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Old 03-23-2015, 04:09 PM
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Pick a tuner before you buy an boost fooler. Most have it written in the tune not to trip the SES light at high boost. I seen 32 out of my truck with no SES lights
 
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I was going to go with the DP tuner F6 but need some insight on what tunes to get.
 
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The EBPV Always has oil flowing threw it even if capped off or 'unplugged'.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...take-note.html
 
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Thank you for the info Snowseeker!
 
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Originally Posted by wizkid00104
I was always taught never to reuse u-bolts. When you torque them down, they actually stretch. Plus, its cheap insurance. Having an axle come off would be some scary crap lol. And now you have the torque, gears, and tires to make that a reality
I would never re-use them either. I think it's crazy.
 
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I already bought new ones they will be here on Thursday. I also talked with DP-Tuner and got my F6 ordered and a bunch of little stuff from Clay. Should have most of this buttoned up this weekend.
 
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Old 03-27-2015, 10:06 AM
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Got my new shinny black ubolts, new studs and lugs for the front passenger hub and the F6 so this weekend will be getting the bars mounted the studs replaced and some other housekeeping and last checks before the chip goes in.


Cant wait to see what this thing is going to do!
 
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It's going to be a blast. Have fun with that soon to be new found torque. You're going to laugh at the power that 5.4 had
 
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The difference between stock 7.3 and tuned is huge, too.
 
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Ok so update time. I think I have the truck buttoned up for now.

I got the studs swapped out on the front tire.

The lower radiator hose is all good now with no leaks.

The new ubolts came in so the ladder bars are on. That was a hassle with having to drop the fuel tank again while it was full.

And the DP-Tuner F6 is now installed and tested in the driveway.

It was dark when I finished last night so I didn't do a test drive so I will report back either Sunday night or Monday night with the drive report now that the power will go to the ground and the chip is in.















And I took the topper off for now.
 
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Looks awesome! Now that its a diesel, I definitely think you need to add cab marker lights... roof looks naked without anything on it

How did it drive?
 
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Have not been able to drive it yet.

Went north for the weekend and ran into issues with my Excursion. (dropped #8 and #4 injectors) Hate being away from home with no tools. So that is at the stealership up north. Picture my wife and I with a 1.5 year old great dane and a 3 year old Bluetick/pit in a Malibu for 2 1/2 hours!

I have to put the light bar back up there now that it is starting to warm up. So 6 150W lights will be back up there.

Should be going home today and going for a spin though!
 
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You may want to find a car wash before Sunday also.....LOL
 
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Why bring a truck to a car wash?
 
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Cuz truck washes are too expensive......
 


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