'00 7.3L Powerstroke Performance Upgrades?
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'00 7.3L Powerstroke Performance Upgrades?
I own a shop that designs and fabricates twin turbo systems for gas engines and I really don't know squat about diesels. But I always have guys with diesel trucks coming in and wanting some performance increase and I'd like to be able to help them out.
My first thought was to install an electronic boost controller to allow him to turn the boost up. I'm also aware of the SuperChips MicroTuner and Evolution Programmer.
What do you guys recommend for the best bang for the buck? Most hp/tq for $500 or less?
I don't know what tranny he's got. He wants more power when towing a rather large trailer.
Thanks in advance for any and all info.
Rad Craig,
My first thought was to install an electronic boost controller to allow him to turn the boost up. I'm also aware of the SuperChips MicroTuner and Evolution Programmer.
What do you guys recommend for the best bang for the buck? Most hp/tq for $500 or less?
I don't know what tranny he's got. He wants more power when towing a rather large trailer.
Thanks in advance for any and all info.
Rad Craig,
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I would recommend getting gauges first, and then a 4" exhaust system and air intake (not a K&N). No way would I run a chip or programmer without these mods. A lot of guys really like the Predator as well as the SuperChips.
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Johnsdiesel, why are you against the K&N FIPK system on the 7.3? I thought the issue was with the makeup of the filter itself, on the drop in style only (particals in the turbo)? Or is it the reuasable vs. the replacable filter, perhaps you prefer the reusable better?
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Originally Posted by gymrat
Johnsdiesel, why are you against the K&N FIPK system on the 7.3? I thought the issue was with the makeup of the filter itself, on the drop in style only (particals in the turbo)? Or is it the reuasable vs. the replacable filter, perhaps you prefer the reusable better?
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Sorry John I subsequently caught your thread on around page 16 regarding this issue. Is there another filter such as Tymar which could fit the intake tube on the K&N FIPK system, or are you stuck with buying the hole enchilada? Spending more dough gives me heartburn.
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Johnsdiesel-
I understand your point that to get more airflow you need less restriction resulting in less filtering. But from pictures I've seen of Tymar setups, the K&N FIPK system filter (conical filter) is almost the same size as the Tymar dry element filter. I can fully understand that point with the drop-in filters, since it is still the same size as the old filter, but "improved airflow", but I guess I don't see that it stands true for the FIPK set-up. I still think wet element filters are better IMO, and maybe I'm trying to rationalize since I have the K&N set-up. Any help on this??
I understand your point that to get more airflow you need less restriction resulting in less filtering. But from pictures I've seen of Tymar setups, the K&N FIPK system filter (conical filter) is almost the same size as the Tymar dry element filter. I can fully understand that point with the drop-in filters, since it is still the same size as the old filter, but "improved airflow", but I guess I don't see that it stands true for the FIPK set-up. I still think wet element filters are better IMO, and maybe I'm trying to rationalize since I have the K&N set-up. Any help on this??
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Originally Posted by farmb0y
I can fully understand that point with the drop-in filters, since it is still the same size as the old filter, but "improved airflow", but I guess I don't see that it stands true for the FIPK set-up. I still think wet element filters are better IMO, and maybe I'm trying to rationalize since I have the K&N set-up. Any help on this??
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