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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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getting a new engine.....

I'm curious to know what I can sale off of my old engine and about how much you think i can get parting it out. #8 has broken rings, to my knowledge that's all that's wrong with it. 1997 f250 powerstroke.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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If you're going to get a new long block you may end up needing all that stuff. Even if you don't I would suggest waiting until you get all the bugs worked out before getting rid of anything.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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I'm getting one from a salvage yard they said its complete engine minus alternator, starter etc.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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I too would wait to see what that "etc." ends up being. A lot of times the spare little odds and ends you save off these motors can save your butt.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Other than injectors is there a difference in California emissions trucks?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by matowns21
Other than injectors is there a difference in California emissions trucks?
Yah, theres a fuel dampener on the fuel pump thats a POS
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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The engine I'm getting is a cali... If i replace tge fuel pump, bowl and injectorsit should be all gravy.... Right?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Cali needs PCM programmed for split shot Injectors.
GPR is different, a few extra wires to PCM for current detection.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Why are you planning on replacing the injectors? They are bigger than the standard injectors. And i should clarify my statement, the fuel pump isnt a bad pump, its just that if the dampener fails its expensive to replace. Why ae you planning on replacing the fuel bowl?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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My fuel bowl has complete new seals. My pump is brand new and 4 brand new injectors.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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My truck isn't a Calif, so would i have to program the pcm?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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My truck isn't a Calif, so would i have to program the pcm?
If you take the injectors and all wiring from your old engine, you won't need to mess with the PCM.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
If you take the injectors and all wiring from your old engine, you won't need to mess with the PCM.
Is one any better than the other?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah the cali truck has bigger injectors. If you don't have upgraded injectors, the cali injectors would be a bit more fuel. IIRC they're 120cc sticks instead of 90cc like the rest of the OBS trucks.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Do I have to do anything to utilize the potential hp that the oversized injectors can make over standard?
 
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