Guys, I have a 2001 F-250 Super-Duty with the V-10. What would be the biggest bang for the buck to upgrade my performance? Was thinking Performance Comp. chip, K & N Exhaust, and platinum plugs. Also what is the consensus on switching to synthetic oil? And if I did, is there anything special I need to do to convert, or just drain and flush?
V/R Al
Al
From my experience, the synthetic oil is highly over rated. I have tried it on three different engines a Ford 460 & 302, and a Toyota 3 liter. I track my mileage on every tank full of fuel, by calculating the miles gone and gallons of fuel used, not with a trip computer.
I have not been able to see any fuel mileage improvement, engine temperature drop, or changes in oil pressure.
For the many times increase in cost, I say it is not worth it. I do use synthetic in my differentials and manual transmissions, I do not use synthetic oil in any engines anymore.
I believe the performance chips are a good idea, But question the prepackaged exhaust systems versus a new custom exhaust system fitted locally...
I had a chip in my guzzler, but I ditched it. I actually preferred the shifting pattern of stock. I have a lift with 35's without the proper ring and pinion so the chip wasn't helping, it was a bit harsh. I love my bigger exhaust tho, sounds great and breathes better. YMMV, literally. I concur, a custom dual exhaust would be loads better than the single big tube I have, but "it's all goood".
Depends on how many bangs you want per buck. (or more importantly, how many bucks you've got to provide said bang)
I have an '02 F350 with 35s (soon to be 37s) and 4.30 gears. I bought a Superchips tuner and loaded up their ECM code. BIG difference in tranny shifting. Much firmer and just feels better all the time. I did tweak some of the shift points to keep the engine in it's torque band a little better but other that that, didn't mess with it.
Gas mileage went down and gas costs went up. I've got to run premium (91 octane MINIMUM) gas now and I'm sure the big tires and my heavy right foot contributed to the loss of mileage. I keep a log for the truck and I went from about 10.7/gal to right around 9.9/gal. Not quite a 1MPG loss. Power is definitely up tho and the rev limiter is either off or way higher than it used to be. About $400.
Buddy of mine got the Banks Power Pack for his V10 with the OttoMind "chip". says he picked up a decent bit of HP and torque and a small increase in mileage. Cost installed was around $3,000.
Two other guys I know with V10 powered Super Duties went the forced induction route. One with a Vortech centrifugal supercharger and the other with a Kenne Bell twin screw unit. Both got serious HP/torque increases and associated decreases in gas mileage. Both units installed with headers, intake etc were well into the 5 figure range when it was all said and done.
I do run synthetic oil in the truck, but not sure if it's worth it for economy's sake. Mileage doesn't seem much different (if at all) compared to the couple fills of Ford's synthetic blend.. I just sold a 4Runner with 205k on it that only ran Castrol dino oil and it didn't burn more than a 1/2 quart between changes. Frequent changes are going to be your best bet for longevity. I run synthetic because I flog the hell out of this truck with work and it's often hauling heavy loads and earning it's keep.
I use synthetic exclusively in my Shelby, HOWEVER, that car has a turbo.
Otherwise, with the advancements in technology as applied to the lubrication industry, any regular oil should do the job with no complaints. I do note that newly made oil doesn't come out after use looking "dirty" like it did back in the 80's, but that may just be my own faulty perceptions.
Plasyd
Most chips are a waste of time. The lean you out as much as possible to try to make that extra horsepower.
I thought that the V-10 already had platinum plugs from the factory.
what weight oil were you using? i bet it was over oem specs using 5-20 or
5-30 synthetic will improve mileage slightly. heavier weighted oils help consume more fuel!yep sure does
Chris
In the Fords 5-30, sometimes straight 30 weight, in the Toyota, 5-30, the weight Toyota calls for.
In my 460 I can run any weight oil and it doesn't change the fuel mileage at all. It makes a much bigger difference in the newer smaller, lighter, closer tolerance engines than it does in the older larger, greater tolerance pushrod v-8's...
"Ihatespam" wrote in news:btHVc.48520$mD.40307@attbi_s02:
what are you smoking man????? lean for power??? KB
Maybe a big operation but put a twin turbo in it ^^ Have done it with a 4-cilinder but not on a V10 That should blast you from one point to another.
Joe
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