7.3 intercooler options

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:28 AM

#16

nossliw

Thread Starter

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 2,797

Likes: 10

Damn mine is a 97.... so that is not going to work....

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:32 AM

#17

nossliw

Thread Starter

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 2,797

Likes: 10

now that I take a closer look I count 9 holes.... I also noticed it for 94 to early 99 for the 2 inchers. So did they change the bolt pattern in 99 for the 3 inchers? Guess I can give them a call and see if they are compatible. What I'm trying to do is is go with 3" plenums and a 6.0 cooler. I'll do a little researching on x pipe designs and just build my own.... I want this all to fit correctly.

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:32 AM

#18

mjonesjr

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2011

Posts: 200

Likes: 0

From: Salem, IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by nossliw

I hope this is not the fellow on PSN that has welding skills that would scare most high school shop teachers.

No, there are a ton of people running Chris Lahmon's pipes. They are top quality.

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:34 AM

#19

mjonesjr

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2011

Posts: 200

Likes: 0

From: Salem, IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by nossliw

The '97 7.3's can use the '00-'03 7.3 intake plenums. There will be an extra hole, but it will be covered and sealed with the newer plenum.

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:35 AM

#20

Awitte58

Cargo Master

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 2,623

Likes: 0

From: Rockford IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjonesjr

No, there are a ton of people running Chris Lahmon's pipes. They are top quality.

Yeah Ive heard much about his pipes... $200 for pipes/boots shipped?
Does anyone have his contact or website?

thanks

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:35 AM

#21

fordpride

Post Fiend

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 15,505

Likes: 18

From: Livoina,La

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMule

Huh. Why do you say that?

Cause the 6.0 IC is rated at 40psi as of Ford specs

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:36 AM

#22

mjonesjr

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2011

Posts: 200

Likes: 0

From: Salem, IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awitte58

Yeah Ive heard much about his pipes... $200 for pipes/boots shipped?
Does anyone have his contact or website?

thanks

No, it is just the pipes.

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:43 AM

#23

BlueMule

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 1,743

Likes: 2

From: Ft Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjonesjr

The '97 7.3's can use the '00-'03 7.3 intake plenums. There will be an extra hole, but it will be covered and sealed with the newer plenum.

There's no extra holes

94-95 use 2" with 8 holes
96-E99 use 2" with 10 holes
L99-03 use 3" with 10 holes

94-95 with 8 holes can not use the 10 bolt plenums without modifications to the plenum because there is not boss in the head and they will leak thru the extra bolt holes.

FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Joe Kucinski

Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Brett Foote

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:47 AM

#24

BlueMule

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 1,743

Likes: 2

From: Ft Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordpride

Cause the 6.0 IC is rated at 40psi as of Ford specs

And what is the 7.3 rated for? I'm sure Ford never expected much over 20-25 psi for any of their 7.3 motors.

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:52 AM

#25

Awitte58

Cargo Master

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 2,623

Likes: 0

From: Rockford IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMule

And what is the 7.3 rated for? I'm sure Ford never expected much over 20-25 psi for any of their 7.3 motors.

dont mean to get in the middle, but I think he is assuming that the aluminum ones can go well over 40 psi if the plastic ones are rated for it?

Mar 29, 2012 | 08:54 AM

#26

fordpride

Post Fiend

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 15,505

Likes: 18

From: Livoina,La

Not sure but the aluminum one I have I capped it and pump it to 60psi. And left it over night to check it for leaks

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:02 AM

#27

nossliw

Thread Starter

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 2,797

Likes: 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjonesjr

The '97 7.3's can use the '00-'03 7.3 intake plenums. There will be an extra hole, but it will be covered and sealed with the newer plenum.

Ok well you and Blue Mule here are confusing me a bit.... I mainly just wanted to use them for the 3 inch capability then I am not limited on the spyder and can use a 2000+ SD 3" spyder correct? going to 3 inch I figured would allow for greater flow at a lower pressure not over spinning the turbo.... simply(P1*V1)/T1 at the compressor = (P2*V2/T2) at the intake. Since the density of the air is increasing the T2 and P2 is decreasing at the intake, naturally this seems to be easier on the compressor but I could be wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjonesjr

No, there are a ton of people running Chris Lahmon's pipes. They are top quality.

Well do you have his contact # or username I can PM him. The 6.0 CAC inlets and outlets are 3" correct? It would be nice to get a set of 3" pipes made instead of having to neck them down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordpride

Cause the 6.0 IC is rated at 40psi as of Ford specs

I will never run over 40....

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMule

???

I have a 97 so why would this effect me in this case.... And I'm confused why the 94 and 95 are different than the 96 and 97.... according to his listing the 2 inch setup work for 94-97 so if this were true wouldn''t there need to be a selection for 94-95 and 96-98.

And how would there be a leak at the bolt holes if they are covered? I would be more concerned not having the clamping pressure to seal the manifold if I did not utilize all the required holes to seal correctly.

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:15 AM

#28

nossliw

Thread Starter

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 2,797

Likes: 10

found a x pipe for about 70 bucks.... states 99-03.... is this useable with the 3 inch.... thouht 99 was a different size.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Powerst...efb221&vxp=mtr

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:21 AM

#29

BlueMule

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 1,743

Likes: 2

From: Ft Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by nossliw

found a x pipe for about 70 bucks.... states 99-03.... is this useable with the 3 inch.... thouht 99 was a different size.

Ford Powerstroke 7.3L Diesel 1999-2003 turbo intake Y-pipe - big | eBay

That won't work. it's 3" but it won't fit your turbo. It has to be a spyder from an early 99

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:24 AM

#30

nossliw

Thread Starter

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 2,797

Likes: 10

well was the 99 a 3 inch.... if not then I guess there is no point in trying to go with 3 inch plenums...guess the only way to go about it is to build your own.... Unless I am missing something here...

Reply Share

First
Prev
2 / 5
Next
Last

Forum Jump