpful , I wouldn't do aftermarket cat back, I'd do custom duals from good exhaust shop.

 

[tallsville]

agree with canadian. get a programmer first, then get mufflers you want and have a local shop build the cat back for you. may want to get an xpipe as well.

 

[tonydiv]

The edge will also make the truck 'feel' stronger by firming up the shifts.

 

[Shadowless127]

EDGE programmer. ECU upgrades are always the best mods.

 

[GAINMOB]

Don't all programmers do that pending on settings?


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[Shadowless127]

Don't all programmers do that pending on settings?


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do what?

 

[GAINMOB]

Shift firmness?


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[Shadowless127]

Shift firmness?


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Some have separate settings for shift firmness and what not. I know EDGE incorporates it into their tunes directly.

 

[toms89]

Cheapest hp gain?!

Nitrous !!!

 

[sgtowing]

Cheapest hp gain?!

Nitrous !!!

Yes it is as long as you don't go to big.

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[JayDe]

Hummm... Nitro huh... How would that work pulling long hills?

 

[Canadian Expy]

Hummm... Nitro huh... How would that work pulling long hills?

Probaly blow out all the plugs!! LOL

 

[BakerEdition]

Go with a Edge Programmer...for the money you cant go wrong and you can adjust trans shift points with the Edge to shift not only firmer but earlier when towing...earlier shift points help keep the trans fluid cooler....also with the edge you can monitor trans fluid temps...Call Mark Haywood at Edge Performance 888-360-3343 let him know your a member of this forum and I told you to call him...they have some special pricing...I love my Edge...great performance and what I have saved in gas it has paid for itself more than once..

 

[IAExpy]

racing stripes, giant spoiler, fake scoop on the hood, some running lights and a kickin stereo system, should be pushing 1200hp

 

[timberwoof]

racing stripes, giant spoiler, fake scoop on the hood, some running lights and a kickin stereo system, should be pushing 1200hp

Lmao. Yeah go ricer.

 

[JayDe]

Yeah well next year upgrade maybe. Thinking maybe a converter, you know, converts gasoline to noise...Fart cannons

 

[toms89]

I have a 2001 Eddie Bauer with the 5.4 I've done the Gotts mod and added a K&N filter. I drive it daily but also use it to pull my camper and boat. What would everyone do for the next step up in HP? I was thinking a cat-back exhast like a Gibson or so. Or would everyone go for a programmer first?

One of the best bangs for the buck would be changing rear gear ratio but it depends on what you have in it currently and 2wd vs 4wd. You would also need some sort of programmer to compensate for the change.

 

[joethefordguy]

racing stripes, giant spoiler, fake scoop on the hood, some running lights and a kickin stereo system, should be pushing 1200hp

worked for me!
that "ricer" guy is just jealous, regretting all the money he spent on headers and such bling.