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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Any 'free' mods?

I have an 05 F550, and just wondering if there are any free mods that I can do to this truck. It's the 6L diesel, and has low km's, I don't want to chip it because it's my work truck, and it will blow up with a chip! LOL.

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Welcome to FTE and the 6.0 forum Trevor550

When you get a chance you might want to cruise over to our Tech Folder for some great 6.0 info.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/303583-6-0l-diesel-tech-folder.html

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Wink Sure . . .

There are many free mods depending on what it is you want to do. A few examples are:
  • High idel mod for running heater/AC while stopped, mostly thru up fitter switchs
  • Fog lamps on when you want them Mod
  • Seat belt chime disconnect
  • Key in Ignition disconnect
  • Foodad Mod for greater air filter intake
  • Headlight chime disconnect
  • Heated mirror disconnect
  • Harpoon fuel tank
These are few if they interest you. Check out the tech folder at the top of this thread as well for more challenges!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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"Zoodad" mod not Foodad Lonewofltx.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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What is the zoodad mod? Where is it or any info on how to do it?

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Red face K . . .

Zoodad, Foodad, you cut a hole in the plastic, sorry for the confusion but the name makes no sense. You can't search anyway so it is a moot point.

How did it get named anyways?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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zoodad was the name (handle) of the guy who came up with the mod. He is a TDS.com member.


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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Okay,

You cut a hole in the plastic? Which piece, how big and where about should the hole be located? And what will this do? Make more turbo noise?

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Talking Here u go . . .

Originally Posted by Trevor550
Okay,

You cut a hole in the plastic? Which piece, how big and where about should the hole be located? And what will this do? Make more turbo noise?

Thanks,
Trevor
Look at the pic in my gallery under Air Horn Mod. It is behind the grill on the drivers side. I didn't do paticularly pretty cut out but since it didn't show I didn't really care.

Argument is it allows more air to flow to the air intake.
 

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Cut it as big as you dare!! Removal of the grill and a cordless drill w/hole saw or dremal tool is all that is required.
 
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