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Apr 11, 2007 | 06:53 AM

mexemo

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From: Kingsport,TN

power issue

I have a 97 f350 drw 4x2 ext cab with 64,500 miles.I love the truck,but it doesn't seen to pull strong enough(power).I am pulling a 35 foot 5th wheel camper weighing 12,400 dry and then our goodies.

The oniy mods are down pipe,exhaust,diy intake,and rebuilt trans.Truck runs great!!!! I just think it should pull better.

I also have the 3 guages,but haven't installed yet.

Any insight would be thankful.

THNKS,MEX

Apr 11, 2007 | 07:34 AM

plowhand

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From: Southwest Georgia

Get a custom chip from Tony Wildman or DP Tuning and bigger injectors. If you get the chip or injectors, it's a MUST that you install the gauges to monitor everything.

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:19 AM

ltfox

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From: CentralEastern Utah

Thats a big load, might be expecting too much????
If ya do want more power...plowhands right on!

Apr 11, 2007 | 09:53 AM

97-7.3dump

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IMHO 12k+ is not a big load for these trucks. It may take a little longer than you want to get up to speed but you'll get there and maintain it. I gross out near 30K routinely with no problem except it takes longer to get to speed than I would like.
Running a straight exaust made a big difference in EGT's and helped with power for my '97. If you run a chip while towing you absolutely need gauges to keep things within safe parameters!

Happy towing!