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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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First off I have a 03 f350 had alot of problems with power lose and also with oil leaks it has been over a year dealing with these problems........ i have been to 4 diff. dealers and still not fixed.....

1st time at the dealler i was told that my aftermarket intake messed up my pcm and also allowed sand and dust into my turbo which the sand part is bull****......... can a intake really do that?

2nd oil leak has been looked at three separt times and still not fixed what could it be so i can locate the problem and piont it out.......

3rd how can I get more power out of it with out killing the truck........... exhaust is coming 4" mbrp im looking for a chip?

4th sorry about all the questions but I hope yall can give me clue to whats wrong with the truck.....


thanks for the help!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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The ICP sensor is prone to leak and is located at the back of the engine, oil runs down the back of the block and off the bell housing.

Has the dealer made a repair concerning an oil leak?

Yes an after market intake can dust the turbo and mess with MAF sensor located in the intake tube. The stock filter will flow enough air up to 500Hp

Most of us use flash tuning, SCT
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by str8pmpn4l
First off I have a 03 f350 had alot of problems with power lose and also with oil leaks it has been over a year dealing with these problems........ i have been to 4 diff. dealers and still not fixed.....

1st time at the dealler i was told that my aftermarket intake messed up my pcm and also allowed sand and dust into my turbo which the sand part is bull****......... can a intake really do that?

2nd oil leak has been looked at three separt times and still not fixed what could it be so i can locate the problem and piont it out.......

3rd how can I get more power out of it with out killing the truck........... exhaust is coming 4" mbrp im looking for a chip?

4th sorry about all the questions but I hope yall can give me clue to whats wrong with the truck.....


thanks for the help!!!!!
1. it didn't "mess up your pcm" but it may have caused a check engine light. I personally do not think an aftermarket intake can/will let dust/sand into your turbo given it is properly installed but some here have other opinions on that.
2. They probably know what it is that is leaking but avoid it so they don't have to do the hard work it takes to fix it. I would start a new thread or search for a good dealer in your area. They are out there you just have to search and talk to a lot of members on a lot of boards to find them.
3. sct xcal3. you can also do injectors, fuel system, bigger turbo, yadda yadda....
4. you're welcome. lol
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Well said Max. I too had the leak in the back of the engine and they fixed it right the first time.
 
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