bkirkpatrick wrote:

7. Exhaust system to let it breathe.

carl2591 wrote:




I knew i was forgetting something.. and was actually watching a video on powerstrokehelp.com about installing new system yesterday.

You hear both side of the debate of replace air intake and exhaust system does gain HP and some say NOT..

not an expert but it seem if the engine can breath easier it will run easier = more MPH (i hope)

if you have ever seen a OTR truck the intake on them dudes is HUGH and the filter is massive.

carl2591 wrote:

did finally pull the trigger and gtt the "new" truck.

2003 Ford F-250 SuperDuty, 168K, Lariet, crew cab, 6ft bed, 7.3L diesel, fiberglass camper top already installed and painted to match, and bed liner that i might get rid of and go rhino type liner.

here is the craigslist post
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/4582608909.html

the leather on driver has the usual scuffing like most, and there is some oil coming down back side most likely turbo pedestal needing o-rings and such.

In drive it back from virginia beach area it does ride nice with no load and the display was showing 18.5 MPG when i got it .. I reset it when i got fuel and it settled out around 20.5 on the road.. turning off AC it would creep up to 20.7 not bad..

Now planning to

1. replace diff cover with mag-hytek alum (which i now have)

2. I got a used 6.0L trans cooler to replace do as well replace trans fluid

3. pull turbo and rebuild with 360 bearing and new o-rings and

4. get something like the WW (not the ww2) just something to help boost a bit and turbo lag.

5. get a mild tuner for econ, tow and exhaust brake function, so advise on that is cool.

6. do the usual stuff like clean the exhaust gas tube thing, etc.

this will be sitting most of the day till about 2 yrs or so, so not in a big rush.

SO i am in the CLUB now.. high five..

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..PS. Don't waste your money on a "larger" aftermarket transmission pan. They look cool but that is about it...

Steakman wrote:



Well now lets see.

Small Pan - Std qty of Trans fluid
Large Pan - Dbl the std qty of fluid.

Small Pan - Steel - no cooling fins
Large Pan - Aluminum with cooling ribs.

Sorry my friend... IMO, there is a difference in keeping said fluids cool and for me that is a plus....I'll take my "larger" pan any day of the week. It never was about "cool" (can't really see the damn thing anyway..)

263,000 miles on my Allison - ZERO issues. Running Transynd

Stk

majorgator wrote:


I have a tru-cool max trans cooler, and my trans temp when heavy towing doesn't get over about 180/190 degrees down here in the hot humid climate of FL. My truck is a '96 F350 7.3L. No larger pan required. You might gain a little bit more cooling effect in the higher temp ranges, like above 240/250 degrees, but really, you should never be that high anyway. The biggest difference is always made when using auxiliary coolers.