Hello,
So I have a 2000 ford f350 powerstroke 4x4 single cab dual rear tire tool bed manual transmission truck.
It has 110,000 original miles.
We bought this truck new.

I have never "chipped" or modded the truck.

So, back 10 years ago...i used to tinker with my powerstrokes. I did the 10k resistor mod. Down pipe with ceramacoat. TS 4 bank chip. Sometimes injectors....and almost got in gear with propane and all that.....

So.... I want my truck to run up to par with modern diesel trucks.
I also want it to last. I do not want to drag race or sled pull.
I want reliable towing power that puts me up to specs with modern diesel trucks that are chipped.
Can i achieve this with my stock internals and keep it reliable?

I pull heavy compact track loaders, tractors...all while the tool bed is full of tools and it has a diesel fuel transfer tank and large air compressor.

I live and work in the mountains.

One thing I hated about 10 years ago when i modded my trucks....i had to keep a keen eye on the pyro gauage! I was always afraid to let someone drive my trucks in fear that someone would play and burn it down!

Do they make a smart pyro now that alerts?

Does anyone make a computer chip system that derates the engine when it reaches dangerous exhaust gas pressure like the new model systems?
If not..why??? Can't it be done?

So...I did see a youtube video of a ts performance 4 position chip. Is that the top dog and smartest chip? I really like that they now have the little monitor screen that mounts showing gauges. I didn't understand how I could hook a pyro to that unit? I do want a backup camera in the future and the screen is pretty nifty....

But...in conclusion. Does anyone know of a package performance set up for my truck that gets me up to par with modern duramax, cummins, and ford diesels at least? And, in a smart way?

I would like to start off with a good foundation if it is a package that i would build upon.

What kind of power am I looking at? And will i always have to let out of it?

I live in work in the mountains. Lots of hills.

Someone recommended a dp tuner to me today??? And a severe duty intake system?? Any thoughts??

I used to do the TYMAR (take your money and run) stuff to these trucks. 4 inch generic exhaust before back tire. Open element Donaldson breather on fenderwell with elbow and boot from NAPA. etc.....

Thanks guys!

 

well most new diesels with a chip are 500+ to the wheels, that's getting out of the world of reliability with a 7.3.

for more of a tow rig with a nice kick in power i would do something in the 160-200cc range. with a matching turbo and a regulated return fuel system. the best chip on the market is the hydra, far superior to the TS style chips. the best gauges are isspro and have warming lights for when they hit a certain temperature or pressure. pretty much all exhaust is the same so take your pick. intakes i run an AFE, S&B is good and so is the 6637.

 

Thanks.

So....I need a hydra chip, isspro guages, a turbo of door kind?
Exhaust, and breather?
What kind of prices am I looking at?
What kind of power am I looking at?

I appreciate you helping me!

 

if it was my i would probably go with a T4 mount and s366 from irate diesel. you will probably be close to 10k do do everything