dddenio
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• Detroit Lakes, MN, USA |
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 Posted:9/13/2004 21:48 |
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Gen X, Good idea to pass on mod. I cover up mod in winter but last winter I sucked the WHOLE intake box full of snow & choked my truck off.
I was driving down hiway in U.P. Mich snowstorm and came up on bread truck jujst billowing diesel smoke out the tailpipe. I wondered why? He was only going 30mph. Anyway I continued along my way & my Pyro climbed to 1000deg. Boost guage wouldn't move & you wanna talk sucking sound squeal. Well, I pulled into fuel station & found the problem. My AIS Ford intake plugged. I believe if my zoodad was open, it would have been a problem even quicker. Hope this info helps!
Dennis
2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, FTVB, MBRP 4" SS Exhaust, Rancho 9000X shocks, "V" code Front Springs & "B" Code Rear Springs, Ride Rite AirBags, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods
2001 7.3L F250 CC SB 4x4 with banks monster SS 4", pillar guages, BTS Trans, Cale tuned 6 pos chip, 6oh Trans Cooler, Rancho 9,000X Shocks, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat. "Sound Deadend the Cab"
2001 7.3L F350 CC LB 4x4 5" Exhaust, pillar guages, BTS Trans, US Gear Underdrive, DP 6 pos chip, V10 Trans Cooler, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit, Evans Coolant, 203 stat, DI reg Fuel Return, GT38R BB Turbo, AFE 2 Intake, Banks Intercooler, Air Rite Bags, |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/15/2004 14:14 |
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You're probably right to pass on it then....
it's the ole boxers or breifs issue....
all a matter of choice... and location....
we have rain LOTS of it at times, but no snow....
have had the zoodad on two psd x's now for a total of about 3 years and no issues....
If banks is selling a $1000 (???) intercooler to get cooler air in to the intake/turbo,
and simple physics teaches us that colder air is denser ,
then I think there is benefit to this mod for me 
no hard proof, but just cuz I thnk so....
and isn't that what it's all about ?
if I'm happy with it - "It's all good " 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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Posted:9/15/2004 21:54 |
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| Quote: | Gen X, Good idea to pass on mod. I cover up mod in winter but last winter I sucked the WHOLE intake box full of snow & choked my truck off.
I was driving down hiway in U.P. Mich snowstorm and came up on bread truck jujst billowing diesel smoke out the tailpipe. I wondered why? He was only going 30mph. Anyway I continued along my way & my Pyro climbed to 1000deg. Boost guage wouldn't move & you wanna talk sucking sound squeal. Well, I pulled into fuel station & found the problem. My AIS Ford intake plugged. I believe if my zoodad was open, it would have been a problem even quicker. Hope this info helps!
Dennis
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Dennis,
I did concert putting in a Zoodad below the Air box intake with a 45 or 90 deg elbow. This would provide cool air to the intake region and provide better protection from snow and ice. Now one could say...."if it's winter, the air is cool enough and this is not needed". One could also say "you don't need to install an elbow for protect in the middle of the summer".
I just decided to pass.........However I would agree that in the middle of summer when it's 100F outside the diesel's hood get pretty toasty.....any cooler air would be good.
Thanks for your input.
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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Posted:9/15/2004 22:04 |
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| Quote: | You're probably right to pass on it then....
it's the ole boxers or breifs issue....
all a matter of choice... and location....
we have rain LOTS of it at times, but no snow....
have had the zoodad on two psd x's now for a total of about 3 years and no issues....
If banks is selling a $1000 (???) intercooler to get cooler air in to the intake/turbo,
and simple physics teaches us that colder air is denser ,
then I think there is benefit to this mod for me
no hard proof, but just cuz I thnk so....
and isn't that what it's all about ?
if I'm happy with it - "It's all good " |
JOHNBOY...How the heck are you?
I haven't seen you on the site in a while I thought me you when pro with the X and started dragging it for a living
Had I knew you where still around I would of drop you a line last week when I was in DFW and bought you a beer.....
Good to see your back in the saddle so to speak.
Cheers 
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dddenio
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• Detroit Lakes, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 8/18/2004 |
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• 41 posts |
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Posted:9/15/2004 22:51 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Gen X, Good idea to pass on mod. I cover up mod in winter but last winter I sucked the WHOLE intake box full of snow & choked my truck off.
My AIS Ford intake plugged. I believe IF my zoodad was open, it would have been a problem even quicker. Hope this info helps!
Dennis
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Dennis,
I did concert putting in a Zoodad below the Air box intake with a 45 or 90 deg elbow. This would provide cool air to the intake region and provide better protection from snow and ice. Now one could say...."if it's winter, the air is cool enough and this is not needed". One could also say "you don't need to install an elbow for protect in the middle of the summer".
I just decided to pass.........However I would agree that in the middle of summer when it's 100F outside the diesel's hood get pretty toasty.....any cooler air would be good.
Thanks for your input.
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Gen X, Lift up the rubber flap above the radiator and look at the intake snorkle. It pulls air from below the bumper. My ZOODAD was capped off, I pulled snow from the bottom, up along side the radiator & in the snorkle. I plug off the radiator & zodad in the winter. I believe a 45 or 90 wouldn't be enough to avoid what happened to me. Maybe, but I doubt it. I'm looking how to avoid it happening again. 
Dennis
2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, FTVB, MBRP 4" SS Exhaust, Rancho 9000X shocks, "V" code Front Springs & "B" Code Rear Springs, Ride Rite AirBags, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods
2001 7.3L F250 CC SB 4x4 with banks monster SS 4", pillar guages, BTS Trans, Cale tuned 6 pos chip, 6oh Trans Cooler, Rancho 9,000X Shocks, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat. "Sound Deadend the Cab"
2001 7.3L F350 CC LB 4x4 5" Exhaust, pillar guages, BTS Trans, US Gear Underdrive, DP 6 pos chip, V10 Trans Cooler, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit, Evans Coolant, 203 stat, DI reg Fuel Return, GT38R BB Turbo, AFE 2 Intake, Banks Intercooler, Air Rite Bags, |
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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Posted:9/15/2004 23:31 |
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I hear what your saying, I have seen the snork before when installing my 30amps relays for a headlight mod.
Must of bin a heck of a storm. Let us know what you come up with.
Cheers
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:9/16/2004 07:42 |
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I have the Zoo Dad mod with no water problems since I remove the stock air intake. I will make one more hole to get a better and cooler air charge from outside the truck with my Mac cold air intake. I will post some pics later tonight.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
check my gallery
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/18/2004 14:51 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | You're probably right to pass on it then....
it's the ole boxers or breifs issue....
all a matter of choice... and location....
we have rain LOTS of it at times, but no snow....
have had the zoodad on two psd x's now for a total of about 3 years and no issues....
If banks is selling a $1000 (???) intercooler to get cooler air in to the intake/turbo,
and simple physics teaches us that colder air is denser ,
then I think there is benefit to this mod for me
no hard proof, but just cuz I thnk so....
and isn't that what it's all about ?
if I'm happy with it - "It's all good " |
JOHNBOY...How the heck are you?
I haven't seen you on the site in a while I thought me you when pro with the X and started dragging it for a living
Had I knew you where still around I would of drop you a line last week when I was in DFW and bought you a beer.....
Good to see your back in the saddle so to speak.
Cheers
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Hi Dare !!!
Man - wish I would have know you were in town....
just been RUNNING trying to finish this house - and somehow just never make it onto the site 
("Builder " and I have some logic difference with words like selections and upgrades  )
I'll try and not be a stranger anymore !!!
Thanks for the Howdy 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo)
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 1/19/2004 |
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• 344 posts |
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Posted:9/18/2004 22:04 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | Quote: | You're probably right to pass on it then....
it's the ole boxers or breifs issue....
all a matter of choice... and location....
we have rain LOTS of it at times, but no snow....
have had the zoodad on two psd x's now for a total of about 3 years and no issues....
If banks is selling a $1000 (???) intercooler to get cooler air in to the intake/turbo,
and simple physics teaches us that colder air is denser ,
then I think there is benefit to this mod for me
no hard proof, but just cuz I thnk so....
and isn't that what it's all about ?
if I'm happy with it - "It's all good " |
JOHNBOY...How the heck are you?
I haven't seen you on the site in a while I thought me you when pro with the X and started dragging it for a living
Had I knew you where still around I would of drop you a line last week when I was in DFW and bought you a beer.....
Good to see your back in the saddle so to speak.
Cheers
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Hi Dare !!!
Man - wish I would have know you were in town....
just been RUNNING trying to finish this house - and somehow just never make it onto the site
("Builder " and I have some logic difference with words like selections and upgrades )
I'll try and not be a stranger anymore !!!
Thanks for the Howdy
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Well welcome back to the site and I'll drop you a line if my work takes me back to DFW.
Good luck with the house.......Thinking about starting that journey myself.... Possibly in the Toronto area. Time will tell
Cheers
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