Diy mods?
 

Thanks for reading my post! My neighbor is selling a '96 ford 3/4 ton Powerstroke for 2K. The good: it's a 2WD manual and he says it runs fine. It has some miles, but he only used as a daily driver and for hauling a project caratleast once a week, so it has . It is a brown extended cab long bed. The bad: the tires only have about a hundred miles left. I plan on just getting a set of highways for about $500. You have to jump the starter to make it start, but once it starts, he says it runs fine. It is running with only one battery right now.


Also, if I do get it, I get half a tank of diesel with it!http://www.dieselbombers.com/images/smilies/ohyes.gif I plan on installing trans temp, EGT, fuel pressure, and boost gauges on the A-Pillar, straight pipe exhaust, Pioneer stereo, full replacement Ranch Hand bumpers, chrome racing pedals, 10k mod, upgraded fuel system parts, ts 6 pos tuner, an in-bed toolbox and a few other knick knacks. I can handle replacing the starter and battery at home myself, but I do not want a major project. None of this will happen until I replace the fluids and install some better tires and fixing anything mechanically wrong. My question is this: what all can I do to get more power?? Goal: 350hp

For mods to reach 350 hp, look at my sig. I'm probably a little short of 350 at the rear wheels, but not much. Stage one injectors and supporting mods.

If it's a manual trans, you won't need a trans temp. gauge.

Things To Look For When Buying A Used Power Stroke Diesel

Turbo:
You might take the air tube off the back of the air filter and look inside of it. If there is dirt build up, that is a very bad sign, so are the turbo fins looking sand blasted or bent. A little oily film is normal since the valve cover breather exits inside the tube.

Airbox:
Check the two bolts holding down the airbox lid. If they are plastic with a square recess, it is a recalled part. The recall is expired, but without the updated lid the risk of dirt infiltration is greater, the lid was updated with more supports and the updated bolts are metal with a straight slot. If it is the old style, you spend around $80 to update it.

Tranny:
If you buy a truck with an auto tranny, finding out if it's been maintained is essential, as the E4OD is an expensive transmission. Also, (if auto) seeing if the truck has an auxiliary transmission cooler would be worthwhile. For sticks, listen for clunking when shutting off or small vibration while operating. It could be an indication of a dual mass flywheel going out. Many have replaced them with single mass units.

Rear Gear Ratio:
4:10 will pull better, get slightly lower mpg�s and run a higher RPM compared to 3:55.

Coolant:
Ask the previous owner about the coolant - have they been adding FW16 or DCA4 to keep a proper SCA level? It is very important for stopping cavitation. You can get test strips to check the SCA level from NAPA, International, or Ford. I would test the current condition while looking over the truck, the SCA level should be between 1.5 and 3.0. Also, see if it has a block heater (it was an option on 97's).

Front end:
Check the front end for wear, or have an alignment shop check out the ball joints and steering linkage (tie rod ends). If they are shot, it is spendy (all four tie rods are around $400 just for parts, ball joint labor is also very spendy)

Oil:
The questions to ask are how often the oil was changed (at least every 5,000) and what kind of oil they used (diesel rated)? An oil analysis could tell you if there might be an engine problem or not.

Aftermarket stuff:
Seeing if the truck has got an aftermarket downpipe would be nice, a chip, or gauges (pyrometer, trans temp, etc.). Ask about any added items and who installed them.

Glow Plugs/Relay:
Find out if the glow plugs are in good working condition as well as the relay. Ask if either has been changed and when. You can check the glow plug resistance through the valve cover connector if needed (http://forums.ford-diesel.com/cgi-bi...&f=21&t=005210), and the relay should have power to both large terminals on top when the key is turned on, and one of the terminals should go out before ~2 minutes.

Injector o-rings:
The injector O-rings have been known to be a problem. The new o-ring sets have a pink middle seal. If the truck has an o-ring problem, one of the signs can be a discoloration of the fuel in the filter bowl. There is a drain on the passenger side front of the filter bowl for draining water (the filter is also the water separator) and you can catch some of the drained fuel in a jar � it should be dingy yellow and not blue or dark.

Leaks and Drips:
You can check the valley between the heads of the V8 for moisture and/or fluid. It should be dry not wet. Most leaks will run through this valley and down the back of the motor dripping off by the tranny/engine coupling.

VIN number:
If you take the VIN to any dealer, they can tell you when it was built, when it went into service, and some of the work that might have been done on it. You can also run prospective VIN's through Carfax.com to see the title history.

If you get a chip you wknt need the 10k mod.

For 2k I'd buy it rite now and not think twice

Pics or it dont exist! Hahaha

Its worth more in parts alone

x2!!! Pics or its a Prius

A prius for 2k?! Its only worth 100 bucks of scrap, its all plastic. Of course, youd have to pay more than that to dispose of its batteries.

You better let me go meet the guy and drive it to make sure it is good...

It might not be there when you go look at it again tho.. haha

You got me! Haha

DANG!!!!!!! I didnt take any pics!!!!::-X01:eek::eek::eek: Will try to get some!!!