more horsepower for explorer

onix_javier · 03-23-2010, 06:52 PM

Hi my friends, im new here on this forum. Im from Puerto Rico and I own a 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6. I was wondering if u guys could help me out. I want to give it a little bit more power but not by spending too much. I was thinking on a cold air intake, full exhaust, and a "performance module" from ebay wich I dont even know if they work. --> heres the link -->

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performance-Chip-Ford-Explorer-4-0L-V-6-2006-2007-2008_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19badef93fQQitemZ110509357375QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

I would be very thankfull if you guys could throw me a few pointers in what I can do... thanks guys..

*BobWiersema* · 03-23-2010, 08:16 PM

That thing is a scam, dont buy junk like that.
Inside that box is a 10 cent resistor from radio shack. Its used to screw up the intake air temp sensor. Your truck will think its always cold out, advance the timing and burn rich. If this was a good idea the engine would have been designed that way.

Two eBay Guides about performance chip Scams

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHIP-SCAMS_W...00000005701773

http://reviews.ebay.com/Performance-...00000000922267

The cheapest way to get another 50 horse out of that engine is with one of these kits.

2000XPLORERSPORT · 03-25-2010, 06:34 AM

i agree 100% with that above^^^^^ a nos kit is around $550-$600 for everything. but thats a little pricey. change all your fluids, rear ens, trans, motor oil to synthetic. get a good set of spark plugs and wires. the cold air intake is good. a cat-back exhaust will help. if you want a chip, a programmer after all your mods, then contact james at www.hensonperformance.com. he's on this forum. you get the sct programer with 3 custom tunes mede for your vehicle. i believe it $395.00. a little pricey again, but well worth it.

03-23-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
onix_javier Wannabe Elite Explorer Puerto Rico '00 XLS Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	more horsepower for explorer Hi my friends, im new here on this forum. Im from Puerto Rico and I own a 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6. I was wondering if u guys could help me out. I want to give it a little bit more power but not by spending too much. I was thinking on a cold air intake, full exhaust, and a "performance module" from ebay wich I dont even know if they work. --> heres the link --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performance-Chip-Ford-Explorer-4-0L-V-6-2006-2007-2008_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19badef93fQQitemZ110509357375QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories I would be very thankfull if you guys could throw me a few pointers in what I can do... thanks guys..

03-23-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
BobWiersema Elite Beer Consumer Chicago Burbs, Illinois 98 xlt 4.0L SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,535 Vehicle Specs	That thing is a scam, dont buy junk like that. Inside that box is a 10 cent resistor from radio shack. Its used to screw up the intake air temp sensor. Your truck will think its always cold out, advance the timing and burn rich. If this was a good idea the engine would have been designed that way. Two eBay Guides about performance chip Scams http://reviews.ebay.com/CHIP-SCAMS_W...00000005701773 http://reviews.ebay.com/Performance-...00000000922267 The cheapest way to get another 50 horse out of that engine is with one of these kits. Last edited by BobWiersema; 03-23-2010 at 08:48 PM.

03-25-2010, 06:34 AM	#3
2000XPLORERSPORT Wannabe Elite Explorer lambertville,mi. 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 538 Vehicle Specs	i agree 100% with that above^^^^^ a nos kit is around $550-$600 for everything. but thats a little pricey. change all your fluids, rear ens, trans, motor oil to synthetic. get a good set of spark plugs and wires. the cold air intake is good. a cat-back exhaust will help. if you want a chip, a programmer after all your mods, then contact james at www.hensonperformance.com. he's on this forum. you get the sct programer with 3 custom tunes mede for your vehicle. i believe it $395.00. a little pricey again, but well worth it. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2429989 4.0l ohv red taylor 8.8mm spiro pro wires, motorcraft platinum plugs,royal purple 5w-30 oil,k&n oil filter,valvoline synthetic brake fluid,red top optima battery under the hood.volant cai,helix throttle body spacer,2 1/2" pipe ran into turbo 2 muffler with no cats,adjusted tps to .96volts,lowered 3"