Powerstroke smoke!!
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Powerstroke smoke!!
Does anyoen know why the new 6.0L dont smoke as much as the old powerstrokes? or why the cam bearings and scensors are going out easier? also does anyoen know why a nonturbocharged diesel is better? or is it?
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You didn't say better for what... but
I can't imagine a non-turbocharged diesel being better--- for
anything !
Just disconnect the turbo hose and see how much you like it !
And as far as smoking -
Isn't smoking just unburned fuel ????
the 6-oh does have an EGR system AND a catalytic convertor,
it is much more computer controlled,
and doesn't dump so much fuel that it DOES smoke,
or at least burns it ALL up before going out the exhaust...
but if you want some smoke -
get the predator and put it in the +100HP setting and FLOOR it ...
it doesn't smoke a lot, but does some... and goes !!!
my 02 7.3 with the superdhips used to smoke a LOT !!!
I can't imagine a non-turbocharged diesel being better--- for
anything !
Just disconnect the turbo hose and see how much you like it !
And as far as smoking -
Isn't smoking just unburned fuel ????
the 6-oh does have an EGR system AND a catalytic convertor,
it is much more computer controlled,
and doesn't dump so much fuel that it DOES smoke,
or at least burns it ALL up before going out the exhaust...
but if you want some smoke -
get the predator and put it in the +100HP setting and FLOOR it ...
it doesn't smoke a lot, but does some... and goes !!!
my 02 7.3 with the superdhips used to smoke a LOT !!!
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From: Dallas
Originally posted by getirdone
do you haev any idea why the cam bearings and scensors go out so easy on the new 6.0L?
do you haev any idea why the cam bearings and scensors go out so easy on the new 6.0L?
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My 7.3 OR 6.0 didn't smoke at all
UNTIL I got a module...
and I'm sure one of the functions is to dump more fuel to the point of too much to burn ---
UNTIL I got a module...
and I'm sure one of the functions is to dump more fuel to the point of too much to burn ---
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Diesels make power with more fuel (among other things).
Running a gasoline engine richer usually results in a loss of power....not so with a diesel...
Diesels run out of AIR....and this is where power gets limited.
You can fuel them until they choke....and thats fine if enough air is coming in. Adding fuel and seeing a little smoke is ok, but at a certain point you will need to increase airflow (like rasing boost on the turbo).
Can you run them so rich they lose power......yes, but it takes a fair amount of fuel to do this.
Remember....fuel also keeps the cylinders cool and EGT's low.
Running a gasoline engine richer usually results in a loss of power....not so with a diesel...
Diesels run out of AIR....and this is where power gets limited.
You can fuel them until they choke....and thats fine if enough air is coming in. Adding fuel and seeing a little smoke is ok, but at a certain point you will need to increase airflow (like rasing boost on the turbo).
Can you run them so rich they lose power......yes, but it takes a fair amount of fuel to do this.
Remember....fuel also keeps the cylinders cool and EGT's low.
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From: Dallas
Originally posted by jdadamsjr
oh well... my Apr 03 build date runs like a rocket and narry a hiccup...
wll just keep my head in the sand and enjoy it I guess !
oh well... my Apr 03 build date runs like a rocket and narry a hiccup...
wll just keep my head in the sand and enjoy it I guess !