Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
I don't even know if any aftermarket kits are available, but is there anyway to add cruise to a 97 PSD with auto trans? I use it for delivery 120 miles a day 6 days a week, and my leg is getting tired!
Midnight black '94 * F-250 * 4x4 * ZF-5 * 3:55 * cc/lwb * RDS Single Shot Stage I's* TDP 6pos chip * BDP electric fuel * BDP D-66 Turbo * IDM Mod * Hypermax 3x4" dp * Authentic Tymar intake* 7.3 Intercooler * gutted ebpv * 4" exhaust & 5" tip * LUK clutch * A-pillar pod w/ Auto Meter NV boost, pyro and water temp gauges * reverse dash lighting and hvac controls * Optima yellow top batts D75/25, both on the right side * HPO X-over mod * manually controlled gp's * cruise control mod * add-a-leaf (front) * AC mod
COOL!! I'm excited to start looking for a horn pad and get this baby cruising. Could you tell me what year horn pads will work for me? I was also concerned a little about the airbag....dont want to be messing around in there and have it go off!! Anyway, thanks for all the info so far, and any more you can shoot my way.
Well that makes things easier. Did they use the same dash in later years or something? I have an airbag light on my dash panel, but I did look at the steering wheel and it doesnt say airbag, or SRE or SRS like most do????
Would this work for my truck....listing on Ebay is item # 150099571088...its from an econoline van, but looks like the same thing as mine. Looks like the guy has a ton of them if anyone else is interested......29.99 plus shipping!!
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Would this work for my truck....listing on Ebay is item # 150099571088
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Yep, thats exactly what you need. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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Randy
Midnight black '94 * F-250 * 4x4 * ZF-5 * 3:55 * cc/lwb * RDS Single Shot Stage I's* TDP 6pos chip * BDP electric fuel * BDP D-66 Turbo * IDM Mod * Hypermax 3x4" dp * Authentic Tymar intake* 7.3 Intercooler * gutted ebpv * 4" exhaust & 5" tip * LUK clutch * A-pillar pod w/ Auto Meter NV boost, pyro and water temp gauges * reverse dash lighting and hvac controls * Optima yellow top batts D75/25, both on the right side * HPO X-over mod * manually controlled gp's * cruise control mod * add-a-leaf (front) * AC mod
I wanted to add cruise to my truck after I bought it, so I had my wife call the dealer one day and ask about adding it. They told her I would need a new steering column, new steering wheel, NEW WIRING HARNESS for the entire truck, new computer, etc. etc. Quote was over $1500 just for the parts. Said the labor would be at least another $1500 or more. No aftermarket kits available for the Powerstroke.
So... I lived without cruise for a year or so until I found this forum. THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS LATER I had cruise control. Best $31.00 I ever spent!
Chris
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1996 F250 XL 4X4 Automatic, 3:55 gears, Regular cab. Cruise control mod. Big tranny cooler. Autometer Phantom boost, pyro and tranny temp guages. Hypermax downpipe. Homemade open air intake. TS 6 position chip. Sonnax valve and tricumulator springs. Billit torque converter. 182,000 miles so far.
I can't wait til the new horn pad gets here.....Thanks to everyone for all the great info. I have to say I'm becoming addicted to this site!! So let me see if I have this right......All I need is to swap my old non-cruise horn pad with a cruise horn pad, and then find the two wires that are black w/ a red tracer and brown w/ an orange tracer coming out of the Power Distribution Box, and make a jumper to connect these two? Sounds easy enough. I assume there are no tricks to hooking up the new horn pad wires on the back? Thanks again.....can't wait to cruise!
They just plug right in. To remove the old ones you have to depress the clip to get it to release just like with any plastic electrical connector. One of the easiest upgrades you will ever do.
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'94 F350 4x4 PowerStroke, 5-speed, 4.10 gears, crew cab, XLT, Luk Clutch, ZF-47, Hydroboost, AIC, Max A/C Assist, 95.5 radiator and degas bottle 315,000 miles
I bought one of the centers from the guy on ebay and it was new! $29.99 for factory cruise yaah baby! Works great!
__________________ 1997 F250 XL 2wd 5spd 7.3 , SRW ,ext cab, Tymar air intake, 3"DP with 3" straight pipe, No cat or EBPV, "A" pillar gauge set with Auto-Meter Pro-Comp boost and Pyro, 265/75-16 with stock steel wheels, Custom conversion van bucket seats with custom console holding SFF PC with GPS and MP3
All you need is the pad. Read the link posted above.
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Randy
Midnight black '94 * F-250 * 4x4 * ZF-5 * 3:55 * cc/lwb * RDS Single Shot Stage I's* TDP 6pos chip * BDP electric fuel * BDP D-66 Turbo * IDM Mod * Hypermax 3x4" dp * Authentic Tymar intake* 7.3 Intercooler * gutted ebpv * 4" exhaust & 5" tip * LUK clutch * A-pillar pod w/ Auto Meter NV boost, pyro and water temp gauges * reverse dash lighting and hvac controls * Optima yellow top batts D75/25, both on the right side * HPO X-over mod * manually controlled gp's * cruise control mod * add-a-leaf (front) * AC mod
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