Bought a new project..check er out..

[windrunner408]

Yea EXACTLY. Good for you man.

 

[Wayne]

Think of a 6.4 as a bored out, common rail injected, factory compound turbo'd, much more sophisticated 6.0. If that's your bag, and you don't mind a wiring challenge then I say do a 6.4. There's plenty of power and reliability available in a 6.0, but many people go about it wrong, and prioritize parts in the wrong order. Stock rods on a 6.0 or a 6.4 are definitely good to 800+ rwhp on good tuning. I wouldn't trust a 6.0 stock bottom end past that much though. 6.4 to roughly 1000 safely. Easier to keep head gaskets in tact on a 6.4 simply because it's 16 mm over 14 mm on a 6.0. If you're meticulous then you should be fine on a studded 6.0 though. As far as build plan I'll keep my opinion to myself as there are many successful ways to your goals, and you haven't even decided on an engine yet. Let us know what you decide on.

 

[LiftedBlackHD]

Cummings...

What is a "Cummings?"

 

[Beans71086]

What is a "Cummings?"

38 posts in and he doesnt even know what a "cummings" is.:lame:

 

[Nic]

^^ LOL

 

[Nic]

Think of a 6.4 as a bored out, common rail injected, factory compound turbo'd, much more sophisticated 6.0. If that's your bag, and you don't mind a wiring challenge then I say do a 6.4. There's plenty of power and reliability available in a 6.0, but many people go about it wrong, and prioritize parts in the wrong order. Stock rods on a 6.0 or a 6.4 are definitely good to 800+ rwhp on good tuning. I wouldn't trust a 6.0 stock bottom end past that much though. 6.4 to roughly 1000 safely. Easier to keep head gaskets in tact on a 6.4 simply because it's 16 mm over 14 mm on a 6.0. If you're meticulous then you should be fine on a studded 6.0 though. As far as build plan I'll keep my opinion to myself as there are many successful ways to your goals, and you haven't even decided on an engine yet. Let us know what you decide on.

well said :thumbup: i will keep yall posted on which one i find first! thanks alot for all of you guys opinions :ford:

 

[JoeDaddy]

5.9? yawn.....

You want to be original? 7.3- common rail or mechanical.
Why not use the best engine to start with, and add the best possible injection method?

Discussion over.

 

[TooMuch03]

5.9? yawn.....

You want to be original? 7.3- common rail or mechanical.
Why not use the best engine to start with, and add the best possible injection method?

Discussion over.

I'm liking this idea... a p-pumped, compound turbo 7.3 :thumbup:

 

[Nic]

looks like id be hitting WOP and Brian Jelich up for this one..

 

[Dustball8504]

5.9? yawn.....

You want to be original? 7.3- common rail or mechanical.
Why not use the best engine to start with, and add the best possible injection method?

Discussion over.

Eh.....debatable....

As far as mechanical or common rail 7.3 goes, way too expensive for one. Oh, and it would be only competition worthy then. 6.4 swap would be cheaper in the end and produce 800ish STREETABLE HP.

 

[JoeDaddy]

Eh.....debatable....

As far as mechanical or common rail 7.3 goes, way too expensive for one. Oh, and it would be only competition worthy then. 6.4 swap would be cheaper in the end and produce 800ish STREETABLE HP.

6.4's are great.

That said they're not original. Also a 7.3 with common rail would be as streetable as a 6.4.
Mechanical could easily be streetable at 800 or 1200. And the 6.4 sorta slips out of the discussion after that.

All I'm saying is a mech 7.3 swap is about as doable as a 6.4 and you not gonna see yourself at a spotlight.

 

[Mdub707]

Is everyone forgetting the $10k motor budget?

I think that pretty much pushes a 6.4 and a mechanical 7.3 right out the window.

A 6.0 can be built pretty cheap now, especially if you source some good used parts right off the boards. It's a known quantity, so no reinventing the wheel trying to shoe horn motors in that no one else has done.

I vote 6.0 for the simple fact it will be cheaper to build and still be a really fun truck.

 

[Dustball8504]

The 6.4 could be done if you find a totalled truck. You could just go tuner/intake/exhaust and have a fun little rclb. Plus there would be room to grow when funds allow.

It's really personal preference though.

 

[JoeDaddy]

Is everyone forgetting the $10k motor budget?

I think that pretty much pushes a 6.4 and a mechanical 7.3 right out the window.

A 6.0 can be built pretty cheap now, especially if you source some good used parts right off the boards. It's a known quantity, so no reinventing the wheel trying to shoe horn motors in that no one else has done.

I vote 6.0 for the simple fact it will be cheaper to build and still be a really fun truck.

I did miss that and digress.

 

[weazel]

I vote 6.Oh, that's just me.

 

[Nic]

Is everyone forgetting the $10k motor budget?

I think that pretty much pushes a 6.4 and a mechanical 7.3 right out the window.

A 6.0 can be built pretty cheap now, especially if you source some good used parts right off the boards. It's a known quantity, so no reinventing the wheel trying to shoe horn motors in that no one else has done.

I vote 6.0 for the simple fact it will be cheaper to build and still be a really fun truck.

:whs: thanks bud

 

[SouthFlstrokin']

Dude go with a 6.0 or a cummins...

6.0
205s.
03 turbo
Fuel system
Lots of n2o ...
Slicks

11 second ride right there....

 

[strokethis_06]

6.0 is my vote!

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[Nic]

Dude go with a 6.0 or a cummins...

6.0
205s.
03 turbo
Fuel system
Lots of n2o ...
Slicks

11 second ride right there....

the 03 turbo can handle 205s? i thought a 64mm would be about the max to put 205s on..i guess this all depends on tuning..

 

[Pizza pig]

there have been people laying down 11 second times with an 03 turbo and spray with big sticks for years. Stonepusher is running 225's and spray with a stock turbo. Its all in the tuning.