Kadowampus

Alright i have picked out a few things to add on to my truck to make some extra ponies. The thing i wanted to focus on is managible towing egts because i would probably be towing my buddies enclosed trailer around the desert. The truck is basically stock becides the BHAF and 5" exhaust. so here is the mods and please post any input or suggestions as to what may be a better route

pump:
#10 fuel plate
DDP2 injectors
3k GSK

air:
tubonetics t-58
ats 3-piece manifold (or one thats cheaper?)
cfm intake?
spearco intercooler

south bend Con FE
timing to whatever is good for mpg (dont know to much specifics)

of course this is just a rough idea of whats on the table. any input would be great as i am somewhat of a "newb". hopefully this would bring me in the 400-450hp range and if not then please give suggestions to get me in that range.
thanks

mdavlee

with those tires i would consider a small double disk instead of the fe it would be a lot smoother to drive

Tate

Plate, injectors and GSK all look good. I'd skip most of your air side mods though. Upgraded turbo is a good idea, no experience with the Turbonetics unit, so I don't know how that will perform. Bump the timing to around 16 degrees, and you should be fairly happy. I noticed a lot less smoke going from 11 to 15.

Exhaust manifold I'd only change if its cracked. Intercooler, unless yours is leaking, you're not going to see a huge change. I've always been suspicious of the intake horn changes. Atleast thats cheaper than the other two items on your list, so that one would I'd put a maybe next to.

Lots of people like their FE clutches, but they are grabby, so be aware of that. I like the dual discs since they are smooth, they hold a lot of power, and can take a lot of abuse. They cost more and shift slower, so its all a compromise.