hey guys will 4.6L stang parts work on my expo? i know some of it wont (like intake kits) but it seems like most will. what do u guys think?
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Tom in Tacoma
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That depends...
It all depends on what parts you're hopping to swap out. The air intakes are different, as are the intakes, exhaust manifold (as well as the rest of it
) and a few others. But things like chips will work with a reprogramming to the right code, programmers, pullies (in some cases) will work.
But overall - they are different enough that most mods for the Expy are unique enough to only fit the Expy and the F-Series trucks. There's plenty of go-fast/look good parts available for them. Just do a google search for what you're looking for - but be prepared for a flood of replies!
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I just noticed you're from Puyallup - You're almost a neighbor!
It all depends on what parts you're hopping to swap out. The air intakes are different, as are the intakes, exhaust manifold (as well as the rest of it
) and a few others. But things like chips will work with a reprogramming to the right code, programmers, pullies (in some cases) will work. But overall - they are different enough that most mods for the Expy are unique enough to only fit the Expy and the F-Series trucks. There's plenty of go-fast/look good parts available for them. Just do a google search for what you're looking for - but be prepared for a flood of replies!
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I just noticed you're from Puyallup - You're almost a neighbor!
yeah i was trying to figure out if u can use some cams for a GT on an expy 4.6L. i would love to do what i can to get more torque 
im gonna get a nice grill guard and probably get 50hp toO
(joke)
im gonna get a nice grill guard and probably get 50hp toO
(joke)
southernpony
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I use to have a '99 F-150 then an '02 both with the 4.6 I wondered the same thing as you and came up with nothing at all. Go to this site http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com There is oggles of info there and those guys/gals can get that expy movin fo ya. That is where I went for all my advice/help with my f-150....great site 
Also I have a Diablo Chip that I used in both my F-150' if you would be interested in buying it.
Also I have a Diablo Chip that I used in both my F-150' if you would be interested in buying it.
how well did the diablo chip help out your F150? i hear chips and programmers are great on trucks/suv's.
southernpony
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ironmedic said:
It really woke it up!!! I could spin the wheels alot easier and the throttle response was alot snappier. But what I really liked was how it firmed up the shift points. I also did the superchips programer on the '02.....the diablo felt like it gave me more power on the low end put top end (3500 on) was about the same from both. But let me tell you that programer really made that truck shift!!!!! I could catch second every now and then on a good day and on certian pavement with that programers shift points and my '02 was a Supercrew!!
Tom in Tacoma
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I've owned a 4.6L F-150 and currently have a 5.4L Supercrew. I ran both with Superchips. Yes, there's lots you can do to improve performance on those motors. Check out 'My Garage' for a list of the mods on my truck. I've surprised a number of lil' 4-bangers with it...
I also know Ford Truck World pretty well (was once the webmaster of it, doncha know...)
I also know Ford Truck World pretty well (was once the webmaster of it, doncha know...)
im gonna consider the chip because everyone says how well they work for their trucks. im also gonna do the basic intake/exhaust swap. i might try a roush exhaust kit for my expo. or i might try a flowmaster weld in!
will my 2v 4.6L sound just like the stangs or will it be different due to the pipes?
will my 2v 4.6L sound just like the stangs or will it be different due to the pipes?
southernpony
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On my '02 I did a tru dual with an X-Pipe and magnaflows (not sure which series) and it sounded alot like a stock stang. The FIPK will get you better gas milage. I'd also go with the ASP Pullies. But get the 2 piece not the three piece. If you want that chip let me know I'll let it go for cheap.....I'll also check the code and let you know what it is....might match ur's
But get the 2 piece not the three piece. If you want that chip let me know I'll let it go for cheap.....I'll also check the code and let you know what it is....might match ur's
Tom in Tacoma
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My experience is that the trucks just don't sound like the Mustangs. They just have their own sound. A good aftermarket system does make the truck motors sound nice though.
My '98 4.6L had a single-in-single-out Flowmaster 50-series with a 3" tailpipe. Nice sound without being too loud. No drone either - the truck motors tend to drone at about 1700 rpm.
An intake is good as well. But don't expect magical things to happen with it. Some people do report gains in fuel mileage but I haven't seen any on either of my trucks. The systems I've used were from Airaid and Airforce One.
But the chip provided the biggest bang for the buck. The tranny shifts much much better. The engine pulls better and the exhaust tone is improved (due to timing advance). The down side is that you need to use 92-octane - the up side is that many people report a 1-2mpg increase.
If you've got any other questions - fire away. If I don't know the answer - I'll make one up for ya!
My '98 4.6L had a single-in-single-out Flowmaster 50-series with a 3" tailpipe. Nice sound without being too loud. No drone either - the truck motors tend to drone at about 1700 rpm.
An intake is good as well. But don't expect magical things to happen with it. Some people do report gains in fuel mileage but I haven't seen any on either of my trucks. The systems I've used were from Airaid and Airforce One.
But the chip provided the biggest bang for the buck. The tranny shifts much much better. The engine pulls better and the exhaust tone is improved (due to timing advance). The down side is that you need to use 92-octane - the up side is that many people report a 1-2mpg increase.
If you've got any other questions - fire away. If I don't know the answer - I'll make one up for ya!
i wouldnt mind using 92 octane but when i pumped like $45 from a near empty tank just for 89 octane, that is out of the question! i will do a test and see how it goes. so far i have done around 100 miles to a 1/4 tank of gas on part highway, part city driving.
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