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Do 97 psd have a factory intercooler.

No!

an intercooler from a 6.0 and or one from the newer 7.3 will fit with some modifications, most people use the 6.0s because they were a better fit

they sell kits to put one on, i think it adds 200+HP

The kits will only add that kind of power if you have a TON of fuel going into that motor! You are lucky to get a stock 97 to make 200 hp stock. Air only allows you to burno more diesel. Diesel is what builds power, not air. Now, that said, will it help a truck out, yes. Better mileage, cooler egts, room for more fuel. I have sold a few of the Banks units with good results.

if i remember correct, my 97 was rated at 190HP stock, i could be wrong

if i remember correct, my 97 was rated at 190HP stock, i could be wrong


No, if its a 97 it has more HP

According to All-Data a 1996 has 215 HP and 450 lb.ft. of torque. But for some reason they don't show the spec. for a 1997.

Either way, you are not going to double the output of the motor by adding an intercooler. You need to add fuel to make more power.

According to All-Data a 1996 has 215 HP and 450 lb.ft. of torque. But for some reason they don't show the spec. for a 1997.


The 97s are the bastard year.. It was left over parts from the 96s and new parts to the 98s.. I believe they didnt make any diesel F-250s for that year, (1 year they had the f-150 design) so that means you could only get a F350 diesel in 97.. Auto Part store have issues reconising the 97s..

I also believe The 97s HP was between 235-245hp and 470-490 torque, I will have to look at the ratings again

i was wrong, mine says 225@3000

The 97s are the bastard year.. It was left over parts from the 96s and new parts to the 98s.. I believe they didnt make any diesel F-250s for that year, (1 year they had the f-150 design) so that means you could only get a F350 diesel in 97.. Auto Part store have issues reconising the 97s..

I wish people would stop spreading this crap around. It is absolutely NOT TRUE.

There was an F250 LD, new bodystyle (bastardized thing you mentioned with 7 lug wheels). And there was an F250 HD OBS that did come with a diesel.

Guess what else, I've got one, and have never had a problem getting parts.

Dan

Also, there is no such thing as a 98 Powerstroke. 97 was the last year of the old Body style and then they jump to Model Year 99.

Like posted, the 97's are great trucks, probably my favorite Ford. I have driven many of them, worked on several, and nearly bought a few others!

I wondered why i never saw a 98...