What can I safely tow?

7.3diesel wrote:

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
#1 The lack of intercooler hurts this engine. (this can be fixed)

Which intercooler do your recommend? Banks looks expensive. Are there any other options?
Sorry, I don't have a recommendation for you. I can say get the biggest one that will fit no matter what brand or make.

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
#2 The lack of HP really hurts this engine. (this can also be fixed)

The truck has a cold air intake on it, and I'm having a complete turbo-back exhaust with thermal wrap put on next week.
Cold air is not going to do anything for this engine. Save the money on the thermal wrap for a good intercooler or tuner. It won't do anything either.

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
#3 The crank sensor can be problematic. (again, this can be fixed)...get a new spare crank sensor.

I wasn't aware of this. What does this do & where do I find one?
It tells the puter what position the crank and cam is in. Ford dealer.

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
I would also think about beefing up the tranny. They were on the week side during these years and if you add some power you will do it in that much sooner.

The truck is a manual & shifts alright, although I haven't towed with it. But yeah, I might have to upgrade to a heavier duty clutch. We'll see how she tows with the stock clutch.

Sorry, this advice was for an auto. If you have a manual you are in much better shape.

If you get a tuner and an intercooler it will wake this truck up. And as said above you need to get the intercooler to keep the charge cool. And you need to get a tuner to give it more fuel. IOW's you need both.