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    extra cooling?

    I've been running my last few tanks without diesel additive. The last tank was the first tank with the new SX257 turbo, I averaged 14.1mpg. I've run one tank since the clutch fan install (600 miles) and averaged 13.9. It's been much hotter and I now spend time idling through a few phone...
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    extra cooling?

    I see 6200cfm, vs the 5600cfm I had. Not a huge difference, I have 2 other 1400 cfm fans pushing from the front of the ic radiator too Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/121968318068
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    extra cooling?

    Supposedly 1400cfm each
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    extra cooling?

    I eventually wired the lower fans to always run and the uppers to run all the time when above 140F at the radiator outlet. They all 4 always ran, plus the 2 pushers i have up front on my intercooler radiator. I thought about the flaps but was more concerned they might direct air away from the...
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    Gentleman, I know I'm a traitor but....

    There's one for sale 20 minutes from me, 5 speed, 1998, extended cab, 180k, for $10,500. It's got some rust on the rockers though.
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    extra cooling?

    110F is crazy! It reminds me of Bobby from King of the Hill. Putting the plate right up against the radiator ensures there 100% flow through the cores though, i suppose i could build it back further, there was about 1/2" from the radiator to the actual core and fins. There was just no...
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    extra cooling?

    My intake Temps post ic were pushing 170f they stay right around 130-140f running the ac now. I've found 110 to 120f post ic Temps yielded the best fuel mileage. I'm sure the clutch fan is robbing mileage, I'll let you know next fill up but more importantly ac is working great. Not that I'm...
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    extra cooling?

    I have a new compressor and r134 cut on switch but still r12 condenser until I swap new engine and radiator core in. At idle mines not great but cruising I have no issues at 98f in a black crew cab keeping things cool inside. What are your high and low freon pressures? Maybe your orifice is...
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    extra cooling?

    I also have ac and a water intercooler blocking my radiator. I have a real gauge that I saw 220f factory gauge wasnt but 1/4 up
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    extra cooling?

    I forgot to add 1993 crew cab long bed is 8900lbs with all of the tools and liftgate so 1100lb max tongue weight, 96 single cab is 7100 so 3900lb max tongue weight, more like an 18 wheeler in terms of trailer weight distribution.
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    extra cooling?

    On the topic of getting a 450, just look for an F350 cab and Chasis. I could be wrong, but i just picked up a 1996 F350, single cab 4x4 with a powerstroke that has a GVWR of 11,000lb. It's frame is over an inch thicker than my 1993 F350 crew cab long bed 2wd 10,000lb gvwr. There is also an extra...
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    extra cooling?

    I have a brand new radiator, water pump, motorcraft theromostat, hoses, inspected block ports with bore scope. I say my cooling health is at 100%. With 4 12 inch electric fans and 100% sealed aluminum shroud (way more than stock) there was no comparison to the clutch fan. I drove electric fans...
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    extra cooling?

    I just pulled out my 4 electric fan setup because of coolant Temps getting to 220f with ac on. Installed a good clutch fan thst locks around 200f and I've not seen my truck ever go over 200f since then. I would only go with an all aluminum radiator. The plastic side tanks are hit an miss...
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    Complete re-key

    I bought this kit for my truck, super easy to replace. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Ignition-Switch-Lock-Cylinder-Pair-2-Door-Lock-Cylinder-W-2-Logo-Keys-/201600410351?fits=Year%3A1993%7CModel%3AF-150&hash=item2ef05222ef:g:~f8AAOSwvg9XWOp3&vxp=mtr
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    Aluminum TIG Welding Pro Needed

    If you're going through the trouble of removing the intake I'd just weld / purchase one that's already been converted. I have one waiting to go on my new engine when it's done but didn't feel like replacing an intake just to test a new turbo for a few thousand miles...
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    physical differences inbetween N/A & Turbo flywheels

    I know there's a big weight on my turbo flywheel a weight on my flex plate fromthe 2 turbo engines I have but never had an na for comparison.
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    Aluminum TIG Welding Pro Needed

    It definitely won't clear the 093 turbo, not sure about the banks but I had to clearance my snail when I clocked it for ic install and installed a SX257 turbo.
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    American made heater core???

    American or Chinese aluminum still follow the properties of science. Aluminum submerged in a pH above 9.0 begins corroding. Sodium molybdate will slow it down, tolytriazole will tie up the copper that will plate to it and bore holes through it. That's all you can do with it. Heater cores...
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    American made heater core???

    That'll keep killing aluminum
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    American made heater core???

    Is your heater core aluminum and are you running HD coolant with the high pH of 11.0 with no tolytriazole?
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    Where can I get the correct 7.3l idi turbo piston rings? Do powerstrokes fit?

    I just spent some time looking up measurements and i dont think those powerstroke above will fit the turbo IDI pistons, the powerstroke measurements look the same as the non turbo but not the turbo so i found this set that looks like it should fit my 94 turbo idi based on the measurements the...
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    Where can I get the correct 7.3l idi turbo piston rings? Do powerstrokes fit?

    Thanks! I called diesel performance who sells new Mahle pistons for the turbo and they said the Rings are the same. I ordered a set but they won't be here for a week
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    Where can I get the correct 7.3l idi turbo piston rings? Do powerstrokes fit?

    I've been told the idi turbo piston rings are the same as the 7 3l powerstrokes. Is thst correct? They have two keystone rings. If not where can I get the correct standard bore rings? I was looking at these 1994-03 Ford 7.3L Turbo Diesel Power Stroke Mahle "MOLY" Piston Rings. Your choice...
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    OFFICIAL Red Head Steering Box Group Buy Thread

    That's crazy, maybe i just got lucky. I got my first box from Autozone and it was like that so i went with Red Head
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    Added my coolant filter

    Adding too much SCA to anything is going to hurt it though. I am not sure why anyone is needing to add them, they really shouldnt go away. The only time it should leave is through dilution as there should really be minimal reaction from oxygen in a sealed system.

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