Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
You'll think i'm crazy but, my 97 was getting louder and louder then my torque converter went south. I talked to brians truck shop, and they told me to replace it with a 2002 7.3 stock ford converter. WOW What a difference, and my truck is so much quieter that my wife doesn't mind the noise anymore. Just my 2 cents
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97 CCSRW 4x4,banks dwn pipe,4" hyper exh, kitty ran away,90 hp supchp,banks I/C,fpr shmd,dual elec fans,6"skyjack lift, 35" sup swamps, 4.10's,front truetrac, rear det. locker,cust.wood interior, camo seats & doors, billet trim & switch buttons,jet black w/ Jesse James style (REAL) flames w/reverse flames paint
Truck dosent have the marbles in a can sound like a TC usally makes. Tranny only has about 10k miles on it with a 3 clutch TC. I still need to add the factory fender insulation and hood insulation and hope it makes more of a difference then people say.
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05 f350 CC LB King Ranch. 6.0 stock with torqushift and 3.73 gears. This thing is SLOW
Take a look at your shifter boots. They could be loose or broken.
I also put pink insulation in mine and it makes a world of difference. Mine is close to my fathers 03 Dodge in quiet now.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 1/1/09 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 7 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet, 1 total paint job.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 4.6 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 16.5 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
Your down pipe isn't rubbing is it? Any holes in the up pipes?
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1997 F-250 PSD, 130k, 4x4, Outlaw E4ODX, Standard Cab, reg bed, 3.55 LS rear, Swamps 225/146 injectors, Autometer Guages Pyro/Boost/Tranny, 3" downpipe, 3.5" adjusted exhaust, ts 6 pos chip, Tonys fun programs, Tru-Cool H7B, 285/75, factory alum rims, Western V-Plow, 6.0 intercooler installed not plumbed
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Downpipe is tight but not hitting anything, Uppipes and gaskets are all new and no leaks. 4/4 shifter boot i think could use replacment its not torn but i think the inner and outer section seperated. Anyone in Allentown PA area with a OBS with a 5th wheel hitch???? Would love to pull my camper with a different truck and compair noise/power.
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05 f350 CC LB King Ranch. 6.0 stock with torqushift and 3.73 gears. This thing is SLOW
I thought mine was a little loud('97).....I put on a HPX and it quieted down bit....I am also running 2 stroke oil(1.5oz per gal)....and when I dont I can definitely tell a difference
It wouldn't have split shots unless he put them in aftermarket, and almost no one does. The stock HPOP doesn't handle them well.
Justin
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Originally Posted by BKB
The motor is a 96, tell me more about the double layer valve covers. I have had the covers off of my motor and my frinds 97 and noticed no difference. I dont know if his 97 has the split shots but it is hard to tell its even a diesel. His truck sounds more like a new Duramax its so quiet. I even installed rubber sheilds inside the wheel wells by the shocks to try and help keep some of the noise inside the engine compartment.
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1997 F-250 Power Stroke - 230k 463 hp - 7-9-09
BDP/Casserly Stage 2's, Mod H2E, Stealth Stage 2, BDP fuel system, Comp 910s, 7.3 ic, BDP live tuned
2005 F-350 Power Stroke (work truck) - 220k
ARP Studs, PHP 40 hp flash
I haven't been driving the truck much so the noise isent really an issue. I did talk to TW about the chip and the new tunes are much quiter also less power and MPG. I think im going to buy some 1'' closed cell foam and put it under the hood. Seems like alot of the noise is coming from the hood and threw the windsheild. This winter i might pull the dash and see what can be done to the firewall.
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05 f350 CC LB King Ranch. 6.0 stock with torqushift and 3.73 gears. This thing is SLOW
make sure the header bolts are not broke. my truck was fine at an idle but above that was very loud. the last bolt on the driver side was broke and leakin, might check that?
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97 crew cab short box f250 power stroke 4x4 automatic. 4.10s a stock other an 209500 miles first tank 18mpg, 4in exaust with no muffler now.
1983 F-350 Crew cab 4x4 4.10 5 speed 90 cummins 12v, turned up pump, centerforce clutch, stright piped,97 alcoa ford wheels, with custom built flatbed 265 85 16s
sold!!!! 96 crew cab short box f250 power stroke 4x4 automatic. 4.10s one wheel wonder 180000 miles, old chip no epv 3in down pipe, 5" STACK custom air cleaner (like tymar) custom bumper 285 85 16's
make sure the header bolts are not broke. my truck was fine at an idle but above that was very loud. the last bolt on the driver side was broke and leakin, might check that?
When i did the diesel conversion and while the motor was out i checked manifolds and installed all new uppipes. No exhaust leaks on this motor.
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05 f350 CC LB King Ranch. 6.0 stock with torqushift and 3.73 gears. This thing is SLOW
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