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    Question Stock 7.3 turbo down pipe replacement

    I bought a complete mbrp 4" system for $270 on ebay. The worst part of the install was removing old exhaust. Downpipe was not too bad, hard to hold in place to clamp by myself but I found a way. I would suggest someone to hold it. As far as mating 4" to 3.5" I would say you could clamp or...
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    Question best oil for 2003 7.3

    I have been running delvac 15 40for the last 25,000 miles. Can I switch and run 5 40 synthetic for the winter and go back to delvac after cold season is over.
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    Help Needed 110,000 miles and burning oil

    110,000 miles burns 2 quarts motor oil in 3,000 miles. No leaks, no puddles under truck when parked. Have not noticed any blue smoke, anyone have any suggestions?
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    MBRP exhaust

    I just bought the 4" mbrp system, the muffler does not have a flow arrow on it, which way does the muffler go on the truck. The louvers inside the muffler, are the open ends to go towards the front or the rear. Any help would be appreciated.
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    High EGT's

    Better, still have to get an aftermarket exhaust, one step at a time.
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    High EGT's

    I installed this filter and I can hear a loud suction noise when lugging and when let off. Is this normal?
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    High EGT's

    When installing this filter what do you do with the air sensor and the filter restriction guage that are both mounted on stock air box?:dunno
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    Rattle concerns

    I had the same problem with my 02. I replaced ball joints and bearings and still an annoying rattle. I read a forum about a rattle on this site explaining the sway bar bushings being worn out. I put new links and bushings from ford and cured the problem 100%. Now, you can buy replacement...
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    Tranny service

    I recently talked to my local repair shop about a tranny service. They tried to sell me on this new process of adding a solvent to flush, then pumping new fluid in as it pushes the old fluid out by hooking on to the tranny cooler lines. They do not change the filter. I dont think this process...
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    Question driving me nuts

    Thank you for your info, just saved me about $100.
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    Question driving me nuts

    I have talked to oriellys and Ford and they both say the only option is to replace the entire link (comes with new bushings). Where did you buy the replacement bushing kit?
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    Starter

    Want to know some details on the high torque starter vs. the stock replacement. Price is the same. What are advantages and disadvantages of each.
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