diesel guys

[CRXSiR]

Alright so i picked up a 02 f250 7.3 fx4..its got about 64k miles and is amazing..very glad with the purchase..6" lift with 37s..but i am in need of a few things..


1.i need to go with a 4" turbo back but not sure of brand(maybe mbrp)
2.it has i believe a Superchip but the guy lost the programmer, so i need to get it re-flashed(may have to go to Ford)..thinking about going with TS Performance chip or Tony Wildman Chip.. 140+rwhp
3.Im thinking about re-gearing to a 4.30 cause i want better city mpg but also want to keep good interstate mpg. BUt would like to know if its worth the $1500+..will i get that much more mpg?
4. Eventually will go with a banks intercooler
5. It has an Airaid intake but may go with a AFE stage 2..

any other ideas or suggestions would be great!

Let me know what you guys think..any opinions would be GREAT! Thanks

[MonteCarlo31]

you forgot one important step. the 4R100 that will take a dump with that 140 hp tune. You'll need to make a stop at Sun Coast Converters and have them build the transmission. You'll also want to keep a spare crank position sensor incase that one fails (common problem w/ the 7.3). You'll get a lot of miles out of that rig. I can say you will be much happier with the 7.3 then the 6.ohh no.

I'd spend my money on either a magnaflow or MBPR exhaust. Good air intake THEN a tune. Also a set of good gugage (boost, pyro, trans temp). TS makes a good tune but I think with a good trans, intake and exhaust you'll be VERY happy with the superchips.

[CRXSiR]

ya..if i could only afford a suncoast tranny ($3500 i believe) i would buy 1 and stack some programmers..lol..but the good thing about the TS Performance is a 6 stage chip..anywhere from 50hp up to 140+..i wouldnt run the highest tune all the time..the truck makes pretty good power now with whatever set up is in it, unfortunately i have no idea..lol..cause the programmer was MIA..thanks for the info tho!

[97BLACKciVIC]

I agree with MoteCarlo31.

Just make sure you get some gauges, if you dont already have them. For all you know, you could be ruining your motor.

The only problem i hear with the 7.3L are trannys like he said. Also i havent heard much about TS but do know superchips are good.

I would do some research(like you are now) and see what combination people say are best. For instants, i hear more about MBRP when it comes to turbo diesels then anything else. But i hear more about magnaflow on gas v8's. But those are only people i talk to.

-my 2 cents-

-EDIT(added)-
I don't know much about what gearing is best because I havent messed with it yet. If you tow 24/7 (like me) i would put that into consideration when you do your gearing.

[CRXSiR]

i appreciate all the opinions.. i am going to get a MBRP 4" turbo back..TS Performance Chip..4.30 gears..Banks intercooler system (when i can afford it),Suncoast Torque converter(when i can afford it), AFE stage 2( no rush cause i already have an Airraid)...

[biggoofy]

sounds like a good combo i just sold my tow rig so in the near future im gonna be lookin for a diesel 250 or 350

[CRXSiR]

mines always for sale for the right price! haha jk.. i love this thing..!

[Jason.]

I got an SCT Xcal2 for sale, $250. Allows you to have custom tunes written from any notorious diesel shop. I have Innovative Diesels Xtreme street package on my Xcal3

Awesome programmer!!

[CRXSiR]

i believe you..but better for the 6.0s not the 7.3s..im gonna go with the TS performance chip..im suprised you havent sold that tuner yet..