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Kamyo91
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May 30, 2016

Towing with a Powerstroke 7.3L (expectation/realistic)

I'm looking at upgrading to a 11.5K loaded fifth wheel. I currently tow a 6K TT. Truck is Bone stock except for (DP infinity tuner and a 6.0L Trans Cooler) 2000 F250 7.3L CCSB SRW auto 4x4 Lari...
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SoCalDesertRid1
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Jun 27, 2016
A long time ago, Detroit Diesels had aftercoolers. I remember seeing the engine designations 8V92TA and the like, among boat/yacht engine specs. I know the TA stood for Turbo Aftercooled.

I assume the aftercooler was placed after the turbo on the intake side? It seems intercoolers must have proven to work better than aftercoolers at cooling the intake air going into the engine? Does anyone use aftercoolers anymore?

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