Part V
Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
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From: Indiana
Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
Just kidding. We can have you all set up with gauges, an intake, exhaust, and tuner for what, guys? 2 grand?
I know I got quoted a little over 1k for a set of Performax gauges and the most rust-resistant 4" turbo-back exhaust I could get since I'm in the salty northeast.
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From: Indiana
I guess the problem would be trying to compete with some friends' trucks who have some mighty powerful cummins' and one wicked duramax. I just want my truck to be a good daily/tow rig and it might be hard to keep it like that. IDK. either engine would probabbly work out great.
Hotshot
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From: Rochdale MA
Yah, I've actually been looking at some 7.3s, and might have to wait a while if I go that route, but you guys do make a good argument. I've never had trouble atracting the ladies either, but a little help never hurt anyone
I'll try to keep my eyes open for more 7.3s but there aren't alot for sale around here. Alot more 6.0L
I'll try to keep my eyes open for more 7.3s but there aren't alot for sale around here. Alot more 6.0L
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From: Monroe VA
That's good Lisa. I'm glad that it worked out for you.
Ok funny story time,
I have an ad on Craigslist trying to sell a brand new washer and dryer. Well I have been getting the usual bs emails and so on. I get an email from some woman asking for pics of them so I sent them to her. She replies back the next day asking more questions. So I ansewr those. She then asks me how firm the price is. I send an email back to her and say that I'll take a resonable offer. I just checked my email and she sends back a nude pic of herslf asking if we can negotiate the price......This woman is let's say a tad bit on the nasty side......Needless to say the washer and dryer are still for sale. Some people have no scruples at all!
Ok funny story time,
I have an ad on Craigslist trying to sell a brand new washer and dryer. Well I have been getting the usual bs emails and so on. I get an email from some woman asking for pics of them so I sent them to her. She replies back the next day asking more questions. So I ansewr those. She then asks me how firm the price is. I send an email back to her and say that I'll take a resonable offer. I just checked my email and she sends back a nude pic of herslf asking if we can negotiate the price......This woman is let's say a tad bit on the nasty side......Needless to say the washer and dryer are still for sale. Some people have no scruples at all!
Post Fiend
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From: Blairsville,Ga
I don't have high dollar guages but they do the exact same thing
It ain't a race truck but will still live a long life
Post Fiend
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
, but you'll better the HP at the wheels with a few simple mods, and blow the V10's tq out of the water. The stock 2001-2003 7.3 is 250/505, so you already have the V10 by almost 100 ft-lbs stock. You should be able to get to 310/660+ (at the wheels) easily with a few mods. Going beyond that gets expensive, which is where I'm at. It will take all the basic mods, then a turbo and injectors to get to 400/750+. Beyond that, you're tearing down the block and replacing/adding lots of parts to keep it together.That's my story and I'm sticking to it...
