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Hello All,
I am new to this forum and new to Powerstrokes. Last truck was Cummins, na 7.3 before that. Just bought this 2000 F250 Ext Cab 4x4 Auto, stock truck last week. Have 160K miles. I am running around 16mpg.
Talked to my local diesel shop. They suggested chaning to Rotella (no shock, what I ran in the Cummins), AFE air filter, and Superchip tuner to start with.
Any suggestions on where to start, things to watch for on these trucks, any other good info I should have, I would greatly appreciate. Truck seems to be running just a little rough to me, like I have atleast one injector not firing as it should be. Can I find out which one(s) and change just that, or do I change them all? What filters should I run?
Having a hard time getting used to the different sound(s) of the PS vsCummins, but I am definitly enjoying the truck. Much prefer the Ford cab.
Anyway, nice to meet all of you,
Jeff
I am new to this forum and new to Powerstrokes. Last truck was Cummins, na 7.3 before that. Just bought this 2000 F250 Ext Cab 4x4 Auto, stock truck last week. Have 160K miles. I am running around 16mpg.
Talked to my local diesel shop. They suggested chaning to Rotella (no shock, what I ran in the Cummins), AFE air filter, and Superchip tuner to start with.
Any suggestions on where to start, things to watch for on these trucks, any other good info I should have, I would greatly appreciate. Truck seems to be running just a little rough to me, like I have atleast one injector not firing as it should be. Can I find out which one(s) and change just that, or do I change them all? What filters should I run?
Having a hard time getting used to the different sound(s) of the PS vsCummins, but I am definitly enjoying the truck. Much prefer the Ford cab.
Anyway, nice to meet all of you,
Jeff
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Howdy Jeff!
Guages, guages, guages, then some guages to monitor those. Gotta know how to communicate with your mule.
Tuner, chips, etc. There will be a large schooling coming.....watch and see.
Exhaust, I favor the 4" straight and she sounds mean.
6637 (or some group of similar numbers) for air filtration - quick, cheap and works darn well.
There's a huge wealth of info that will soon fill this thread. It will be supplied by some of the most knowledgable authority on the 7.3 Ford. You will enjoy this site and reference it regularly. (I'd rather check here first, than call the dealership - stealership.)
Enjoy, and hold on!
It's probably injector #8...I'm getting ready to swap mine out.
Guages, guages, guages, then some guages to monitor those. Gotta know how to communicate with your mule.
Tuner, chips, etc. There will be a large schooling coming.....watch and see.
Exhaust, I favor the 4" straight and she sounds mean.
6637 (or some group of similar numbers) for air filtration - quick, cheap and works darn well.
There's a huge wealth of info that will soon fill this thread. It will be supplied by some of the most knowledgable authority on the 7.3 Ford. You will enjoy this site and reference it regularly. (I'd rather check here first, than call the dealership - stealership.)
Enjoy, and hold on!
It's probably injector #8...I'm getting ready to swap mine out.
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Hey, Jeff. Welcome to FTE! ...and to the Powerstroke.
Like Buick says, gauges. Especially if you're going to chip it. From what I gather here, the Superchips are not as pleasing to most as the Jody Tipton chips. You'll have to search around and decide for yourself. The truck works pretty well just stock too.
The 6637- www.fleetfilter.com -is the NAPA 6637 or known here as the Kwik Mod. There is a sticky thread that has a list of links to the most common mods. It's at the top of the main page. Many of them simple but, they make a big difference all together.
There's a lot of reading here and you'll know as much as that mechanic you spoke with in no time. If it all becomes too much for you, just post any question you like and you'll no doubt have an answer.
Like Buick says, gauges. Especially if you're going to chip it. From what I gather here, the Superchips are not as pleasing to most as the Jody Tipton chips. You'll have to search around and decide for yourself. The truck works pretty well just stock too.
The 6637- www.fleetfilter.com -is the NAPA 6637 or known here as the Kwik Mod. There is a sticky thread that has a list of links to the most common mods. It's at the top of the main page. Many of them simple but, they make a big difference all together.
There's a lot of reading here and you'll know as much as that mechanic you spoke with in no time. If it all becomes too much for you, just post any question you like and you'll no doubt have an answer.
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