Has anyone found the 6.0 intercooler swap worth it?
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I have a 7.3 with the mods listed in my signature. The 6.0 Banks IC is larger than their 7.3 conunterpart. It will retrofit just like the stock 6.0 or Mishimoto 6.0. The only difference in the retrofit is the the inlet and outlet necks on the Banks 6.0 are 3.5", as compared to the 7.3 with 3.25" necks. This requires the special two size boots. Even when changing to a stock 6.0 IC, you have swap out one boot for a 3''-3'' one. I'm not happy with the quality of the boots that were an add-on to the purchase. Therefore, I'm doing the weld-on adaptors and better hose. The IC, itself, can be purchased for under $1000. When I bought mine, I got the boots, clamps, and IC w/ shipping for that. The kit price, you quoted, is not the same as what I have.
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running empty, you won't see a bit of difference at all. I see lots of people here are saying that it won't make any difference. If spending $100 bucks and a couple hours of your own labor are worth it, the 6.0 intercooler IS worth it. I don't tow extremely heavy, so I felt no need to drop over $1000 on a Spearco or Banks aftermarket IC. I am very happy with the upgrade to the 6.0.
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running empty, you won't see a bit of difference at all. I see lots of people here are saying that it won't make any difference. If spending $100 bucks and a couple hours of your own labor are worth it, the 6.0 intercooler IS worth it. I don't tow extremely heavy, so I felt no need to drop over $1000 on a Spearco or Banks aftermarket IC. I am very happy with the upgrade to the 6.0.
The only way a 6.0 IC made any differance in how your EGT's were is if you fixed a boost leak.
Period, end of story.
PLACEBO EFFECT.
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It is very difficult to do apples-to-apples comparisons, just too many variables. But in my experience since installing the Mishimoto IC I see no difference in EGTs when empty, but towing the 5er the EGTS get into the red less often so I can keep my foot in it longer. Could be placebo, could be fixed boost leaks, could be the darn thing works. The benefit of the 6.0 trans cooler is more obvious on the gauges and the more important upgrade.
If you get a used trans cooler be sure to clean it thoroughly inside with something like Kooler Kleen. No sense installing someone else's transmission problem. I'd also recommend an inline filter for the trans like a Magnefine and keeping the bypass tube.
My 2 cents.
If you get a used trans cooler be sure to clean it thoroughly inside with something like Kooler Kleen. No sense installing someone else's transmission problem. I'd also recommend an inline filter for the trans like a Magnefine and keeping the bypass tube.
My 2 cents.
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I purchased mine about a 1-1/2 yrs ago. It may be a little higher now. I got it here: Banks 6.0L Intercooler to Retrofit to your 99-03 7.3L! Largest intercooler available! 25536
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That statement with the install pics is a bit confusing. I think they are referring to the hard 90 degree fitting on the top of the stock '02-'03 7.3 trans cooler. The earlier models have a straight fitting (facing up) with tubing that can be bent to allow for clearance. I rerouted my cooler lines so that they no longer go under the IC due the location of my TruCool up front. The 6.0 trans cooler fittings face down and use longer hoses for the connections. IIRC, they are routed under the core support so there are no clearance issues below the IC.
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Seeing the two Intercoolers side by side, it's pretty obvious how much bigger the 6.0 one is compared to the 7.3. It's only logical that it will work better (and it does)