Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Alright well i just bought a 99 F250 with the 7.3 im a cummins guy but i bought it cause the price was right so school me on these 7.3's whats the pros and cons what do i need to look for and im getting gauges and an exhaust asap.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Do an intake like a Napa 6637, do a 4" straight piped exhaust and get yourself some gauges. Is it an auto or manual?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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its an auto and yeah im doing the gauges and exhaust for sure. Its not gonna be my heavy pulling truck ive got the dodge for the heaveir loads. This truck is mainly for plowing and pulling job trailers around

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also one more question do i remove the cat or do these 7.3's need the cat's or no. sorry for the questions im new to the 7.3
 

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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by skinnysfd
its an auto and yeah im doing the gauges and exhaust for sure. Its not gonna be my heavy pulling truck ive got the dodge for the heaveir loads. This truck is mainly for plowing and pulling job trailers around

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also one more question do i remove the cat or do these 7.3's need the cat's or no. sorry for the questions im new to the 7.3
Keep the questions coming, I'll do my best to answer. You don't need to cat. Straight pipe FTW!!!! Remove the cat and muffler and you will love the sound.
If your area tests for emissions, you will need to do whatever they require...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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My CAT has been removed, on my '96 as well.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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no emissions at all so not worried only thing is i love the way my dodge sounds straight piped but im gonna be doing some early morning plowing so will straight piped be as loud or louder than the dodge
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Straight piped Powerstroke will have a higher pitch turbo sound. Dodge will overall be louder IMO.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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awesome thanks
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Post a pic of the truck!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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not the best pic but here it is

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another one on the trailer coming home with it
 

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