RE: Ford AIS filter?
I agree with using Tousley or you can get it from RiffRaff Diesel or RockAuto.
AIS Filter
Part number 2U2Z-9601-BA
Tim
Wow! No wonder the Blue Kool Aid drinkers complain about maintenance cost $72 for an air filter!
Fleetguard for my 01 Cummins is $20, it is $26 for the 7.5 up 6.7L. Fuel filter is $16.
As the poster below you noted, the AIS is a severe duty replacement (upgrade), with a completely different air box. Although it is a factory Ford part, it is not a 'stock' filter, per se. The AIS offers substantially better filtration as well as greatly increased airflow as compared to the 'stock' filter- which, incidentally, is $20-25, and available at any auto parts store....
This filter you are talking about is also available at an auto parts house. Go to Napa and tell them you want a FIL9090 air filter. There are $55.;)
If NAPA has an AIS equivalent, then it may well be $55. I only use the Motorcraft. However, if you are suggesting that a stock filter is $55, then you may be shopping at the wrong place.
RE: Ford AIS filter?
I agree with using Tousley or you can get it from RiffRaff Diesel or RockAuto.
AIS Filter
Part number 2U2Z-9601-BA
Tim
Wow! No wonder the Blue Kool Aid drinkers complain about maintenance cost $72 for an air filter!
Fleetguard for my 01 Cummins is $20, it is $26 for the 7.5 up 6.7L. Fuel filter is $16.
As the poster below you noted, the AIS is a severe duty replacement (upgrade), with a completely different air box. Although it is a factory Ford part, it is not a 'stock' filter, per se. The AIS offers substantially better filtration as well as greatly increased airflow as compared to the 'stock' filter- which, incidentally, is $20-25, and available at any auto parts store....
RE: Fiver TV - 2002 F-350 Lariat 7.3L Diesel Dually
Great truck, great engine.
Before you commit to it, crawl underneath and look at the oil pan to ensure that it is not badly rusted or corroded.
To replace the oil pan on these trucks, you have to pull the motor.
Also, you might try to determine whether or not the ball joints are in good shape or need replaced. That can cost you a bit to have done.
Yes, it's older technology. Yes, the newer trucks make more power. However.....there's a reason so few of the 7.3's that are in good shape are on the used market.
ford-trucks.com (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) is a great place to go with any questions if you buy the truck. Lots of very knowledgeable people on there that can help you out, and have been there before.
RE: Poll: Did you go larger?
Yep.
F150 to F250 gas to F250 7.3 to F350 DRW 7.3.
I got the 250 gas when we got our TT, and I didn't like how it towed. Traded it for the 250 7.3. It towed great, but it was an extended cab, and my kids grew out of the rear jump seat. I needed a crew cab, so I traded it on the 350 7.3 dually, which I found in a larger cities' market for less than a similar 250 with crew cab.
Just got tired of buying trucks, so I went with the dually.
Very happy now. ;)
RE: 7.3 Air Box Question
Another thing to consider is that the AIS will tend to be a bit quieter than the 6637 stand-alone filter.
Hearing the turbo doesnt bother me, but many others disagree, especially on long hauls.
RE: Just filled with B10
Ive run commercially available B20 for years and have never had any issue whatsoever. I still mix B20 in my tank with regular #2 diesel for the added lubricity it provides the ULSD.
Tried and true..
RE: 5.4L in a Super Duty?
I had a 2v 5.4L when we first got our 27ft travel trailer. The 'Super Duty' part of the truck was fine- suspension, brakes, etc. However, I really didn't like having the engine wound up to high RPMs all the time just trying to maintain highway speeds. It was unnerving to me having tractor trailers behind me, beside me, and a line of traffic following, with the truck screaming and trying to hold 60mph (tons of uphill runs where I live, BTW).
Lots of people are very OK with the engine and its capabilities- and thats great- I'm not trying to detract from any of them.
I'll say that, for me, I got tired of buying trucks that were 'just enough' for what I needed, and I ended up being sorry I didn't buy more truck. Consider whether you'll ever want to upgrade your trailer during the time that you own your truck, or if there are things you can do to improve your towing performance if you end up being left wanting more.
There's a lot to be said for towing comfortably.
Just something to think about! ;)
