Well I spent about $3500 in goodies from RiffRaff, Dieselsite, Strictly Diesel and partsguyed and got my last 2 packages in yesterday. Doing the CCV, hpx, frx, trans filter kit, coolant filter kit, tank mod filter kit, AFE big boost filter, belts, t-stat housings and t-stats on both my 02 Ex and 02 F350. The only thing I need to get now is the coolant and distiled water. Now its time to get busy. I will take it slow since i've never done this stuff before and dont want to screw anything up.

I do have one question, when I change the t-stat housing do I need longer bolts? I bought the billet ones from dieselsite.

 

I don't know if that is recommended or not. When I did mine I used the old ones with no problem.

 

I bought new bolts but they were the same exact OEM bolts. Clean the mating surfaces well and use some RTV sealant to get things to seal properly.

 

i used some stainless button cap bolts.....and do yourself a favor and slap some "right stuff" rtv gasket maker on there to seal it up the first time....on your t-stat housing that is....

 

Thanks Bill for reminding me to get some rtv I forgot all about that.