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    Question Who either has switched or been tempted with Ecoboost?

    So I had a 7.3 crew - I rather wish I hadn't sold it. BUT...I don't miss calculating the $$ spent on each trip to town and overall running costs. I did very much enjoy the pulling power with 8k lbs on the bumper. That being said, at the time when I had the truck I was pulling 8klbs probably...
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    Nice perf - but don't want a lot of noise

    So I've been reading up and soundsl like besides guages the tymar intakes and 4" exhaust are first things to do to get a bit more HP and better running truck. I'd like to tweak my truck a bit, but I don't want it to be much louder in the cab than it already is. I had a Durango with 6.6L and...
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    Passing up on Ford b/c of body removal???

    So I have a 7.3L now, and I'm considering a new truck. The fact that the new models require the body to be removed for many repair items has me scared off of the Ford diesel truck. How did you guys talk yourself into this? I'm planning on keeping my truck past the 100k warranty again, so...
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    Slow cold starting: How to check GPR???

    So my truck was slow to start on really cold mornings and smokes like hades. Now, I replaced the batteries with 800 CCA Interstates but it still turned over pretty slow on a cold morning about 20 degrees ambient. I'm running the regular RotellaT motor oil. Still started, but scared the heck...
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    Thinking of trading in your diesel on gas??

    So I have a 2003 7.3L crewcab 4x4. Like how my truck pulls my 3k lb boat and 6k lb trailer. A lot. Problem is my truck seats 5, and by February we'll have 6 in our fambly. So a different vehicle is in the mix most likely. Given that now diesel is still higher than gasoline, I crunched...
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    So what's the verdict on the 6.0L?

    I currently have an '04 7.3L in a truck with 86k miles and am pretty pleased with it. Avg. fuel econ for me is roughly 15 MPG totally stock. No issues with motor other than alternator/batteries (ouch). I'm looking to trade that in on a PSD Xcursion. I have found a few 6.0L for sale, but...
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    Ball Joints at 67k miles?????

    This common on SDs? Yes, I tow about 9k lbs and I do run this truck on gravel roads. Plus I have a vi bration at 43 mph and at 77 mph. I've had the tires rotated and balanced several times. I'm wondering if the ball joints are the reason that I have the vibration or the result? I've...
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    12v to trailer turns off when ignition off

    Anybody else have an issue with that? In our trailer I have 12v interrior lights that run off of the truck. It would be nice if they worked when the ignition is off. My buddy's DODGE does that. Any tips on where/how to fix that? I'm not really sure even where to begin.
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    Tranny Problems after Sonnex Install

    So I installed the shift kit and Sonnex stuff in my '03 250 crew 4x4. Ran fine no problems. I'd say 1-2k miles later or so, now it doesnt' want to shift into overdrive and/or lock the torque converter. When I am accelerating onto the freeway the RPMs will rise and not shift. If I turn OD...
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    HP gains, but quiet muffler???

    So I've been poking around a bit. Seems many guys are going straight pipes and whatnot on their diesels. Looks like just an aftermarket exhaust gives ya a good amount of HP/torque gain. I have a Durango with the 6.9L engine in it with a very short glass pack on it. While it's noisy as...
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    Why do diesels 'clack'?

    So I've poked about and couldn't find anything on the web this AM. After trecking up a long hill and listening to the engine under load, my inital reaction was to freak out because over the year riding 2 stroke dirtbikes that clacking noise means your top end is about to go. But just as...
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    Practical experience with Edge Juice/Attitude

    Hi guys. Been lurking for a while. Just picked up my '03 7.3 with no mods. After driving for a while it doesn't seem to have the punch I remember the brand new 6.0 having. I'm looking to do some MINOR mods to it, as my goal with this truck is to have it as a daily driver and RELIABLY...
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    7.3 Weak points? What Tranhy mods for towing are MANDATORY?

    I'm examining purchasing an '03 250 7.3L with 36k miles on it. I"m going to be towing roughly 8k lbs and MAYBE 10k at the max. I understand the 6.0L engine is stronger than the 7.3L. I'm gathering that the tranny on the 7.3L is the weak link here. With my use of the vehicle should I go...

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