upgradeing the 97
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upgradeing the 97
well today i talked to Beans Diesel and so far this is what i have ordered
Stage 1 injectors
Tymar Cold Air Intake
4" turbo back stainless steel exhaust system
DP tuner F5 - 6 position chip
I also called up BTS and ordered a new Valve for the transmission
the truck is a 1997 F350 srw and is basically only ever used for towing a 14k trailer so it gets worked hard the 7.3 has got about 170,000miles and the E4AOD transmission is a reman that the local ford dealer but in about 20,000 ago
so i guess i was just wondering if i am missing anything that will help this old truck pull like or better than our 05 F350 with the 6.0 in it
Stage 1 injectors
Tymar Cold Air Intake
4" turbo back stainless steel exhaust system
DP tuner F5 - 6 position chip
I also called up BTS and ordered a new Valve for the transmission
the truck is a 1997 F350 srw and is basically only ever used for towing a 14k trailer so it gets worked hard the 7.3 has got about 170,000miles and the E4AOD transmission is a reman that the local ford dealer but in about 20,000 ago
so i guess i was just wondering if i am missing anything that will help this old truck pull like or better than our 05 F350 with the 6.0 in it
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I didnt see gauges on your list. With those 1s you will need to watch the egts when towing. Looks like you are off to a great start!
The 6.0 and torqshift are pretty sweet at towing, the only complaint I have with them is the fuel milage when towing, I can get 2-3 mpg better with the same trailer.
The 6.0 and torqshift are pretty sweet at towing, the only complaint I have with them is the fuel milage when towing, I can get 2-3 mpg better with the same trailer.
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oh yea forgot about the gauges, i ordered the 3 gauge pod: trans temp, boost, and egt
also when i bring in the truck to work on it i am going to be checking compression in all cylinders just to see how its holding up what should i be expecting to see for pressure?
and ill be checking the hpop pressure along with fuel pressure just to make shure everthing is where it should be
also when i bring in the truck to work on it i am going to be checking compression in all cylinders just to see how its holding up what should i be expecting to see for pressure?
and ill be checking the hpop pressure along with fuel pressure just to make shure everthing is where it should be
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who is doing your chip programs.
Ya might want to let Bean look at them.
Ya also might start looking for a tranny upgrade cause those stage 1s are likely to trash a stock tranny
Ya might want to let Bean look at them.
Ya also might start looking for a tranny upgrade cause those stage 1s are likely to trash a stock tranny
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audimaster: i have not done anything to this truck yet it is completely stock, so when you say clean out the screen on the fuel regulator what exactally do you mean? is it a known problem for this screen to plug up?
Ben97: I have been kinda looking into a intercooler for the truck but dont have the money now after just ordering all of this other stuff but maybe i can get a cheap one from the local junk yard
Phydeax88: when i ordered the chip the guy i talked to was dusty from beans diesel so they are the ones that are burning the chip for me
6positions: stock, 40tow, 60tow, 80tow, 80economy, and 140hp
Ben97: I have been kinda looking into a intercooler for the truck but dont have the money now after just ordering all of this other stuff but maybe i can get a cheap one from the local junk yard
Phydeax88: when i ordered the chip the guy i talked to was dusty from beans diesel so they are the ones that are burning the chip for me
6positions: stock, 40tow, 60tow, 80tow, 80economy, and 140hp
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oh yea and as far as the tranny goes i talked to the guys at Brians Truck Shop and they are sending me a 100hp valve body, they tried setting me up with a 80hp one but after i talked to them for a while we decieded to go with the 100hp just to go alittle over the top, they said thier valve body will greatly increase the life of the tranny and still not shift to hard
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just thought id let you guys know that everything is being shipped tomarrow afternoon and should be here in about a week!!!! i cant wait
I am going to be having the truck chassi dynoed befor and after installing everything so ill keep you guys posted on what the numbers are
are there any other little things i can do like shim fpr that are really going to help me get all i can out of the old girl?
i almost forgot, Thanks for all the advice so far you guys are great!!
I am going to be having the truck chassi dynoed befor and after installing everything so ill keep you guys posted on what the numbers are
are there any other little things i can do like shim fpr that are really going to help me get all i can out of the old girl?
i almost forgot, Thanks for all the advice so far you guys are great!!
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I would also recomond a transmiision temp gauge, the sender screws into the trans. on the drivers side. If temps depending on your driving style stay above 180 degrees, invest in a tranny cooler upgrade. Otherwise you have a very nice list thier. I want injectors bad as well but I'm trying to gather all my supporting stuff first. EG. intercooler, got and stored away.
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Man it took me 3 year to get where you are going to get with these goodies!!! Have fun with your new found power!
This summer I am wanting to get on a dyno in az sometime, I have no idea where I will be in hp/tq. hopefully 350/650.
This summer I am wanting to get on a dyno in az sometime, I have no idea where I will be in hp/tq. hopefully 350/650.
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finnally got back on the computer so i just thought i would let you guys know that everything but the injectors and valve body for the tranny came in today!!! i cant wait for everything to get here so i can start putting it in 
so when i do a compression test on this thing what should be the normal range im looking for?
so i just thought i would let you guys know that everything but the injectors and valve body for the tranny came in today!!! i cant wait for everything to get here so i can start putting it in so when i do a compression test on this thing what should be the normal range im looking for?
