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Depends on what you plan to do with the truck, if you plan on keeping it for a while then Yes it's definitely worth it. You will see huge power gains, for simple bolt on items. Definitely stay away from Banks, it's not that they make crap products, they actually make good quality products. They just charge way too much for them. Their chips also leave something to be desired.
I would start with a full 4" MBRP (or equivalent) exhaust from the turbo back($400).
A Tymar intake from Dale Isley($120 I think) Ditch the K&N air filter, they let too much dirt by in a forced air type engine.
EGT and Boost gauges from whatever vendor you prefer(Autometer and Isspro are good)($200-300).
A custom burned chip, 4 or 6 position depending on your needs from Tony Wildman(Total Diesel Performance), he will reburn it for free also if you ever do any other mods to your truck($400 I think).
And when you really want some more power and possibly better fuel economy get a Stage 1 rebuild done to your injectors for around $800-$1000 from Swamps Diesel or Beans Diesel(it's probably time for a rebuild on them anyway).
Not including the injectors you can do all these mods cheaper than Banks and get far superior products and you will make more power. With these mods I mentioned and the Stage 1 injectors, your truck is capable of 320-350 hp and 650-700 lb. ft. of torque at the rear wheels. Hope this helps you out
Dave
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1997 F250 HD 4x4 5speed Reg Cab, 4" MBRP exhaust, 1.0 turbo housing, Tymar Intake , 17* HPOP,Swamps 150cc, TW 4 position chip, Dana 60 w/RSK, Crossover steering, sittin on 35's
Last edited by bosefes : 07-05-2008 at 03:00 AM.
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