BOOM!!! Psssshhhhh....Who's heard that sound?
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They start it up in SoCal. OBDII test, visual inspection, then they fire it up. They check the idle to see that it doesn't belch smoke then rev it 3 times to about 3000 RPM. The first is a freebie to "clean it out" then they check your mirror the other 2 times to make sure that you don't smoke "excessively". I don't know what they teach the technicians for opacity before they fail you (haze, dust, or black smoke) but it's a gut check by the technician. No sniffer in the tailpipe. The only pass/fail outside the control of the station is the OBDII test. Everything else is a judgement call.
Some stations down here are more familiar with the guidelines than others and some are more 'friendly' than others. I've failed because I had a 6637 filter (allowed by regulations) and I've passed with my 6637 filter, AIH deleted, and chip installed at other stations.
Some stations down here are more familiar with the guidelines than others and some are more 'friendly' than others. I've failed because I had a 6637 filter (allowed by regulations) and I've passed with my 6637 filter, AIH deleted, and chip installed at other stations.
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Had it happen here too, twice in a row two days ago and once yesterday, once on my brother, fixed it, second time it worked off, no noise, yesterday after securing the clamp on the spider side the other clamp blew on the same boot on the passenger side, irritating to say the least, but nice to know my girl is putting out boost…
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I've held out on doing anything to the truck because of testing. Now, that it's getn AZ plates, maybe a KC turbo and injectors are in the future😈
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I am working to address the CAC boot on the passenger side at the spider in this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17601726
If it works out, I'll have pics and tips.
I was considering a ring as CountryCar suggested, have ordered a longer boot to get over the existing pipe ridge as SkySkiJason suggested (which I have been doing with the RRD boot but it is too short and makes this quite difficult).
I'm trying to get a raised ridge using a seaming machine (well, my buddy is going to try it) near the end of the pipe. I'm letting the choice of location, style, whatever up to him.
Failing that, TIG a ring or ridge in the recess.
I have a 6" long boot coming to replace the approx 4" from RRD. One of the solutions should make a difference.
I appreciate all the tips and suggestions. I'm done fooling around with an if-fy connection that has far too much frustration and risk of failure. Welder and chain might be the next step! LOL.
Small chance I will have the tubing tonight. Better chance of Wed-Thurs for the tubing and the boot comes Wed.
We're doing Thanksgiving at home with just our family, maybe invite some friends, so tinkering time!
If it works out, I'll have pics and tips.
I was considering a ring as CountryCar suggested, have ordered a longer boot to get over the existing pipe ridge as SkySkiJason suggested (which I have been doing with the RRD boot but it is too short and makes this quite difficult).
I'm trying to get a raised ridge using a seaming machine (well, my buddy is going to try it) near the end of the pipe. I'm letting the choice of location, style, whatever up to him.
Failing that, TIG a ring or ridge in the recess.
I have a 6" long boot coming to replace the approx 4" from RRD. One of the solutions should make a difference.
I appreciate all the tips and suggestions. I'm done fooling around with an if-fy connection that has far too much frustration and risk of failure. Welder and chain might be the next step! LOL.
Small chance I will have the tubing tonight. Better chance of Wed-Thurs for the tubing and the boot comes Wed.
We're doing Thanksgiving at home with just our family, maybe invite some friends, so tinkering time!
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I have been running a set of Dieselsite boots for most of my years with the truck and they have been great (http://www.dieselsite.com/73lpowerstroke.aspx). I have the engine and intercooler boot kits. I've only had one boot "blowout" (see post #9) but that was due to loose clamps. The spider-to-CAC tube boots are more than long enough to fully seat to the lip on the spider and go over the lip on the CAC tubes. The only downfall is that the CAC tubes were a bear to get in or out until I installed my 6.0 IC.
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I've been told that the OEM boots fit into those ridges, but I threw my stock boots away when I got these. I wish I'd kept them
My CAC tubing to IC boots are pretty good. I did have a leak on one on the driver's side and had to tighten pretty tight- but that might be related to the over-seating I mentioned at the spider.
I'm hoping to solve these issues
My CAC tubing to IC boots are pretty good. I did have a leak on one on the driver's side and had to tighten pretty tight- but that might be related to the over-seating I mentioned at the spider.
I'm hoping to solve these issues
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Hopefully it's an easy fix (and inexpensive too). It's been a long time and I don't think I have my OEM boots any more otherwise I'd send them to you.
I was lucky enough to stumble onto the Dieselsite boots before my truck started to nickel and dime me and the "gee this would be nice to have" funds went in the crapper.
I was lucky enough to stumble onto the Dieselsite boots before my truck started to nickel and dime me and the "gee this would be nice to have" funds went in the crapper.
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So I'll be okay with this solution. If I find the "Holy smokes, this is the perfect remedy" I will be sure to share that, too
AN fittings and heavy flex lines are on my "fix a PIA" list, too
Gotta find a good regulator or something to build a decent Regulated Return. But that is later
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I have been running a set of Dieselsite boots for most of my years with the truck and they have been great (http://www.dieselsite.com/73lpowerstroke.aspx). I have the engine and intercooler boot kits. I've only had one boot "blowout" (see post #9) but that was due to loose clamps. The spider-to-CAC tube boots are more than long enough to fully seat to the lip on the spider and go over the lip on the CAC tubes. The only downfall is that the CAC tubes were a bear to get in or out until I installed my 6.0 IC.
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