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  1. dieseldork

    removing the heat wrap on the ic pipes

    Just a thought I have, I am ready to do the 6.0 ic swap this weekend, I've read that removing the heat wrap on the one side makes the WHINE just a little louder, Now to my question, Would it be smarter to wrap both sides in order to keep as much HEAT away from the tubes as possible? Am I just...
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    6.0 ic

    Well I guess your right, the labor is free, well maybe a 12 pack, but ya its free and any little helps.
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    6.0 ic

    I have a new 6.0 ic and I am ready to do the mod,,,, All the threads I have read say they are only seeing 100-150 degree drop and less when towing. Is it worth the 4 hours of labor? I can control the egts by the heavy right foot????????? I got the ic for free and the boots are about $60, cheap...
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    Things to do while R/R'ing ball joints?

    The screw you refer to is on the steerimg box itself, Just be careful when tightening it, A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY.....The way to correct the steering wheel is in the drag link that connects the pitman to the steering box. loosen the pinch bolts an rorate the sleeve and watch the wheel move...
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    Acetone Stock emblems?

    Acetone emblems Does the paint come off pretty easy? alot of elbow grease? Thanks for the reply guys.
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    Acetone Stock emblems?

    I've read of people using a acetone to strip the paint off the emblems< anyone done it? can it be done on the truck? or is it easier to just buy new chrome ones?
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    Oil crossover line

    Is it a good idea to do one of the high pressure oil crossover lines? I've heard of them leaking or bursting,, Any certain brand to use. I know the benifits of using one but does it really do anything? Mike
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    Another stupid ?

    With the mods in my sig, What would you guess my hp #s would be? The controller is set at the highest setting..........:dunno Let er rip!!!!!!!!!
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    6.0 intercooler to 7.3

    I have a 6.0 intercooler to put in the truck and have a view questions, The 6.0 cooler has a 3.25 and a 3.00 pipe , Do I need both of the conversion hoses? is the length the reason to have both of them or am I ok with just the one 3.25 to 3.00 hose. I know some of you guys have done the...
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    tranny cooler

    I have access to them, I can get them for 80.00 plus shipping.they are new just not in the box, they make a huge difference. Towing I only see about max of 175 degrees
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    DTC's

    I checked the truck today for trouble codes, no service engine light but I just thought i would check. DTC p0475- exhaust pressure control valve error DTC p0603- internal control mod KAM error DTC p0541- manifold intake air heater circuit LOW I think I know about the exhaust pressure...
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    Intercooler

    What cooler is everyone running? I want to get a new one and am not sure what is good or just ok, Any suggestions?
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    High Idle

    Thanks FGTEX, I havent had the truck through a winter yet so This was a new one for me....
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    High Idle

    Its been a while since I have been on the sight, But I have a question for the GURUS..... When its cold out and the truck idles for a while, the idle kicksup on the truck?........ when I jump back in and tap the brakes it will return to a normal idle ..... What gives?... Is this normal and what...
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    6.0 ic

    Is it woth it to do a 6.0 cooler? Would this mod be woth the hassle of finding the boots to adapt to a 7.3? I have found them for as low as 100.00. I have also heard of 6.0 coolers popping tanks.....Just a thought...
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    SDD sticker?

    How can I get a SDD sticker? Ca needs more members.....
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    trans temp

    40 degree Ca comment was a joke......... if it needs help why would you subject the trans that runs cooler than the truck, 195-200 as apposed to the trans running at 150-190?????
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    trans temp

    My trans has yet to get to 150 degrees since the new cooler was installed.
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    trans temp

    So just a thought, Is it really necessary to run the trans lines through the radiator? I live in CA and am not to worried about it getting up to temp on a " chilly" 40 degree california morning. Am I overthinking this or what?
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    6.0 liter trans cooler

    So the cooler is in, I had the factory cooler plus an aftermarket cooler on before, now with just the 6.0 cooler it runs about 30 to 40 degrees cooler thats money well spent in my book.. I also have a line on these coolers if anyone is interested. about 125.00 plus shipping.
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    6.0 liter trans cooler

    I'm ready to install the cooler, my question is that when its in and the lines are facing up should I go ahead and fill the cooler with atf, or let the pump do it, just a thought!
  22. dieseldork

    diy air filter cover

    Thanks for the info, I put an orderfor one, Any idea of how much they are?
  23. dieseldork

    diy air filter cover

    Does anyone know where I can get a outerwhere filter cover for the 6637 filter that you use on this mod? A part # would be great. Thanks Mike
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    shimming the FPR

    Thanks guys, I used #4 stainless washers in the sleeve between the spring and the brass sleeve, The washers had to be filed to let slide into the sleeve. I ended up using three washers and ended up with 70 psi straight up. Truck idles noticably smoother, I have yet to take it for a drive, Will...
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    shimming the FPR

    I've read the wiki thread but am unclear of the shim placement. Do they go in the brass sleeve under the spring or at the cap? Please help im in the middle of it now.....

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