Product Description
DIESELSITE boots are designed to replace leaking and deteriorated sets on the 6.0L Ford PSD light duty diesels.
Our
boots are made of a more durable material and have a stronger hold for
trucks making higher boost numbers. Higher boost in the PSD can stretch
the limits of a saturated set of factory boots and could blow your
boots right off. In some cases, even stock or under-powered vehicles
will experience boots that slip and lose grip if they've lost integrity
and are saturated in oil.
Does not fit trucks with the plastic intercooler piping (factory 2005-2007).
This kit includes the boot that connect the intake manifold (elbow) to the intercooler piping and clamps. This boot is only found on 2003-2004 6.0L Fords OR later years that have been converted to the Steel Intercooler Piping. This is a very common swap; if unsure of trucks history, please visually inspect your vehicle to see if it has been converted to the early style steel intercooling piping.
• 2003-2004 : (or conversion to early steel piping)
(1) Intake Manifold Boots measuring 3" Inner Diameter
(2) T-Bolt Style Clamps
Torque spec is 60 in/lbs - DO NOT EXCEED!
THE ISSUE WITH STOCK BOOTS:
Stock
boot material is silicone; however, this type of material is NOT oil
compatible. This material will break down over time in these
applications as the PSD incorporates a closed crankcase vent system.
This means oil travels through the intake and comes in constant contact
with the boots. This oil contact causes deterioration and leaks due to
the incompatibility of the silicon boots and the oil from your
crankcase. In fact, if you have seen an oil mist all over the valley of
your PSD and wondered where it was coming from, chances are it was
caused by leaking and deteriorated stock boots. The stock boots WILL
leak air and oil and cause a 3-4 PSI loss in boost.
HOW ARE DIESELSITE BOOTS MADE?
This
is a DIESELSITE original product and has been treated with the highest
quality. We ordered sample upon sample of hose material and clamps
until we were satisfied with the quality of the parts and certain of
their integrity in our application. Our boots are made of a hose that
is reinforced with a 5-ply braided synthetic fabric. It will not kink
or collapse. The special synthetic rubber is exceptionally resistant to
heat, ozone, gasoline, gasohol, methanol, ethanol, and diesel fuel. It
can withstand the engine heat and 100 psi boost pressure. With care,
this is a virtually indestructible boot material.
Our
boots are Fluorolastomer lined to handle the heat and oil.
Fluorolastomers are synthetic, rubber-like materials used in gaskets and
o-rings. Their unique properties make these products ideal for
high-performance aerospace and automotive applications and environments
that are extremely harsh and challenging.