The Powerstroke

[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.

 

[Turdle]

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]

Ah man I really want one.

 

[dkchrist]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[dkchrist]

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]

When are you going to do the intercooler change?

 

[reapereviltwin]

Sweet pick up on the tow rig DK! :biggthump
Do you think it would even notice a load behind it?

 

[techieman33]

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

 

[dkchrist]

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]

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]

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]

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..

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]

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.