FAQ: Popular Modifications You Might See Referenced on the Forum - Diesel Forum

TonyBerry · 06-07-2006, 01:44 PM

Please be aware! If you are tempted to ask which brand or variant of a mod is best, don't be offended if most of your help comes from vendors and/or sponsors. Most truck owners don't methodically install, test, and then remove a long series of different brands of the same mod. This sometimes happens, but so rarely that you are unlikely to gain the attention of the two or three people in the world who are likely to have the applicable experience to provide a pertinent response to your question. If you manage to get in contact with such a truck owner, be prepared to receive a biased opinion. The only people of whom you may maintain a realistic expectation of intimate familiarity with more than one or two brands or versions of a mod are the vendors and/or sponsors. The only way to find out whether a vendor is biased or straight-shooting is to get to know them.

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Mod Name: CCV Mod
Mod Difficulty: Easy to Medium (depends on how much you want to spend)
Tools Required:
Time to Perform: 30-45 Minutes
Mod Description: Crankcase Vent tube is rerouted from the
air intake to a small canister that traps oil residue. There are
several options for this mod ranging from a pre-built kit to doing it
all yourself.
Helpful Links: Forum Post and WebShots Album

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Mod Name: AIH Mod
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Air Intake Heater is removed to improve intake airflow.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: Clear Headlights for 1994-2003 F250/F350/F450/F550
Mod Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: The clear lens headlight assemblies from
2003-2007 F250 and up trucks will work with no modifications. The
clips on the back of the headlight assembly are supposed to slide
straight up to allow removal of the entire assembly. Some have found
that it is easier to remove the entire front fascia (grill, backing,
etc.) as the clips are sometimes difficult to remove. Another
suggestion is to remove both batteries to gain better access to the
back of the headlight assemblies and therefore the clips.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: ZooDad or Zoo-Dad
Mod Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Tools Required: Hole Saw Drill or Dremel-type Tool
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Hole(s) are drilled in fascia backing plate to
allow more/better airflow into airbox.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: IC Foil Wrap Delete
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Intercooler Foil Wrap is removed to increase turbo
spooling sound. No known benefits to performance except maybe a
small weight savings [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] This is the Hot side CAC pipe (driver
side), and the air in it is much hotter than the air in the engine
comparment, so removing the insulation will do nothing to harm
performance.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: Hood Insulation Removal
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Insulation on inside of hood is removed to increase
turbo spooling sound. No known benefits to performance except maybe
a small weight savings [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: 18K Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Judging by the name, something to do with an 18K
resistor.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: IDM Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description:
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: 2WD Low Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required: Switch, Wire Cutters, Crimpers, Tape
Time to Perform: Less than 1 Hour
Mod Description: For trucks with ESOF 4x4; gives you a 2wd low
gear to slowly move heavy trailers in reverse or forward without
straining/overheating the automatic transmission. Accomplished by
installing switch in center wire of three wire plug on the hub
soleniod located on passenger side fender inside hood. Result is
transfer case will go into low range (when dash switch is placed in
4LOW) but the auto hubs will not lock the front axle.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: Always Bright Overhead Console Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Makes it so that the overhead console display
does not dim when you turn on the headlights. Cutting the light blue
with red tracer wire located under the passenger side kick panel.
Helpful Links: External Site Link

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Mod Name: AIC Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform: 1-2 Hours
Mod Description: Auxiliary Idle Control (High Idle) will allow you to
manually set and adjust the idle speed of your 1999-2004 PSD truck.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: DP Tuner Lighted 6 Position Switch
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Allows you to easily, and quickly, see what
setting you are currently running on.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: "Key-in-Ignition" Door Dinger Delete Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Removes that annoying dinging sound when your
key is in the ignition and the door is open. Turn ignition to RUN
(do not start), insert prodding tool in hole under ignition and
press the small ball/detent while pulling on ignition cylinder -
ignition cylinder will come out. Look closely at the removed
cylinder and find the small brass contact. You can wrap a bit of
tape around it or simply pull it off. Reinsert ignition cylinder;
it will click into place. Alternate method is to cut the black with
pink tracer wire that runs up to the ignition cylinder.
Helpful Links:

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Dieselfever78 · 06-07-2006, 02:30 PM

My as well throw the zoo-dad up there too

-Michael

treytroxell · 06-07-2006, 02:39 PM

IC Foil Wrap delete

Removing the insulation under the hood

18K mod.

T/C lockup switch

and most of all lets not forget puttin in them gauges

gregrob · 06-07-2006, 02:43 PM

Muffler Delete

DIY Intake

Valve Body Swap

IDM Mod

twobit · 06-07-2006, 02:50 PM

2WD low mod

always bright overhead display mod

gregrob · 06-07-2006, 02:56 PM

Hi-Idle Mod

westpsd · 06-07-2006, 03:48 PM

Lighted 6 position switch mod

http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbthrea...=31&fpart=1

ryaneverk2 · 06-07-2006, 03:51 PM

Hopefully a mod can make this into a Sticky.

DarthSurplus · 06-07-2006, 03:55 PM

It won't work. The people who ask the questions that seem so repetitive for us are new and in a hurry. You might snag a few of the more thorough-searchers, but not enough to make a difference.

But while you're at it, you should add a clause:

If you are tempted to ask which brand or variant of a mod is best, don't be offended if most of your help comes from vendors and/or sponsors. Most truck owners don't methodically install, test, and then remove a long series of different brands of the same mod. This sometimes happens, but so rarely that you are unlikely to gain the attention of the two or three people in the world who are likely to have the applicable experience to provide a pertinent response to your question. If you manage to get in contact with such a truck owner, be prepared to receive a biased opinion. The only people of whom you may maintain a realistic expectation of intimate familiarity with more than one or two brands or versions of a mod are the vendors and/or sponsors. The only way to find out whether a vendor is biased or straight-shooting is to get to know them.

I guess I would also chip in the "Key-in-Ignition" Door Dinger Delete mod (my favorite), in-tank, pre-pump, and bypass filtration mods.

TonyBerry · 06-07-2006, 04:35 PM

Cleaned

TonyBerry · 06-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Cleaned

ryaneverk2 · 06-07-2006, 05:08 PM

I'll try and come back to this thread later this evening and add the descriptions and other stuff in the format you used to a few of the mods. Just too busy right now. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

tkoden · 06-07-2006, 10:15 PM

Thank you for putting this together. As someone new to the site its sometimes hard to find a good description thru searching so you end up posting and waisting everyones time answering the same thing over and over again.

Kirk

garyt · 06-07-2006, 11:32 PM

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Please be aware! If you are tempted to ask which brand or variant of a mod is best, don't be offended if most of your help comes from vendors and/or sponsors. Most truck owners don't methodically install, test, and then remove a long series of different brands of the same mod. This sometimes happens, but so rarely that you are unlikely to gain the attention of the two or three people in the world who are likely to have the applicable experience to provide a pertinent response to your question. If you manage to get in contact with such a truck owner, be prepared to receive a biased opinion. The only people of whom you may maintain a realistic expectation of intimate familiarity with more than one or two brands or versions of a mod are the vendors and/or sponsors. The only way to find out whether a vendor is biased or straight-shooting is to get to know them.

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Mod Name: CCV Mod
Mod Difficulty: Easy to Medium (depends on how much you want to spend)
Tools Required:
Time to Perform: 30-45 Minutes
Mod Description: Crankcase Vent tube is rerouted from the
air intake to a small canister that traps oil residue. There are
several options for this mod ranging from a pre-built kit to doing it
all yourself.
Helpful Links: CCV MOD THREAD 

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Mod Name: AIH Mod
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Air Intake Heater is removed to improve intake airflow.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: Clear Headlights for 1994-2003 F250/F350/F450/F550
Mod Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: The clear lens headlight assemblies from
2003-2007 F250 and up trucks will work with no modifications. The
clips on the back of the headlight assembly are supposed to slide
straight up to allow removal of the entire assembly. Some have found
that it is easier to remove the entire front fascia (grill, backing,
etc.) as the clips are sometimes difficult to remove. Another
suggestion is to remove both batteries to gain better access to the
back of the headlight assemblies and therefore the clips.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: ZooDad or Zoo-Dad
Mod Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Tools Required: Hole Saw Drill or Dremel-type Tool
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Hole(s) are drilled in fascia backing plate to
allow more/better airflow into airbox.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: IC Foil Wrap Delete
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Intercooler Foil Wrap is removed to increase turbo
spooling sound. No known benefits to performance except maybe a
small weight savings [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: Hood Insulation Removal
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Insulation on inside of hood is removed to increase
turbo spooling sound. No known benefits to performance except maybe
a small weight savings [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: 18K Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Judging by the name, something to do with an 18K
resistor.
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: IDM Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description:
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: 2WD Low Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description:
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: Always Bright Overhead Console Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description:
Helpful Links:

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Mod Name: AIC Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform: 1-2 Hours
Mod Description: Auxiliary Idle Control (High Idle) will allow you to
manually set and adjust the idle speed of your 1999-2004 PSD truck.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: DP Tuner Lighted 6 Position Switch
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Allows you to easily, and quickly, see what
setting you are currently running on.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: "Key-in-Ignition" Door Dinger Delete Mod
Mod Difficulty:
Tools Required:
Time to Perform:
Mod Description: Removes that annoying dinging sound when your
key is in the ignition and the door is open.
Helpful Links:

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I added in a CCV mod thread. It has Subman's post that has a lot of popular CCV mods

gsryT

ryaneverk2 · 06-08-2006, 04:08 PM

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Mod Name: IC Foil Wrap Delete
Mod Difficulty: Medium
Tools Required: pliers to tear off foil, wire wheel attachment for a handheld drill, WD-40 and/or brake parts cleaner
Time to Perform: 1-2 hours
Mod Description: Intercooler Foil Wrap is removed to increase turbo
spooling sound. No known benefits to performance except maybe a
small weight savings [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] This is the Hot side CAC pipe (driver side), and the air in it is much hotter than the air in the engine comparment, so removing the insulation will do nothing to harm performance.
Helpful Links: Forum Post

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Mod Name: "Key-in-Ignition" Door Dinger Delete Mod
Mod Difficulty: Easy
Tools Required: Narrow prodding tool such as a very small screw driver
Time to Perform: 5-10 minutes
Mod Description: Removes that annoying dinging sound when your
key is in the ignition and the door is open. Turn ignition to RUN (do not start), insert prodding tool in hole under ignition and press the small ball/detent while pulling on ignition cylinder - ignition cylinder will come out. Look closely at the removed cylinder and find the small brass contact. You can wrap a bit of tape around it or simply pull it off. Reinsert ignition cylinder; it will click into place. Alternate method is to cut the black with pink tracer wire that runs up to the ignition cylinder.
Helpful Links:

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I added some info to each of these two mods above, so you may want to edit your original post and place these two entries in place of those that are there currently. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img]