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Hey guys I just picked up a 09 F150 with the 3 valve 4.6L V8 XLT supercrew 4x4 with the XTR and tow package in blue flame.
So Im goin to be looking into exhaust and just wondering what the best way to go with it as for getting the best sound and performance.
Also I was reading alot about the programmers that I can get but I doubt if something were to happen that the I would be covered by Fords warranty?
What other things can I look into for better milage and performance?
Also what is the average millage on the 09 4.6, im getting around 17 mpg.
murray99
06-08-2009, 11:20 PM
Well let me be the first to welcome you to the group
Northern Supercrew
06-08-2009, 11:22 PM
:W) Joe....can't wait to see her. Did you get the 3V 4.6? I hear mileage goes up on these trucks after a 1000 miles or so...just need to give it some break in time.
:W) Joe....can't wait to see her. Did you get the 3V 4.6? I hear mileage goes up on these trucks after a 1000 miles or so...just need to give it some break in time.
Thanks guys!!!
Alright thats what I figured I just could not find on how long it takes and yes I did get the 3V 4.6
Im loving this truck and I could not be more happy with the price I got with my dads A plan and with the other great deals Ford is offering
taisa899
06-08-2009, 11:35 PM
welcome to the site
Northern Supercrew
06-08-2009, 11:47 PM
Joe..I love my Gryphon programmer....It just wakes the truck up:icon_biggrin: Once the new truck syndrome wears off, you may want a programmer as well. I know powerhungryperformance is working on one for the 09's, but not sure about the 4.6 tho...also I'm sure SCT probably has an Xcal III for it as well. If you ever get a chance to drive a truck stock and then tuned, you'll be impressed.
herbz
06-09-2009, 12:11 AM
Welcome. I love that flame blue color on the new trucks, I'd pick that color if I got a new one.
Lilbigtrk
06-09-2009, 02:23 AM
take your shoes off and come on in friend.
welcome to the site :)
TRUKNUT
06-09-2009, 05:20 AM
Welcome to fordtough.ca
98nascartruck
06-09-2009, 09:23 AM
HI and :welcome: to Fordtough.ca
muddancer
06-09-2009, 10:42 AM
welcome!
Phantom Wolf
06-09-2009, 02:40 PM
Welcome! Be carefull with the programmers. They do make a nice difference, but they also void warranty. As for exhausts I like MBRP.
:)
shelbyx1
06-09-2009, 03:37 PM
welcome to the fordtough family,the best improvment to make(that won't void powertrain warranty)is cat back exhaust,there are a lot on the market it all depends on how you want it to sound.:)
LayinHp
06-09-2009, 08:48 PM
welcome to the site
The programmer is worth it IMO. Sure it may void the warranty if something does happen, but dont forget,if something does, well just plug the programmer back in and upload the stock tune and you're good.
My old man just grabbed the exact same truck and package but in black. It's a nice ride, I took it for a road trip and the mileage was surprisingly good while towing another vehicle.
Welcome.
truckpilot
06-10-2009, 08:18 AM
Congrats on the new truck and welcome to the site.
shelbyx1
06-10-2009, 04:09 PM
The programmer is worth it IMO. Sure it may void the warranty if something does happen, but dont forget,if something does, well just plug the programmer back in and upload the stock tune and you're good.
My old man just grabbed the exact same truck and package but in black. It's a nice ride, I took it for a road trip and the mileage was surprisingly good while towing another vehicle.
Welcome.
even if you return to stock setting and remove tuner,we have ways of finding tell tale signs a tuner was recently installed.
SKRWZ
06-10-2009, 08:00 PM
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