Upgrades and Aftermarket - 99 & up 7.3L EngineUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1999-Up Super Duty or Excursion with 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
Hows it gong? I'm looking at putting in some gauges for my '01 F-250, and was wondering what would be the best kind and how many I would need. Any suggestions would help.
Thanks
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01 7.3 PSD Super Cab Lariat 4X4
Zoodad,Isspro Gauges, MBRP 5 inch Turbo back, Peterbilt Floormats, CB, Hypertech programmer, More to come....
I like the set that I got. Match the factory gauge lighting perfect at night. Now I just need to go with a white gauge face on my main gauges. Expensive though but they provide everything including optional pillar paint to match it up to your OE dash colour, even some candies to chew while you install it all. Check my signature. Close to $400cdn if I remember correctly. Get the 30lb boost gauge unless you plan on getting an aftermarket BIG turbo. ISSPRO Gauge Kits for Ford Powerstroke from DieselManor Here's a daylight pic of my gauges: (tranny temp going wonky in that pic)
You'll need at least 3. Transmission temp, EGT temp, and boost to keep things in check.
I know diesel manor sells an isspro set that will match the stock gauges with everything for under 400 I think. you can even get the interior matching paint.
Also, ITP sells a windshield mount that goes above the rear view mirror (I like that mount better personally, I find the pillar mount makes a larger blind spot)
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2002 F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4x4 7.3L Auto SRW
AFE Stage II Intake, AFE 4" Turbo-Back Exhaust, CCV Mod, Zoodad Mod, Pre-pump Mod, Flex-A-Lite Tranny Cooler, Draw-Tite Activator II Trailer Brake Control, IC Foil Wrap Delete, 203° Thermostat, Ford reman. Turbo, Fleetrite HD ELC, Rotella 5w-40 Synthetic, 4300K 35Watt dual beam HIDs, DB High-Torque Starter, Isspro EV gauges (trans,boost,pyro), Dp-Tuner F5
NO, I get all my USA ordered stuff to ship to Tsb Shipping Plus in Point Roberts, WA and then drive over the border to pick it up.
If you don't have a shipping depot just across the border from where you are call up Diesel Manor and see if they can ship it US Postal Service. That way you only pay a $10 handling fee from Canada Post plus applicable taxes once it arrives.
I, personally, don't care for pillar mounted gauges. I prefer the Auto Meter overhead gauge pod with Auto Meter Ultra-Lite gauges (Trans temp, Boost, and Pyrometer). I use that handle getting into my truck with 6.5" lift and 37" BFG KM2's. And, I'm 6'2" tall....that handle is nice and saves your steering column. The overhead gauges sit above the rear view mirror, making it easy to watch the gauges every time you look at the rear view mirror. Kinda nice. They are a bit more involved to install, but the gauges will have enough wiring & tubing to reach. You'll just need basic 12V wiring & connectors for the lights. Do yourself a favor and get an electrical Trans Temp Gauge. The mechanical gauge is prone to breakage if you go Off-Road or travel on rough roads. Good Luck!!!
Look up the pod (Auto Meter 18017) & gauges you like at summitracing.com They have a good selection & good prices.
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2003 F250 XLT 7.3L, Auto, FX4, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 6.5" Pro-Comp all spring lift & Firestone HD Rear Air Bags, BFG KM2 37x12.50x17 tires on Eagle 17x10 Rims, 4" Turbo Back Exhaust & muffler delete, Bully Dog Programmer @ 120 Hp setting ALWAYS, Machined & Bellowed International Up-Pipe Kit, Autometer Overhead Gauges (Boost, Pyrometer, Trans. Temp), Custom Pre-Filter Ram-Air with K&N filter, "John Wood" Custom Stage I Transmission, 6.0 Billet 3 Disk T/C, External T/C Lock-up switch, 6.0 Trans Cooler, Hughes Racing Deep Structural Pan, and a few more goodies. Now spinnin' AAM Rear & Dana Spicer Front 4.30:1 Gears with Warn Premium Locking Hubs.......I do a lot of towing.(13,000 lb 33' Toyhauler & 21' Ski Boat). 84,568 miles as of 11/09
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(tranny temp going wonky in that pic)
2001 F250 4x4 crew lariat 7.3L auto, DP Tuner F5 no-start/valet/20tow/80econo/140aggressive, Adrian Tavano's triple disc converter, transgo tugger HD2, ISSPRO egt/boost/pyro, foil delete, 6" stainless tip, Magnaflow 17979 4" turbo-back, dieselsite boots & coolant filter kit, HX crossover, boost fooler & tru-cool trans cooler, ported turbo housing, DIY 6637 Tymar, billet grill, line-x bedliner, bug deflector, tint, 08' alum diff cover, clear corners & tails, silverstar bulbs, Xtreme XT855 reverse lights, 1500w inverter, Tekonsha Primus, EQX, Epicenter, Autotek MM4000.1D, 2x Audiobahn AWT12X, 2/0 cables, JVC KD-AVX44 El Kameleon dvd deck, 12.5" flipdown video.
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