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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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1st performance upgrade??

hi my dads has a 2002 f-350 super duty 7.3L diesel...and i was just wondering what kind of performance/power upgrade i should get him for Christmas me and my brother are planning on splitting something for him around 2-300 dollars total... just looking for suggestions
 
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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A set of gages is a great start. Look at Autometer styles and use a Tranny temp, EGT gage and a Boost gage. Any other mods will require a close eye on these levels during use.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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Hi dgp !
are you guys handy with tools ???
then get him a cat back or turbo back exhaust from here:
http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php?cat=310

he'll love it !

Or for better handling, get him the Hellwig rear sway bar (if he doesn't ahve a rear bar) for about $150 - will make his pickup handle the corners like a sports car !
 
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