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For intake I would recommend the ASE setup. It fits right in where the existing setup was with minimal effort. With regard to exhaust I have always used ATS in Utah or Jardine Exhaust in Wyoming. Lately I've been using Jardine as they are alot cheaper but still have a quality product. I helped a friend put his Banks exhaust on and it was much more complicated than mine. We had to mfg. a few pieces to fit right. The Jardine went right in with no problems. If you do it don't worry about keeping the old one. It will take you half a day or better to get it out if you do. Just take a sawzall and cut it where it makes it easy to do and forget it.
I haven't bought anything from SP diesel.
With regard to your SCMT get a programmable one that you can program and de-program. With just the intake and exhaust they won't void your warranty. Just make sure and deprogram your chip each time. The warranty is actually very good and will cover anything with regard to the motor. When you're talking about 12-15k to replace that motor that's pretty cheap free insurance. If you get too much past the exhaust and intake then you are playing with fire with regard to the warranty.
Unless you are looking to make power just to see how much you can make those three mods will give you more than enough power for anything you want to pull and you will still keep your warranty and you won't risk serious damage.
I haven't bought anything from SP diesel.
With regard to your SCMT get a programmable one that you can program and de-program. With just the intake and exhaust they won't void your warranty. Just make sure and deprogram your chip each time. The warranty is actually very good and will cover anything with regard to the motor. When you're talking about 12-15k to replace that motor that's pretty cheap free insurance. If you get too much past the exhaust and intake then you are playing with fire with regard to the warranty.
Unless you are looking to make power just to see how much you can make those three mods will give you more than enough power for anything you want to pull and you will still keep your warranty and you won't risk serious damage.
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<font color="blue">Jardine Exhaust in Wyoming</font>
Hadn't heard anything about those folks in several years. Used to be in California, I believe, but then after they moved to Jackson Hole, WY, we stopped in there for a few days and let them do a little exhaust work on my '89 Chev. dually when we were traveling with the 5th wheel.
Hadn't heard anything about those folks in several years. Used to be in California, I believe, but then after they moved to Jackson Hole, WY, we stopped in there for a few days and let them do a little exhaust work on my '89 Chev. dually when we were traveling with the 5th wheel.
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I like them. They are very good people. If you have any problems at all their customer service is great.
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I am looking for some insight on the Ford F250 and F350 crewcabs, Diesel, short bed.
It looks like they have the same front end, rear end, transmision auto, I have talked to people that say the F350 just have a few more springs in the back, does anyone know if that is true?
I have a 1992 Dodge diesel 5 spd with 225,000 miles and have had great luck with it. I hope to have the same luck with a Ford crewcab.
Does any one have alot of miles on a Ford superduty 99 or newer 4x4, diesel, auto?
Thanks PJR
It looks like they have the same front end, rear end, transmision auto, I have talked to people that say the F350 just have a few more springs in the back, does anyone know if that is true?
I have a 1992 Dodge diesel 5 spd with 225,000 miles and have had great luck with it. I hope to have the same luck with a Ford crewcab.
Does any one have alot of miles on a Ford superduty 99 or newer 4x4, diesel, auto?
Thanks PJR
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Yes they are basically the same truck. There are a few upgrades with relation to the front and rear springs but not alot of difference. There isn't a huge diff. in price though.
We have several trucks on the ranches that are 99's. They have all been very reliable pickups. The problem with all of them though, Ford, Dodge and Chevy, is the automatics. If you're pulling alot you may have problems. You will need to put in a good transmission gauge, inline filters, and aux. cooler in my opinion. If you aren't using the truck for doing alot of towing and hauling I don't think it's a big deal. The jury is still out on the new transmissions from Ford and Chevy. They are supposed to be better but I'll wait and see a few years before I would recommend one. The 6 speeds on the other hand in all of them are just about trouble free.
We have several trucks on the ranches that are 99's. They have all been very reliable pickups. The problem with all of them though, Ford, Dodge and Chevy, is the automatics. If you're pulling alot you may have problems. You will need to put in a good transmission gauge, inline filters, and aux. cooler in my opinion. If you aren't using the truck for doing alot of towing and hauling I don't think it's a big deal. The jury is still out on the new transmissions from Ford and Chevy. They are supposed to be better but I'll wait and see a few years before I would recommend one. The 6 speeds on the other hand in all of them are just about trouble free.
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"Want power? Pull that powerstroke out and put a Cummins in... Ya, the Cummins/Dodge would be good, but I'm talking a big step forward. Do something like the Cummins 8.9L 350hp 1500ft/lb "
Of course Robert, thats if your just pulling the little stuff. If you really need to pull a load and want to meet the latest in diesel emissions, the new GE Evolution 12 cylinder diesel is available. While its only got 4400 HP, the torque is more then enough to snap every u-joint, axle, drive line, ring & pinion commonly available. Typical use is in locomotives so size may be a factor. If thats not enough, the new GE jet engine (GE90 115 B) should be considered. Thrust is double that of the current 747 engines. In either case, a 6 speed manual will perhaps be the wiser choice for durability. Rat
Of course Robert, thats if your just pulling the little stuff. If you really need to pull a load and want to meet the latest in diesel emissions, the new GE Evolution 12 cylinder diesel is available. While its only got 4400 HP, the torque is more then enough to snap every u-joint, axle, drive line, ring & pinion commonly available. Typical use is in locomotives so size may be a factor. If thats not enough, the new GE jet engine (GE90 115 B) should be considered. Thrust is double that of the current 747 engines. In either case, a 6 speed manual will perhaps be the wiser choice for durability. Rat
