Cheap horsepower for your 7.3L Godzilla Ford!! And Mountain Biking!
This was a fun one! Mountain Bike riding in the morning then we head over to run my 2020 Ford F-350 on the dyno to see what kind of power the 7.3 Godzilla Gas engine puts down. Then, back to The Dirthead Shed for mods. I replace the stock resonator and muffler with parts from Flowmaster , Thrush, and Dynomax. Then it's back to the dyno shop to see if we made power, or lost power. Watch and see the results!
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+49 ft lbs for an afternoon of work and some random exhaust pieces kicking around is no joke, you'll be able to feel that while driving it around!
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Right! Thats the best kind of mod
@vonogre
2 ай бұрын
That's 100% butt dyno approved!
@ShainAndrews
2 ай бұрын
No you won't.
@nate390
2 ай бұрын
@@ShainAndrews you're a dog, what do you know?
Resonators are the cheat code for a drone-free exhaust. My car has four resonators and no mufflers. She screams at WOT but I barely hear it on the highway.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
They definitely keep some of the bad frequencies down
Every weekend morning, I look for a Dave video to watch, to inspire me to get out into the garage.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Get to the garage. Weekend is almost over!
I love this channel is crossing over to dirtbikes and mountain biking. Exercise is important and everything with wheels is fun!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I agree with you
You're a Man after My own heart Dave...My neighbors love My constant exhaust modifications on every new vehicle I own
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m sure they do
I'm 51 and (for me) the diet has been key. Staying active (exercise) also helps but the diet as you age can be a larger factor. But with that said everyone is different. You'll figure it out. Good stuff Dave, have a good weekend. Like button enabled and video watched in its entirety for the 100K milestone.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@CowbellCustoms
3 ай бұрын
I have to agree with the eating good, I'm 31 and trying to eat as clean as possible, in the day to day its small increments but noticeable after a while.
@davidsawyer1599
2 ай бұрын
65. When you stop eating all the junk. Junk like all those delicious baked goods your wife makes and ice cream. That makes a huge difference. Gave up the junk started walking. A little at a time. Two miles 3 or 4 times a week. Dropped 30 lbs in 4 months. No other exercise. Kept eating what I was eating already. Gave up the cakes,cookies,pies and ice cream. So good on you for taking interest in your health.
@billnu
Ай бұрын
I second or third the diet part, makes all the difference. Had a heart attack and wake up call last year, now it’s eating light, MT biking and indoor climbing gym. Haven’t been this trim since high school 30 years ago.
@NorWis744
Ай бұрын
You can’t outrun a bad diet!,
It just goes to show, that junk will do the job when talent is added to the equation. Good job. Thanks for the video.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Those trails are awesome! Beautiful in the spring time
Very nice! Love the perfect amount of sound too!
Love to see you mixing it up, David! Keep it up, man.
That scenery is incredible. Trail looks fun too. Trails don't always need to be hard to be fun!
Just remember it takes time, keep at it and it will come. Get a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. And diet goes hand in hand with the exercise. If diet is crap you will look like crap. I came back after spending two months in a hospital bed, losing over 50lbs of muscle and have to learn how to walk again. But with heart and dedication I was able to compete in my very first bodybuilding show a year-to-date after getting shot. It goes the same with someone just trying to get back into shape. Keep at it buddy.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
That’s is great! Sounds like all moves in the right direction
Love your vids man thanx
Sweet video! Thanks Dave
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Great stuff Dave! 100k all the way.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
We’re reeling it in
That was fun to watch thanks for posting this up
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
Love the content Dave!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
Awesome video Dave!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
Dude sounds good 👍🏻. Keep up on the bike you will be back at it in no time! Rad video as always Dave 👊🏻👊🏻
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
That video stabilization made that downhill exhilarating!!! Keep the hits rolling!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
GoPro is winning me back a little at a time
That torque gain was totally not expected....congrats sir
Man, I needed this video today. Definitely need to get back on the bike too.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
It’s good , relatively inexpensive fun
Great work, man. Sounds good from here
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m just glad it’s not super loud
Dude!! Great video!!! Exhaust is always the funnest part of hot rodding!!! Nice job!!!✌️
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I agree. Pretty instant gratification
Great video Dave ,
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
Really sounds good and I like how clean the pickup is
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It’s pretty clean. Time to get under there and fluid film it again
Great episode Dave!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it
Awesome video Dave
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark
Thanks for another great vid! Truck sounds alot better without that restrictive exhaust and you got gains. Woohoo!!!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Win win
Bikes and HP. Sounds like a good day to me! 👍🏻
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Not a bad day at all
Free upgrades that actually give you more horsepower heck yeah! That's rad!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Win win
I always learn a new trick i hadnt thought of watching your videos. Using the wrench to bell the exhaust is genius. I never have good luck with those tailpipe expander tools anyway.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Channel lock pliers work great for it
That Flowmaster 250300Y is about the best y-pipe for the money. I used a 300400Y from the header collectors on my old pickup and used a 4" diesel exhaust system to finish off my small block k2500 truck.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Cool
Nice sounding exhaust Dave! I was winded just watching you ride.....guess I should get my Haro mountain bike out and ride some too. You got good taste in cars, trucks, and bikes. Keep up the rad videos.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Get the bike out
Keep up the great work Dave! always enjoy watching all your adventures and projects! dont ignore your health and always stay active! oh and eat healthy to lol im 39 and have had 3 back surgerys from a work accident. i do my best to eat healthy and stay active so i can do all the things i enjoy! your a Rad dude! and it was awesome to meet you last year at EJS‼️🤘
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Back injury doesn’t sound like a good time at all. Keep doing what you’re doing !
Watching this video this morning and Dave says he wants to get in better shape. I feel ya Dave, I do too. As I sit on the couch watching you exercise with a donut and cup of coffee ….
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m going to get donuts this morning too
Dave, you are the man. I was on fence to do an exhaust on my Godzilla 250. After this it’s definitely happening. Keep up good work. Cheers brotha
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on. Hope you dig it
It was rad to see you mountain biking. I don't go 4 wheeling but I do mountain bike. 😁
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on…. I just ordered up a new bike, excited to give it a rip. In a week
Dang that’s a sweet gain for torque! I love the sound of my truck, and I don’t want it to be much louder than stock, but y’all are tempting me!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It didn’t get very loud..
A lot of good gains can be made with exhaust for pretty chap. Nicely done! I've learned how important headers and exhaust setup are a lot on Engine Masters.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
That’s a great show
Love this video
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
Good work dave
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Stoked to see the mountain biking! Great "action" video, but ride it dont slide it! 🤣
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Pro tip
"I'm already out of breath and I just left the parking lot" 🤣🤣 Same my friend. Same! You could prob buy a drone to follow you on the trails to get vids of you riding!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
That would be cool footage
Man, it's so beautiful where you live!😊
Buddy ran 3 glasspacks on his truck. Sounded deep but pretty quiet all free flow.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
I have done that before. Sounds good
Not gonna lie the intro gets me fucking hyped for the video every time. Beware of darkness ftw
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Heck yeah!
I love mountain biking!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Me too
*heavy breathing* HAHA Loved it.
Nice Torque gain. Should be able to feel that. ;-)
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Excited to put some miles on it
I play disc golf at Sekani all the time, bad ass bike trails out there!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on. There were a bunch of people out yesterday
I gotta say Dave. You seem much more confident on your mountain bike than your DRZ. I know the DRZ is porky. But you really can it the corners and the brakes just as hard on that as your mountain bike. I love your channel. Keep up the great content. You are one hell of a fabricator. Thank you for being you and sharing it!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
My goal is to have fun and try not to get hurt.. I’ll never be the fastest
Just discovered your KZread channel from the new roadkill garage episode! Been missing dirt everyday. Glad you mentioned your channel!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on. Welcome!
@eric.l2605
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you have a channel. I watch a whole lot of KZread! I have been binge watching your episodes all day.👍😁
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. Tell your buddies to subscribe too. I need to make this into a real gig
@eric.l2605
2 ай бұрын
Will do!
Great video
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
Nice ! Free hp and torque!
@thedirtheadshed
Ай бұрын
It worked out well!
Nice gain in HP and Torque on cat back mod. Not only that, you just used extra parts laying around in your shop👍. The gain is enough not to notice any decrease of gas mileage when you are using your A/C. Excellent overall outcome👍. Any form of exercise is good for anybody. Good for you. I don't ride bikes anymore (71 yrs old) because of health issue but when I was younger, I used to ride 150 miles a week on a road bike. Here in Las Vegas, there's no such thing as flat road so it's a work out. Anyway, all the best wishes on your exercise program and keep the vlog coming.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Oh man. Those had to be good days on the bike
That’s cool, it’s exhaust day. I literally just got done putting a flowmaster exhaust on my truck then I see your video today. 😂😂
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on. Turn out nice?
@Bobby82568
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed it sounds good but I think I might do like yours and add a glass pack in front to mellow out the drone. Does yours drone on the highway?
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
No. It’s quiet
Man, you are all over the place with this video and it’s great! I recently ditched the stock muffler on my f150 for a magnaflow and it sounds great. Not terribly loud but more rumble. I left the stock resonator on because I’ve made the mistake of removing them in the past and ended up with a horrible droning on the highway. Now after looking inside of the one on your truck, i wonder if i should lose the stock resonator and go with something less restrictive. I guess theres only one way to find out! I’m jealous of the great mountain bike trails you have too. I’m just trying to get out and hike more since we don’t have many bike trails.
I love that Hard-body
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
It’s a good one!
My daily is a 03 f1504x4 with a 01 lighting motor. It’s a great truck. Super clean and holds a ton of mtb🎉 come hammer Colorado Dave. 😅 nice trail.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Right on. I need to get to Colorado more often
Mountain bikes are the best!
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
So good. More of that really soon
Good gains!! Now to get an 87 octane tune and intake. Get rid of the speed limiter, manual lock it in 7th during the next dyno tune, you’ll be surprised how much more jam it will have!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
One thing at a time. I need to get my Nissan on the road
Nice dyno pulls
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Pretty cool getting to test the mods
Cool your mtbing too. I’m into both. Mountain biking, and playing with old trucks. My observation is most folks are into one of the other. Not both so much.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
That is true. It’s not a real big overlap
Cool biking! You ride beacon much? My favorite run at Beacon is up on Carousel like you did then cut over to the top of the downhill course on upchuck and go down Stalingrab and back to the lot. Super fun. Love going over to Esmeralda and back too when I’m not feeling lazy 😂 Hope to see you on the trails some time, I’ll give you a beer!🤘🏻
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Nice. The ride you mention is what I did yesterday
That loop the loop at the end of the graph! Ha
Nice work! I need one of those metal glue guns. :) It's probably overkill but whenever combining pipes, I'll figure out the area of the two, then make the outlet as big or slightly bigger. Two 2.5 is 9.1 square inches. Single 3 is 7 sq inches, single 3.5 is 9.6 sq inches.
Awesomeness
"Hey, Superduty, you wanna make some more power for me?" "I can't do that Dave" 😂😂
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Hahah
good job
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Fun , fast, and cheap
Good to know. I've got a 22 F250 7.3 with 4:30 gears and the 10 speed that I absolutely love. I'm ready to start modifying it and this video helped push me to do it. From what I've seen out of the 7.3s with a 10 speed stock should be upper 340s to lower 360s on the horsepower.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I think that is crank hp. Not to the wheels.. but I could be wrong. Have not investigated mucb
@ALMX5DP
3 ай бұрын
Having the DRW likely saps some power from what others may post up with their respective dyno sheets. The transmission may be different as well. All 7.3's might have the same, but being a 350 DRW I wonder if they gave it the same internals as the 6.7 trans.
@jerryfoley8857
3 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP they offer a detuned version in some models like the motorhomes. I'm not sure what else. All the others should have 430hp/475ft lbs at the crank.
@ALMX5DP
3 ай бұрын
@@jerryfoley8857 sure, I was just suggesting that being a 3500 DRW might show less power and torque making it to the rear wheels than others who post dynos up of a SRW 2500.
@Fix_It_Again_Tony
3 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP This is probably right, especially on an inertial dyno. Another set of drive axle tires take more power to get up to speed.
I would totally ride Slick Rock Bike trail with you in Moab, during EJS next year if your there again. Good times... I used to work at Spoke and Sport on Division years ago. I don't even know if it's there anymore. Haven't lived in Spokane in years.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll bring the bike next time
Those MTB trails look amazing. I live in the northeast so all my riding is very chunky haha
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m sure you have some rad trails
Should totally do a Tremor front bumper valance. Bolts right on and only costs a few bucks and makes the truck look so much better
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Been on my list a while now
You F ing rock!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
You rock!
Decent gains from shop clutter. That's why I don't get rid of stuff either. Cuz ya neva kno...
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Tripping over horsepower
You should tune it. You’d love it!!! I’ve got a 21 E350 super duty cutaway with a KUV body on mine. Bought an Sct tuner and went to 5 Star Tuning for 2 different tunes. Josh Newman is the man!!! My truck runs soooo much better than factory!!! Got a 87 Daily tow and a 93 daily tow - big difference between the two. Love both but I get better mileage with the 87. Can return to factory if it needs to go back to the dealership. My horse power, torque and fuel mileage all increased drastically not to mention my speed limiter is gone😊. Food for thought.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
I keep hearing the 5 star is where it’s at
@draginfly1299
2 ай бұрын
Florence, SC
@Sinsofcarolina
2 ай бұрын
I second 5Star. I run an 87 performance tune daily on my Tremor since I rarely tow. Removed the accelerator delay, shifts through all 10 gears, and should’ve added about 36hp. Had the tune about 18000 miles no issues.
And now I have to do this to my tacoma..but I am a better grinder than welder...workin' on it.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
You’ll figure it out
If you ever think about selling spaghetti, I would be seriously interested. Great vid as always.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
I’m thinking about selling Louis if you know anyone interested
I really want to uncork my 5.0 a bit but I think F-150s have pretty straight through mufflers already. That and I don’t want too much sound when towing, especially for a sustained mountain grade. Kinda like the silent exhaust for that situation (or decel on the way down).
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I totally get that
Have you seen the flexible extensions to put on the weld tip? Makes welding on the top of exhaust pipe more simple.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
When I had an exhaust shop I had a profax flex head gun. It was kind of gimmicky. Didn’t use it very often
Just remember circle is a shape..I call myself a flab-o-lanch..but really 54 and down 15+ pounds really does help you breathe better. Who would have thought..Love the 7.3.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Yep. If I can lose 15 I’ll be stoked
I currently have a 2016 F150 5.0 Supercab 8’ bed and the heavy duty payload package. It’s been a great truck but I often find myself towing more than 10k pounds these days and a newer F350 SRW with the 7.3 Godzilla is my ideal choice. Diesel would be fun but too expensive to maintain in my opinion if it’s not making you money.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I agree. The diesel definitely has its place. But the cost is so high
Dude, I use ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid. As an adult, trying to keep up with my kid now is like nothing before. My legs are always dead.
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
I know the feeling
Anytime you want to check out Riverside State Park on the MTB, let me know - I've ridden there for years! 😉
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
I need to check it out
RAD!!! time to get a Carli Suspension system for it.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
That would be nice
You missed the obligatory straight pipe rev after you cut the resonator off. I like to start and rev it after welding each piece. . Y pipe.. mufflers.. and tailpipe.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
This thing was so sketchy on the lift I just wanted to get it done
Get back in shape. It makes riding your dirtbike better too. Especially getting your core strong. I was wondering how long it would take before you started playing with the dually..lol.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna do much with it…
Really enjoyed your latest! Thanks for takin us along!
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Makes me want to do the exhaust on my 23 F150
@thedirtheadshed
28 күн бұрын
Do it
..... the STEVES and David are all EFI crazy Engine Masters .. that 7.3 would make a great ENGINE MASTERS upgrade and a Roadkill Garage install .. you just have to reside in the fact Steve might have it on the farm for a couple of years .. lol
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Haha. True. I think I’ll keep it at my shop
@OneTwo-wt8qv
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed nice job on the 4 link with David ..those ready made brackets are sweet
It definitely is not like. When we were in 7/8 grade riding at cactus park.
@thedirtheadshed
Ай бұрын
Phillip!! Wassup dude? Been a long time
That Y pipe is the MVP here. You could just replace that first resonator and get great results, and it doesn't sound like a fart machine.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It’s easy to see. After the fact
@i976scirocco3
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed Hind sight is 20/20
Support
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
i always tell people the best place to store a cutoff wheel is on the floor,because that,s where they end up, cool day ,thank you
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
That’s no lie
This mountain biking stuff looks like a rush I might have to go try something like this
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It’s a blast
Nice! I wonder what kind of power this 7.3 with headers and programmer would bring to the table. 40 pound feet of torque only with better flow👍
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I was blown away at that number
My buddy has a 7.3 and he had the throttle cable bracket come loose and cause some issues, may wanna look at that. There also is a sport mode he found, you would have to look that up on how to switch it but it made a big difference.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ve heard the sand/snow mode wakes it up
@vinceimp9581
3 ай бұрын
Double tap the traction control button fast to activate sport mode then hold it down to shut off the advanced track completely and you will see what its got.
@gregjames5070
Ай бұрын
They are drive by wire…how did the throttle cable bracket come loose? 🤔🤷
Man I need me that dirt dirthead shed shirt!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Soon! Working on a site and inventory now
@the_millennial_hotrodder
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed can't wait!
probably the way you rolled into it the first time
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Yeah. Didn’t feel like the dyno was loaded before I hit speed limiter too