Good or Bad Deal
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Good or Bad Deal
I'm trying to decide wether or not I made a good deal I recently bought a 1993 F-250 it has the Bankssidewinder wastegated turbo and a 4" exhaust straight piped. I paid 6,000K and it had 70K on it I recently saw I 1995 Powerstroke for $11,500 with 61,000K miles on it I've spent 2k in wheels and tires that I would have spent on either vehicle but I'm trying to figure if a can build my IDI up to powerstroke potiental for the the difference about $5000 and where should I go from here
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Well, you already have the turbo, so you're pretty close now to non-chipped 'strokers. What's the rear gear ratio on that truck? Is the pump turned up?
6k is alittle steep for a 2x4 for me...unless it was rust free.
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6k is alittle steep for a 2x4 for me...unless it was rust free.
Pics please
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A 1995 Power Stroke in stock form was 215 HP.
If you are tuned right and your IP and injectors are in good shape, you should be in the 240 to 250 range or a little higher.
Prices vary so much from place to place, it is hard to put a value on a vehicle.
Here, that was high for a 4x4 and way high for a 2 wheel drive unless it is in perfect shape.
If you are tuned right and your IP and injectors are in good shape, you should be in the 240 to 250 range or a little higher.
Prices vary so much from place to place, it is hard to put a value on a vehicle.
Here, that was high for a 4x4 and way high for a 2 wheel drive unless it is in perfect shape.
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It's in absolutley perfect condition in fact I had to depimp my ride it had the matching camper shell carpet kit (pinstriping wich I would like to remove) Moonvisor which I have removed stainless steel running boards grill guard and dual spotlights in the towers of course oh and did I forget to mention the CB radio and by the way it is a 4x4 but it was set up for the AAA club and you could really pick up some chicks at the senior citizens center with it, all kidding aside its in awsome condition and thats why I bought it it really doesnt run to bad now but I just need to get a boost guage and turn up the IP and boost probably I think it was set at 10 PSI just ondering if theres some injectors out there that could make a big difference.
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Dont crank the boost up to high if it still has the original head bolts, or you could have some problems.
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Yeah I've heard from varying sources that I may be able to go up to 15PSI but if I went any higher I would need head studs. It does already have the pyrometer and from what I can tell I think I should be able to turn the IP up a little the 10psi I'm just guessing at because thats what the Banks owners manual that came with my truck says its set at so who knows? How much horse power do you think I'll gain by turning up the Boost and IP? will I notice it towing or just at higher speeds.
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They made 225 HP in 97 only, but that was the top HP for the old body style.
250 HP in 99 and 00
01, 02 and 03 the 7.3 manual had 275 HP and the automatic had 250 HP.
6.0 jumped to 325 HP in 04.
250 HP in 99 and 00
01, 02 and 03 the 7.3 manual had 275 HP and the automatic had 250 HP.
6.0 jumped to 325 HP in 04.
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6.0 had 325 HP in 03