More Power

[big pacheco]

i've got a 2000 XLT with a 4.6 i would like to get more power out of it.has anybody done anything and gotten good results.i've found headers and cat back exhaust system,air intake,throttle body,throttle body spacer.i will proberly start with the cat back system and air intake.any input appreciated.:reddevil:

 

[monsta]

Replace it with a V10?

I'd start with a chip, intake and a good cat-back.

 

[Guest]

I'm not familar with the 4.6 in the trucks, but the 4.6 from the mustang makes about 260hp- the 2001 Bullitt makes around 270hp/300tq with intake, exhaust and some timing changes.

If you're seroius, there's always a supercharger.

 

[rwinch]

Just remember the gas issue:

You can't get both More power and Better gas mileage.

Also, with the chip, you will have to use Premium (92) gas. I salute those that make the mods (I don't think I will), but just consider what it entails from a continued cost issue i.e. increased gas cost.

 

[big pacheco]

gas mileage is not a problem.i only use the truck on my days off.

 

[big pacheco]

won e bay bid for air intake system i'll let you guys/girls know how it worked out

 

[big pacheco]

found a V10 on ebay for $1700.00.just a thought.

 

[monsta]

Originally posted by big pacheco
found a V10 on ebay for $1700.00.just a thought.

I just put a shoehorn up for bid on ebay!!

 

[Guest]

I want a V10 for the Mustang... with some tuning, it'll make about 500lbft.

 

[big pacheco]

how much more power will the shoehorn make

 

[monsta]

None...but it'll help you shove that V10 under the hood!

 

[big pacheco]

d'oh

 

[rwinch]

Heck...don't stop there.
Get the Supercharger JayP suggested as well!!!! You'll be screaming down that 1/4 mile....:reddevil:

 

[Guest]

Hmmm..

Interesting discussion.

I put in Bosch Platinum 2's and got better mileage and more power.

 

[Guest]

I have put the same plugs in mine and it seems to be running a little rough. Did you experience anything like that?

 

[Guest]

Citizen:

Not at all....

Mine actually smoothed out some. I did notice that a couple of the boots were a little difficult to get seated on the new plugs. Check your spark plug wire boots and make sure they are all on the plugs all of the way.

This was kind of new thing for me in that I haven't done very much of this kind of work in quite a while. I used to be REAL good at it back when everything had CARBS and Distributors. Now since nothing has either there is a little bit of a learning curve for me.

I was a little taken back by the depth of the plugs in the intake. They look like that they are in at a weird angle too. Might be a good design but not good for service. I took probably more time than I should have but I was real careful to make sure they were all in and all connected right.

Check your number 6,7,8 plugs. Those were the ones I had the most trouble with... I am sure you did as well.

HTH



Cheers,

-Jay