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    7.3 intercooler upgrade

    Have many people here put an intercooler in their trucks? Getting ready to do one myself. gathering parts right now. The whole job hinges on the early '99 "Y" pipe which go for a pretty penny so I think I'm going to have to make mine. Would you all like me to post how?

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    How much are you willing to spend for an early 99 Y pipe ??
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    99 F450 CC, AT, XLT LB Shortened Frame 3.5” , John Wood Tranny & TC , Turbonetics BB , DP Tuner (live tuned), AC Injectors , Custom Intake , Idle Speed Control, Turbo Temp Monitor , 4” Down Pipe, 5” Exhaust , Isspro Gauges , Power Pedal Mod. Fuel Regulator System , Dual Fuel Tanks. White Ext , Grey Int , Alcoa 19.5 Rims Factory Center Caps , Cowl Induction Hood , Dual Highway Products Tool Boxes.

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    Why? Do you have one?

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    I have two intercoolers from a 6.0L forsale. let me know if you need one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ftreefitty View Post
    why? Do you have one?
    yes
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    99 F450 CC, AT, XLT LB Shortened Frame 3.5” , John Wood Tranny & TC , Turbonetics BB , DP Tuner (live tuned), AC Injectors , Custom Intake , Idle Speed Control, Turbo Temp Monitor , 4” Down Pipe, 5” Exhaust , Isspro Gauges , Power Pedal Mod. Fuel Regulator System , Dual Fuel Tanks. White Ext , Grey Int , Alcoa 19.5 Rims Factory Center Caps , Cowl Induction Hood , Dual Highway Products Tool Boxes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by superDF350 View Post
    I have two intercoolers from a 6.0L forsale. let me know if you need one.
    How much do you want for an intercooler and where are you at?
    SOLD: 02' F-250 7.3L DP Tuner, 4R100 w/ Billet Triple Disc Torque Converter & JW Valve Body
    Wicked Wheel, Zoodad mod, Fuel CCK, Oil crossover, Volant cold air / 4" strait pipe exhaust w/ 5" tip
    Lift w/315 75 R16 MT
    Roll bar w/ lights and tool box

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    Weweld send me a PM. I was going to fab one but lemme know. Also Bigred is thr 6.0 cooler better than a 7.3? Is it all aluminum? what do you want for one?

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    Hi SuperDF350 I sent you a PM. Anybody know is the 6 liter cooler better than the 7.3 cooler. Will it fit? It's going in my '96. I just bought a little air recip. saw for the radiator support material removal. I gotta get a pyrometer and hook it up so I can see what EGT's are before and after this mod.

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    Yes they are supposed to be bigger (about 30% bigger from what I understand) I dont know if it works for your truck, but I want one because they are a good mod for my truck that is fairly easy and cheaper than an aftermarket intercooler. I know some of them have plastic end tanks and some have metal. Now as for the metal, I am not sure if it is aluminum or what.
    SOLD: 02' F-250 7.3L DP Tuner, 4R100 w/ Billet Triple Disc Torque Converter & JW Valve Body
    Wicked Wheel, Zoodad mod, Fuel CCK, Oil crossover, Volant cold air / 4" strait pipe exhaust w/ 5" tip
    Lift w/315 75 R16 MT
    Roll bar w/ lights and tool box

    2011 F-250 6.7L Lariat CCSB Tuxedo Black / Black Leather (two-tone) 6" Lift w/ 20" XD rims, 37" Nitto Trail Grapplers

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    So I've been hunting for this part for about a month (the early'99 Y-pipe) and I'm getting ready to fabricate one and Weweld has one that he's willing to part with. It came in the mail today. Thanks Gene! Just a couple more clamps and some mandrel bends and I'll muster up the courage to start. Wish me luck.

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    What clamps are you looking for ??
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    99 F450 CC, AT, XLT LB Shortened Frame 3.5” , John Wood Tranny & TC , Turbonetics BB , DP Tuner (live tuned), AC Injectors , Custom Intake , Idle Speed Control, Turbo Temp Monitor , 4” Down Pipe, 5” Exhaust , Isspro Gauges , Power Pedal Mod. Fuel Regulator System , Dual Fuel Tanks. White Ext , Grey Int , Alcoa 19.5 Rims Factory Center Caps , Cowl Induction Hood , Dual Highway Products Tool Boxes.

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    The 6.0 IC's are a lot harder to install in the older body style trucks. if you want, I have a clean 7.3 IC in my garage you can just have. You would just need to drive up here and come get it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by weweld View Post
    What clamps are you looking for ??
    boot clamps. I think they are 3" diameter I have 3 of them. I think this install needs 8


    Thanks Mattymx That is quite generous but no thanks. Appreciate the info. Is there a lot more 'fitting and cutting to make a 6.0 fit? I don't want to cut into the frame or anything. The reason I asked about the 6.0 cooler is because SuperDF350 had 2 for sale. I currently have a 7.3 cooler in my garage I'm getting ready to install. Just trying to collect info. so I do the best mod. I can. I don't think I want to do it twice.
    '96 dark green CC XLT LB 4x4 ZF5 160 CC STAGE 1 DIY Rosewood single shot injectors, FED PCM, Intake, 3" - 4" turbo back exhaust by WTB 6 pos/ tunes by Tony Wildman Powerbraker exhaust brake, Reverse Shackle, intercooler soon and Gear vendor=9 forward gears

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    I am new to this site but I was going to just buy a aftermarket intercooler for my 97, but after reading this post I am very interested in just retroing other year truck intercooler into my own. I still don't know why they left them out for these years. If anyone of you guys can let me know the parts I will need that would be great and Ftreefitty if you would post how and pics, awesome.

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    103_1991..jpg103_1993..jpg103_1989..jpg103_1995..jpgOk here's a tew pics of my install. You will see the early 99 y pipe I got from Weweld Ihanks Gene. The 7.3 cooler,clamps and boots I got and the truck before starting. I will put more later but here's a couple links with good info. http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/board/...ead.php?t=4603 this one's funny

    http://members.localnet.com/~boys3/ This one's good

    There's differences in each one I've found but that's the fun part, applying yourself anf getting something for your efforts.
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    '96 dark green CC XLT LB 4x4 ZF5 160 CC STAGE 1 DIY Rosewood single shot injectors, FED PCM, Intake, 3" - 4" turbo back exhaust by WTB 6 pos/ tunes by Tony Wildman Powerbraker exhaust brake, Reverse Shackle, intercooler soon and Gear vendor=9 forward gears

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