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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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any one know

i have a 1997 ford one ton five speed .... and its a dog does any one know some cheap easy upgrades to get a little more power and can i cut the cat out withoout throwing engine codes .... not cheaply jerry rig just in expensive
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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what engine is in it?? Do you know the rear gear ratio?? Please try to give a little ,ore infor on the truck.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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it has the 7.3 diesel and i really dont know what rear end ill have to check into it
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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I didn't think they put catalytic converters on 1997 7.3L turbo diesels.

You should go to the engine forum and ask the guys that run 1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel engines, they would be happy to help you.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/
 
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