Need Advice from the Pro's
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Need Advice from the Pro's
First I want to say, "Thank God for FTE!" 
I built many cars and trucks in the 80's and 90's and had to use hundreds of magazines to accomplish my projects. No more experimenting ! It costs too much ! I recently purchased a 2005 X with a PSD and it is time to upgrade and make it unique. I have some questions and hope all you X owners can help out and or share your experiences.
1- Does any company make a 2" suspension lift with new leaf springs?
2- Will V-code and B-code springs fit a 2005 chassis? Is the 05' suspension different from earlier models?
3- What is the procedure in putting ARP studs into a 6.0?
4- Will adding OEM 20" wheels and tires help or hurt fuel mileage? I have 3.73's and 70mph is 2000 rpm with stock wheels and tires.
5- Should I be looking into a EGR delete kit?
Thanks in advance for all your help ! Hopefully not too many questions first time around? I am sure there will be more as time goes on.
Mike
I built many cars and trucks in the 80's and 90's and had to use hundreds of magazines to accomplish my projects. No more experimenting ! It costs too much ! I recently purchased a 2005 X with a PSD and it is time to upgrade and make it unique. I have some questions and hope all you X owners can help out and or share your experiences.1- Does any company make a 2" suspension lift with new leaf springs?
2- Will V-code and B-code springs fit a 2005 chassis? Is the 05' suspension different from earlier models?
3- What is the procedure in putting ARP studs into a 6.0?
4- Will adding OEM 20" wheels and tires help or hurt fuel mileage? I have 3.73's and 70mph is 2000 rpm with stock wheels and tires.
5- Should I be looking into a EGR delete kit?
Thanks in advance for all your help ! Hopefully not too many questions first time around? I am sure there will be more as time goes on.
Mike
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3- What is the procedure in putting ARP studs into a 6.0?
4- Will adding OEM 20" wheels and tires help or hurt fuel mileage? I have 3.73's and 70mph is 2000 rpm with stock wheels and tires.
5- Should I be looking into a EGR delete kit?
I feel a tad ashamed for clicking in this thread. I wouldn't want anyone to think that I thought I was a "PRO" yet it could be surmised that anyone who clicks on this thread will think that of themselves.
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1, I doubt it. a pair of springs are going to start $500. The hanger kits are the same price, but in a smaller, easier to ship package. So from the business side, it's going to be easier for the manufactures to just deal with add-a-leafs and hangers rather than build a spring pack 2" taller.
2, Not a clue, I have a 4" procomp kit on my truck.
3,I thought I read somewhere that the cab or engine has to come out to change the head studs. I have a 5.4L so I haven't payed much attention.
4, wheel diameter isn't a big effect on mileage, however, you are adding more weight and at a larger radius. The tires are going to be the main concern, wider and taller tires usually reduce mileage. Because you have a diesel I can't speak to how they effect power or mileage.
5, not a clue again. However EGR systems are helpful in cold climates, they help warm the engine up by introducing hot air in to the cylinders. Removing it could mean you need a little more time to get the engine warmed up, on the other side, you will get cooler/denser air into the cylinders.
I was only a pro in the parts, and that's been over a year ago.
2, Not a clue, I have a 4" procomp kit on my truck.
3,I thought I read somewhere that the cab or engine has to come out to change the head studs. I have a 5.4L so I haven't payed much attention.
4, wheel diameter isn't a big effect on mileage, however, you are adding more weight and at a larger radius. The tires are going to be the main concern, wider and taller tires usually reduce mileage. Because you have a diesel I can't speak to how they effect power or mileage.
5, not a clue again. However EGR systems are helpful in cold climates, they help warm the engine up by introducing hot air in to the cylinders. Removing it could mean you need a little more time to get the engine warmed up, on the other side, you will get cooler/denser air into the cylinders.
I was only a pro in the parts, and that's been over a year ago.
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427srule, on your first question, I just installed the v and b's today, and I got a 2" lift from them on a V-10. You might want to go to the w or x codes for the psd. As per the info in chart that bruce1954 put together the psd will get plus 1.5 with v code, plus 2.52 with w and 2.68" with x code.
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Regarding your question about the 6.0, send your questions to the 6.0 forum.
Plenty of guys there that can help you out with any problems or questions you have with your motor.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum107/
Plenty of guys there that can help you out with any problems or questions you have with your motor.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum107/
