ExplorerXLT95
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- '00 XLT 4.0 SOHC
I am looking to upgrade (slightly) the overall performance and gas mileage of my 2000 XLT. As such, I am considering the following upgrades:
- K&N FIPK
- Bosch Platinum 4+ plugs
- Larger Ignition wires (what brand?? Splitfire, Bosch, other? 8mm-10mm?)
- Exhaust (what brand?? Flowmaster, Gibson, other?)
- Superchips ECU piggy-back chip (do they still make these?)
On my previous '95 XLT, I had the K&N FIPK, Bosch Platinum 4+ plugs, Splitfire 8mm Ignition wires, Flowmaster 40 series exhaust and a Superchips ECU piggy-back chip (hence the choices in upgrades for this one).
However, that was a 4.0L OHV, whereas this is the 4.0L SOHC. I have been away from the aftermarket for Explorers for so long (busy with the Cobra), I have lost all touch.
What do you think about the above mods for overall performance and gas mileage increase? Do you have any better suggestions? Also, please provide some suggestions for ignition wires and exhaust...
Thanks in advance, fellas!
- K&N FIPK
- Bosch Platinum 4+ plugs
- Larger Ignition wires (what brand?? Splitfire, Bosch, other? 8mm-10mm?)
- Exhaust (what brand?? Flowmaster, Gibson, other?)
- Superchips ECU piggy-back chip (do they still make these?)
On my previous '95 XLT, I had the K&N FIPK, Bosch Platinum 4+ plugs, Splitfire 8mm Ignition wires, Flowmaster 40 series exhaust and a Superchips ECU piggy-back chip (hence the choices in upgrades for this one).
However, that was a 4.0L OHV, whereas this is the 4.0L SOHC. I have been away from the aftermarket for Explorers for so long (busy with the Cobra), I have lost all touch.
What do you think about the above mods for overall performance and gas mileage increase? Do you have any better suggestions? Also, please provide some suggestions for ignition wires and exhaust...
Thanks in advance, fellas!