I recently purchase a `98 Ford Exploder with the 4.0L in it. For some silly reason the truck is only rated 19-21 MPG on the highway, and I only ever get that when I'm speeding excessively. If I drive at a decent speed, I normal get around 21-26 MPG (most commonly, 23 or 24.) But, still, that's not good enough for me. It's a light vehicle, and small enough engine. Also, the truck isn't very gutsy, I'm guessing anywhere from 160 to 200 HP.
I'm looking to spend $400 to $1000 on the truck to get better fuel consumption and more horsepower. I'm not sure if I want to (or even CAN) get a chip (I've heard good things about chips made by SuperChips,) headers, cold-air-intake, duel exhaust, or something entirely different.
What would you suggest, how much do you estimate it to cost, and what kind of results can I except? Also, what brand(s) would you recommend. Any other tips or secrets about this vehicle you care to pass on would be appreciated, as well. Thanks!
Yeah, there are things that you can do to obtain both smarty pants. There are a lot of chips that will produce both. And there's ways to make the vehicle transfer the energy better, or take advantage of wasted energy (like turbo's) and don't require more fuel.. and so, if you're getting added power by changing something that doesn't require more fuel, then the vehicle will have more power, and you may very well need to use less power to do the same task.. therefore, adding horsepower AND increasing fuel efficiency.
I'm looking to spend $400 to $1000 on the truck to get better fuel consumption and more horsepower. I'm not sure if I want to (or even CAN) get a chip (I've heard good things about chips made by SuperChips,) headers, cold-air-intake, duel exhaust, or something entirely different.
What would you suggest, how much do you estimate it to cost, and what kind of results can I except? Also, what brand(s) would you recommend. Any other tips or secrets about this vehicle you care to pass on would be appreciated, as well. Thanks!
Yeah, there are things that you can do to obtain both smarty pants. There are a lot of chips that will produce both. And there's ways to make the vehicle transfer the energy better, or take advantage of wasted energy (like turbo's) and don't require more fuel.. and so, if you're getting added power by changing something that doesn't require more fuel, then the vehicle will have more power, and you may very well need to use less power to do the same task.. therefore, adding horsepower AND increasing fuel efficiency.