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Got a pyrometer??
Got a boost gauge??
If not get them both!
Install the pyro in the collector on the drivers side exhaust manifold.
Once you get them installed you can turn the fuel up a little, it's pretty easy just don't do it without a pyro.
Also the boost may be able to be upped a little, max 15 lbs on a 7.3.
The stock exhaust is basically junk, up it to 3.5", use a good free flowing (preferably a chambered sound canceling design) diesel muffler, as stated ensure the down pipe is not the smashed flat one, although the upgraded down pipe from ATS is currently unavailable, It will be again according to them.
You don't say the mileage, however if it's over 100k and the Injection Pump and Injectors have never been changed it may very well be time ... Ask before pulling the pump, done right it's easy, do it wrong and it's a nightmare.
And most importantly ... Have FUN at the track!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Got a boost gauge??
If not get them both!
Install the pyro in the collector on the drivers side exhaust manifold.
Once you get them installed you can turn the fuel up a little, it's pretty easy just don't do it without a pyro.
Also the boost may be able to be upped a little, max 15 lbs on a 7.3.
The stock exhaust is basically junk, up it to 3.5", use a good free flowing (preferably a chambered sound canceling design) diesel muffler, as stated ensure the down pipe is not the smashed flat one, although the upgraded down pipe from ATS is currently unavailable, It will be again according to them.
You don't say the mileage, however if it's over 100k and the Injection Pump and Injectors have never been changed it may very well be time ... Ask before pulling the pump, done right it's easy, do it wrong and it's a nightmare.
And most importantly ... Have FUN at the track!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Boost, Pyro and trans temp gauges on the way. Thinking downpipe and exhaust prior to the trip as well. Bryce is flushing the cooling system today.
I would guess the inj pump and injectors are original.
Mike (Bryces dad)
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yeah but the gasser is making almost 4 times the power and double the torque
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Well couple of reasons that aint happenin. 109 Octane is creeping up to $10.00 per gallon and this thing might get 1 MPG and can't have the weight of a gooseneck hitch in front of the rear axle. Poor weight transfer.
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actually, i think with the right toqrque converter the lightning would pull the trailer, but like you guys said the diesel will do it for much longer. speaking of that, what kind of power is normal for this 7.3 to be making?
now, the gauges will be here today, boost/egt/trans temp. what kind of boost is this making stock? how do i give it a few more psi and some more fuel?
now, the gauges will be here today, boost/egt/trans temp. what kind of boost is this making stock? how do i give it a few more psi and some more fuel?