what to do first
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what to do first
Hi guys Ihave just bought a 2005 f350 that is bone stock. It has 107000 miles on it. I was wondering what you think my fist mods should be. My goals are improved fuel economy and dependability. Thanks for any input. Also I have a buget of about 1500 right now.
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Change all fluids, use only oem filters and install a ScanGauge ll digital gauge to monitor eot/ect, voltage and tft and many others for about 160 bucks at AZ. Flush the cooling system with VC-9, then distilled water, add a 50/50 mix of GO-5 or premium gold and install a coolant filter.
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Also add a fuel pressure gauge while you are at it. If the fuel pressure drops below 50 psi (45 psi under load), install a fuel pressure regulator upgrade kit, p/n 3C3Z-9T517-AG. If you will be towing, you might want to add an EGT gauge.
We will spend all your money quick.
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coolant filter first!!!!!! tuner for read outs only. if water temp and oil temp are off more then 20* replace oil cooler. not sold yet on remote oil cooler. egr block off. just weld in and out of cooler. it will save $300. (if you can't tig, have some one do it for you.) keep stock air filter!!!!!!
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Middle Tn.
Also add a fuel pressure gauge while you are at it. If the fuel pressure drops below 50 psi (45 psi under load), install a fuel pressure regulator upgrade kit, p/n 3C3Z-9T517-AG. If you will be towing, you might want to add an EGT gauge.
We will spend all your money quick.
We will spend all your money quick.
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From: Nashville
I did it too, and I don't even have a fuel pressure gauge yet.
