Well thanks to all the help from the fte brothers my truck is running much better than any mechanic around here could get it to run. i bought the truck just under 2 years ago after it had been sitting for a long time and it really needed some tlc to get it purrin again. I just did the hutch mod with the racor ps 120 and im very happy with the results. Here is a list of things i have done and looking for some advice on what to do next. I know you guys like spending other peoples money!
Dp tuner 80 daily , 80 tow, 60 tow
riff raff cac boots
intake plenum inserts
international bellowed uppies
hutch mod, racor ps 120
8 full force injectors(stock)
motorcraft glow plugs
uvch gaskets
S&b intake
edit: 6.0 trans cooler
edit: Firestone Ride Rite air bags
edit: Viair onboard air system
fuel pressure gauge will be installed next week, and i am able to monitor different pids with tuner screen but im not very computer savy and don't know how to make charts. im still chasing a small boost leak that i can't find for the life of me( i made a boost leak detector). i am able to get 20 psi boost WOT, which i know is not that great considering the tuner. Considering i started with 12 psi when i bought the truck i have come a long way.
Im not looking for a hot rod , just a good reliable truck with plenty of power for towing. still feel like i can get a little more out of the truck( or im feeding my diesel truck addiction lol). let me know thanks

 

You are well on your way to getting that 7.3 running like a top. I know my truck is a completely different truck than what it was when I bought it 3.5 years ago.

You should take some time, sit back and just think about the next direction you would like to go. Do you tow heavy, do you take long trips?

I installed an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed and I can get nearly 1500 miles before filling up again.

An Extang Revolution soft roll up cover was a nice addition to my truck.

Traction bars?

Headlight harness?

New tires?

Aesthetic things like a grille that you think looks nice?

Air bags?

Sway bars?

The list goes on and on.

Now you start to concentrate on things that you want for your truck instead of what you need for your truck. Enjoy the truck and enjoy life.

 

Thanks Sous, i forgot to put in the firestone ride rite air bags above, but i definately like those. i do alot of heavy towing but just locally for work. I thought about a new bumper with a brush gaurd. I have new tires, and the truck seems to pull really good compared to my other trucks. Do traction bars or sway bars seem to make a big difference?

 

A billet compressor wheel will be a fairly simple mod that definitely will help the truck breath a little better.

A 4” turbo back exhaust would also help in the same area.

 

They do, but they really shine when towing heavy like a 5th wheel trailer or something. I would just pay real close attention to your truck, and if nothing comes to mind then get some goodies for it, like a bumper with a brush guard.

Also, Bill has a couple of great ideas.

 

I saw this on riff raff but it has a muffler delete. would the muffler delete effect my exhaust brake i use for towing? I have heard mixed reveiws on a larger exhaust. do you think this would make a substantial difference? I was actually thinking of doing something with my turbo next but not sure of what i need . If i do a billet compressor wheel , do i need to rebuild the turbo while its off? Replace pedestal o rings? ported housing? i have some turbo surge when towing and have been trying to research what to do but still not sure. i only have stock injectors don't know if that matters.

 

Save your money on the exhaust. Get a 2nd Gen wicked wheel and cabinet kit.

 

If the truck already has a muffler delete then you will see little difference with a 4”. The down pipe on a stock system is 3” but changes to 3-1/2” just after the turn past the firewall. The exhaust housing on the turbo is 3” so the down pipe is not restricting very much.
The surge could very well be corrected with the billet wheel. They are designed with high blades and low blades just like the original wheels on the 94.5-E99
PSD’s. These wheels were put on the later Super Duty PSD’s to eliminate surge with the price of loosing a few pounds of boost. The new billet wheels are lighter and have an extended blade design which actually produce more boost and spools much faster than any of the cast wheels. If the new wheel corrects the surge then no need for a ported housing.

I would probably rebuild the turbo while I had it on the bench unless it had ridiculously low miles on it. It’s just peace of mind for a very low price.

You will need new O-rings for the turbo to pedestal and go ahead and replace the ones under the pedestal while the turbo is out, it’s just 3 more bolts and a couple bucks.

Since you are using the EBPV for engine braking you may want to rebuild the pedestal as they are prone to leak. I deleted mine because I knew I was not going to have an engine brake tune and I live in a warm climate so no need for what the valve was designed for.

Good luck!

 

Thanks Karlow, i was interested in this spx billet wheel that someone is looking at in another thread. Does this kit include everything i need to rebuild turbo? pros and cons to other billet wheels? https://www.spturboost.com/collectio...ombo-1994-2003

 

I used the 7x7 wheel from spturboost and like it so far. I had really bad turbo surge and haven't experienced it since the new wheel. I haven't towed with the 7x7 wheel and heard you can have turbo surge when towing heavy I emailed spturboost about that and they said they have had a handful complaints about that but have over 3500 of the 7x7 wheels in use. If you aren't towing heavy then the 7x7 is another wheel to look at, it increased my cruising boost a couple of psi so I don't have downshifts at every little hill the rig comes to, the automatic used to shift down at the slightest hills. My kit didn't come with new turbo or pedestal mounting bolts or exhaust housing bolts but I was able to reuse the housing bolts and had new mounting bolts already.

 

That is the exact wheel and rebuild kit I am running and have no complaints about it.

 

I think you're talking about the thread I just started...New turbo wheel? I spoke with Kevin and he was adamant about the 5+5 wheel if you plan of towing. I asked about the 7+7 wheel he basically said No, if you tow you want the 5+5! I ordered his severe duty rebuild kit and the 5+5. For the same price others offer just the wheel, I got the wheel AND the rebuild kit! That really was the deciding factor for me. I suggest you call him and speak with him yourself.
He said, if you order it during business hours, it will be boxed and ready for shipping in 30 minutes. He also said that he has all his wheels in stock.

 

Yes it seems like a great deal being that it includes the rebuild kit. I have been keeping up with your thread Colorado, and I also looked up a old thread that z31freakify started on this wheel( 6 pages) and it seems like everyone is highly satisfied with the spx wheel. Looking forward to your feedback on the install and how much you like the upgraded wheel! Thinking this might be on my need to do list soon

 

"Little" stuff, but didn't see it mentioned so I'll throw it out there

Fuel bowl rebuild, insulate pass side fuel line bracket, 7 turn mod or red line mod, flush ps fluid with atf, change diff fluid, lube font hub bearings, FRx, clean all the ground cable connections at block and body

 

I would not do anything more until I was 100% sure what I have is at its full potential. If you click this [LINK], you can learn how to better utilize your OBDII sensor apps. Episode 7 has the real meat in it, but it takes grasping episodes 1 through 6 it to fully understand episode 7.

Did I miss mention of EGT gauge(s)?