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 have the motor out of my truck and I thought it would be a good time to install an intercooler and tranny cooler. I have heard good things about using a 6.0 intercooler but i'm not sure to get one of those because i dont know how much boost they can handle. I want an intercooler that can handle big boost numbers for furture upgrades. I know other options are the 7.3 superduty intercoolers as well as the banks techi cooler. I know that spearco makes a superduty upgrade intercooler for the 7.3 as well as the 6.0. I'm not sure where to look...i'm trying to avoid installing a cooler that will have to be upgraded again in the future. I just want the best cooler for my money...what do yall think?
__________________ 96 F-250 2wd. SRW, CC, 173 K on tha clock
Performance:
4in. Flo-Pro exhaust, Tymar intake, AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, Fleetguard CC2820 coolant, 203* Thermostat, HPX mod., Edge Evo., AC mod., CCV mod., EBPV gutted, Pedestal Modded, Tymar coolant filter kit, CPRx Custom Built fuel system by Bob Riley
Appearance:
55W HID's, 33 in. Toyo Open Country A/T's., low profile Bullett toolbox, Herculiner bedliner, lockable rear bumper, diamond clear bumper, corner, and headlights, Ranchhand front bumper
I have the motor out of my truck and I thought it would be a good time to install an intercooler and tranny cooler. I have heard good things about using a 6.0 intercooler but i'm not sure to get one of those because i dont know how much boost they can handle. I want an intercooler that can handle big boost numbers for furture upgrades. I know other options are the 7.3 superduty intercoolers as well as the banks techi cooler. I know that spearco makes a superduty upgrade intercooler for the 7.3 as well as the 6.0. I'm not sure where to look...i'm trying to avoid installing a cooler that will have to be upgraded again in the future. I just want the best cooler for my money...what do yall think?
If you're pretty sure you will be making big boost #'s, I'd say go for a Spearco...
If you're pretty sure you will be making big boost #'s, I'd say go for a Spearco...
X2 on that: Spearco. But I read that your are planning to add a 6.0 trans cooler, maybe with the Spearco it wont fit, I really dont know, just a bump in that for you.
i used a 6.0 inter cooler took tanks off and made new aluminum ones welded them on to intercoooler and installed in my truck with new motor almost completed it was less than buying a spearco
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1996 F350 2WD DRW CC Black STG1 160 CC INJECTORS , D66 TURBO FROM BEANS ,3.5" DOWN PIPE 4" MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST, SD HPOP , CPR FUEL SYSTEM ,DIY TYMAR AIR FILTER , DP TUNER WITH F5 , AUTOMETER GAUGES PYRO - BOOST - TRANS TEMP - COOLANT , DIPRICOL HPOP GAUGE .
6.0l SD INTERCOOLER MOD WITH NEW CUSTOM MODDED TANKS AND AEM WATER METH KIT TO HELP LOWER EGT'S ON HILLS , E40D HIGHLY MODDED
2009 FORD F 150 FX4 S /CREW LOADED (BLACK)
2007 SPORTSMAN 500HO STEALTH BLACK
2008 SPORTSMAN 800HO STEALTH BLACK
2009 POLARIS RZR NEUCLEAR ORANGE 2" LIFT, 27"SWAMPLITWES ON ITP RIMS , POLARIS PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KIT (THIS THING IS CRAZZZY I LOVE IT )
2008 COUGAR SRX (KEYSTONE) 30FT HOLIDAY TRAILER
Actually there are about 4 to consider for a HP rig...
Diesel Innovations Big DI IC
Spearco 7.3 (is the larger size of the 6.0 worth the fit up hassles?)
Spearco 6.0
Hypermax Tapercore (Cary T used sucessfully and has commented on)
At the same time, I beleive it was Thunderstruck that made big HP on a stock 6.0.
Masami is always a thinker but not one to boast, take a look at what he has....
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
Isnt the hypermax tapercore the same as the spearco? or not? and what is the diesel innovations one? i'm a little confused. with the spearco, would it be better to go with the 6.0 or the 7.3 option?
__________________ 96 F-250 2wd. SRW, CC, 173 K on tha clock
Performance:
4in. Flo-Pro exhaust, Tymar intake, AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, Fleetguard CC2820 coolant, 203* Thermostat, HPX mod., Edge Evo., AC mod., CCV mod., EBPV gutted, Pedestal Modded, Tymar coolant filter kit, CPRx Custom Built fuel system by Bob Riley
Appearance:
55W HID's, 33 in. Toyo Open Country A/T's., low profile Bullett toolbox, Herculiner bedliner, lockable rear bumper, diamond clear bumper, corner, and headlights, Ranchhand front bumper
How much boost is too much for the stock 6.0 what are your plans number wise.. ?
__________________ 1996 F250 X-cab SB, zf-5, open element intake, tymar 3-4" DP, 4inch dual DE exhuast,gutted EBPV,MidWest Shortshift kit, DP-tuner chip,Gauges,
sounds, with a bunch of rammat and ensolite in the cab.
1997 f250 longbed xcab,zf-5, 4inch lift with 18 inch wheels and mickey thompsons
Motor all stock for now..
1994 f250 with a custom dump/flatbed heavy duty winch up front, 7.3 idi, None turbo...
i would expect that one day I will make those boost numbers. right now i will be ok. I'm just trying to determine the best cooler for the money. Its also important to me that I am able to fit a tranny cooler in up front as well. Between Banks, Hypermax, Spearco, and Diesel Innovations, I want to know the best one. If i call up the vendors for these coolers they will all tell me theirs is the best. I'm trying to get an unbiased opinion.
__________________ 96 F-250 2wd. SRW, CC, 173 K on tha clock
Performance:
4in. Flo-Pro exhaust, Tymar intake, AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, Fleetguard CC2820 coolant, 203* Thermostat, HPX mod., Edge Evo., AC mod., CCV mod., EBPV gutted, Pedestal Modded, Tymar coolant filter kit, CPRx Custom Built fuel system by Bob Riley
Appearance:
55W HID's, 33 in. Toyo Open Country A/T's., low profile Bullett toolbox, Herculiner bedliner, lockable rear bumper, diamond clear bumper, corner, and headlights, Ranchhand front bumper
and what about banks? is ther cooler any good in comparison to spearco, hypermax, diesel innovations...etc?
I have read in several forums that the only of the few good things that Banks has (for the price) is their IC , but the 6.0 IC is very comparable and cheaper, so thats the difference for me, and thats the reason I bought a 6.0 IC, because Im convinced that it will work as well as Banks IC. Now if you are planning to go more thant 50 PSI, maybe you should look for the Spearco IC. IMHO.
I have been looking at the new subzero intercooler from www.atsdiesel.com
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2004 F250 6.0 PSD every day work truck
Jotto desk / laptop / printer for giving estimates
3000 watt inverter keeps drill batteries charged
4" tubo back MBRP cool duals
CFM+ intake elbow / Airaid cold air intake
SCT X3 from innovative diesel
Coolant Filter / Amsoil by-pass system
ATS Intercooler
Fluidampr / 200 amp alternator
ARP head bolts / Black onyx head gaskets
185cc Injectors 70hp+ / stock turbo
stage 1 fuel lines / cross over with fixed orifice
58 volt FIMC mod from swamps diesel
Airdog 2 with in tank fuel module upgrade Mag-Hytec Diff. and trans. covers
Aluminum degas tank
Last edited by paintingman; 05-22-2009 at 08:15 PM.
The ATS KIT listed for the 94-97 trucks is the same old kit with a new name. It is a nice kit for stockish trucks. Cary T actually make some pretty decent power with one.
The ATS Sub Zero cooler kit for the 99 up trucks is a nice piece, but it probably compares very closely to the other 3 I listed. Fit up and price would be the questions for me.
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
I have the motor out of my truck and I thought it would be a good time to install an intercooler and tranny cooler. I have heard good things about using a 6.0 intercooler but i'm not sure to get one of those because i dont know how much boost they can handle. I want an intercooler that can handle big boost numbers for furture upgrades. I know other options are the 7.3 superduty intercoolers as well as the banks techi cooler. I know that spearco makes a superduty upgrade intercooler for the 7.3 as well as the 6.0. I'm not sure where to look...i'm trying to avoid installing a cooler that will have to be upgraded again in the future. I just want the best cooler for my money...what do yall think?
I think you should say what is being done to your motor....and what turbo/turbos your using, and injectors, fuel system....etc....
the 6.0 cooler will handle 40 psi easy, if your looking for 60 plus, better get a DIIC or comparable....if your seriously upgrading now for big power, why screw around with silly upgrades....?
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1997 F350 CC 4x4 Auto
a little over 400 at the rear wheels
thanks to Wildman, Bean, Cass, Luke and Visa
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96 F-250 2wd. SRW, CC, 173 K on tha clock
in several forums that the only of the few good things that Banks has (for the price
) is their IC , but the 6.0 IC is very comparable and cheaper, so thats the difference for me, and thats the reason I bought a 6.0 IC, 
because Im convinced that it will work as well as Banks IC. Now if you are planning to go more thant 50 PSI, maybe you should look for the Spearco IC. IMHO.
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