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[Power Hungry]

Originally Posted by LTL_JRW

Just found this site and thought I might find some help.

I work pipeline and travel all over helping lay new pipeline, natural gas, crude oil and other type of pipeline.

I have a early 99 F350 dually, 7.3 Power stroke, AT, 4X4 Crew cab Centurion edition that I pull my 35ft 5er

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I'm assuming that you're looking for some more pulling power. The question is, "How much do you want to spend?"

Simple (and inexpensive) modifications would include:

Chips/Programmers
Downpipe/Exhaust
Cold Air Intake

More involved (and more expensive) mods:

Modified Injectors
Fuel System upgrade
High Pressure Oil System
Turbo replacement/upgrade

All of these have merits and will depend on what you're looking to achieve form the vehicle.

If you want a solid tow rig (which I'm guessing is the case) and not looking to spend heaps of cash (which is ALWAYS the case), a chip, intake and exhaust are a really good place to start. The chip will provide a healthy performance increase while the intake and exhaust help the engine breathe better and keep EGTs manageable.

I hope this is helpful.