5.4 mods - Diesel Forum

goodale · 05-26-2008, 11:11 AM

hey guys just ordered my reg cab f250 xlt with a 6sp manual and 5.4 v8, cant wait to get it. after doing A LOT of surfing around websites i kinda disappointed about the lack of performance parts available. the only exhaust i have found is by flowmaster and unfortunatly its not stainless. could we start a thread dedicated just to parts for this engine, with reviews, where you found the part ect.

Little General · 06-22-2008, 05:03 PM

Good luck getting answers, thats my thread below the one you started and its a month old with one reply. I have installed a K&N filter and went from 13.2 to 14 mpg. I have only 7700 miles so engine breakin could be causing the increase. My Flowmaster exhaust should be in this week so I will post after install. I am leary of the programmers, $400 and no garantee of mpg increase. I have an auto with 3.73 gears and factory 20" wheels. The tires are the same height as the 35" I have on my other 4X4 so when these wear out maybe some larger ones. Only regret was not getting 4.10 rearend. I have friends with diesels not getting the mgp I am, but they can pull a hell of a lot more. I pull maybe once a month so gas works for me.

goodale · 06-22-2008, 08:55 PM

yeah i ordered 4.10's, in anticipation for adding bigger tires. i'd like to know what you think of the exhaust after you get it. i may order mine this week along with some high temp paint to coat it with, keep it from rusting.

Little General · 06-23-2008, 05:19 PM

I got a good friend who does the rear ends for most nascar teams and he will do my re gear for free, I just buy the parts. I am probably going with 4.56 when I do it.A supercharger may come first though. I can't beleive that over a 126 people have viewed this thread and have no input.Please get involved.

chuckster57 · 06-23-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by goodale

along with some high temp paint to coat it with, keep it from rusting.

Have you considered ceramic coating? PM me and I will give you the web address of the guy I buy my powders from. he has ceramics too.

goodale · 06-24-2008, 04:48 PM

no i didnt think think of ceramic coating what kind of $ we talking about with that? i can spray bomb it for about $10, i know it wont be as durable but a touch up a few times a year is ok with me. and yeah i agree with the guy above, how come so many views and so little response? i've been to atleast 5 dealerships in my area and half the trucks on the lot have the 5.4 v8 in them, there has got to be a lot of people who own them?

chuckster57 · 06-24-2008, 04:53 PM

it's more than "rattle can" job, but done right it only has to be done once.

Little General · 06-26-2008, 09:50 PM

How in the world did we get on powder coating? Got a postcard today relating to a backorder of Flowmaster Exhaust. Suposed to be shipped July 5th .

chuckster57 · 06-26-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by goodale

i may order mine this week along with some high temp paint to coat it with, keep it from rusting.

It started here. I just mentioned ceramic coatings. But since you brought it up..there is high temp powders also