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Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/30/2003 |
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 Posted:7/30/2003 19:47 |
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Hey Guys,
Just stumbled on this site...I too am a new X owner. It's a stock Limited with 54k miles just purchased last weekend. I would love to save a bit of research time on modifications that you all have found to be the best and most cost effective. I typically like to throw on the standard K&N and also would like your take on products for increased air flow, HP upgrades, etc. I have already learned about the need for new shocks...these stock babies are hideous! Your recommendations would be most appreciated. I do not want to go overboard, but would like to learn what veteran X owners have found to be most beneficial. Many thanks...this site is awesome and what makes it so are you guys using it!
2001 Excursion 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel 4x4 / Monroe Reflex Shocks / Hellwig Rear Antisway / Coming...TST Chip, Exhaust Upgrade, Air Intake kit, Stereo upgrade. |
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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• 298 posts |
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Posted:7/30/2003 22:57 |
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Welcome, Joe. Glad you found us. 
The first thing we need to know is what engine you have, ie. Powerstroke (PSD), V10, or V8. Since you posted on the V8/V10 forum, I assume you have a gas engine. But clarification is helpful. Then drivetrain info such as 4x2/4x4 and rear end ratio (3.73/4.10/4.30). The model year is not necessary, but is nice to know.
Good luck and enjoy the X.
Rick
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Joe Balla
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• Del Mar, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/30/2003 |
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• 5 posts |
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Posted:7/31/2003 22:11 |
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Rick,
Good point. I have the V10 engine and it is a 4X2.
JB
2001 Excursion 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel 4x4 / Monroe Reflex Shocks / Hellwig Rear Antisway / Coming...TST Chip, Exhaust Upgrade, Air Intake kit, Stereo upgrade. |
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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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• 214 posts |
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Posted:8/1/2003 00:19 |
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Joe, When we bought ours (wifes), it had the K&N filter as well as a AIRAID throttle body spacer. I believe that these are supposed to allow the air & fuel to atomize better, thus creating horsepower. unfortunately I do not know what it was like before hand, so I cannot verify that. As far as shocks, we went with the Monroe Reflex shocks and are happy with them. the next thing I am going to do is a Hellwig sway bar up front, to improve handling(many are happy with it), and the ART brake kit, for better stopping and longer rotor life. I then will change my tranny cooler to the new larger Ford model Gearman told us about. There are many more mods out there, be patient and maybe do a search.  |
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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• 336 posts |
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Posted:8/1/2003 21:11 |
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Welcome 
bet you cant guess what upgrade i would recommend. 
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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