What are some easy performance upgrades?
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What are some easy performance upgrades?
I just recently got my 2001 F250 7.3L ps Turbo. I got rid of my 1992 F250 7.3L non turbo and I want to do some performance mods to my new truck as my old truck was powerfull, but was slow as dirt.
I'v been reading a lot about the 6637 intake, i may do that soon along with exhaust.
What are some other performance mods that can be done to my truck? I know theres a lot so if you can, start out less expensive so I can work my way up.
I'v been reading a lot about the 6637 intake, i may do that soon along with exhaust.
What are some other performance mods that can be done to my truck? I know theres a lot so if you can, start out less expensive so I can work my way up.
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One cheap mod would be to straight pipe the stock exhaust. Another would be the 10k or 18k mod which adds a little extra fuel down low i believe. I tried the 10k and it sounded like crap at idle so I removed.
When you get bored with the cheap mods your next step should be gauges and then power adders. The usual setup of gauges is: pyro (egt's), trans, and boost.
Then I would get an aftermarket exhaust and a chip. There are several good tuners out there for chips but I plan on purchasing from dp tuner. Jody is very popular and is a sponsor here.
When you get bored with the cheap mods your next step should be gauges and then power adders. The usual setup of gauges is: pyro (egt's), trans, and boost.
Then I would get an aftermarket exhaust and a chip. There are several good tuners out there for chips but I plan on purchasing from dp tuner. Jody is very popular and is a sponsor here.
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Yep -- I say intake, exhaust, gauges, chip (don't mess around -- get the DP!!). That will get you started. After those basics, you'll start down the PMS road which has many stops along the way. Enjoy the ride!!! 
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*(Also what is the pyro (egt's)*
Exhaust Gas Temp. Shows how hot your exhaust is. You will want this so you can see if your exhaust is getting a little warm after you do all these upgrades. You also want Boost gauge so you can see your improvment and last, if you have an auto trans. a trans temp gauge is a must.
Exhaust Gas Temp. Shows how hot your exhaust is. You will want this so you can see if your exhaust is getting a little warm after you do all these upgrades. You also want Boost gauge so you can see your improvment and last, if you have an auto trans. a trans temp gauge is a must.
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Originally Posted by WonderDonkey
*(Also what is the pyro (egt's)*
Exhaust Gas Temp. Shows how hot your exhaust is. You will want this so you can see if your exhaust is getting a little warm after you do all these upgrades. You also want Boost gauge so you can see your improvment and last, if you have an auto trans. a trans temp gauge is a must.
Exhaust Gas Temp. Shows how hot your exhaust is. You will want this so you can see if your exhaust is getting a little warm after you do all these upgrades. You also want Boost gauge so you can see your improvment and last, if you have an auto trans. a trans temp gauge is a must.
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If I could do these mods....you know they're easy...cause I'm a mechanical dumb @ss!!
The Hutch mod. (gets rid of air in the fuel system) cost me $115 for the kit,
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=152&rn=276&action=show_detail
with the pre-pump filter, and $83 (w/shipping and a free hat) for a Carter 4070 helper fuel pump.
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=152&rn=276&action=show_detail
Just ordered the stainless steel HPX line, $65 to quiet down the idle.
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=177&rn=379&action=show_detail
200Amp Alternator (...F1-8253M-HD200,New Ford Motorcraft 6G type, 200 Amp Heavy Duty Voltage Regulator & Rectifier) ...not cheap at $340, (w/o core) + a $50, 4gauge cable kit (cheaper w/o the cable kit....just buy the cable) but IMO a good mod. Also a cheap plug in dc Voltmeter $25. will give you a better picture of the charging system.
If you still have the stock air filter you may want to go with the Napa/WIZ, (Kwik mod) around $30 - $40.
The Hutch mod. (gets rid of air in the fuel system) cost me $115 for the kit,
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=152&rn=276&action=show_detail
with the pre-pump filter, and $83 (w/shipping and a free hat) for a Carter 4070 helper fuel pump.
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=152&rn=276&action=show_detail
Just ordered the stainless steel HPX line, $65 to quiet down the idle.
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=177&rn=379&action=show_detail
200Amp Alternator (...F1-8253M-HD200,New Ford Motorcraft 6G type, 200 Amp Heavy Duty Voltage Regulator & Rectifier) ...not cheap at $340, (w/o core) + a $50, 4gauge cable kit (cheaper w/o the cable kit....just buy the cable) but IMO a good mod. Also a cheap plug in dc Voltmeter $25. will give you a better picture of the charging system.
If you still have the stock air filter you may want to go with the Napa/WIZ, (Kwik mod) around $30 - $40.
Last edited by arjr111; Sep 18, 2007 at 06:13 PM.
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Everything they say is correct and they way to go is the 6637 filter, I had one on my 01 and it really made a difference in throttle response and its cheap. If you want you can have mine, my truck has just been totalled and with a child on the way ::sigh:: I don't believe its smart to get another truck when I have a ranger that gets me where I need to go. I love these trucks to death but family above pleasure. Just PM me your address and I'll get it to you, slightly dinged but wasn't damage and it comes with the the adapter (piece of exhaust pipe).
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Slightly off topic, but....
Seems like the first 50 hp is pretty cheap ($400 exhaust + $400 chip + $200 guages + $75 intake =~ $1,000); around $20/hp.
It's the next 100 hp that gets expensive ($1,500 injectors, $2,000 HPOP, $1,000 turbo =~$4,500); around $45/hp.
I have'nt even ventured a guess at the next 100 hp after that.
Craig
Seems like the first 50 hp is pretty cheap ($400 exhaust + $400 chip + $200 guages + $75 intake =~ $1,000); around $20/hp.
It's the next 100 hp that gets expensive ($1,500 injectors, $2,000 HPOP, $1,000 turbo =~$4,500); around $45/hp.
I have'nt even ventured a guess at the next 100 hp after that.
Craig
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go ahead and buy the edge juice w/ attitude its expensive but well worth it on level 5 my 0-60 time was 5.1 seconds and i was in a damn near 8 thousand pound truck!
04 f250 6.0
4 inch straight pipe from turbo back
edge juice w/ attitude
2.5 inch lift
35 inch toyo A/T's
billet grill
04 f250 6.0
4 inch straight pipe from turbo back
edge juice w/ attitude
2.5 inch lift
35 inch toyo A/T's
billet grill
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Thanks Powersmoke4x4, PM sent!
arjr111 those mods look great, i'll start in on them once i get a bit more of my truck paid off.
What is a good piller gauge mount to get? Some are cheap but look it too, any bad or really good ones out there? And do most all gauges fit in these pods?
arjr111 those mods look great, i'll start in on them once i get a bit more of my truck paid off.
What is a good piller gauge mount to get? Some are cheap but look it too, any bad or really good ones out there? And do most all gauges fit in these pods?
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do not get anything but a DP chip for your truck.
decent hp gains from edge $600
supporting mods around $850
realizing after hanging around here you should have gotten the DP tuner priceless (well $400 actually but you get the drift!)
decent hp gains from edge $600
supporting mods around $850
realizing after hanging around here you should have gotten the DP tuner priceless (well $400 actually but you get the drift!)