FTE's Stage one two....ect
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FTE's Stage one two....ect
A little food for thought, maybe you guys could come up with a Stage one, two three….kind of like FTE’s own version for after market performance mods….for the new guy. Possibly even using what is available to all members from our sponsors.
Like air filter, gauges….then exhausts and programmer….then talk about what you can except from each stage of the mod, both pros and cons….take it all the way to engine studs and full out race….just an idea to get things real technical here in the comp forum…BTW it can work for 6oh, 7.3 and even the gas guys when we get that forum going.
Include "ruff" cost and anything you can think of... in each stage.
Like air filter, gauges….then exhausts and programmer….then talk about what you can except from each stage of the mod, both pros and cons….take it all the way to engine studs and full out race….just an idea to get things real technical here in the comp forum…BTW it can work for 6oh, 7.3 and even the gas guys when we get that forum going.
Include "ruff" cost and anything you can think of... in each stage.
Last edited by IB Tim; 10-23-2006 at 07:12 AM.
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Ok... I will start.
My suggestion for a "Stage 1" kit. Is something that is relatively temporary. Something that could be removed relatively easily, isn't going to deteriorate resale drastically. For the owner that wants "plug and burn" - without having many other issues.
2 - ups the game, more indepth, legalities of road use may be "state dependant" .
3 - race ready - requires love, and long discussions with your local Ford rep on pistons melting .
I will deal with the 6.0l (because I know it better, despite owning a 7.3l).
Stage 1.
Super Chips Micro Tuner (or similar), gauges, a cat back exhaust.
Stage 2.
SCT with custom tuning, gauges, 4" dump pipe, head studs, full exhaust system.
Stage 3.
SCT with custom tuning, gauges 4" dump pipe, complete exhaust (or just take it all off ), water/methanol injection, head studs, nitrous. Quite possibly a change to a non-VV Turbo too... (for simplicity when you head to stage 4)
Stage 4.
Ask Matt
My only worthwhile suggestion in this area would be to get a rotary...
My suggestion for a "Stage 1" kit. Is something that is relatively temporary. Something that could be removed relatively easily, isn't going to deteriorate resale drastically. For the owner that wants "plug and burn" - without having many other issues.
2 - ups the game, more indepth, legalities of road use may be "state dependant" .
3 - race ready - requires love, and long discussions with your local Ford rep on pistons melting .
I will deal with the 6.0l (because I know it better, despite owning a 7.3l).
Stage 1.
Super Chips Micro Tuner (or similar), gauges, a cat back exhaust.
Stage 2.
SCT with custom tuning, gauges, 4" dump pipe, head studs, full exhaust system.
Stage 3.
SCT with custom tuning, gauges 4" dump pipe, complete exhaust (or just take it all off ), water/methanol injection, head studs, nitrous. Quite possibly a change to a non-VV Turbo too... (for simplicity when you head to stage 4)
Stage 4.
Ask Matt
My only worthwhile suggestion in this area would be to get a rotary...
Last edited by BigF350; 10-23-2006 at 07:47 AM.
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I’ll start with a 7.3 powerstroke stage one system
Air intake: 6637 or Ford AIS 6637- $30
Provides enough volume of clean air for added fuel
Con: 6637 is too noisy for some
4” Exhaust (turbo back) – $400 – 700
Expells exhaust gas and lowers egt’s
Pro:Sounds cool
Gauges: $300
Let driver moniter engine warning signs
Pro: save your motor and trans and watch the boost gauge when you romp on it ( way cool)
Generic chip/tuner: $100-400
Adds extra power
Pro: duh extra power
Con: some are better than others read around on who’s is best ( cough cough DP tuner)
Stage 1 and a half
AIH delete - $ 20
Removes restriction from air intake tract
Zoodad Intake mod – free
Does it increase performance maybe but hey its free
CCV mod - $20
Removes crankcase vent from intake
Pro: no more oil residue on I/C pipes
Pre-pump mods/ intank /hutch/harpoon mods – Less than $50 just a lot of patience
Eliminates air induction to fuel supply
Pro: increase injector life/ quieter engine
I/c pipe foil removal – Free just really cool
No performance benefit
Wicked Wheel - $70
Maybe some hp but maily just for the cool whistle sound
T/c Lockup override switch (auto only) $5
Manual override for t/c lockup
Pro: use engine braking on decents and lower trans temp while towing etc.
I know I probly forgot a few
I'll revise it and add stage two three etc later
Air intake: 6637 or Ford AIS 6637- $30
Provides enough volume of clean air for added fuel
Con: 6637 is too noisy for some
4” Exhaust (turbo back) – $400 – 700
Expells exhaust gas and lowers egt’s
Pro:Sounds cool
Gauges: $300
Let driver moniter engine warning signs
Pro: save your motor and trans and watch the boost gauge when you romp on it ( way cool)
Generic chip/tuner: $100-400
Adds extra power
Pro: duh extra power
Con: some are better than others read around on who’s is best ( cough cough DP tuner)
Stage 1 and a half
AIH delete - $ 20
Removes restriction from air intake tract
Zoodad Intake mod – free
Does it increase performance maybe but hey its free
CCV mod - $20
Removes crankcase vent from intake
Pro: no more oil residue on I/C pipes
Pre-pump mods/ intank /hutch/harpoon mods – Less than $50 just a lot of patience
Eliminates air induction to fuel supply
Pro: increase injector life/ quieter engine
I/c pipe foil removal – Free just really cool
No performance benefit
Wicked Wheel - $70
Maybe some hp but maily just for the cool whistle sound
T/c Lockup override switch (auto only) $5
Manual override for t/c lockup
Pro: use engine braking on decents and lower trans temp while towing etc.
I know I probly forgot a few
I'll revise it and add stage two three etc later
Last edited by powrstrkn'; 10-23-2006 at 03:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by BigF350
Stage 4.
Ask Matt
My only worthwhile suggestion in this area would be to get a rotary...
Ask Matt
My only worthwhile suggestion in this area would be to get a rotary...
I don't really know anything but "Stage Stopped f-ing counting" so here goes.
Most crucial component to a true hi-perf 6.0- the oil system.
If you want real power, start with a dry sump (ask for more details) and some Motorcraft Full-Synthetic 5w-50 GT oil. No it is NOT CI-4 or CJ-4 rated and frankly I do not give a damn- at 5000 rpm it simply works better. 5w-50 also works to keep the stock oil pump alive under high horsepower conditions by preventing pump cavitation.
Cooling system- pair of PWM-controlled, seperated bank twin electric water pumps and punched-out water orfices in the head gaskets will do wonders, along with extrude-honing the water jacket, and Evans coolant.
Crankcase and shortblock- Call Cunningham for Rods, Arias for pistons. Take block to local machine shop, remove stock bore and drive in stainless .250-over sleeves. More easily fixed later when you tear it all to hell. Titanium wristpins and connecting rods work well for short-term use but will wear connecting rod bearings and wristpin bushings more quickly. If you are willing to drop 9k for a crankshaft, call Southern Illinois Crankshaft or any other shop capable of handling it and get yourself a soild billet one- lightened, heat-treated and undercut. Piston jets are a must- go as big as your oil pump will support- .040 orfices seems to work well.
I'll finish this later because I'm lazy and tired of typing.
Last edited by PSD 60L Fx4; 10-23-2006 at 07:30 PM.
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
I don't really know anything but "Stage Stopped f-ing counting" so here goes.
...Motorcraft Full-Synthetic 5w-50 GT oil. No it is NOT CI-4 or CJ-4 rated and frankly I do not give a damn- at 5000 rpm it simply works better.
...Motorcraft Full-Synthetic 5w-50 GT oil. No it is NOT CI-4 or CJ-4 rated and frankly I do not give a damn- at 5000 rpm it simply works better.
If anyone comes into this forum and brings up what FMC will think or what it will do to their warranty, then "Admin" needs to immediately show them the door out and have them Shot
This is the pay to play and go fast forum and needs to stay as such.
Matt keep up the good information and posts. Your endless knowledge never ceases to amaze me. Thanks again for all your great info and advice
Last edited by blackhat620; 10-24-2006 at 02:49 AM.
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Originally Posted by blackhat620
Matt keep up the good information and posts. Your endless knowledge never ceases to amaze me. Thanks again for all your great info and advice
I'll take my turn here--simple things for the poor man like me :
Stage 1: SCT tuner (none other required--IMHO), Catback exhaust, gauges.
Stage 2: SCT tuner w/ Matt's tunes, Turbo back exhaust w/ kitty delete muffler optional, fuel system pressure upgrade, CCV reroute.
Stage 3: Stage 2 plus: Bigger turbo, larger intercooler, straight piped exhaust 4" turboback, complete fuel system upgrade, 190+ cc injectors. You MIGHT want to consider somekind of A/M cottongauze airfilter/intake at this point. Depends on how often you want to change your turbo impeller when it gets trashed.
Stage 4: See Matt.
Last edited by npccpartsman; 10-24-2006 at 05:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by Dave Sponaugle
If we ask Matt we will all be driving a Focus.
p.s. and his user name might be PSD 60L Fx4
Originally Posted by blackhat620
If anyone comes into this forum and brings up what FMC will think or what it will do to their warranty, then "Admin" needs to immediately show them the door out and have them Shot
its all about the horsepowers baby....
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
You should work with this guy on a regular basis.
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Stage One,
The first mod anyone wanting to up the power on a diesel should do is add a good set of gauges.
Pyrometer, boost and tranny temp if it is an automatic.
Another wise gauge to install is engine oil temp.
As far as the IDI engine trucks went you should also consider a manual oil pressure and temp gauge, the stock units were useless.
Good gauges are a foundation for any power increase mods.
The first mod anyone wanting to up the power on a diesel should do is add a good set of gauges.
Pyrometer, boost and tranny temp if it is an automatic.
Another wise gauge to install is engine oil temp.
As far as the IDI engine trucks went you should also consider a manual oil pressure and temp gauge, the stock units were useless.
Good gauges are a foundation for any power increase mods.