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May 18, 2024 | 08:07 PM

lartross

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From: Cameron, Ok

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I've spent a lot of money upgrading my 7.3. New 180/30 single shot injectors, new upgraded gtp 38 turbo, new hydra chip, high output hpop...mostly because I wanted to tow my 11k 5th wheel with less worry about egt's getting away from me and leaviing a smoke trail behind...but, also kinda' thinking I'd feel it in the seat of my pants when i got on it...that's always been something I appreciated about my old 7.3...it felt good in the seat of my pants when I pressed the skinny pedel. But, to be honest, it doesn't feel like I've got any greater performance at all. Of course this is all subjective, but, still....$3500 seems like it should make a noticeable difference, don''t you think?

May 18, 2024 | 08:22 PM

lartross

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From: Cameron, Ok

It does kinda' sound like a runaway bosuns wistle...

May 18, 2024 | 09:08 PM

aawlberninf350

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From: Elk Grove, CA

BDP tunes specifically for those new injectors?

Got any details on the upgraded turbo?

May 18, 2024 | 09:23 PM

Kintla

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From: Montana

Did you do up pipes and check for boost leaks? Air intake or exhaust? Hutch mod ? Any codes at all? I'd think with a new set up like yours would have a noticable difference in seat of the pants unless you have underlying unaddressed problems.

May 19, 2024 | 06:31 AM

lartross

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From: Cameron, Ok

I no longer use bdp tunes...hydra tunes...it's a gtp38r.

May 19, 2024 | 06:34 AM

lartross

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From: Cameron, Ok

bellowed up pipes and new intercooler boots..noticed the boost was pretty low...may need to turn it up to 30" or so, huh?

May 19, 2024 | 07:23 AM

udsuth78

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Tuning can honestly make all the difference. When I first got my injectors in the custom tunes that came with everything were... Slow is the nicest way I can think to put it. After some back and forth with that tuner I ended up going to someone else and honestly night and day difference.