Upgrade/mod Suggestions

[richs fishes]

So as far as the cat-back exhaust systems, did your mechanic say that more for the fuel mileage or known problems/reliability? are the cat's know to plug up?

And for the air filter, that's definitely on my list, but still doing research. Trying to decide whether to upgrade to the cold-air intake or not. Does anyone have any data (power or fuel mileage) on improvements after upgrading to a CAI setup?

Look into the "gotts mod" instead of a CAI. You can essentially create a CAI using a stock Ford piece in your airbox.

I dont think the cats on this truck are any more or less prone to plugging up than anything else. A cat back exhaust system would do nothing to help or hinder that anyway since you'd be replacing the exhaust after the cats.

 

[James Cain]

Look into the "gotts mod" instead of a CAI. You can essentially create a CAI using a stock Ford piece in your airbox.

I dont think the cats on this truck are any more or less prone to plugging up than anything else. A cat back exhaust system would do nothing to help or hinder that anyway since you'd be replacing the exhaust after the cats.

I will check that out. And yes that makes sense about the cats. Thanks!

 

[James Cain]

Just ordered an SCT X4 from 5 Star. Spoke with them over the phone and they were very helpful in answering all my questions (believe me I had plenty lol). Seems like really good people.

 

[James Cain]

Heater hose: Dorman 626-540

As for tuners, contact Five Star Tuning. Their stuff is solid and wakes up the truck with reliable performance. I specified the towing tune because I've found it gives good power without stressing the engine or drivetrain.

Good info and added to the list. thanks!