Power Elbow?
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Power Elbow?
I apologize in advance for my ignorance with this question, but I am still learning my way around my rig. I have heard a lot of people talking about power elbows, but I am still not sure what they are. So, my question is: What is a power elbow, and what does it do? I see a lot of people have them, and I am just curious what the advantages to one are. Thanks for the input, and enlightening this diesel owner!
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Originally Posted by nut1605
Thanks for the link, are there any warranty issues with running one?
As for the power elbow up-grade on 05-07 6.0, there is very little perfromance gain to speak of, the biggest gain is on the 03-04 6.0 that had an EGR throttle plate also installed along with the intake elbow.
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That was my next question. Since I do have an '07, will I need to do anything fancy with it? Are there any connections, or butterflies or anything like that I need to worry about, or is it just take the old elbow out and put the new elbow in. I am kinda confused I guess....some people are talking about connections they have, and others are saying they don't have any. I just want to make sure I know what I am getting into. Thanks!
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Here is my choice . . .
The one for your truck is like this one, polished, from Accufab Racing.
http://www.accufabracing.com/diesel.htm
http://www.accufabracing.com/diesel.htm
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Lonewolf..
Thanks for the pic, that looks really nice! So all I have to do us unbolt the elbow, loosen the clamp, pull the old one out, and reverse to put a new one in? Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the pic, that looks really nice! So all I have to do us unbolt the elbow, loosen the clamp, pull the old one out, and reverse to put a new one in? Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it!
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Nevermind, I just found the installation procedure, that is really simple! As far as the fittings go, I don't have any gauges on my truck (yet), so it is not necessary for me to hook up any lines at this point....does that matter, or does it come with a plug for that hole?
2nd question is, is that the place where you would put in a boost line for an aftermarket boost gauge? I thought that the line would go closer to the turbo. Again, I'm sorry for all the ignorant questions, I am just still learning a lot on here! Thanks!
2nd question is, is that the place where you would put in a boost line for an aftermarket boost gauge? I thought that the line would go closer to the turbo. Again, I'm sorry for all the ignorant questions, I am just still learning a lot on here! Thanks!
Last edited by nut1605; Jun 28, 2007 at 03:27 PM.
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Here you go. . .
Yes, it comes plugged. Yes, it is where you hook the bost line in. If you look at my Guages pic gallery you will see I hooked it post Turbo BUT that was because I didn't have the Accufab elbow in at that time. Once I did install it there was no point to move. They say the best place is on the elbow as it is more truer measure of the boost.
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Originally Posted by Beachbumcook
I have "tennis elbow" and it's constantly giving me trouble... guess I will have to try a "power elbow". 
Let me get you a cold one, amigo!
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Originally Posted by nut1605
I apologize in advance for my ignorance with this question, but I am still learning my way around my rig. I have heard a lot of people talking about power elbows, but I am still not sure what they are. So, my question is: What is a power elbow, and what does it do? I see a lot of people have them, and I am just curious what the advantages to one are. Thanks for the input, and enlightening this diesel owner!