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Old 05-04-2014 | 01:35 PM
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I am in highschool and I have a part time job, so I don't make great money. I was wondering what I could to to make my truck look nicer,but not empty my wallet.
 
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what kind of truck?
 
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Old 05-04-2014 | 02:57 PM
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03 4.7 v8 4x4
 
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Old 05-04-2014 | 03:07 PM
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you can make a homebrew intake, delete the clutch fan and stick in a colder thermostat, and dump the exhaust behind the cab before the axle. That should get you started for about $100
 
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I am in highschool and I have a part time job, so I don't make great money. I was wondering what I could to to make my truck look nicer,but not empty my wallet.
Wax, tire shine, polish up the wheels.

Clean the interior, floor mats, clean windows, armorall the dash and vinyl on the doors.

More time than money involved.
 
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Old 05-04-2014 | 11:46 PM
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dont need no pretty stuff, get it moving faster first.
 
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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson
Wax, tire shine, polish up the wheels.

Clean the interior, floor mats, clean windows, armorall the dash and vinyl on the doors.

More time than money involved.
I think that one depends on what you prefer personally. I prefer my truck with "a fresh coat" of mud obviously
 
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Old 05-05-2014 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Texxan
you can make a homebrew intake, delete the clutch fan and stick in a colder thermostat, and dump the exhaust behind the cab before the axle. That should get you started for about $100
What is the purpose of a homebrew intake. And is it easy to install I am not very handy with that kind of stuff.
 
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Originally Posted by Big_Texxan
you can make a homebrew intake, delete the clutch fan and stick in a colder thermostat, and dump the exhaust behind the cab before the axle. That should get you started for about $100
That thermostat is not going to help fuel mileage btw
 
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Old 05-05-2014 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Dakota2003
What is the purpose of a homebrew intake. And is it easy to install I am not very handy with that kind of stuff.
Homebrew intake is making your own intake to help out the power and mileage of your truck. you can make your own that works just as good as most bought ones

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That thermostat is not going to help fuel mileage btw
Never said that, it will help to keep the truck cooler and help to make a better "built" engine stay in harmony
 



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