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changing small things to make a difference

Old Feb 24, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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are there any small things that i could change in my truck for added performance? like i know i should change my pcv valve pretty much every time i change my oil. but is there anything else
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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TPS mod, CPS mod.........both are free just take a littleelbow grease

14 by 3 open element air cleaner........roughly 35$

Cleaning the Throttle body....................priceless..............als o you can check too see if your plenum is blown while cleaning the TB
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Correctly gapped plugs, fresh cap and rotor. They can wake up an engine that has been neglected in the maintenance department.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Changing the engine oil, transmission fluid, transfer case, and front and rear diff. gear oil are simple things that help out greatly.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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o2 sensors and IAC! Those two helped me out immensely. little over a 100 bucks though.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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ORIGINAL: jarebear86

like i know i should change my pcv valve pretty much every time i change my oil.
Why wouldyou need to do that?

The service manual calls for checking it/replacing as necessary at 30K intervals...

Just wondering why you do that...not a bad thing.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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what do yall think about these oil filter magnets????

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as..._prod_ids=1585
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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Wide (0.050) gaps on fresh sparksplugs with sharp edges
might be considered small but almost always adds torque

Balancing your eight cylinders
by having a fuel injector either slightly larger
(likely in cylinders 7 and 8)
or slightly smaller injectors (cylinders 1 and 2)
is worth considering

suspension alignment...particularly toe in
can add to performance and fuel economy

every psi you add to air pressure up to the 'optimum' for your driving style
increase fuel economy
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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TPS mod, CPS mod.........both are free just take a littleelbow grease
What are the TPS and CPS mods?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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ORIGINAL: jarebear86

like i know i should change my pcv valve pretty much every time i change my oil.
Why wouldyou need to do that?

The service manual calls for checking it/replacing as necessary at 30K intervals...

Just wondering why you do that...not a bad thing.
As long as the PCV rattles, changing it every oil change is a waste of money and a fruitless effort.
 
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