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Re: 08B07 program update [dbweaver]
by judgejustin
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Feb 04, 2009 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: dbweaver (Jan 31, 2009 8:45 pm)
I got my programing done two days ago. So far the computer is saying I am getting worse mileage. I filled up last night and will be checking it by hand. It does seem to have a little more power but I will not be testing that much while I am watching the mileage under normal conditions.
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- #279 of 355
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Air intake and exhaust
by judgejustin
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Feb 04, 2009 (8:26 am)
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I am going to be putting some type of air intake on very soon. Has anyone tried any that are out there? I am leaning toward the K&N because I have had those previously. Want any advice from someone who is running one on these 6.4L. I am also looking into changing the exhaust. I am not sure if I want to go with a cat back system or go with the expense of removing the particulate filter which involves a lot of electrical stuff. I am also concerned about doing a cat back because I have been told the particulate will not work correctly with out those finned tail pipes we have on these trucks. I just want to get air in and out faster and cooler. I believe these engines have potential they just have to have the right components to run with them. Any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated.
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- #280 of 355
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Re: Air intake and exhaust [judgejustin]
by dbweaver
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Feb 07, 2009 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: judgejustin (Feb 04, 2009 8:26 am)
I put a S&D cold air intake on my 6.4, I wasn't able to tell much difference. I think if a person could open the exhaust up like you said would help alot. I have saw some DPF and catalytic converter delete pipes on ebay that have places for all the sensors to plug in. Of course it will void your warranty.
I just bought a superchips cortex programmer for my 6.4. I haven't had it long enough to try it out much yet. I asked the mechanic at my dealership if it would void my warranty, they said it should be ok as long as I didn't turn it all the way up and try to tow 18 wheelers up mountains. But they did tell me not to mess with the exhaust, they said if it didn't have those finned tailpipes it would burn whatever was sitting next to it.
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- #281 of 355
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Window Sticker Terminology
by cthuskie
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Feb 08, 2009 (2:15 pm)
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I plan on purchasing my first Ford F250 Super Duty this month.
It is a 2008 I found today on a dealer's lot.
On the window sticker , listed under Options , it states :
JOB # 1 BUILD IDENTIFIER
What does this mean ?
Is it important ?
( pros and cons )
Take Care
George in Bristol , CT
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- #282 of 355
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Re: Window Sticker Terminology [cthuskie]
by firecapn
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Feb 08, 2009 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: cthuskie (Feb 08, 2009 2:15 pm)
Job #1 is what they Ford referred as the first run of HD trucks for that model year. I purchased mine and it was a new 2008 F-350 and was called Job #3. They difference are minor modifications to the truck, i.e. the size of the front end air dam, or the rear differential standard gear ratio. I love my truck and haven't had one iota or trouble as of yet, with 11,350 miles on the odometer. I have a 6.4 diesel, 3:55 gear ratio rear end, two wheel drive, crew cab, long bed. No modifications, getting 14.5 mpg around town, and 11.5 towing a 12500 # RV.
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- #283 of 355
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Re: 2008 F250 Super Duty Leak Update [BACKCRACKER]
by skip21
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Feb 08, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: BACKCRACKER (Jan 13, 2009 1:30 pm)
I have a 2007 super duty diesel.It has the same problem with the head gaskets that started in 2002 of which there are at least two ford TSBs out on this.I was told by the diesel tech where I bought my ford that it also happens on 2008 diesels.Ford dose not want to fix it and if you have one after market product on engine they will try to void your factory warrentee{they tried that with me except that there is the moss magnuson act of 1975 section 2302 that says they can not do that,]they told me that they were cancling my warrranty till I mentioned that actand they backed off.There are other messages in this forum about this,check them out in the 500 area of messages.
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- #284 of 355
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Re: Window Sticker Terminology [cthuskie]
by judgejustin
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Feb 09, 2009 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: cthuskie (Feb 08, 2009 2:15 pm)
George here are my thoughts and I hope they help in some form. First thing is that I don’t want to talk you out of buying one, by any means. I just want you to understand as much as I can tell you. I have driven every truck out there since my toes could touch the pedals. The Super Duty (Ford) is the best. Dodge isn’t too far behind but I never settle for 2nd place. In my opinion Ford made improvements to the Super Duty or Heavy Duty every single year they ever made them all the way up to 2003. From then till now they have been going backwards. Although the 6.4L was a huge improvement over the 6.0L. With all this said it is not all Ford or any other manufacturer’s fault, they have had to work around so many government regulations. I do really want you to understand that the days of the Super Duty’s being the unbelievable machine are not quite what they were. The 20 miles to the gallon are gone. The unstoppable black smoke rolling and never ending power are no more. You can still do a lot of modifications to them but at a much higher cost and with much less results. But still if you want the best driving, pull anything and generally feel good about yourself when you are setting next to a kid with a jacked up F-150 wannabe, because you know you have em licked in every possible way the Super Duty is still that. Oh yeah and you can move anything that God has made moveable at the same time.
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- #285 of 355
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EGR valve
by Roundtracker
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Feb 10, 2009 (4:01 pm)
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9,016 miles on my 08. EGR valve went out. Check engine light came on and it had a loss of power not long after. Found out that it is a big problem with these tucks. So much so that there is a national back order on them. They pulled all of the old ones off the shelf and are building new ones. In the mean time, after a short temper tantrum, I'm cruising in my Pontiac G6 rental until they can get some in.
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- #286 of 355
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Re: 2008 Performance Drop [lonewolf3]
by dtdm
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Feb 11, 2009 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: lonewolf3 (Jan 07, 2008 5:38 pm)
2008 F-250 Crewcab 4X4 auto 3.73, 16-17 interstate and 13-14 city. 2008 F-250 regular cab 4X4 4.10 6 speed manual, 18-19 interstate and 14-15 city. I have towed 7,000lbs for 600 miles with the Crewcab. Not bad on flat rolling hills, lacks on mountains but hey its a V-8. MPG towing 9-10 interstate.
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- #287 of 355
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Re: EGR valve [Roundtracker]
by dtdm
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Feb 11, 2009 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: Roundtracker (Feb 10, 2009 4:01 pm)
30,000 miles with out a issue. One problem, torn door seal.
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