Midnite Brawler Build

sootie · Apr 4, 2013

Well... after having a few diesels and not getting much past the intake/tuner/exhaust crowd i decided i wanted a good condition 6.4 that i could build for a reliable 650 HP, drive it every day and not be the same as every other truck on the road. not a massive power number but enough to be fun! i think my setup will be quite similar to what a few others have done recently.
This forum has been an excellent resource and i'm happy to say that most of the parts for this project have been purchased from members on here! i will add the parts list in a little bit:rockon:

sootie · Apr 4, 2013

A big thanks to Wayne for patiently answering my questions and getting most of my parts organized for me!

The pic in the first post is a `before`pic.

Cosmetics/Exterior:
5% tint
weathertech mats
painted headlights
smoked cab lights
recon mirror lenses
smoked tails (thanks Josh)
triple light bar under tailgate
Billet side badges
OEM 8 spoke 20s (undecided on tires)
1.5`wheel spacers (thanks Josh-again)
billet fuel and oil caps to be got from Dan

Suspension/Drivetrain:

Fabtech floating traction bars w/5 inch block (thanks Wayne)
some sort of leveling kit up front
gogo direct drive solenoid (thanks Steve)
Dieselsite trans filter

Engine/Performance:
No Limit CAI, egr delete and cold side piping to be got from Mike
Dieselsite coolant filter
ARP Head studs (thanks Jerry)
DIY ccv reroute
71mm borg warner K31 atmo turbo w/batmowheel
6.0 manifolds (thanks F250-Owner)
custom uppipes and downpipe off Erik`s truck
46mm precision wastegate from Elite
Z-max ported intake manifold from Elite
5" Flo-Pro tb exhaust w/6" tip
Airdog 2

I`m sure i have missed some stuff but hopefully this comes together over the next couple months.

08BIGRIG · Apr 4, 2013

Looks like it is going to be a "BULLETPROOF" build for the most part. You are going to love the power and driveablity of the new setup once it is done. Studs are on their way to you as well bud. Thanks again.

White_monster · Apr 4, 2013

Why precision gate?

one2nine · Apr 4, 2013

^^ I second that question as well

Sounds like you have a solid build planned and it'll be an awesome truck. The only thing I don't see addressed that will need to be at some point in time is the trans. Running hot tunes in addition to a 71mm will for sure stress the transmission. My last fluid change I had a fair amount of material on the pan magnet and my tc slip numbers are pretty bad. I think adding an RCD convertor and an HD rebuild kit would be a good step. Keep in mind this truck has seen a few pulls and track days. Btw I'm partial to the color lol. I remember when mine looked like that, even though it was only for about the first 2 hours I had the truck.

bigrpowr · Apr 5, 2013

i have precision gates no issues here ever. and ive had a few.

Powerstroked162 · Apr 5, 2013

That trans should live a happy life with a tune and the 71. That's my solenoid btw, Ron. No GoGo here

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Jeff@Spartan · Apr 5, 2013

bigrpowr said:
i have precision gates no issues here ever. and ive had a few.

I don't think it's any secret that Precision gates have had a noticeable failure rate over the years on here and PSN. I remember several attributing it to heat issues.

bigrpowr · Apr 5, 2013

SPARTAN said:
I don't think it's any secret that Precision gates have had a noticeable failure rate over the years on here and PSN. I remember several attributing it to heat issues.

ive had 3 so far, just havent had an issue yet i guess.

Pyromaniak001 · Apr 5, 2013

Sub'd. I'd like to do the majority of this to my truck also. I want to see how it turns out. Keep us posted please

Erikclaw · Apr 5, 2013

I know my Precision cooked itself to death along with the motor, but that wasn't the gates fault.
Glad to hear you got my up pipes and they should be shipped out to you soon.

And I though that Steve and GOGO were pals. LOL

sootie · Apr 5, 2013

White_monster said:
Why precision gate?

i figured i would take a chance on it as there are several people that run it with no issues. i think it is a hit and miss honestly

one2nine said:
^^ I second that question as well

Sounds like you have a solid build planned and it'll be an awesome truck. The only thing I don't see addressed that will need to be at some point in time is the trans. Running hot tunes in addition to a 71mm will for sure stress the transmission. My last fluid change I had a fair amount of material on the pan magnet and my tc slip numbers are pretty bad. I think adding an RCD convertor and an HD rebuild kit would be a good step. Keep in mind this truck has seen a few pulls and track days. Btw I'm partial to the color lol. I remember when mine looked like that, even though it was only for about the first 2 hours I had the truck.

im trying not to think about the trans LOL my wallet hates life as is! no seriously, thanks for the suggestion-i plan to run it until it blows and then figure it out from there. i can understand your liking to the colour

, your truck looks awesome btw

Powerstroked162 said:
That trans should live a happy life with a tune and the 71. That's my solenoid btw, Ron. No GoGo here .

:doh: sorry Steve-i knew that

maybe a mod can change so i'm not misrepresenting!

Erikclaw said:
I know my Precision cooked itself to death along with the motor, but that wasn't the gates fault.
Glad to hear you got my up pipes and they should be shipped out to you soon.

And I though that Steve and GOGO were pals. LOL

thanks man! glad to have a piece of a DPC winning truck on mine!

Diesel23 · Apr 5, 2013

great build sootie , glad to see you getting underway !!

blk350on20s · Apr 5, 2013

Upgrade to the tial gate. What's a couple hundred at this point. My precision lasted less than a year.

08BIGRIG · Apr 5, 2013

blk350on20s said:
Upgrade to the tial gate. What's a couple hundred at this point. My precision lasted less than a year.[/QUOTE]

Thats not very good for something that you are counting on to help save your motor and drivetrain. :flush:

sootie · Apr 5, 2013

what happens when they fail? do they leak constantly or just never open.

White_monster · Apr 5, 2013

Both my precisions failed in 9 months. Both brand new. Put my 3yearcold tial gates in and good to go.

bigrpowr · Apr 5, 2013

White_monster said:
Both my precisions failed in 9 months. Both brand new. Put my 3yearcold tial gates in and good to go.

yep and you're special too. dont forget that. LOL

love all my precision gates !!

mike@haller's · Apr 5, 2013

I have had two precisions fail out of the 50 or so I've put in. Both were in very high heat situations, 1900 degrees plus. That was also with older tuning that was never really meant for the setups they were on. With current tuning from everyone being so much better than it was. I haven't really seen heat issues that would hurt a precision. But if your gonna be in a situation where your setup is running really hard and generating big heat. I have had good luck using the water cooled tials. For this setup im sure a precision is fine.

bigrpowr · Apr 5, 2013

mike@haller's said:
I have had two precisions fail out of the 50 or so I've put in. Both were in very high heat situations, 1900 degrees plus. That was also with older tuning that was never really meant for the setups they were on. With current tuning from everyone being so much better than it was. I haven't really seen heat issues that would hurt a precision. But if your gonna be in a situation where your setup is running really hard and generating big heat. I have had good luck using the water cooled tials. For this setup im sure a precision is fine.

where r u getting the water source from to the tial ?