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    Towing - Performance

    1956 Ford, The sound you are getting is Turbo surge. I have the same problem towing my 18,000 lb. 5'r. I tried a Wicked Wheel and I lost all my low end boost and had nothing but problems. Ran great otherwise. I have many upgrades to my truck and it pulls just great. I wish I was getting...
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    anybody running a GV behind their 4R100?

    For what it is worth, what gear ratio is in the truck? My 99 F-550 had 4:88's and the mileage was killing me. Couldn't even have a conversation in the cab due to the motor screaming. I checked into GV and the cost was just to high. For $1500.00 I put 4:10's in the rear and picked up 2mpg. Motor...
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    Exhaust Brake

    Has anyone installed the attached exhaust brake/torque converter lock up kit? eBay Motors: FORD POWERSTROKE EXHAUST BRAKE FREE SHIPPING (item 280142542840 end time Aug-21-07 23:54:48 PDT)
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    Turbo Spool Up

    Thanks for the replies. The boost is good, I have plenty, so maybe there is nothing to be concerned about. Thanks.
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    Turbo Spool Up

    Should I be hearing the turo spool up on my 99 7.3? When I had my 2003 Cummins I would hear it all the time. On the PS I never hear it. Any suggestions?
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    Need advice on Tires

    Unfortunately I need to replace all 6 of my 225 70 R 19.5 tires due to dry rot. They only have 36K on them, but are 1999 vintage. I have been pricing a number of brands and needless to say none are cheap.I have looked at the following and would really appreciate any input/experience that anyone...
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    coolant filter thoughts

    Firemedic I installed the coolant filter and higher temp. thermostate when I replaced my water pump at only 32K. It didn't take long for the first filter to clog up. It is amazing the crap that is floating around the coolant system. The only thing I have noticed is that I keep getting an...
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    any thoughts on the Diablosport predator

    I had one installed a couple of months ago. Initially there were some programming problems, but after it was straightened out I am very pleased.
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    Regearing the rear end

    There are a ton of F-350's out there pulling big trailers of all types with 4:10's, so I don't expect any problems.
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    going to florida,whos on the way or whos there?

    94f450sd, I live just north of Daytona Beach and I can tell you first hand from experience that you are going to sweat your tail off coming to Disney in the summer. If at all possible try to put it off when the kids are on Easter break. Your experience will be waiting on line for...
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    Regearing the rear end

    Currently I am driving the F 550 on the weekend only, but I will be using it to tow a large 5'r. So far I am very pleased with the regearing. Fuel economy has gone up and the truck is much quieter since the motor isn't screaming all the time. :thumbs
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    Regearing the rear end

    Jopes, Your correct. The tone ring did give him a problem. He had to machine the carrier slightly to bring the ring into alignment with the ABS sensor. I have put about 400 miles on it so far and it is much nicer to drive than before. The motor isn't screaming so loud you can't talk in the...
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    Want to replace stock ait intake hose

    I would like to replace the stock air filter to turbo hose with a unit that has less restiction/turbulance. I made one for a Dodge I use to have, but can't seem to find anything to work on the 7.3. Has anyone made a replaement? I have a AFE Stage 1 installed. Any help would be appreciated.
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    4:88 to 4:10's

    Well, I had the change done from the 4:88's to the 4:10's. What a difference in the rpm's. I bet I have droppd 600 -700 rpm @ 65 mph. The motor is now staying in the power range and I am certain I wll see a gain in mpg. It cost me $1,500.00 to get it done. I was initially concened that the truck...
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    Is FoMoCo Watching?

    I think you are a little paranoid. Ford has bigger fish to fry than to be worried about a handful of truck nuts modding their toys.
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