I am wanting to add an Airaid, Gibson Side Swept Exhaust, and a SuperChip to my truck after reading post on this web site. Not having the money to buy all of these at once, which would be the best to start? 2001 Super Crew, 4x4, 5.4L, Lariet, 4x4, 3.55LS.

 

Why not try the "free" airbox mod and buy the exhaust system? Then, save your pennies for the chip & gears (mentioned in other thread)!



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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Smittybilt nerf bars & Line-X bedliner.

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I would definitely go with the exhaust first. It is the only one that people will notice from the outside of the truck. You will get the most enjoyment out of it (hearing that aggressive growl when you gas it) and it will probably give you the most horsepower.

 

definitly the exhaust. as far as the air raid system I think its a waste of money to be spent elsewhere,an oem K&N filter and 1 of the many diferent air box mods seem to work as well, if not better since its cheaper.

 

The Superchip gives by far the most HP for the $$. The exhaust and intake mods compliment each other and provide alot for the $$ also. I tried the OEM intake mod first, then got a FIPK. The FIPK made a huge improvement over the OEM intake mod.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

The owners from the posts in the "Computer Chips" topic would say the chip. Guess it depends on which topic you look at. I don't have one myself, so can't speak from experience. There is a rep from Performance Products (I think his handle is Superchips_Distributor) that has posted alot of information on this. He is very active on this board. Hope this helps.

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2001 Supercrew 4x4 Lariat (Gen III)
Dark Highland Green/Silver Clearcoat Metallic 2 tone
5.4L Triton V8
3.55 Limited Slip Differential
Trailer Tow - Class III
Heated Front Seats. 60/40 split (love the bucketed-type gen III benches)
Platform-Type Cab Steps
Engine Block Heater
Offroad 4x4 Equipment Group
Sliding Rear Window
6-Disc CD Changer

 

BTW...The Performance Products guy's name is Mike T. I've never spoken with him myself, so couldn't tell you if he is biased or neutral. Although, he does seem to offer alot of good information.

 

I'm in the same boat as you, and I decided to do the chip 1st. My reasoning was that the Superchip would improve the overall drivability the most, and would give the best bang-for-the-buck. I've experienced vastly improved shifting, increased power & torque throughout the rev range, and better throttle response. I don't think the other 2 mods would affect the vehicle as much as the chip did. I'll probably add a Ravin Z55 next, and then possibly an AF1 intake last.

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2001 White 4x4 SuperCrew (Lariat), 5.4L, limited slip, skid plates, towing pkg, captains chairs, CD changer

SuperChip; Black Westin Nerf Bars; Husky Mud Guards (F&R); Beige CatchAll's (F&R)