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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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99-03 differences

I was just wondering the differences per year from 99 to 2003, i was looking at a 99.5 and a 01 both with good miles 110,000 on the 99.5 and 91,000 on the 2001 i also found a 03 with about 130,000 i just wanted to know the differences between the powerstroke engines these years. thanks.
 
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the rods are better up to early 00 if you plan on going over 400HP..early 01 trucks had diod in the trans for the first 6 months..Ford changed back cause it just didnt work well..the early 99 had smaller turbo, HPOP and injectors..these trucks where built before 12/7/98..
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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You'll notice that the 03 probably has a few more creature comforts inside, also.
 
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Originally Posted by ron's power stroke
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the rods are better up to early 00 if you plan on going over 400HP..early 01 trucks had diod in the trans for the first 6 months..Ford changed back cause it just didnt work well..the early 99 had smaller turbo, HPOP and injectors..these trucks where built before 12/7/98..
Ron, I think the forged rods came in the '00 and the early '01s. I have a early '01 with forged rods. I also have the diod trans.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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So is there really much performance difference from the 99.5 to 03? or not really that noticeable. I also already have another PSD but i want to buy another to put money into instead of another work truck.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Ron, I think the forged rods came in the '00 and the early '01s. I have a early '01 with forged rods. I also have the diod trans.
There were a batch of engine's in 2000 yr trucks that had PMR's. I found out the hard way after purchasing a block from a 2000 and discovering it had PMR's.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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There were a batch of engine's in 2000 yr trucks that had PMR's. I found out the hard way after purchasing a block from a 2000 and discovering it had PMR's.
I guess it was, luck of the draw. lol. That is kind of strange.
 
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99's had forged rods right?
 
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yes all the 99's have FR
 
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Originally Posted by bigsteve1969
99's had forged rods right?
Yes


Back on topic, starting in 2002, Ford did a mild redesign in that the headlights housings were a clear jeweled look, some of the interior upgrades and such. Here's an article to browse through.

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Yes


Back on topic, starting in 2002, Ford did a mild redesign in that the headlights housings were a clear jeweled look, some of the interior upgrades and such. Here's an article to browse through.

What's new for 2002 Superduty
we are on topic..you steped off topic..the OP's question was
" i just wanted to know the differences between the powerstroke engines these years."
just messing with you... nice link though..rep's to ya

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So is there really much performance difference from the 99.5 to 03? or not really that noticeable. I also already have another PSD but i want to buy another to put money into instead of another work truck.



all years 99.5 - early 03 are the same power when in stock form..
 
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Oh ok thats good, thanks for the info, i also just found a 2000 with 72,000 on the engine! I was surprised to see that low of miles...now i read up there, what are PMR's? and are there noted problems with this year?
 
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Originally Posted by ron's power stroke
we are on topic..you steped off topic..the OP's question was
" i just wanted to know the differences between the powerstroke engines these years."
just messing with you... nice link though..rep's to ya






all years 99.5 - early 03 are the same power when in stock form..
I hear ya. You are right. I have a hard time figuring out which way is up most of the time... at least according to the wife.
 
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i thought the earlier trucks were "rated" for 225, and the later ones were rated for 250 hp?
 
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i thought the earlier trucks were "rated" for 225, and the later ones were rated for 250 hp?
early 99 has less HP..99.5-03 are the same..
 
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