Looking at F250 with 7.3 powerstroke- Advice - Page 5

dave186 · 11-13-2012, 11:39 AM

Is the 50cent mod the resistor on the icp sensor? I tried that back in the day.

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dirtrulz · 11-13-2012, 01:20 PM

24 Valve cummins with a 12 valve front cover and mechanical pump and you would have a good motor to put into whatever you want. Easiest swap ever. one wire to the fuel shutoff and a throttle cable. You can get adapters for just about any bell housing to mount to a cummins. Easy to make major power and will still hold together. The new 6.7 worries me a bit. Very little metal between the cylinders.

The only thing I hated about the fords were the leaf spring front end and its terrible turning radius. Always had to park in the back 40 at parking lots because you couldnt get into a spot. Actually watch a guy who got stuck in his spot and had to wait for the guy inn front of him to come out and leave. Stock the engine was a dog but a chip really wakes them up.

_cy_ · 11-13-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtrulz

24 Valve cummins with a 12 valve front cover and mechanical pump and you would have a good motor to put into whatever you want. Easiest swap ever. one wire to the fuel shutoff and a throttle cable. You can get adapters for just about any bell housing to mount to a cummins. Easy to make major power and will still hold together.

upgrading 24v to mechanical pump fixes that motor only weakness. lots of racers have done it. sold my backup 12v mechanical pump when I realized odds are will not be needing it.

person that purchased it for $1200 was happy.. high output pump from a wrecked 97 5sp w/90k miles, going into his 24v.

preppypyro · 11-13-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFoole

Under the valve covers there is a wiring harness that can come loose and cause CEL codes, and rough running, sometimes without even throwing codes. All it takes is two quarters ground down a little bit shoved in the clip to prevent the harness from coming apart and causing problems. Its a somewhat common issue, and a fairly easy cheap fix.

I never have done the napa air filter mod yet. I go through air filters like a mofo (live and drive lots on gravel) and didnt like the idea of it not being washable. I see riffraff diesel sells washable filters now so Ill have to order one up when I need to order parts. (dont know how familiar you guys are with diesels, but if you ever need parts, give Clay at riffraff diesel a shout, he is awesome to deal with and his prices + shipping are generally half price of what I can find up in Canada!)

I know ELC isnt absolutely necessary, but the trouble free operation and not having the hassle of having to test your coolant was worth it to me. Its more of an upgrade or modification, then an absolute necessity!

DaFoole · 11-16-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by preppypyro

Under the valve covers there is a wiring harness that can come loose and cause CEL codes, and rough running, sometimes without even throwing codes. All it takes is two quarters ground down a little bit shoved in the clip to prevent the harness from coming apart and causing problems. Its a somewhat common issue, and a fairly easy cheap fix.

Is there a link for this somewhere? My google-foo is weak....

I never have done the napa air filter mod yet. I go through air filters like a mofo (live and drive lots on gravel) and didnt like the idea of it not being washable. I see riffraff diesel sells washable filters now so Ill have to order one up when I need to order parts. (dont know how familiar you guys are with diesels, but if you ever need parts, give Clay at riffraff diesel a shout, he is awesome to deal with and his prices + shipping are generally half price of what I can find up in Canada!)

I know ELC isnt absolutely necessary, but the trouble free operation and not having the hassle of having to test your coolant was worth it to me. Its more of an upgrade or modification, then an absolute necessity!

I am prepared to do this in the next year or so. Don't you still need to add the anti-cavitation juice?

Thanks

preppypyro · 11-19-2012, 12:32 PM

I followed a thread on ford-trucks.com that had pictures in it, cant find it right now at work though. Ill post a ink to a thread that has a video though, I know a ton of guys watch the video and seem to like it.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...-cent-mod.html

And as for the coolant, once ya switch to elc, its pretty low maintenance. Just keep it topped up with the right mixture and your good to go.
No need to add any anti cavitation juice!

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11-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#61
dave186 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 94	Is the 50cent mod the resistor on the icp sensor? I tried that back in the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-13-2012, 01:20 PM	#62
dirtrulz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: denver co Oddometer: 420	24 Valve cummins with a 12 valve front cover and mechanical pump and you would have a good motor to put into whatever you want. Easiest swap ever. one wire to the fuel shutoff and a throttle cable. You can get adapters for just about any bell housing to mount to a cummins. Easy to make major power and will still hold together. The new 6.7 worries me a bit. Very little metal between the cylinders. The only thing I hated about the fords were the leaf spring front end and its terrible turning radius. Always had to park in the back 40 at parking lots because you couldnt get into a spot. Actually watch a guy who got stuck in his spot and had to wait for the guy inn front of him to come out and leave. Stock the engine was a dog but a chip really wakes them up.

11-19-2012, 12:32 PM	#66
preppypyro Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Canada's Best Kept Secret, Saskatchewan Oddometer: 457	I followed a thread on ford-trucks.com that had pictures in it, cant find it right now at work though. Ill post a ink to a thread that has a video though, I know a ton of guys watch the video and seem to like it. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...-cent-mod.html And as for the coolant, once ya switch to elc, its pretty low maintenance. Just keep it topped up with the right mixture and your good to go. No need to add any anti cavitation juice!