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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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need some hp/torque advice

picking up a 2000 crew cab shortbed 4x4 7.3l.im looking at doing some mods to it immediately since i hate being slow.i was looking into the volant intake system since i had it on my excursion and i loved it.also im wanting to do a full turbo back exhaust and dump it right after the axle.i was thinking 5" but would that be too big? and lastly i want to order the livewire from 5startuning since they hooked me up with my tuner for my excursion and it worked wonders.anything else that is relatively cheap that will get me alot more horsepower? i am new to ford diesels so thats why im asking.i tow a 36' triple axle hauler that weighs about 15k loaded and i will be on 37" tires for reference.thanks in advance
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Gauges... Gauges... Gauges....

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4" turbo back exhaust system of your choice

Any intake of your choice...

Valve body for the tranny and your good to go with about 300hp to the rear wheels.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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definately gauges.thats a must.ive seen too many things go wrong due to no gauges.haha.and ive never heard of power hungry performance.i was going to go with the livewire since it has the pod and everything with three different custom tunes.also why the 4" and not 5".just am curious as to difference and such.thanks for the response
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GR$$N$
definately gauges.thats a must.ive seen too many things go wrong due to no gauges.haha.and ive never heard of power hungry performance.i was going to go with the livewire since it has the pod and everything with three different custom tunes.also why the 4" and not 5".just am curious as to difference and such.thanks for the response
They don't make a 5" that I am aware of for the Excursion.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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They don't make a 5" that I am aware of for the Excursion.
not for the excursion.my excursion pictured was a v10.im picking up a crew cab short bed truck.and i get my exhaust custom bent so i was wondering which was better.the 4 or 5"
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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The only real difference between 4" and 5" is the sound.

Both systems will still use a 4" downpipe. So performance-wise, they will be the same.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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that makes sense then.i just didnt want to go 5" and have something blow because its too big.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Pocket
The only real difference between 4" and 5" is the sound.

Both systems will still use a 4" downpipe. So performance-wise, they will be the same.

X2, and no you won't "blow" anything

BTW- Sorry, I saw the picture and just assumed
 
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If your gonna tow with it, have you considered re-gearing it?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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You could also consider a DP TUNER- I guess Joe forgot to add that one to his list he posted.....
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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X2, and no you won't "blow" anything

BTW- Sorry, I saw the picture and just assumed
alright well good.and no worrys.thats why i let you know

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If your gonna tow with it, have you considered re-gearing it?
yup.thats another one of my threads.probably going to 4:56 or 4:88s and either a detroit locker or arb.not sure yet
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You could also consider a DP TUNER- I guess Joe forgot to add that one to his list he posted.....
dp tuner?
 
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