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i just got a 2000 ford f250 7.3 diesel and it has 300k miles on it and was wondering how much it would cost to rebuild it and were would be a good place to get it rebuilt in Nebraska?????

Does it need rebuilt? Whats leading you to think it needs it?

Really depends on what you want to do with it, but anywhere from $3500 to $12000 for a motor... More then that if you want to go all out.

well i want to chip it and put bigger injectors and i think it might be best to get it redone before i do all that

Do a compression check... More then likely if its not having any issues starting and little blowby its fine...

Compression check is cheaper then a rebuild...

https://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-p...tml#post756619

well i want to chip it and put bigger injectors in it and was thinking it would be better to redo it before i do that

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ok thanks that helps its not really having any but do you think it be bad to chip it with that many miles on it

Nope. Get a good TS based Chip and have some fun.


Gauges first however!!!

what all should i gauge?

Exhaust temp, boost, and tranny temp if its an auto.

Exhaust temps (EGT's) are the most important to gauge... Boost is fun to watch sometimes and can help you figure out if you have a boost leak but not needed. If it's an automatic transmission, gauging the trans temp is also important...

is it a bad idea to chip it my self?

It's an easy process, just when it says to clean the connections...do it well

EGT, Boost and transmission temp. the trans temp has saved me multiple times from overheating or blowing it. its the one i watch most frequently

No, not at all... I would never pay someone to put a chip in for me... You need to get the PCM out and open it up. Then you need to take a scotchbrite pad and clean the connections. You want to remove all the sticky crap. Once you think you have it all, Give it one more quick scrub. Only thing to keep in mind is you don't want to OVERclean them. Then install it.. There is actually a pretty good video of installing a chip on youtube... Might want to look for it...

ok thanks this is helping alot

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can a TS performance chip mess up the trucks electronics?

No

Nope, just follow the install directions to a T and you will be fine.

The only time people have issues with them is when they install with the keys in the ignition.

I have installed 10-12 chips for people over the years, never once had an issue.

mine has 252000 got a 5 in exaust ts chip and cold air and does great jsut need gauges now i know i should have done them first lol . you will be pleased with a ts