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i have a 1993 f 250 7.3 turbo diesel that has approx 200000 miles on it. i would like to know of any thing i can do to increse towing power. i live on a ranch and pull a 20' stock trailer with the truck. the truck has a automatic that i had ford rebuild. i thought about trying a larger turbo or a cool air injection but i did not know if the power will be worth the cost. thanks for any help
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first off, the exhaust should be upgraded to AT LEAST 3 inches, or larger. a cold air intake modification is definatly worth it also.
oh, and by the way, welcome to the best ford truck site on the web...
oh, and by the way, welcome to the best ford truck site on the web...
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thanks, do you have any recomendations on a cool air system for my truck. i have found a k&N system but i would take any suggestions also is it worth it to turn up the pump. or is it more trouble
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i make all my own add on parts, so i never looked at the others except to compare prices. the last time i looked a diesel cold air setup was on the lines of $175. i made one with 3 inch aluminum pipe and silicone adapters from the local speed shop for $35. took 2 days to put together.
my exhaust is all home made also, i came off the down pipe, and put a 3 inch T,then dual 3 inch back to the bed, then 4 inch stacks. total for the exhaust was around $250.
my exhaust is all home made also, i came off the down pipe, and put a 3 inch T,then dual 3 inch back to the bed, then 4 inch stacks. total for the exhaust was around $250.
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A simple thing to do is to disconnect the factory Turbo waste gate which currently limits the turbo output to 7.0 psig. I have pushed my 93 factory garrett turbo to 10 psig and gained a few horses that way when I need them.
IF YOU DO THIS, MAKE SURE YOU GET A PYROMETER FIRST SO YOU CAN MONITOR YOUR EXHAUST TEMPS. KEEP THEM BELOW 1100 F.
If you want to go further get an aftercooler, cost a bit of money but is fairly simple to install.
IF YOU DO THIS, MAKE SURE YOU GET A PYROMETER FIRST SO YOU CAN MONITOR YOUR EXHAUST TEMPS. KEEP THEM BELOW 1100 F.
If you want to go further get an aftercooler, cost a bit of money but is fairly simple to install.
