power stroke upgrades
Fleet Mechanic
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From: maryland
power stroke upgrades
i have a 2002 psd, auto, crew, 4x4. the truck is leveled, has a plow mount, and a goose neck hitch. the motor is stock, the gauges are stock. i want to up the power, and millage. what should be done first? chip? i'm on a budget (who isn't) but want to know what people suggest on improvements that shouyld be made and the order and price they faal in. i tow bob cats and such equipment so i dont want to chip if that will cause a problem. i am pricing the gauges to monitor egt and boost as well.
Postmaster
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
power stroke upgrades
I agree with Les 100%. He's right on.
Quadzilla
'95 F-350XLT Crew Cab SRW 4X4 PSD, 35X12.50X16.5's, Limited slip 4.10's, Hypermax downpipe, gutted EBPV, "Catless" in Seattle, "Renegade" 4" exhaust system, CTFD sticker, Air bags on all four corners, TYMAR intake, shimmed fpr, Diablo Delta chip, Fumoto valve, Autometer pyrometer, Sonnax valve, Tricumulator springs, Tru-Cool, HX mod, Magnefine tranny filter, 4R100 pan, Red Line synthetic in transfer case and both diffs.
On order: reverse shackle kit.
And a wish list that gets longer every day.
(Thank God for a wife that likes big trucks.)
For pictures, click here: http://community.webshots.com/user/quadzilla100
Quadzilla
'95 F-350XLT Crew Cab SRW 4X4 PSD, 35X12.50X16.5's, Limited slip 4.10's, Hypermax downpipe, gutted EBPV, "Catless" in Seattle, "Renegade" 4" exhaust system, CTFD sticker, Air bags on all four corners, TYMAR intake, shimmed fpr, Diablo Delta chip, Fumoto valve, Autometer pyrometer, Sonnax valve, Tricumulator springs, Tru-Cool, HX mod, Magnefine tranny filter, 4R100 pan, Red Line synthetic in transfer case and both diffs.
On order: reverse shackle kit.
And a wish list that gets longer every day.
(Thank God for a wife that likes big trucks.)
For pictures, click here: http://community.webshots.com/user/quadzilla100
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: maryland
power stroke upgrades
withn the gauges im looking for an exhaust gas temp and a boost gauge are those right?
what is a better air intake?
by the time those two are done there will problebly be new chips out so i wont ask wich chip is better.
did anyone put the gauges in themselves? is it hard
? where to get them and the pillar pannel for them? thanks guys!!!
i thought the chip then gauges. hadnt even thought of air and exhaust!
what is a better air intake?
by the time those two are done there will problebly be new chips out so i wont ask wich chip is better.
did anyone put the gauges in themselves? is it hard
? where to get them and the pillar pannel for them? thanks guys!!!
i thought the chip then gauges. hadnt even thought of air and exhaust!
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
power stroke upgrades
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 22-Nov-02 AT 07:27 PM (EST)]The best intake on the market is the TYMAR. To contact the dealer, click on http://TYMARPerformance(<b>No Email ...In Posts!</b>).
Quadzilla
'95 F-350XLT Crew Cab SRW 4X4 PSD, 35X12.50X16.5's, Limited slip 4.10's, Hypermax downpipe, gutted EBPV, "Catless" in Seattle, "Renegade" 4" exhaust system, CTFD sticker, Air bags on all four corners, TYMAR intake, shimmed fpr, Diablo Delta chip, Fumoto valve, Autometer pyrometer, Sonnax valve, Tricumulator springs, Tru-Cool, HX mod, Magnefine tranny filter, 4R100 pan, Red Line synthetic in transfer case and both diffs.
On order: reverse shackle kit.
And a wish list that gets longer every day.
(Thank God for a wife that likes big trucks.)
For pictures, click here: http://community.webshots.com/user/quadzilla100
Quadzilla
'95 F-350XLT Crew Cab SRW 4X4 PSD, 35X12.50X16.5's, Limited slip 4.10's, Hypermax downpipe, gutted EBPV, "Catless" in Seattle, "Renegade" 4" exhaust system, CTFD sticker, Air bags on all four corners, TYMAR intake, shimmed fpr, Diablo Delta chip, Fumoto valve, Autometer pyrometer, Sonnax valve, Tricumulator springs, Tru-Cool, HX mod, Magnefine tranny filter, 4R100 pan, Red Line synthetic in transfer case and both diffs.
On order: reverse shackle kit.
And a wish list that gets longer every day.
(Thank God for a wife that likes big trucks.)
For pictures, click here: http://community.webshots.com/user/quadzilla100
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Texas
power stroke upgrades
I also got my gauges from DIS and installed them myself. Not a hard job at all.
I also agree that the TYMAR is the best intake on the market. I wouldnt buy any other intake system.
There are a lot of companys that sell larger (usualy 4") exhaust, but I've found it to be much easier on the wallet and just as good to build my own. Course, I have a welder and cutting tools.
As for a chip, well, like you said, cross that bridge when you get to it. Things are always changing and improving in the chip buisness. See what's available when your ready to do it.
I also believe that guages, intake, exhaust, and chip is the best order to go in. The intake and exhaust can either be done one or the other at a time, but would be more noticable if done together.
I also agree that the TYMAR is the best intake on the market. I wouldnt buy any other intake system.
There are a lot of companys that sell larger (usualy 4") exhaust, but I've found it to be much easier on the wallet and just as good to build my own. Course, I have a welder and cutting tools.
As for a chip, well, like you said, cross that bridge when you get to it. Things are always changing and improving in the chip buisness. See what's available when your ready to do it.
I also believe that guages, intake, exhaust, and chip is the best order to go in. The intake and exhaust can either be done one or the other at a time, but would be more noticable if done together.
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