Which mods first

[Leissleib]

Hello all, I asked about a programmer or lift first last week and it was agreed the program first. I plan on ordering soon but I have another question. Right now I have the gotts mod with kn filter, should I go ahead and get the full intake with the chip or lift and then the intake. Give me your thoughts, I plan to move forward soon. Thanks.

 

[robuilt]

Well which is more appealing to you? Performance or looks? I like looks so I'd go for the lift first

 

[jstrut]

Lift.

 

[Leissleib]

Lift.

I do like the way the lift looks, the programmer is first or sure, it is between lift or intake second. Right now it is lift 2, intake 0. I plan on ordering this weekend so we will see what everyone else thinks. Thanks.

 

[Dib52]

If you're gonna do the lift, do you have enough saved up for the new rims/tires? Put the intake $ to them. Besides, you basically are free flowing with the intake set up already, really won't notice much of a difference besides sound.

 

[GAINMOB]

if you have the gotts mod...your as good as if you would be with the intake...from my understanding...the gotts mod is better at getting cooler air in the engine and is $300 cheaper than to buy and intake...

 

[Leissleib]

If you're gonna do the lift, do you have enough saved up for the new rims/tires? Put the intake $ to them. Besides, you basically are free flowing with the intake set up already, really won't notice much of a difference besides sound.

Already have 20" king ranch rims and BFG all terrains. Looks like the lift and the hypertech are next. Thanks everyone.

 

[Leissleib]

I found a 2.75/2 lift, thoughts. I want to keep the back a little high because I am usually loaded up with gear.

 

[catmaster25]

dammit lol

Guess I wasted $250 for my CAI... Can I still do the gotta mods? Whatever that is, help please

 

[catmaster25]

hmmm...

K, so I read up about the GOTTS MODS and realized I might have wasted my $$$ going with a CAI. BUT how about if I buy a new hood with scoops?

 

[Dib52]

I found a 2.75/2 lift, thoughts. I want to keep the back a little high because I am usually loaded up with gear.

I looked at all of the eBay spacer lifts in various sizes but ultimately only got serious about name brand manufacturers. My decision came down to ReadyLift and Truxxx in the 3/2. I didn't want some fly by night company selling me something that was going on the vehicle my kids are riding in. I probably spent more $ to have the reputable manufacturer on top of my coils, but I have piece of mind knowing a good company is backing the product.
Truxxx 3/2 won out for me in the end, and FYI...even with this lift, there is still a "slight" rake, so no worries about the rear. 2.75 vs 3, doubt you'd ever notice it.

 

[GAINMOB]

Guess I wasted $250 for my CAI... Can I still do the gotta mods? Whatever that is, help please

I wouldn't...u have the intake...gotts mod is for those that don't want to spend the money on an intake...u could always sell it...do u still have stock intake? If so...u could switch

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[Leissleib]

Guess I wasted $250 for my CAI... Can I still do the gotta mods? Whatever that is, help please

How-To: Gotts Mod for 2009 / 2010 (w/ pics) - Ford Truck Club Forum

Here are the instructions, I think you could modify the cai with this.

 

[Leissleib]

I looked at all of the eBay spacer lifts in various sizes but ultimately only got serious about name brand manufacturers. My decision came down to ReadyLift and Truxxx in the 3/2. I didn't want some fly by night company selling me something that was going on the vehicle my kids are riding in. I probably spent more $ to have the reputable manufacturer on top of my coils, but I have piece of mind knowing a good company is backing the product.
Truxxx 3/2 won out for me in the end, and FYI...even with this lift, there is still a "slight" rake, so no worries about the rear. 2.75 vs 3, doubt you'd ever notice it.

Where did you get your lift, I found it on autoanything.com for $260.25 plus I can get 15% off, The hypertech is $339.99 plus 15% off too. Do you think that is the best deal.

 

[Leissleib]

I wouldn't...u have the intake...gotts mod is for those that don't want to spend the money on an intake...u could always sell it...do u still have stock intake? If so...u could switch

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Do you think the cai is worth it over the gotts mod, I oly did the gotts mod for now but a lot of people think the cai is not any better. Thoughts?

 

[GAINMOB]

i have CAI...ppl doing it vs paying hundreds of dollars...is it better..idk...im happy with my intake...

 

[Dib52]

Where did you get your lift, I found it on autoanything.com for $260.25 plus I can get 15% off, The hypertech is $339.99 plus 15% off too. Do you think that is the best deal.

Autoanything was my choice, had a promo code and free shipping, think I got it right around 200-225. What you see with your discounts looks like a good deal, and the Hypertech too. I did my Hypertech through 4 wheel parts cuz they're local(10 min ride) and I had a coupon for that as well.

As far as the intake, I love mine. Something about popping the hood and seeing that big cone filter and smooth intake runner. Love the sound too. With your present set up, you basically have a free flowing CAI minus the aesthetics and sound. I'd still say go for it if it's in the budget.

 

[catmaster25]

just for looks?

Yeep its only good looking under the hood I guess. Yeah I checked my stock intake earlier, I still got it. But didn't have time to mess with it much, I like the CAI over the stock look wise I guess. But I want a 2 hood scoop aftermarket hood I saw one for $500 not to bad :-( lol might have to make my own

 

[joethefordguy]

has anyone done any dyno, or similar, testing before and after a gotts mod, or a CAI install? I read a lot of assertions about gains, but after a ton of research, I have yet to see anything beyond "feelings" demonstrating actual performance or efficiency gains.

 

[16plati]

Hello all, I asked about a programmer or lift first last week and it was agreed the program first. I plan on ordering soon but I have another question. Right now I have the gotts mod with kn filter, should I go ahead and get the full intake with the chip or lift and then the intake. Give me your thoughts, I plan to move forward soon. Thanks.

You lift it and the chip is pointless, if you don’t have somebody doing custom revisions on your tune all your performance mods are also pointless