Product Description
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CAUTION:
THIS PAGE IS FOR REPLACEMENT BOOTS ON THE AFTERMARKET BANKS INTERCOOLER SETUPS ONLY.
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DIESELSITE boots are designed to replace leaking and deteriorated sets on the 7.3L Ford PSD light duty diesel.
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.
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
DIESELSITE boots for the 7.3L BANKS INTERCOOLER setups are offered in the intercooler set only or as a complete
kit for all locations. There are a total of six boots (3 sets) in the 1999-2003 BANKS Intercooler setups with
differences in the plenum boots.
Please choose from the following available kits:
• 1994-2003 BANKS Intercooler Connection ONLY :
(2) Intercooler Boots measuring 3" ID x 4.25" custom length
(4) T-Bolt Spring Clamps
• 1994-1997 & Early 1999 BANKS Intercooler Complete Kit :
(2) Engine Valley Boots measuring 2" Inner Diameter
(2) Manifold Boots measuring 3" Inner Diameter
(2) Intercooler Boots measuring 3" ID x 4.25" custom length
(4) Worm-Gear Clamps*
(8) T-Bolt Spring Clamps
• 1999.5-2003 BANKS Intercooler Complete Kit :
(2) Engine Valley Boots measuring 3" Inner Diameter
(2) Manifold Boots measuring 3" Inner Diameter
(2) Intercooler Boots measuring 3" ID x 4.25" custom length
(4) Worm-Gear Clamps*
(8) T-Bolt Spring Clamps
Torque spec is 60 in/lbs - DO NOT EXCEED!
*The plenum / engine valley connection (manifold
to motor) boots will come with worm gear as to not crush the steel
plenum. If you have upgraded to billet plenums or have reinforced
plenum inserts, you can upgrade to a t-bolt style clamp.
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.