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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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need more power! help

I made a huge mistake about 2 years ago. I traded off my 97 powerstroke and got a 04 f250 with 5.4.
Power and mpg are not as good.
I know I can not get the power to match my old truck but will a programer help?
My turck is 04 f250 cc 4x4 167,000 with auto. 3.73
what can I do to help it out or should I just spend the time and money on trading it off for another psd. (7.3)
thanks
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Get another 7.3
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Gears, move to 4.30s. This IS the best bang for the buck.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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yea gear swap into ur current truck or trade the truck off for a 7.3 if u can find one in good shape...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jac08f250
Get another 7.3
Originally Posted by Fordfanatic4life
yea gear swap into ur current truck or trade the truck off for a 7.3 if u can find one in good shape...
Yeah... 7.3


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