best performance vs. $ ?

[jjp]

would like some advice on what works best to improve power with the least $. Already have a Jacobs ignition and wires, I think my next step is a K&N filter in the stock housing, and then a 3" exhaust from the headpipe union to a 3" cat to a 3" flowmaster. are there any other cost-effective mods I can do short of carb/manifold/cam changes? or efi conversions? need to tow 5000 lbs with as much ease as possible! Everyone's input is appreciated, like to know what works best!

[64Trvlr]

They're not cheap, but how about gears? If you are pulling a trailer you get a lot of bang for the buck with better gearing.
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[Lindel]

A new, 3" exhaust will go a long way to improving performance and mileage.

The next step is to change gear ratios, which can get expensive, or step up to a 4bbl carb and matching intake (this in and of itself will lighten the load by about 60 to 70 lbs.), or go to fuel injection. The carb/manifold will typically run about $500, gearsets installed, about $750 to $1000, and fuel injection will be about $750 to $1000.

After that, it's camshaft and timing set (if you change the cam, you should change the timing set, just becuase you're there, and the original is probably worn).

[UnkleMunky]

Check out this site:
http://performanceunlimited.com/index.html

Especially their "Project MPG".....take note of all the things they put into that Ford. They raised mpg by 50+% and other areas improved dramatically too! Worth a read if you are interested in some ideas!

Some other ideas on their site too....enjoy!