Help with intercooler

[njf5020]

I am a new owner of a 97 power stroke and am looking at different things to make it run better. My first question is what kinda intercooler should I put on if any. I have a ts 6 position, intake, straight pipe and boost relieve value. Also as I reading this what is the obs thing that I see people talking about. I'm also thinking about meth injection. I'm just waiting for my buddy to finish his first. Any help would be awesome.

[njf5020]

Also I changed my oil and down the front of my transmission there is a fuel leak. I'm not sure where it is coming from

[Fordman247365]

OBS refers to year of truck, 94-97.
Why do you have a boost relief valve?
The fuel leak is in the valley of the engine, there is a drain in the rear of the valley that makes it run out by the trans

[njf5020]

It came with the chip package i bought. Why does it drain out though I feel like that is not right

[ol_Blue97]

i belive i may have that same fuel leak.... is just slight to make a few drips every now and again depending if its running and warming up or shut off. when i warming up i get a little bit more then a few drips. it makes the truck smell of diesel

[njf5020]

That is my same problem I'd like to fix it if I can

[Fordman247365]

Originally Posted by njf5020

That is my same problem I'd like to fix it if I can

Yes its a leak, look around by the fuel bowl

[njf5020]

Ok cool thanks does anyone have any input on my inter cooler post as far as it being worth doing it

[Frostbite]

It depends. Do you have gauges?

If your EGTs are too high one might be a good idea. An intercooler dropped mine by about 150-200 degrees. Yes, they help build more power by introducing cooler air.

[whistlin dixie]

with the mods done to your truck now you should be fine with out a intercooler but if you want to start pushing bigger hp im would suggest doing putting one in