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New to the site and came looking for advice. I'm nearing the point of having to rebuild my truck or look into a new one. I have a 96 F250 4x4 with a 7.3 powerstroke turbo and an E4OD trans. I bought it used in 2000 with 16,000 miles on it. I now have 450,000 miles. I love the motor. I replaced the injectors and glow plugs for the first time around 325,000 miles. A couple of starters and alternators, belts and hoses I have done nothing to it. I did use the Hypertech Power Programmer III which gave me a slight (but noticeable) increase in performance.
The tranny, on the other hand is junk. I have never gotten more than 80-100k miles out of one. The current one is a Jasper reman and seems to be better than the ones I had in the past but it is on the verge of needing repair.
I am looking for towing power and fuel economy. Any suggestions?
 
LReiff said:
Welcome! Get a Duramax! Ok flame suit on...LOL
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Isn't that one of those Government Motors engines?

I'm wondering if converting my truck to a manual transmission would be a better way to go...
 
Get a custom tuned TS chip and a BTS transmission. You will never have to worry about the transmission again....
 
Bustedknuckles said:
Get a custom tuned TS chip and a BTS transmission. You will never have to worry about the transmission again....
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Forgive me for being a noob, but I have not learned the abbreviations. Is "TS" a company name or type of chip? And is "BTS" a particular company that builds transmissions? Is it an automatic?

I don't mean to sound stupid, it just comes naturally
 
cobiker said:
Forgive me for being a noob, but I have not learned the abbreviations. Is "TS" a company name or type of chip? And is "BTS" a particular company that builds transmissions? Is it an automatic?

I don't mean to sound stupid, it just comes naturally
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Yes and yes- welcome to the site
 
Ts is a brand of chip and many others companies offer a "ts style" chip. BTS stands for brians truck shop and it is a diesel performance company known for build some of the best e40d and 4r100 ford transmissions in the country.
 
cobiker said:
Forgive me for being a noob, but I have not learned the abbreviations. Is "TS" a company name or type of chip? And is "BTS" a particular company that builds transmissions? Is it an automatic?

I don't mean to sound stupid, it just comes naturally
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You can contact beans, swamps, gearhead automotive or Tony wildman for a custom tuned TS chip.
 
Bustedknuckles said:
You can contact beans, swamps, gearhead automotive or Tony wildman for a custom tuned TS chip.
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I will assume those are forum members.

With almost a half-million miles on her, an overhaul woul probably be my first step. Everything in the motor is original except for starter, alternator, injectors and glow plugs.
 
Welcome!

Post a topic in the Ford section and let the guys know what your trying to do with your truck.. They can help you out! It seems as you just need a little guidance.
 
SuperDave4x4 said:
Welcome!

Post a topic in the Ford section and let the guys know what your trying to do with your truck.. They can help you out! It seems as you just need a little guidance.
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I'll take that as "go away kid, ya bother me"...JK :lolly:. Thanks
 
SuperDave4x4 said:
LOL you might just fit in.... :lolly:
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This.

Regardless of what you do, you're looking at putting a lot of money into a truck with a LOT of miles. I'd look at what's available in a used truck. Especially if you are going to continue to drive like that.
 
displacedtexan said:
This.

Regardless of what you do, you're looking at putting a lot of money into a truck with a LOT of miles. I'd look at what's available in a used truck. Especially if you are going to continue to drive like that.
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I really like the truck. Been driving it for 11 years now and was thinking of rebuilding it. So why not get some advice and get a little extra performance and mpg in the process. I know i'm gonna have to drop some bucks rebuilding/replacing the trans. building the motor and and rebuilding the axles, suspension, etc. But I don't have to do it all at one time. Thanks for the welcome. I'm off to the powerstroke forums :thankyou2:
 
Welcome, I think you'll fit in fine...Let me know if you have any 7.3 questions
 
cobiker said:
I really like the truck. Been driving it for 11 years now and was thinking of rebuilding it. So why not get some advice and get a little extra performance and mpg in the process. I know i'm gonna have to drop some bucks rebuilding/replacing the trans. building the motor and and rebuilding the axles, suspension, etc. But I don't have to do it all at one time. Thanks for the welcome. I'm off to the powerstroke forums :thankyou2:
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If you like it, go for it. I was just merely pointing out that it's most likely not the logical course.


Not that logic is the primary motivating factor for anyone here!LOL
 
displacedtexan said:
If you like it, go for it. I was just merely pointing out that it's most likely not the logical course.


Not that logic is the primary motivating factor for anyone here!LOL
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I've heard that the newer Ford diesels are not as dependable and require more service and repair than the 7.3 turbo. That is one motivation for keeping the old beast. I am a :ford: man for better or worse. I know i could easily spend more than a decent used truck would cost. :doh:

Whaddya mean logic? Are you Mr Spock or something?:hehe:

You do notice my sig right?
 
Welcome!

Hows the front-end doing???

LOL 1st 4 years it gets 4k miles a year put on. The last 10 years you put on 11x the amount per year! LOL
 
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