[Randysmojo]

Can't see for sure from the only engine picture they have, but it looks like it probably doesn't. Either way, it's the color I've always wanted and not too bad on mileage so I think I'm going to go for it if it's still available. I'm not really wanting to hot rod it too much anyway. Just a mild tune and exhaust/intake.

 

[HVAC SuperTech]

Yes, I can see the pic now. Its an e99. Make sure you tell your tuner its a e99, bill at PHP, Justin at powerstruck and tony Wildman are the only tuners to offer true e99 tunes. They will run on the later model tunes, but its not exactly right.

 

[maddawg89]

Are the IDMs different?

 

[HVAC SuperTech]

Yes, 110v for e99 And 120 for the later

 

[maddawg89]

Is it true all super duties build before 9/98 have the e4od not the 4r100????

 

[maddawg89]

I'm seeing several posts on Facebook of guys with e99s and trans code E

 

[dieselcrawler]

Is a cab & chassis built 2/99 also a Hybrid with late99 motor & E99 suspension?

FYI--

I found early style suspention parts (ubolts most noticeable) on a 2000 mdl f250. Dont recall the build date off hand. Never checked steering box, but track bar was new style. Mix and match.

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[Billy231]

Hi guys, very interesting read and like many others in this thread, it's so long it leaves you somewhat confused.
My recent purchase of a '99 F250 SD Reg cab 8' bed with a garaged 24,600mi. Is a great find yet trying to locate some parts to upgrade suspension etc to get an updated look with a leveling kit and newer style 18" wheels has me rattled. Understanding the pre 3/99 suspension end of it for ordering parts, the local "truck suspension guru" says no worries but I'm looking at an $1500+ bill for new front springs, shocks, hardware and track bar. Obviously it's an entailed job so labor is what it is. Just want it done right the first time.
Looked up my dates and all so here goes,
Build date 1/99, Engine build date 12/23/98, Air intake box has a single element under filter and box wraps around battery getting fresh air from grille. Turbo appears to have (5) 12pt. Small bolts that hold turbo together (not sure if that's the hardware spoken of here) and has several reinforcing ribs molded into case.
The front suspension has squared off U bolts and the rear has 3 3/4" thick steel blocks on top of axle.
As some mention, this truck seems to be a "Hybrid"???
Guessing I'm in good shape here, just takes $$$ to play. Looking forward to learning more to do it right..

 

[Chuck73@sd]

So mine is also a build date 2/99(half bread), will the after market K&N cold air intake that I just ordered(before finding this thread) work or am I going to be disapointed?

It will depend on the factory intake filter housing you have. If it pulls air from the fender then I do not believe it will fit.

If it pulls air from the front through a square plastic tube along side of the battery then it should fit.

I just put an S&B on an early 99 the directions say it won't fit but it show's you the differences in the step by step and it goes in like a glove. I thought at first when I read it it wasn't going to and was pissed but was really happy with how it went together and looks.

 

[fstrecon8653]

Hello,

I just picked up a lightly modified / lifted 99 F350 with a door sticker (2/99) indicating that it is a possible e99. it does have the square Ubolts ( might have been changed with the lift) The rear brake calipers are opposite of one another. From what I was reading in other forums that is indicative of an e99. just quickly looking, I do have 2 relays and the L99 air box ( i originally thought it was a replacement?) so it might be a Late 99. I have read about many people having a factory Frankenstein during the factory transition to the newer parts . Is this a possibility and if so is getting parts going to be a chore?

I'll continue to check the above list as time permits to come up with a more solid conclusion.

Thanks

 

[petik]

Welcome and congrats on joining the e99 (or hybrid) club

There are many ways to check and yes, you could easily have a frankenstein. With that build date you're possibly looking at old suspension but new engine parts (it would explain the relays). You could also have one that someone has swapped parts on over time from an early to a late. For example, I was replacing hubs and brakes so I switched all of that to late 99 at the same time since they go together. Same thing when I was replacing the steering gear - went from 32spline to 36spline and got the matching pitman arm at the same time. You've an 18 year old truck so unless those 18 years have been documented extremely well, you may need to spend some time and identify all of the differences one by one.

That said, I find that having an early really isn't that big of a deal. Most stores are pretty decent at showing two part types (early/late) for most things that you'd need to replace, and accepting returns when you mess up.

 

[Billy231]

I have an E99 (1/99) as well. It's well documented and what's with the 2 relays? Don't recall that in previous E99 threads.
Engine decal on driver side shows a prod date as well.


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[sbluke55]

E99 had one glow plug relay. The L99 had a glow plug relay and a air intake heater relay.

 

[Motoxgumby]

e99, 15 JAN 98 7.3
02/98 DOOR STICKER
99 YEAR MODEL F-250 SD
I think the turbo whistle sounds cool

 

[DaveP.]

This "early" and "late" 99 thing is silly, IMO.
There are lots of running changes between the first 99 MY built, and the last 99MY built what, almost 2 years later? These are "running changes", which are common in any production vehicle Model Year, particularly with the introduction of a new model like the Super Duty was for the 99 MY. It is totally unreasonable to think or find that all these changes were incorporated in a finite period of time, thus making it possible to define certain configurations as "early" (before the change) or "late" (after the change).

Use the production date, or VIN number to ascertain what the build content was when ordering parts. Or when asking for assistance with say the Glow Plugs, say "I have one relay, and no Intake heater". Not "I have an early 99". The guy with flat front u-bolts thinks his truck is also an "early 99" but was built at least 8 months later and has 2 relays and an intake heater. So confusion will result.

It is accepted that "early" 99's have fender Powerstroke badges, and "late" 99's have door badges. Now just above we have "E99 have one relay and no Intake heater", and "L99 have two relays and intake heater". OK. Do ALL 99's with fender emblems have only one relay and no intake heater? And ALL 99's with door badges have two relays and intake heater? I posit NO, they do not. The changes were not incorporated at the same time.

And that's my point: This "early" vs "late" thing just creates confusion when discussing specific build content as of a certain production date. Use VIN and production date. Some of the specific changes are known as "early" and "late" with respect to the date of the specific change. But to call the entire truck "early" or "late" is dumb, because all the changes didn't happen at the same time.

When I see a Super Duty with a Powerstroke fender emblem I think "that's a 99 (only year with that emblem), and it was built before my 99 because I have door emblems". So while it IS "earlier" than mine, there are other differences that didn't happen at the same time.

 

[p_stroked]

12/8(ish)/98 and before is the early. 3/99 and before is early suspension.

Looking to purchase a '99 with a build date of 12/16/98. Maybe this is a 1999.49. :surprise: Whatever. Can't imagine the mishmash of components, but it's in good shape with low mileage so it looks like I'm in for an experience.

 

[Brandonpdx]

This "early" and "late" 99 thing is silly, IMO.
There are lots of running changes between the first 99 MY built, and the last 99MY built what, almost 2 years later? These are "running changes", which are common in any production vehicle Model Year, particularly with the introduction of a new model like the Super Duty was for the 99 MY. It is totally unreasonable to think or find that all these changes were incorporated in a finite period of time, thus making it possible to define certain configurations as "early" (before the change) or "late" (after the change).

Use the production date, or VIN number to ascertain what the build content was when ordering parts. Or when asking for assistance with say the Glow Plugs, say "I have one relay, and no Intake heater". Not "I have an early 99". The guy with flat front u-bolts thinks his truck is also an "early 99" but was built at least 8 months later and has 2 relays and an intake heater. So confusion will result.

It is accepted that "early" 99's have fender Powerstroke badges, and "late" 99's have door badges. Now just above we have "E99 have one relay and no Intake heater", and "L99 have two relays and intake heater". OK. Do ALL 99's with fender emblems have only one relay and no intake heater? And ALL 99's with door badges have two relays and intake heater? I posit NO, they do not. The changes were not incorporated at the same time.

And that's my point: This "early" vs "late" thing just creates confusion when discussing specific build content as of a certain production date. Use VIN and production date. Some of the specific changes are known as "early" and "late" with respect to the date of the specific change. But to call the entire truck "early" or "late" is dumb, because all the changes didn't happen at the same time.

When I see a Super Duty with a Powerstroke fender emblem I think "that's a 99 (only year with that emblem), and it was built before my 99 because I have door emblems". So while it IS "earlier" than mine, there are other differences that didn't happen at the same time.

You have to look at the engine number sticker on the driver's side valve cover to know for certain what the motor is, which could be anywhere from 1 to 1.5 million. 896,812 is the cutoff between E99 and L99. (Wonder who has that one:rofl

 

[Brandonpdx]

Looking to purchase a '99 with a build date of 12/16/98. Maybe this is a 1999.49. :surprise: Whatever. Can't imagine the mishmash of components, but it's in good shape with low mileage so it looks like I'm in for an experience.

It's probably a L99 but look at the engine # sticker.