suggestions on mods
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Junior User
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From: Bristol, TN
Well the reason for the stat is bc the temp doesn't get warm on the gauge it stays just below the N even in the summer. When I pull my 26' boat it barely gets to the O and that when I really pour it on.
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
How is the heat in the cab?
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From: Newport, WA
Just get a stock replacement stat.
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From: Johnson City, TN.
Ok guys this thread has been dead for a while but I was gonna update everyone without starting a new one. I am ordering a 203* stat tonight a 6637 intake from riffraff ( I'm gonna replace the S an B and sell it), glowsift gauges, and am having a muffler delete put in this afternoon. I need to know where to order some glowplugs and I am egging the wife to let me get some rosewood stage ones. How does all that sound?
If not you will really need a pyrometer at a minimum.
Get in touch with me if you want. We have a couple of people near you that have modded trucks. We get together every now and then and turn wrenches. Maybe we could help you. PM works best.
I can probably save you some money on the 6637 from Riffraff also.
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From: Orrville, Ohio
I don't mean to start anything, but I have been running the 203* stat from dieselsite for a month or so now and I am really pleased with it. But then again, to each his own, and I think my old stat was operating incorrectly. But compared to the other PSD I drive at work my truck seems to run warmer in the cold weather. Just my $.02. For what it's worth, regardless of what rating you go with on your stat, be sure you get a good one. A lot of guys have had trouble with cheap stats from AutoZone, Advance and the like. Your best bet in my opinion, is to get either the dieselsite 203* stat or get one from Ford/International/ Napa. The cheaper stats just don't seem to work reliably.
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From: Bristol, TN
well from what i have read the 203* is what orginally came in a 7.3 but ford changed it to help met some kind of bs i cant remember what exactly. correct me if i am wrong but the warmer a diesel is the better it will run and the oil will thin up some to cause a better flow however you dont want it to get to warm or it starts to break the oil down
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From: Orrville, Ohio
I just wanted to share my personal experience on the matter. The choice is yours! I honestly don't think that 8* makes that much difference. I went with this one mainly because I wanted a quality stat that was going to work for me for a while. We shall see.....
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From: Bristol, TN
Well got my muffler delete an lost the kitty yesterday. WOW wish I would have done that a long time ago. The truck sounds great and seems to have a little more spunk. I am going to order set of glow shift gauges pyro, boost, and trans temp tonight. Also possibly the stat and intake. Neal I will call you this evening an maybe we can get together
