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I have a 2001 Ford Triton V8 5.4L truck? I have a 2001 Ford Triton V8 5.4L truck and I would like to supe it up a little bit and put some more horse power into it and put some nice exhaust on there. Anybody know of any sites to go to?

z_i_p_p_y replied: "Holden.co"

M N replied: "Get yourself a Cold Air Intake kit,computer chip programmer,and dual exhaust setup with some Flowmaster Delta40s a you'll have a nice sounding,quick/fast truck on your hands. Hit up summitracing.com or jegs.com. You can also just google 01 F-150 a check the links. Have fun."

Where is the starter on a 2005 Ford 5.4L Triton V8 engine? Im trying to locate where the starter is on the engine. Some pictures please.

Dr. Strangelove replied: "The function of a starter is to turn over the engine, and this has been accomplished almost since day one with an electric motor (the starter) spinning the flywheel. The flywheel is located at the rear of an engine between it and the transmission. So, to answer your question, look around the rear of your engine for the starter. Your vehicle is probably a F-series pickup, so look up next to the engine oil pan and you'll see it up there."

Carman Nguyen replied: "By the firewall,bottom of engine block,passenger side,mounted on bell housing of transmission."

depends on who u talk to replied: "f150online.com/forums/v8-engines/318275-intak... thats the only picture i could find hope that helps"

Al replied: "Follow the red wire from the battery and it will lead you to the starter."

Which is the best tune for a 2008 Ford F150 5.4L Triton V8 that delivers 300 horsepower and 365 lbs ft? what will add the best tune to it more hp more torque please tell me the full name and where i can find it a 5.4l triton v8

pack23wolfden replied: "stock.... keep it simple and legal"

Benzin In My Benz replied: "I've seen a chip called Power Pup used on TV car shows. I know that Superchip works, but you should look at any other options. get it tuned because a lot of chips can ruin the vehicle and decrease engine life i would not take the chance with my car."

fodaddy19 replied: "I have Diablosport Predator tuner for my Mustang, I'm pretty pleased with it. They have a new tuner called Trinity out now that looks impressive. Keep in mind though a tune on a stock or close to stock truck won't make any earth-shattering improvements. But in your case it will adjust the throttle by wire to make the truck more responsive."

I have a 5.4L Triton V8 99 Ford F250. Im wondering what would be the best sounding muffler for my truck.? Also would i need to change my exhaust from a single to a dual? because i would like to keep it single if i can. also, does buying a tip do anything?

I have questions about supercharging my 1998 ford expedition eddie bauer edition with 5.4L Triton V8..? i wanted to know the best way to supercharge my expedition... what supercharger should i get? where should i get it from? what will i need? what will i hav to do? i want overall performance but i dnt want to spend too much.. i know thas alot to ask for but thas wat im looking for.. thanx

Sned replied: "I would go with Greddy"

Spiderpig replied: "Weiland have huffers straight out of the box for the 5.4L modular engines, just need an exhaust fitter to plumb it in after the bolt on."

Weekend Warrior replied: "Plan on spending $4,000-$4,500 for a quality kit. Sorry, but there are no shortcuts on this - it's a serious system being called upon to do a lot of things that can really mess up your engine in the event of a failure. I like the Paxton NOVI-2000 kit (www.paxtonauto.com). It includes everything, is relatively simple to install, uses quality components, and they provide excellent support and warranty. Good luck."

How to change a Triton 5.4L V8 coil pack? Where is the coil pack located on the Ford Triton? My friend is asking me for advice but is many many miles away and I can't see the motor or a picture of one online to be able to figure this out? Suggestions on how to diagnose which one and change them? Thanks so much!

Compressorstall replied: "This link talks about how to change the plugs you have to pull the coil pack to get too the plugs. You need to get the codes read it will tell you which coil went bad. If they don't have any mechanical experience don't attempt this."

me replied: "Identify which coil has failed. Pull codes then use a 7mm socket to remove the coil on the cylinder identified. the coil pulls straight up after the 7mm bolt has been removed. change the plug then reinstall"

5.4L Triton swap into a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer? I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer V8 with the stock 5.0L in it. I love the power and it outruns most things on the road, but I'm just looking to get some more out of it. So my question is, is it possible to swap in a Ford 5.4 Triton out of say a F-150. And if so is it an easy swap that I could do in a weekend or two in my garage. Or is it a swap that I could have done at a shop without spending too much money? I don't care about the legality or insurance implications of the swap. And if you think this is a swap I can do on my own do you have any suggestions or warnings about possible problems I will run into. When I dropping a normal 5.4 out of a late model F-150 and plan on spending some money getting some more power and performance before even dropping it in. Will this extra power cause havoc with my automatic transmission, or drivetrain? Is there parts out there for applications like I'm doing? Has anyone done this before? Not to be rude, to the first respones, but 2000 Mountaineers 5.0 had the following stats 214HP/288LbFt of tq. A 5.4 has 300HP/365LbFt of tq. I call that power difference fairly significant, plus in addition to spending a few hundred on some engine modifications that should add at least 50 to each category, all for what would run under probably 3,000 dollars. Makes sense. A 5.0L Ford Cammer crate engine with the same stats and performance costs 4,000.

yes_its_me replied: "You will need the entire engine transmission and electronic control unit to do the job right. If you are a proficient mechanic this is a do able swap. The mounts should all be the same, there may be wiring and plumbing issues to deal with. However the power difference between a 5.0 and a 5.4 is not that great. I would do some modifications on the 5.0 to make it go fast rather than deal with a swap of this magnitude."

rakel-de-freitas@rogers.com replied: "ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! If you even THINK about what you want to do you are only looking for TROUBLE!!!! First off, what model year of 5.4L are we talking about here? Are we talking about a a 2-valve, 4-valve, or the latest 3-valve here? To start with, before the 2002 and up models were introduced, Ford had already thought up of the idea of putting the 4.6L into the Explorer (same as a Mountaineer), and the reason they didn't, was because IT WOULDN'T FIT. A 5.4L V8 has a longer 4.125" stroke and consequently, a longer deck height than the 4.6L at only 3.54". With that said, what makes you think you are going to be able to fit a 5.4L into your vehicle, if the Ford engineers couldn't even fit the smaller engine? Having the engine is the least expensive part of the equation. For example, it it's the 3-valve you're interested in, what are you going to do about converting your return-type fuel system to the electronic returnless type that the 5.4 3-valve uses? That in itself, will be a VERY expensive proposition. What about converting your conventional cable type accelerator to the 5.4 3-valve's ETC (electronic throttle control) set-up? How do you plan on wiring this thing up to work on anything, other than what it came out of? Replacing the CORRECT engine in a Mountaineer or Explorer, which is already a hard enough job as it is, already takes almost two days AT THE SHOP, so what makes you think you'll be able to do it in weekend AT HOME? This is all besides the fact a 5.4 WILL NOT FIT IN YOUR CAR!!! I'm sorry if I come across a little harsh, but I'm just trying to save you A LOT of trouble. You'll be better off selling your vehicle, and buying the one with the powerplant you desire. Don't do anything dumb."

yugie29 replied: "What she said, and to add, I would rather walk through Purgatory barefoot, drenched in lighter fluid, giving out popsicles than attempt this swap. Major modifications will be required and it will be an engine control and wiring nightmare."

haroldwdalton replied: "Stick with the 5.0, not only for the reasons mentioned, but the 5.0 is a much better engine than that POS overhead triton thing anyway. Why not just buy a Power improved 5.0? There are many companies that offer 5.0 crate motors, some making well over 300 horsepower with the mods done to them."

Power and Efficiency: turbo vs supercharger; 2001 F-150 5.4L? Yes, I do very much know the absolute difference between the two variables, however I do not quite understand which forced induction will in theory produce greater a quantity of horsepower, feet pounds of torque, and fuel efficiency to my 2001 Ford F-150 (5.4L 330 CI Triton V8; 2V per cylinder engine, with approx. 260 hp and 350 ft. tq. stock). I hope to raise those numbers with some forced induction. Thanks.

FleetTech replied: "Ford has all ready answered your question. The Ford LIghtening is Supercharged.It is a lot easier to install Supercharger than a turbo as the exhaust must be plumbed to the turbo."

fodaddy19 replied: "Turbo would yield more peak power. A supercharger will give you more usable power. For a truck where you generally want more low end power, a supercharger would be my choice."