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whats up guys, im new to the bronco world , i just sold my 1998 Mustang GT, and picked up a 1990 Bronco XLT 5.8. so this is my new project truck now. but im wondering where to start, its really been kicking my a$$, so i already slapped some 31x10.5 SS M16s on it. next im going to put a HID conversion kit on (gotta have it), but thats where im stuck, so here are a few questions for you bronco experts

Single exhaust or Dual, ive found diff packages for this all over the web, question is, is dual worth it, or is a large single better?, id like an aggressive sound but i do live in an apartment building.

intake? ive been looking around and ive seen that all i need is a large filter and some pvc pipe and i can make a fairly cheap mass intake, but is the intake manifold worth replacing?, with a new exhaust that could only help? any suggestions?, ive found a few from edelbrock, does it need a new "tune" for this?, my mustang needed a new tune for every electronic part i changed, the bronco is EFI so idk

MSD ignition LOL this thing is a gas HOG, ive already done a tune up and such to fix any little problems, would a MSD ignition amp or something like that be worth the trouble to get a little extra spark to help out throttle response and gas mileage.

last thing, ive been seeing alot of these "power chips" on ebay for 10-25 dollars, are they worth it? i just cant see a 25$ chip being worth anything???

Lift is a bit down the line, for now im looking for a bit more "Pep"

mostly what im going to use the truck for is hunting and mudding, nothing to extreme, its just not in me to leave a vehicle stock

O well i guess i could tell you guys a bit about me, im from South Louisiana, born and raised, Joined the army been in 8 years now, for now im living at fort riley Kansas. currently deployed and looking at ways to spend my tax refund lol. ok guys again thanks for the input

 
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yo!

First, thanks for Serving!

I like this info;

Project M.P.G. in a Centurion 460; miesk5 Note, Results are Comparable to Tests in other Ford Engines Source: by performanceunlimited.com

Gives performance info as well.

More power = LESS WEIGHT as you well know from being in MIL vehicles. I have da plan to reduce weight; I have too many tools in our Bronco...

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HID (DDM Tuning HID kit) Review Source: by AdamDude04 at Ford Bronco Zone Forums

HID (DDM Raptor kit) Review Source: by AdamDude04 at Ford Bronco Zone Forums

& a big ballast!..

HID Installation in an 88 Source: by RescueBronc

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I like the std 2.5" aluminized single exhaust; I like to use the $ to keep it in excellent shape; OEM is http://www.walkerexhaust.com.. I got it all incl Hangers at Advance Auto... you can go SS with Magnaflow muffler for about $100.00.. I'll find the Link if you want it.

but I have a lot of Dual info in my broncolinks.com site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=579

esp by our paljustshootme84

Exhaust Tubing Selection Guide Source: by Performance Unlimited via Ryan M (fireguy50) at fordfuelinjection.com

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Intake - Filter, Manifold, Snorkel - take a look at some ideas and mods by other owners; from K&N to Insualting the filter box and air tubes in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=165

AND....Scoop, Shaker type Installation in an 84 Source: by justshootme84 (Randy Z, Casual Mudder) at SuperMotors.net

maybe a GT 40 Manifold from an Explorer??

http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=167

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MSd.. well, I like the OEM stuff... some like and swear by the MSD so I won't challenge them.

My friends seem to like the MSD, but all have kept their stock stuff in-place.. (for some reason...LOL)

Consider Ford Racing 9mm spark plug wires and insulator from Summit.. MSD coil.. FR Cap...Rotor

Same for the Chips.. want to use Prem Gas?

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be well!

 

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