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TECMike wrote: Thanks, everyone for the responses. Other than a Ford Severe Duty AIS system and a Brian's Truck Shop built transmission, our 20002 Ford 7.3 with 180K is stock. It has been a wonderful, trouble free truck. However, it sure would be nice to have a little more power towing our little 5500 lb travel trailer and have no downshifting on small hills. Guess me and my bride of fifty years will be looking into a tuner at some point. You are doing yourself a favor already by having the AIS and BTS transmission. You really want to do the 'supporting mods' before you start adding power. If you decide to tune, I'd definitely suggest you upgrade your exhaust for better flow- it will help you shed exhaust gas temps (EGTs) more quickly, which is good. And maybe more importantly than anything, invest in gauges- the norm is trans temp, Pyrometer (for EGT's), and boost. I have Jody's tunes (DP Tuner) and am quite pleased. That said, if you contact BTS again, they can also set you up with custom tuning. There are a lot of other options for custom tuning- Gearhead tunes, Power Hungry Performance, etc. If at all possible, I would suggest that you schedule 'live' tuning- where the person you get tunes from rides in the truck with you as they adjust the pedal sensitivity, shift points, and other things. That way you can get it dialed in just as you want it.368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford AIS filter?
transamz9 wrote: MikeSD wrote: rhagfo wrote: BrokeRVr wrote: I agree with using Tousley or you can get it from RiffRaff Diesel or RockAuto. AIS Filter Part number 2U2Z-9601-BA Tim Wow! No wonder the Blue Kool Aid drinkers complain about maintenance cost $72 for an air filter! Fleetguard for my 01 Cummins is $20, it is $26 for the 7.5 up 6.7L. Fuel filter is $16. As the poster below you noted, the AIS is a severe duty replacement (upgrade), with a completely different air box. Although it is a factory Ford part, it is not a 'stock' filter, per se. The AIS offers substantially better filtration as well as greatly increased airflow as compared to the 'stock' filter- which, incidentally, is $20-25, and available at any auto parts store.... This filter you are talking about is also available at an auto parts house. Go to Napa and tell them you want a FIL9090 air filter. There are $55.;) If NAPA has an AIS equivalent, then it may well be $55. I only use the Motorcraft. However, if you are suggesting that a stock filter is $55, then you may be shopping at the wrong place.555Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford AIS filter?
rhagfo wrote: BrokeRVr wrote: I agree with using Tousley or you can get it from RiffRaff Diesel or RockAuto. AIS Filter Part number 2U2Z-9601-BA Tim Wow! No wonder the Blue Kool Aid drinkers complain about maintenance cost $72 for an air filter! Fleetguard for my 01 Cummins is $20, it is $26 for the 7.5 up 6.7L. Fuel filter is $16. As the poster below you noted, the AIS is a severe duty replacement (upgrade), with a completely different air box. Although it is a factory Ford part, it is not a 'stock' filter, per se. The AIS offers substantially better filtration as well as greatly increased airflow as compared to the 'stock' filter- which, incidentally, is $20-25, and available at any auto parts store....555Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fiver TV - 2002 F-350 Lariat 7.3L Diesel Dually
Great truck, great engine. Before you commit to it, crawl underneath and look at the oil pan to ensure that it is not badly rusted or corroded. To replace the oil pan on these trucks, you have to pull the motor. Also, you might try to determine whether or not the ball joints are in good shape or need replaced. That can cost you a bit to have done. Yes, it's older technology. Yes, the newer trucks make more power. However.....there's a reason so few of the 7.3's that are in good shape are on the used market. ford-trucks.com (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) is a great place to go with any questions if you buy the truck. Lots of very knowledgeable people on there that can help you out, and have been there before.508Views0likes0CommentsRe: Poll: Did you go larger?
Yep. F150 to F250 gas to F250 7.3 to F350 DRW 7.3. I got the 250 gas when we got our TT, and I didn't like how it towed. Traded it for the 250 7.3. It towed great, but it was an extended cab, and my kids grew out of the rear jump seat. I needed a crew cab, so I traded it on the 350 7.3 dually, which I found in a larger cities' market for less than a similar 250 with crew cab. Just got tired of buying trucks, so I went with the dually. Very happy now. ;)431Views0likes0Comments
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