Need some advice
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From: Colorado Springs
Need some advice
Here's the run down and what I'm looking for. I've got a 04 350, 97,000+ miles. Just finished a 5,000 mile trip pulling a 12K 5th Wheel. Ran like a champ. What I am looking for is having the engine rebuilt or a major overhaul. Everthing is still stock, what I'm looking for is what upgrades should I look at doing, and who in Colorado can get this done. I'm in no rush since the engine is good. So time is not important, just getting all the information I need to make the right choices. Thanks for everyone's help in advance.
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it would help to know what you want out of the truck... Ultimate Tow Rig, Dragster, Sled Pulls, Economy, or Reliability.
Once we hear what you want to accomplish then us FTE member can give you advice.
Elite Diesel is in Colorado, I haven't dealt with them but they have a lot of good stuff for our trucks and do custom work.
Once we hear what you want to accomplish then us FTE member can give you advice.
Elite Diesel is in Colorado, I haven't dealt with them but they have a lot of good stuff for our trucks and do custom work.
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From: SE. MA
if you ask me, as long as your truck has been taken care of 97,000 miles isnt anything to even think about.... I would nt worry about it until you have to especially if the truck is paid for. But if your looking to some "upgrades", you may be getting yourself into trouble?
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
You can do the upgrades such as studs, etc. but I'd be surprised if the rest of the motor is even broken in good yet. Rings, bearings, etc = I bet they look new still.
I talked to my tech buddy in NC who fixed the fan wires on a 470K mile 03 that had NEVER had a wrench turned on it besides maintence. pilot injection--EVERYTHING stock.
IMHO you don't need to WASTE your money. Just tune it, mod it, and have FUN.
I talked to my tech buddy in NC who fixed the fan wires on a 470K mile 03 that had NEVER had a wrench turned on it besides maintence. pilot injection--EVERYTHING stock.
IMHO you don't need to WASTE your money. Just tune it, mod it, and have FUN.
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Not looking for anything soon, I am looking for the future, rather have the answer now then be looking ofr them when I am out of time
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450k? I thought I read 250k? But I like your numbers better 
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