The Powerstroke

*dkchrist* · 02-07-2010, 09:26 PM

So I did something crazy, I got me a 2000 Superduty as a highway/towing rig.
The specs are
2000 F250
7.3 Powerstroke
6 Sp.
4x4
Ex Cab.
NO MODS!

Here she is sitting pretty with about 105k

Hopefully I will get the before pictures from the significant other as she took them the morning after I bought it. It started its tenure lifted 3 inches and rolling on 35's.

**Turdle** · 02-07-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkchrist

So I did something crazy, I got me a 2000 Superduty as a highway/towing rig.
The specs are
2000 F250
7.3 Powerstroke
6 Sp.
4x4
Ex Cab.
NO MODS!

Here she is sitting pretty with about 105k

Hopefully I will get the before pictures from the significant other as she took them the morning after I bought it. It started its tenure lifted 3 inches and rolling on 35's.

So, now a 30 ft trailer--??

Did I ever tell you you are my best friend?

I think that was very good investment. Good job

**Burns** · 02-07-2010, 09:44 PM

Ah man I really want one.

*dkchrist* · 02-07-2010, 09:57 PM

So there will be one mod...a gooseneck ball

and there is a 25 footer that I might be able to sneak away for a while

**Turdle** · 02-07-2010, 10:56 PM

You know I have to plug this here. It is simply the best turnover ball hitch there is.

http://www.turnoverball.com/

Click on the turnover icon in the product lineup

The company is here in town, They make them here.

http://www.turnoverball.com/turnover.asp

*dkchrist* · 02-10-2010, 07:26 PM

I think this is the one that I will use. Dad has had one in the past two trucks, one being a 2000 f250 with a V10. They are ridiculously heavy and are rated at 35k, more than I will ever pull.

Cody Hitch

Could I just pick a B&W up at a factory discount? Surely you know a guy who knows a guy...

*dkchrist* · 06-28-2010, 09:17 PM

A couple of glamour shots. She now has a straight pipe the WIX 6637 mod, some Milemarker hubs.

A couple of gauges, maybe a 6.0 intercooler, and some 02+ headlights and I might leave it alone after that...no guarantees

Bros

Trusty 7.3

**IZwack** · 06-28-2010, 09:37 PM

I thought all of the truck 7.3s came intercooled already? Or is this just for a better intercooler?

*dkchrist* · 06-29-2010, 05:50 PM

6.0 is about 20-25% larger with identically placed inlet/outlet (they might be reversed on the 6.0 but no matter). Just need some boots to adapt the size.

**Turdle** · 06-29-2010, 06:04 PM

When are you going to do the intercooler change?

*reapereviltwin* · 06-29-2010, 07:38 PM

Sweet pick up on the tow rig DK!

Do you think it would even notice a load behind it?

*techieman33* · 06-29-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice, I really like the color, my grandpa's last tow rig was that color. Though it was 2wd with a v10.

*dkchrist* · 06-29-2010, 10:04 PM

She has been initiated with a good load (30ish foot 4 horse slant)and made 11.3 mpg.

She knew it was there but once I get a new less glazed fan belt I think things will be better. When the fan and A/C were pulling, it would squall a little. But gotta drain the radiator to remove the upper hose (it runs in between the belt)

As for the intercooler, I need some spare cash and a nice used one located.

tdavis · 06-29-2010, 10:57 PM

Which clutch does it have in it? I just put another SBC DF paddle clutch in mine.

Also, check and see if the CPS has been replaced - look for a grey/purple one; the old "bad" one is black. If it's black, if you visit a dealer, it will be replaced under a recall (along with a mod to the cruise control - another recall). Make DAMN sure they run a CCT test before they release it back to you.

Have fun with it!

*dkchrist* · 06-30-2010, 05:33 PM

I have read about the CPS but haven't checked. I have a long lead injector too will that throw the results the CCT?

As for the clutch, I think it is still stock (its got 113k on the clock).

Thanks for the tips!

tdavis · 06-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkchrist

I have read about the CPS but haven't checked. I have a long lead injector too will that throw the results the CCT?

No; it's funny, some engines don't have a problem with the new sensors, and others (like mine) totally hate the new CPS.

CCT test will show the differences in the sensors..

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As for the clutch, I think it is still stock (its got 113k on the clock).

Thanks for the tips!

The moment you up the power, it's a goner.

There was a shift fork problem for a while - the SBC has a kit that replaces that, uses kevlar for the pilot bearing, and gives you a choice of clutches - either a new flywheel or reuse the old flywheel.

Also, I have a Edge Juice/Attitude in mine; it's not bad, but it's an automatic SES light (p1201 code, low ICP pressure) in level 3.

Get an EGT gauge before you do anything to the engine.

*dkchrist* · 07-01-2010, 05:27 PM

Gauges are next, but as for power adders I don't know. Safe stuff, lower egts, and if more power comes out of it good deal. I want as many miles as I can get on this truck.

I think I will check the sensor tonight.

02-07-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The Powerstroke So I did something crazy, I got me a 2000 Superduty as a highway/towing rig. The specs are 2000 F250 7.3 Powerstroke 6 Sp. 4x4 Ex Cab. NO MODS! Here she is sitting pretty with about 105k Hopefully I will get the before pictures from the significant other as she took them the morning after I bought it. It started its tenure lifted 3 inches and rolling on 35's. __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

02-07-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
Burns EF Late Night Crew Memphis, TN 1991 Explorer/2002 F-250 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,923 Vehicle Specs	Ah man I really want one. __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

02-07-2010, 09:57 PM	#4
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So there will be one mod...a gooseneck ball and there is a 25 footer that I might be able to sneak away for a while __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

02-07-2010, 10:56 PM	#5
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,745 Vehicle Specs	You know I have to plug this here. It is simply the best turnover ball hitch there is. http://www.turnoverball.com/ Click on the turnover icon in the product lineup The company is here in town, They make them here. http://www.turnoverball.com/turnover.asp __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#6
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I think this is the one that I will use. Dad has had one in the past two trucks, one being a 2000 f250 with a V10. They are ridiculously heavy and are rated at 35k, more than I will ever pull. Cody Hitch Could I just pick a B&W up at a factory discount? Surely you know a guy who knows a guy... __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

06-28-2010, 09:17 PM	#7
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	A couple of glamour shots. She now has a straight pipe the WIX 6637 mod, some Milemarker hubs. A couple of gauges, maybe a 6.0 intercooler, and some 02+ headlights and I might leave it alone after that...no guarantees Bros Trusty 7.3 __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

06-28-2010, 09:37 PM	#8
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	I thought all of the truck 7.3s came intercooled already? Or is this just for a better intercooler? __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

06-29-2010, 05:50 PM	#9
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	6.0 is about 20-25% larger with identically placed inlet/outlet (they might be reversed on the 6.0 but no matter). Just need some boots to adapt the size. __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

06-29-2010, 06:04 PM	#10
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,745 Vehicle Specs	When are you going to do the intercooler change? __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

06-29-2010, 07:38 PM	#11
reapereviltwin Keep on wheelin John Rock Jonesboro, Tx '92 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,805 Vehicle Specs	Sweet pick up on the tow rig DK! Do you think it would even notice a load behind it? __________________ HELL YES I'M AN AMERICAN. I HAVE SERVED MY COUNTRY, NOW I AM GOING TO SEE THIS LAND!!! The "Dr. Jack" http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=257885 Demon4x4.com I ain't here to win a beauty contest!!!

06-29-2010, 08:11 PM	#12
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,222 Vehicle Specs	Nice, I really like the color, my grandpa's last tow rig was that color. Though it was 2wd with a v10.

06-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#13
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	She has been initiated with a good load (30ish foot 4 horse slant)and made 11.3 mpg. She knew it was there but once I get a new less glazed fan belt I think things will be better. When the fan and A/C were pulling, it would squall a little. But gotta drain the radiator to remove the upper hose (it runs in between the belt) As for the intercooler, I need some spare cash and a nice used one located. __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

06-29-2010, 10:57 PM	#14
tdavis Linux Guru Jack of All Trades Pinole, CA 2001 F250/XLT Superduty Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5,999 Vehicle Specs	Which clutch does it have in it? I just put another SBC DF paddle clutch in mine. Also, check and see if the CPS has been replaced - look for a grey/purple one; the old "bad" one is black. If it's black, if you visit a dealer, it will be replaced under a recall (along with a mod to the cruise control - another recall). Make DAMN sure they run a CCT test before they release it back to you. Have fun with it! __________________ Thomas Davis Chased vehicle -> Honda VFR800 Tow vehicle -> Ford F250 Superduty Frankenstein Rock Crawler - > Suzuki Samurai (sold, onto the next project..)

06-30-2010, 05:33 PM	#15
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have read about the CPS but haven't checked. I have a long lead injector too will that throw the results the CCT? As for the clutch, I think it is still stock (its got 113k on the clock). Thanks for the tips! __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel Last edited by dkchrist; 06-30-2010 at 07:00 PM.

07-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#17
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Gauges are next, but as for power adders I don't know. Safe stuff, lower egts, and if more power comes out of it good deal. I want as many miles as I can get on this truck. I think I will check the sensor tonight. __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel