So Who Won?Well, the Ford gained more horsepower during our little shoot-out, but the Chevy made much more torque with the added parts, as well as having higher overall power and torque numbers. Intake and exhaust upgrades did help both trucks produce more power, but the best gains will be seen in conjunction with a programmer. As far as Ford vs. Chevy, we'll have to give this round to Chevrolet.
The ResultsFordStock242 hp/611 lb-ftIntake and Exhaust:246 hp/621 lb-ftIntake, Exhaust and Programmer:335 hp/718 lb-ft
ChevyStock:309 hp/626 lb-ftIntake And Exhaust:314 hp/635 lb-ftIntake, Exhaust And Programmer:383 hp/758 lb-ft
EGTs and MPGsOne Of The Biggest Benefits Of Installing An Intake and exhaust is that they lower your exhaust gas temperatures (EGT). However, since both trucks were as stock as stock could be, neither one had a pyrometer to measure any drops. In addition to lower EGTs, an intake, exhaust, and programmer can be used to increase your fuel mileage. Both the Chevy and the Ford showed an average improvement of over two miles per gallon after the intake, exhaust and programmer were installed.
 The dirty stock airbox had...  The dirty stock airbox had to go, with an AFE Stage II intake (right) taking its place. |  |  As with the Ford, the AFE...  As with the Ford, the AFE intake made a big improvement in looks, as well as in the power department. |
 The '07 Chevy also got an...  The '07 Chevy also got an exhaust upgrade, receiving the same muffler design as the Ford. |  A more conservative tip was...  A more conservative tip was added to the Chevy. We doubt this had any effect on horsepower for the overall comparison. |  Last but not least, an RBP...  Last but not least, an RBP programmer was added to the Chevy by the folks at Laguna Speed. |
 With much added oomph from...  With much added oomph from AFE and RBP, the Chevy spun the rollers to 383 horsepower and 758 lb-ft of torque, or 74 hp and 132lb-ft over stock. |  |  |