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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Intercooler change

03 7.3 CC F350 SRW If you were going to change stock intercooler, which one would you go with, and why?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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well what do you want out of it, alot of guys put on a spearco with great results but with a $1000+ price tag. I did a 6.0 IC swap and lowered my temps by about 150, but that was combined with a 1.0 exhaust housing. If money is an issue (and when isnt it) go with an economical 6.0 for around 75-125 thru e-bay, or go big time and get a spearco if money is no object.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Did you get any increase in boost, and i'am always looking for MPG improvements do you think Spearco is best or bank's??
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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the 6.0 IC is the way to go, your not gaining much more with a spearco or banks techni cooler for that kinda money
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Did you get any increase in boost, and i'am always looking for MPG improvements do you think Spearco is best or bank's??
It isnt a "performance" mod in that way so no boost changes it is a cooling "performance" mod. I would recommend the 6.0 for most conditions, I am very pleased with my results. JTHARVEY can chime in and tell you the differences since he has done both.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Will my stock tubes fit 6.0 IC and is it a bolt on
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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well......technically NO, but mine did! but I am ordering the replacement from dieselsite soon and I think there is a boost leak because I used all my stcok ones. I dont remember which ones will fit, I will look for it, I know for sure that the top hot side needs to be replaced, any way I find the post
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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read this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...+0+intercooler
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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I can't go over 1200 degrees with my mods and the 6.0L intercooler. It does a great job considering I paid next to nothing for it brand new in the box.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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here you go too
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...l-writeup.html
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Thank's for the info guy's so it does nothing for improved boost??
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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No it won't give you more boost. That's strickly up to your turbo and fueling (injector) combo, plus tuning. A bigger intercooler is only going to cool more air.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Thank's pocket what is your truck's max boost read?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Highest I've reached is 32lbs of boost.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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That's unreal awesome!! was that going down hill HA!HA!
 
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