Performance Upgrades
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Performance Upgrades
Recently I purchased and installed, through my diesel mechanic, an Evolution Programmer for my 1997 Ford 7.3 Turbo Diesel. Additionally, I removed the problematic stock "pinch pipe" turbo exhaust and replaced it with an aftermarket Bully Dog exhaust pipe. I also installed a K&N air intake system and removed the muffler from the exhaust system.
My intent was to add greater hp and torque that I feel is necessary to achieve better highway speeds with my 1997 F 350 4X4 Crew Cab 7.3 Turbo Diesel with my Caribou Camper (4,000 lbs.) and my North River Jet boat (6,500 lbs.) attached.
Admittedly, I haven't changed and run the truck at the highest program setting yet, however I have traveled at both the "Tow & Race" levels and must truthfully say that other than a noticeable re-scheduling of the transmission shifting, I didn't feel the hp and torque ability had changed at all. Most hills were still a challenge and I wasn't able to go any faster than I did when it was stock.
Any thoughts?
Jim
My intent was to add greater hp and torque that I feel is necessary to achieve better highway speeds with my 1997 F 350 4X4 Crew Cab 7.3 Turbo Diesel with my Caribou Camper (4,000 lbs.) and my North River Jet boat (6,500 lbs.) attached.
Admittedly, I haven't changed and run the truck at the highest program setting yet, however I have traveled at both the "Tow & Race" levels and must truthfully say that other than a noticeable re-scheduling of the transmission shifting, I didn't feel the hp and torque ability had changed at all. Most hills were still a challenge and I wasn't able to go any faster than I did when it was stock.
Any thoughts?
Jim
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Hi and welcome to FTE! You may want to head down to the 7.3L Diesel forum. They should be able to help you. 
Read this for some info that will help you around the site: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...92&postcount=2
-Matt
Read this for some info that will help you around the site: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...92&postcount=2
-Matt
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Performance Upgrades
Thanks for the reply; I must admit however that I'm finding it alittle difficult to navigate this site. You mentioned the 7.3 diesel forum but, at the risk of sounding stupid I can't figure out how to get there. Any suggestions?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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Thanks,
Jim
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Jim
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Go here
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php
Scroll down until you find the correct title of the section that pertains to the year truck~
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php
Scroll down until you find the correct title of the section that pertains to the year truck~
