7.3 & 6.0 Intercooler

working on my truck last night (my 02) and i noticed the intercooler in it has the black plastic ends. i thought that the 7.3 intercoolers were all alum. and the 6.0 had the plastic ends... is that right??? if so then my 02 has a 6.0 intercooler in it.

[optx002]

No. some 7.3's had aluminum ends and some had plastic ends. I think they had aluminum ends for earlier models and plastic for the later ones. You have a 7.3 intercooler unless your previous owner swapped it. I had the plastic ends 7.3 intercooler until i swapped out for the 6.0 plastic end intercooler.

oki thanks for the info

[03-blue-Powerstroke]

My 6.0 intercooler has aluminum ends too.

[redwoody]

Originally Posted by wriott

working on my truck last night (my 02) and i noticed the intercooler in it has the black plastic ends. i thought that the 7.3 intercoolers were all alum. and the 6.0 had the plastic ends... is that right??? if so then my 02 has a 6.0 intercooler in it.

did the 6.0L intercooler fit? my trans cooler inlet and outlet lines interfere with placement of the 6.0 intercooler. It won't drop down enough. I am going to have to swap out trans coolers for one with tubes exiting the bottom so the new intercooler will fit.

i never changed the intercooler, i am going to be putting the 6.0 trans cooler in as soon as i get it

[optx002]

i had to do the trans cooler as well. Its well worth it. I run about 125-140 doing 70mph in 85 degree weather for the trans temp.

i have a BTS on the way and i tow 90% of the time and i dont what to take any chances with it

[orng1]

Originally Posted by wriott

i have a BTS on the way and i tow 90% of the time and i dont what to take any chances with it

Wow that's a lot, I hate towing and need to get fuel. People are not courteous enough to give you any space or consideration when you have a big trailer. They see me trying to line up and still get in the way or not more when they have the opportunity.

[F350Buster]

Hey there fellas, is there anywhere that will tell me an maybe even show me what has to be done to get an intercooler and tranny cooler out of an 07 into my 02??? Thanks for any help you can give...