| Ford's Expedition line of full size sport utility vehicles | | | | available from Flowmaster, Borla, Magnaflow and Ford |
| are among the most popular selling vehicles in their | | | | and have all the available hardware and instructions to |
| class. With dependable quality, powerful engine | | | | make installation a snap. And best of all, ready-made |
| choices, and a variety of trim levels available, they | | | | kits can be installed in several hours using just basic |
| are the most diverse group around. Ford's 5.4 liter V8 | | | | hand tools. Custom welded exhaust jobs can be done |
| engines delivers smooth yet powerful performance, | | | | but may cost more money unless you can perform |
| there's very little that the manufacturer needs to | | | | the welding duties. As a result, you will notice the |
| improve on with exception of gas mileage. That's | | | | difference in you 5.4 V8 and you'll get more |
| where the aftermarket community comes in. There | | | | satisfaction over the throaty sound it will make on |
| are a large number of available performance products | | | | the street. |
| that will increase your gas mileage and horsepower. | | | | And finally, another fantastic modification is a |
| Don't worry about rising summer gas prices, here are | | | | performance chip. With a performance chip installed |
| a few products you can buy at auto retail outlets | | | | on your Expedition, you will net extra ponies and |
| and install in the same day with basic hand tools. | | | | better gas mileage. Chips are designed to enhance |
| Probably the easiest and most widely available | | | | the transmission shift points and fuel curve by |
| performance part you can buy is a higher flowing air | | | | relearning the computer's dynamics with the new info |
| filter from. A performance air filter will do a couple | | | | on the chip. Chips are made by well known |
| things for you. A higher flowing filter will help the | | | | companies such as Hypertech and Superchips. |
| engine breathe better by intaking more clean air into | | | | Typically, they only cost about $80-100 and they can |
| your intake, therefore netting you 8-10 more | | | | be installed in less than half an hour with basic hand |
| horsepower and increasing gas mileage 1-3 mpg's. | | | | tools. Don't leave this inexpensive part off your |
| Another great feature is the reusability of the filter, | | | | customization list for better performance. |
| there are cleaning solvents available you can use or | | | | So as you can see, there are a lot of available parts |
| just rinse off the dust and debris. Therefore making | | | | that you can purchase at your local retail outlets. An |
| your overall maintenance costs lower. These | | | | approximate combined increase would be about |
| particular air filters are made by K&N and Airaid | | | | 30-40 HP gain and about a 3-6 mpg increase. To |
| and are available at retailers like Wal-Mart, Autozone, | | | | maximize the increases, there are lots of other ways |
| and Pep Boys. A great addition to any vehicle for | | | | to modify your Expedition to achieve those numbers. |
| only $35-55 and you'll notice the change immediately. | | | | For instance, there are conversion kits you can make |
| Another great performance add on is a custom | | | | that can transform your truck or suv into an electric |
| exhaust. Custom exhausts not only look great, sound | | | | gas hybrid. Made popular by the Prius, hybrids will |
| great, but you'll get better performance because of | | | | multiply your fuel economy and the IRS will pay you |
| its efficient design to dispel burnt gases. Kits are | | | | tax credits just for driving a clean fuel vehicle. |