Have money-want power - Diesel Forum

Greg Nielsen · 06-21-2008, 09:30 PM

97 f-250hd extended cab long box 4x4. I would love to get as much power out of the old girl as possible without blowing too much money on it. What do you suggest i do i am up for all ideas. Thanks

Layson · 06-22-2008, 01:45 AM

What kind of power level are you thinking?? $$$$

300 isn't too bad, 400 is managable... and 500 is $$$$$

David Murphy · 06-22-2008, 10:55 AM

Hi Greg,
I'd reccomend the TS Performance 6 position chip I've tried just about every programmer/module/chip out there on my 7.3 and by far the best one I've found is the TS chip. It allows you to change HP levels on the fly w/o having to pull over for 5-7 minutes to reprogram the trucks computer, and has the best power compared to others I've used. We program them here to your specific truck and they can be reprogrammed again if you want to change the settings, or want to install it in another 7.3L. The only thing that I would reccomend, if you don't already have them, is to get a set of gauges. A pyrometer (EGT) gauge is the most important thing to have with any chip/programmer etc... These power enhancers usually make the trucks run a little hotter than stock and a pyro will keep you informed.

If you have any questions please just give us a call.

caryt · 06-22-2008, 10:58 AM

If you get a chip..Tony Wildman, Intake and exhaust system..Tymar and some guages you will have a foundation built. With stock Inj you should se about 75hp..not much more. That will really wake up your truck and do it for under $1500

Inj. can give you another 100+++ with support mods: Fuel, at least a 17* HPOP or a Stealth. 400 hp with those mods is easyly done but will cost $2-4k. Your turbo won't live at that HP so add $1-3k. If you have a auto add $5k for a BTS or John Wood trans. Sticks will need a much better clutch..$1.5k

Cary

Greg Nielsen · 06-22-2008, 10:57 PM

tymar intake 3x4 dp 4in exhaust shift kit gauges pyro boost and trans edge ez and edge evo all installed where to go next?

STurbo90 · 06-23-2008, 03:36 AM

injectors.

caryt · 06-23-2008, 09:42 AM

Get a TW chip, don't adjust your trans with a tuner get a BTS or John wood VB.

Greg Nielsen · 06-23-2008, 09:43 AM

If i do injectors do i have to upgrade my fuel system. i cant even put the evo on extreme without throwing codes plus the surging is enough to make a man nuts thanks for the advice so far. Im looking to blow 2-3 grand on her but i want do do it wisely

Greg Nielsen · 06-23-2008, 09:45 AM

TW chip? Tony Wildman chip. How do i contact Tony

Casserly · 06-23-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Nielsen

TW chip? Tony Wildman chip. How do i contact Tony

http://www.totaldieselperformance.com/

bosefes · 06-24-2008, 12:05 AM

You don't need a fuel system for injectors but it sounds like you need to upgrade your HPOP to at least a Super Duty 17* pump. You are most likely running out of high pressure oil when you are on the race settings of your edge

Dave

Greg Nielsen · 06-24-2008, 09:23 AM

What should i do to stop the surging? You all have been very helpful thanks!!

BlindViper · 06-24-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Nielsen

What should i do to stop the surging? You all have been very helpful thanks!!

Tony's programs should fix that, the edge programmer is junk. You should get a shift kit and a upgraded torque converter. Also look at getting a 17 deg hpop oil pump. If you plan to do any towing with extra power plan to get a inter cooler as well.