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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Instant Permagrin

Well finally got home and was able to drive the truck, I started her before I even stepped in the house. I could not be more happy with it. Drives better than my 92 F150 and theres nothing like diesel fumes in the morning.

It's in a lot better shape than what it seemed like in the pictures. Couple things I need to take care of right away but nothing major. Really looking forward to getting a chip on it, I think the shiftpoints could use some adjustments. Im so used to standard trans that I forgot how an auto shifts.

Ill keep ya'll posted as I do things to her. Cheers
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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We likes peektures!
Welcome to the fray!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Ill try to get some pics up. Gotta break out the camera.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Subscribed. And welcome home BTW!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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You think you have a permagrin now?

Wait till you get a tuner.

Remember, gauges first.

Enjoy the truck.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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I plan on doing exhaust, intake, gauges (pyro,boost,trans), then the chip. I wouldnt dare chip it before doing those things. Especially after reading everything on the forum.

The goal: 300HP/600ft/Ibs torque Daily Driver
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I plan on doing exhaust, intake, gauges (pyro,boost,trans), then the chip. I wouldnt dare chip it before doing those things. Especially after reading everything on the forum.

The goal: 300HP/600ft/Ibs torque Daily Driver

Remove the 7.3 trans cooler and install a 6.0 trans cooler. change the fluids and filter on the transmission. Rock on
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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On the list. Thanks!
 
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