O2ShootTheJ's Build Thread

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 2, 2014

Just finished up! Changed both filters and new fluid. The TP filter was pretty dirty. There was some metal in the magnet but hit too bad I expected worse.

How long does it usually take to get to those spots to fix the leak? Adam texted me and told me to let him know what I find that he will cover it under warranty so props to him and Strokers Unlimited for the great customer service! Just trying to figure out my schedule with school Adam is a hour and a half from me

Derkperk · Jan 2, 2014

If its the drivers side valve cover leaking, it's a pretty quick job to get it opened up and a new gasket installed. The passenger side is a bit tighter.

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 2, 2014

it's definitely the drivers side so that's good!

Side note, are new dip sticks white on the end? Mine is a light brown and it's nearly impossible to see the synthetic oil on it.

webb06 · Jan 2, 2014

O2ShootTheJ said:
how much mercon will I need when I do the solenoid and filter?

Changing both filters and pan removed its usually 10-12 quarts. That's a stock pan.

webb06 · Jan 2, 2014

O2ShootTheJ said:
it's definitely the drivers side so that's good!

Side note, are new dip sticks white on the end? Mine is a light brown and it's nearly impossible to see the synthetic oil on it.

New will be grey on the end

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 2, 2014

that might still be better than my oil colored one LOL

webb06 · Jan 2, 2014

O2ShootTheJ said:
that might still be better than my oil colored one LOL

Ya you can see it on the new ones

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 4, 2014

Okay 2 questions

1. When I unlock my truck with the keyless entry the only lights that come on are the some lights inside. No tail or parking lights flash or come in or anything. Is this normal? My 6.4 wasn't like that

2. What causes these trucks to have a dead spot? Gearing, turbo, motor?

HOOV3R · Jan 4, 2014

Keyless entry unlock only turns on interior lights on the 6.0s.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Jan 4, 2014

Mostly tuning. What turbo are you running?

swinky · Jan 4, 2014

Interior lights when you unlock, exterior when you lock.

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TyCorr · Jan 5, 2014

Where and what is this "dead spot"? I am having trouble relating. I never realized it I guess. Its been a while.since I drove a 6L. Well a buddies this.summer but there wasnt a tame spot in that.sucker.

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 5, 2014

HOOV3R said:
Keyless entry unlock only turns on interior lights on the 6.0s.

swinky said:
Interior lights when you unlock, exterior when you lock.

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Wish you could change that...be nice to see when i'm walking out to the truck.

Cutting-Edge Diesel said:
Mostly tuning. What turbo are you running?

the stock one. Basically stock everything on the truck other than egr delete, studs, and exhaust.

TyCorr said:
Where and what is this "dead spot"? I am having trouble relating. I never realized it I guess. Its been a while.since I drove a 6L. Well a buddies this.summer but there wasnt a tame spot in that.sucker.

right around 45 mph it'll just bog and be gutless and have to downshift for any acceleration to happen

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 5, 2014

Also unrelated but while installing my AMP steps today I believe I stripped some wires/cuased a short in the rubber hose going from the driver door to the cab (none of my switches work and my steps have a seizure when I open the door, lol). Is there a easy way to pull it back or should I just cut it and then seal it back up with silicone?

05wh250 · Jan 5, 2014

Did you have the turbo cleaned while it was apart? If you did, might have to have the shift point raised, mine wouldn't go into overdrive until 52 mph with the stock turbo.

O2ShootTheJ · Jan 9, 2014

I honestly have no clue. My dads truck seems to have more power on a idp non studded street tune and lights quicker, but I never put it to the floor either it was snowy

Powerstroke214 · Jan 13, 2014

O2ShootTheJ said:
I honestly have no clue. My dads truck seems to have more power on a idp non studded street tune and lights quicker, but I never put it to the floor either it was snowy

Have you tried switching tunes? Mine is a little lethargic if I try to hop on it while cruising. Honestly felt a little snappier when I first got it(probably used to it now though lol), seems to hold in gear longer than I'd expect if I mash it at 50-60. Seems sluggish til the rpms get up. I'd prefer it to downshift and/or unlock the converter. I'm not gonna waste money on tunes yet though. I'll wait til I get studded tunes before I really play w/ it.

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