2000 F350 7.3L PROJECT HELP

[09pstrokeUSMC]

Hey guys,
so i recently purchased a 2000 F350 7.3L. I have been around diesel trucks for probably 5-6 years now i am really just starting to get deep into the performance side. i am looking to enhance the longevity of my engine but know that i want more power also. So i am whiling to give and take. the truck currently has as far as i know, (the dealer i bought it from was a dumb a**), a 6in suspension lift, 35in tires, 20in wheels, 05 front clip, 4in TB exhaust, k&n intake, banks big head waste gate, and i believe a aftermarket spindle-but not sure-,

here are my goals:
gain power- chip/ tuner/ programmer/ engine mods
gain life of engine
reduce problematic areas
replace well know parts that fail
gain MPG
gain monitoring on EGT, Trans temp, boost,


NOW here is the kicker,
What order do i do it in???? bc this is going to be an on going project and its a daily driver, so i cant have it sitting around with the heads off of it , waiting for studs. Also id like to build it in the correct order, as in: i dont want to add a bunch of mods and not have gauges to monitor the engine. <problem waiting to happen.

So when it comes down to it, Where do i start? and where do i finish?

[897.3alltheway!]

have to look really good at the tuners out there before buying one
engine life, if the tuner makes it run cooler that's a get go, just the basics don't abuse it and keep up on the maintenance, unless those mods start jacking stuff up
only thing ATM i can think of parts wise if brakes shoes( if its drum) or discs for cracks and such and tires after a while, MPG wise again what ever tuner you get can help with MPG, with a lift and those tires only a little only other thing is to get it re geared,

order wise
chip/tuner
change parts
then the monitoring stuff

some of the chips or tuners obviously can jack with the motor or trans so you need to see if if your truck can even handle it

[09pstrokeUSMC]

thanks, any recommendations on tuners? i been lookin at beans

[85_305]

Beans is the way to go. Good start. Ditch the k&n... will dust your motor and turbo. Replace w/ a 6637.

[CowboyCody]

Originally Posted by 09pstrokeUSMC

Hey guys,
so i recently purchased a 2000 F350 7.3L. I have been around diesel trucks for probably 5-6 years now i am really just starting to get deep into the performance side. i am looking to enhance the longevity of my engine but know that i want more power also. So i am whiling to give and take. the truck currently has as far as i know, (the dealer i bought it from was a dumb a**), a 6in suspension lift, 35in tires, 20in wheels, 05 front clip, 4in TB exhaust, k&n intake, banks big head waste gate, and i believe a aftermarket spindle-but not sure-,

here are my goals:
gain power- chip/ tuner/ programmer/ engine mods
gain life of engine
reduce problematic areas
replace well know parts that fail
gain MPG
gain monitoring on EGT, Trans temp, boost,


NOW here is the kicker,
What order do i do it in???? bc this is going to be an on going project and its a daily driver, so i cant have it sitting around with the heads off of it , waiting for studs. Also id like to build it in the correct order, as in: i dont want to add a bunch of mods and not have gauges to monitor the engine. <problem waiting to happen.

So when it comes down to it, Where do i start? and where do i finish?

what order, new air filter first, 2nd gauges, 3rd some custom tunes. see if you are happy with it at that point any further and it gets expensive. the 7.3 dosent have a lot of problem areas the CPS has caused a few problems, the tubo pedistal likes to leak, the fuel bowl can leak but all in all its as problem free as anything. if you want it to last drive it nice and do the maintenance and it will last.

[897.3alltheway!]

everyone bashes on super-chips, i run that and it works fine

[85_305]

Because they produce high egt's, they abuse and destroy auto trannies, and they produce less power than custom chips.

[CowboyCody]

Originally Posted by 897.3alltheway!

everyone bashes on super-chips, i run that and it works fine

no one said it dosent work, it is just that there are better options out there.

[blue99stroker]

maybe look into getting an upgraded torque converter and valve body for the transmission.
and just do the usual maintenance lol i.e. diferentials, transmission and so on.
also gauges are a must if you wanna run a chip, egt, boost and trans temp gauges.
autometer and isspro are good brands of gauges. glowshift gauges just don't last.
many places sell these parts, riffraffdiesel, xtremediesel, stricly diesel are a few places. to look for parts.
a good place to get a chip would be beans, dp-tuner, php, tony wildman and there are more.

[09pstrokeUSMC]

I was looking into glow shift, for a set of gauges, looking to monitor boost, EGT, trans temp. Any other recomendations on what to watch other than those?
And i will def be getting a beans 6 position for it, any recomendations on torque convo? Ats purple is good, but are u paying for the name or color or product life???

Thanks for all the help.