newb to the 7.3 what do i need to do?

[liebs]

Hi
I just got a 99 F250 with the 7.3, it has 170,000 miles and seems to have been well maintained. I dont think that there are any modifications done to it yet so im just looking for suggestions to help fuel economy and power thanks

[scheidt27]

DIY intake, 4" exhaust, or straitpipe your stock, guages, dp tuner. Should be enough to make ya smile. Possibly a john wood VB for your trans

[strokinearlyin99]

What he said...lol

[bignasty250]

hey not so newbie here but still wanna know, what egt is good to shut the motor off at, i try to keep it below 300 sorry for goin off topic

[TurboSevenThree]

I always wait til it gets down to 300 or below to shut it off. And I try to let it warm up to at least 200 if it's cold and/or a short trip. Also (semi-on-topic?) when it's cold I try to keep the rpms under 2 grand until the regular temp guage gets to the first line.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by liebs

Hi
I just got a 99 F250 with the 7.3, it has 170,000 miles and seems to have been well maintained. I dont think that there are any modifications done to it yet so im just looking for suggestions to help fuel economy and power thanks

to the .org!!!!

Originally Posted by scheidt27

DIY intake, 4" exhaust, or straitpipe your stock, guages, dp tuner. Should be enough to make ya smile. Possibly a john wood VB for your trans

That's a good start...

Originally Posted by bignasty250

hey not so newbie here but still wanna know, what egt is good to shut the motor off at, i try to keep it below 300 sorry for goin off topic

below 300 is the rule of thumb I use usually

Originally Posted by TurboSevenThree

I always wait til it gets down to 300 or below to shut it off. And I try to let it warm up to at least 200 if it's cold and/or a short trip. Also (semi-on-topic?) when it's cold I try to keep the rpms under 2 grand until the regular temp guage gets to the first line.

What are you driving now? until May?
Just curious...