Hi guys, first post, been guest viewing for a while now and wanted some input.

My '01 F350 used to pull ok over CO passes with my 8k lb trailer but now I'm a rolling roadblock. I used to get 10-15 lbs of boost and be able to hold 60MPH on most passes with only a chip, ATS housing, 4" downpipe back exhaust and now I'm getting out of the throttle because of high EGTs and even in 2nd it's hard to maintain my speed at 40MPH and keep EGTs below 1300.

I'm betting I have a boost leak somewhere but cant find one, I have ordered a compression tester. Turbo lag seems bad but I can get over 22PSI, used to see over 25, peak 27.

I'm looking to make this truck work better than it used to but by no means turn it into a racer, just tow at altitude and I know that's not easy.

I'm starting with a WW2 compressor wheel ( will rebuild turbo ), Diesel site waste gate controller, Hydra tuner, replace all turbo hoses, replace up pipes ( I can see pass side exhaust stain on block ), adrenalin HPOP ( and replace hoses ), banks 6.0 IC swap.

Not sure if I want to replace injectors since adding more fuel where there's less air doesn't sound like the way to go but I dunno they may be tired.

The truck runs great other than not having the power it used to. Starts easy, runs smooth, doesn't seem to be anything obviously wrong.

Thoughts?? What else should I do while I'm this far in?

Are there any good programmers in CO or programs for towing at altitude?

Thanks for your input!

 

Maybe this would be better posted in the 6.0L forum.

 

Yup the 7.3 forum anyway. My bad. I tried to delete when I notice I clicked the wrong forum but can't seem to get the darn thing deleted. Was hoping it would simply die.... Sorry..

 

I saw the mention of the Banks 6.0 IC swap, but yeah, a 6.0L in a 2001 would be odd.

 

Please oh mighty Kreskin.... How do I delete this mess of a post?? I click edit and can't find the delete after??

 

A mod will likely move it to the 99-03 7.3psd forum in a little while.

Exhaust/up pipe leaks will make you run higher EGT's as well as drop your boost. The work you mention you're planning to do should cover the problem. However, it would be nice to pinpoint the real problem before installing all of those parts.

How many miles does your truck have?

Have the injectors been changed?

Are you using a good quality diesel rated oil?

Air filter in good shape?

How about the fuel filter?

 

No need to move, stated one in the right place, just need it deleted.