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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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I need some advice on what to do to my truck. I am looking at getting about $1000 and I am looking to get the most performance for it. I have a 01 F350, 7.3 PSD, 4x4, auto transmission. It has a K&N filter, Superchips programmer, 33 16.5 tires. Things I am looking at are: exhaust; turbo; injectors; who knows what else. Also looking at a valve body kit for the transmission. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, I do use my truck for offroad.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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read this https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...mmon-mods.html
 
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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K & N doesnt filter very well for these trucks they can dust a tubo very efficiently try a 6637 or an AIS system. Get Gauges EGT, Boost, Trans Temp. For the Tranny cant beat a BTS (www.brianstruckshop.com) MBRP makes real nice exhaust systems. Tubo and injectors dependson how wild you want to go.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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stock replacement injectors are well over $1200 a set to replace, so you're screwed there. International had to be difficult and put a HEUI injection system on the 444, so it costs about 300%+ more to modify the internals such as the fuel system.

if your truck is stock other than that, you can search (even using my name as specifics, ive posted on this topic it seems like every week or so) for a few basic terms such as 4" or 5" exhaust, "Kwik" filter intake, Ford AIS intake, CCV mod, Regulated return fuel system, Van turbo/1.15 turbo, BTS valve body, DP tuner/Jody Tipton chip.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Kris you and I both forgot to say buy gauges first!
If you don't know the vital signs of your engine and trans when you start adding more fuel and air your lookin for trouble!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Guess getting gauges first would be a good idea. Maybe I can try to squeeze out more money from my wife. :-)
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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guess i have not much to add hear, strokin and powrstrokin have it covered, but you could take a look at the factory tech V/BODY , i really like it.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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What would a vavle body kit do for my tranny?
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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What would a vavle body kit do for my tranny?
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Improve shifts resulting in less wear and tear on the clutch plates.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Do you know what date it was manufactured? You might have the Powdered Metal Rods and the diode in the trans since you are an 01.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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I am sorry about this late reply, I don't know where my head is. The sticker says Aug. 2000 and it was manufactured in Canada.
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