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Questions - 9/28/2007 11:04:07 AM

vwfanforever

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Hi, looking for some infomartion. Just bought a 2001 F-250 7.3. I was wondering what modifications anyone has done and can suggest to increase trucks power and performance. As well, i need to recover the steering wheel. Wondering if anyone has done it. And if you need to take it in and get it done due to the airbag. Thanks

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RE: Questions - 9/29/2007 5:15:09 PM

vwfanforever

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So i take it noone has done any mods.. or any suggestions for the recovering of the steering wheel

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RE: Questions - 9/29/2007 5:42:28 PM

Hayapower

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One of the easiest mods to build power is to use a performance programmer/tuner like Superchips ect... You can add 60-70 or so just installing a performance tune through the diagnostic connector.. But adding extra HP does come at some risk, especiialy if towing heavy and not following the HP to weights/load limits that the manufacturer lists.. More so in the higher HP tunes.. Larger diameter exhaust, as well as monitoring EGT (exhaust gas temps) is a good idea and a must in the extreme HP tunes.. My 6.0 runs the Diablo Predator and pushes out close to 400HP.. A gain of 60+ horse and more with the later build diesels is 'very' noticeable.. The leather wrapped wheel isn't terribly expensive and easier to just replace the complete wheel.. I don't know of anyone repairing/covering the stock wheel, but sure there is someone that does.. But again, cost affective? On the older F's I used to cut the leather off, and cover the wheel with a stitch on aftermarket cover.. Or, you can usually find a good used wheel at a dismantler ect. or eBay and such..

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