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    cheap upgrades/performance mods!

    thanks, i know it wont sound that good all the time. i was thinking about getting a dual in/dual out flowmaster 40 for it and taking the 2nd set of cats out. do you think that a single dual in and dual out will sound better than two single in single out flowmaster 40's? because ive seen some...
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    cheap upgrades/performance mods!

    I Live down in forida and I've always been told that i have to have a muffler. I may check the laws to see if it's 100% true or not. Because if I can straight pipe that 5.0l, it will sound real nice
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    5.0L engine mods

    hey, ive got the 00 explorer with the 5.0L and its a a standard 302 so i was wondering if i can just use bolt on's and performance parts from like mustangs and on internet sites right? because i want to do some stuff like chrome valve covers and a new carb and stuff and i think i should just be...
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    cheap upgrades/performance mods!

    thanks. i want to have performance but also be able to go off-road. thats where the lift kit came in to place. i saw a video about the zip ties on the throttle cable but in the video, they put them on the side thats connected to the throttle body. i'll probably do that and swiss cheese the air...
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    cheap upgrades/performance mods!

    dang. its hard to just pick two. i wish i could do all three. but i'd probably have to choose cheap and reliable. or maybe a little of all three. im looking around for some headers and exhaust kits but their all too expensive right now.
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    cheap upgrades/performance mods!

    ok. so i live down in florida and i was wondering if theres any free or cheap things i can do to my mounty to make it better? i wish i had the money for a lift and everything but im a student and extra money is hard to find or maybe if you want to give any parts away? i just really want to do...
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    Rough Idle- Sputtering- Told I need new engine

    i had a problem like that. it was the iac (idle air control) its connected to the air intake near the engine block and its silver and has is cylinder like in shape. google it to see what it looks like. you shouldnt need a new engine at all. the part doesn't cost much either.
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    My quest for 30 MPG - Ford Explorer Gas Mileage Tips

    well thats why your getting at least a little bit better gas mileage than some of us because you've got the 4.0L v6. i've got the 5.0L v8. i get like 13mpg when im messing around and going off road and i get like maybe 16 or 17mpg on the highway and when i need to save gas.
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