Learn from a dummy...

[hingedthinker]

first one is out

 

[hingedthinker]

first plug NOT gapped properly

 

[hingedthinker]

none of the plugs that I pulled were gapped less than 032. Not sure what spec is for oem plugs. new plugs are cold plugs so maybe different

 

[hingedthinker]

stutter fixed! no turbos injured.

 

[hingedthinker]

Got everything pulled out. Few things.

1. back skid plate bolts were loose. sigh last tech
2. Did not have to remove bumper
3. compared to CJ Pony video my rap oem shutter assembly and intercooler bracket has braces on each side
4. there was tons of oil goo inside intercooler pipes when i took them off dripping wet goo

 

[hingedthinker]

whew. I finished everything but the tune. I ordered a turbosmart vee ebov today too. someone here said that may help with crud from pcv.

i’m stuck, scared to install the tune.

 

[Nex]

Don't be scared. Call Goose.

 

[hingedthinker]

Don't be scared. Call Goose.

I did. He was out but replied to my email within 15m. Nuts. Goose is a rock star.

I wound up installing the tune anyway even though the install video was confusing. I figured out why, I’ll harass Goose about that privately.

The hardest part of the install is massaging the silicone and clamps to make sure there is adequate overlap for the piping and proper alignment on clamps. I had my hands all over this girl! She was feeling good and spicy I promise.

Some knocks on Cobb. The termination plugs for the fans were missing in my kit. The air sensor for the intake machining did not hold the sensor tight. I’m probably going to try to add an oring. otherwise i’m worried it will bounce out when raptoring.

 

[hingedthinker]

I am at Surprise Ford in AZ. Came to visit my F350. Couple things. Sales lady said R orders are at $15k ADM here FWIW.

and what a turbo does to a pre filter…,

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Do you have a catch can? The oily goo if from your PCV system.

Short story is, under boost conditions the only low pressure area that crankcase pressure/fumes/vapors can be vented to and still be pulled into the engine to be burned is in front of the turbo inlet.

This causes oil (in the form of vapor) to be pulled in through the turbo into the intercooler system and condense back into a liquid, usually a pretty nasty liquid.

I have been running a catch can on my 7.3 for 15 years or so, on my wife's SHO for 8 years and never once since install have I seen any oil residue in the intercooler piping. My 7.3 does not suffer from oily swollen intercooler boots like most.

Because of my positive results, I had a catch can waiting in my garage before my Raptor arrived. Was first thing I did.