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badassxcursion
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• chalfont, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/16/2005 |
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 Posted:7/26/2005 23:22 |
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I have the bullydog 4 position and and the btm muffler,thats it for now,so what should I see for egt temps? When cruising the highway around 70 at a moderate pedal I see around 750-800,seems ok,but yestarday I as pullin, a landscape trailer for a buddy(tandem axle,1 ride mower and 1 walk behind,misc blowers and trimmers,not too heavy)and my egt seemed to want to climb real fast had to keep "backing out of it"to keep the temp below 1100........so what are your temps running and does this seem normal????? |
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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:7/27/2005 07:35 |
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When towing, there are a LOT of variables besides weight.....
hills, headwinds, frontal area of trailer, etc...
but most of all speed - or rather, acceleration rates...
I would either go back to stock settings on your tuner or AT LEAST put it in the "tow" or lowest setting....
While better than stock, just a muffler change will not get you the full benefit of quick exhaust purging...
smart thing you did to keep backing out to keep it cool.... 
sounds like you did not let it get in the danger zone !
until you get a free-er flowing exhaust keep watching those gauges 
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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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:7/27/2005 07:41 |
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On the freeway at 70 MPH on the 60hp program we stay in the 600-700 degree range,on surface streets the temps stay about the same.
I see you're running with 37's which would contribute to the higher temps so I say you're within the range for your setup depending on the Bullydog power setting.
Have you upgraded the intake system and other upgrades like the HPX,FPR or zoodad as they'll benefit better performance,MPG's and lower EGT's.
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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badassxcursion
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• chalfont, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/16/2005 |
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Posted:7/27/2005 22:37 |
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O.K. Bill I read about the zoodad and fpr tricks,and will be doing them very soon,but what is the hpx? |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:7/28/2005 08:25 |
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until Bill can respond - bet he means the high pressure crossover line...
on the 7.3L's if you tie the rails together with a crossover line, it allows for "smoother" operation...
had one of my first Ex with a 7.3 and I can attest to it....
but I had to pull it off when I was getting a replacement truck....
didn't want them saying the HPX caused my tranny problems, ya know
if you're close, I have one I'll never use....
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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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:7/28/2005 08:50 |
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| Quote: | | O.K. Bill I read about the zoodad and fpr tricks,and will be doing them very soon,but what is the hpx? |
John is correct,it's the High Pressure Crossover. What the HPX or HX kit(depending on the forum) does is it brings the oil pressure up at Injector #8 to the same level as the other seven injectors which in turn allows all 8 injectors to get the same oil pressure for a smoother idle,better acceleration and a quieter engine in many cases 
Here's a LINK to Bob's site for full information,I purchased my HPX from Dale Isely at Tymar Performance which if I recall correctly is the one that designed the High Pressure Crossover to start with 
Here's my ZooDad
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Douglas Dircks
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• New Richland, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2003 |
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Posted:8/10/2005 01:40 |
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I've always heard staying under 1,350 degrees is safe and 225 degrees for the tranny temp.
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:8/10/2005 08:25 |
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Ford Specifications is 221F max long-term ATF temp (measured in the sump) and 248F: max short-term ATF temp.
The engineers at International state that 1,250F EGT is the Red Line for the 7.3L engines.
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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levonlasvegas
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• Jersey, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 7/11/2005 |
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Posted:8/10/2005 08:40 |
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Johnboy would you like to sell it does it help performance or gas mileage |
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RayRay1
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• Piscataway, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 4/24/2005 |
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Posted:8/21/2005 21:10 |
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Installing guages in my truck this week for tow out to Indy.... My question is... it OK to shut down the truck at 300 degrees? Stock truck with a AFE intake/filter
2003 Xcursion EB 6.0 diesel, AFE Stage 1 instake, AutoMeter Phantom Boost, EGT & Trans guages, Leveling Kit, BFGoodrich 315x75x16 on Weld Sidewinders, Eclipse radio & CD changer, Rockford amp & 12' subs, XM radio, 10.5 Mobile DVD video system |
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