The "I hope it's the last one for a while" build

chromehound · Nov 2, 2013

So after a little wheeling and dealing I picked up a new ride on 10/1/13
2006 F350 XLT ECLB
6.0L
4x4
Auto
99K when I bought it

The current plan is for a 450-500hp DD that I can still pull trailers when I need to. It'll be slow going as I'm broke as hell most time and I frequently change my plans. LOL

Power plans:
ARP studs
OEM gaskets
Absolute Performance coolant filter
Absolute Performance intake manifold
Absolute Performance trans solenoid
No Limits IC pipes
Swamps 58v FICM
MBRP 4" black exhaust from Innovative
190/100 injectors from RCD
Pro 5r CAI from RCD
Elite HD uppipes
Elite stage 2 trans with deep pan
DPC converter
Bulletproof oil cooler/filter
Full EGR delete
SCT w/ Gearhead tunes
CTS

I haven't decided on a turbo yet so when that gets decided I'll adjust the build around it.

Other stuff:
ICON lift
rims
tires
brake upgrades
radio upgrade
'08+ mirrors
'08+ tailgate w/ backup camera
Harley headlights
Harley grill
Front end protection
PTM rear bumper w/o sensors
PTM side steps or replace
PTM mirror caps, door handles
Leather seats
Tint
Sound barrier
Remote start
Gooseneck

chromehound · Nov 2, 2013

Day I brought it home

Removed FX4 and door badges

Factory radio had to go so I could use my iPod - can't wait for my double din

Bigger toolbox but still not big enough

chromehound · Nov 2, 2013

Added Wilson 2000 antennas and a Cobra 29

Cobra display burnt out within 48hrs so I put in a Uniden

chromehound · Nov 2, 2013

Cheyenne, WY to Dickinson, ND
520.4 miles
30.353 gallons of diesel
17.15 MPG
275s on 18s
3.73 gears

silverbullet4x4 · Nov 3, 2013

Looks good, in for more progress pics.

webb06 · Nov 3, 2013

No airdog or regulated return? Figured those injectors needed both

chromehound · Nov 3, 2013

Regulated return is going to go on - probably Stricktly Diesel. I will be doing some kind of pump but not sure what yet. I'm on the fence with Airdog due to the fact I see as many failures as I do successes. Plus I'll be adding a bigger fuel tank and a fresh HPO if this one isn't up to par. Traction bars will be added when needed.

I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting so suggestions are welcome.

Joshbaker · Nov 3, 2013

A1000 setup from Marty's diesel is way better IMO.

kyle43335 · Nov 3, 2013

use air dog if you want nothing but failures.....

chromehound · Nov 3, 2013

Well crap - found my front drivers rim is bent along the lip so I guess new rims are first on the list.

Motostroker · Nov 4, 2013

I wanted to put a stage 3 MTW on mine. But I tow heavy, so that is out of the question. I'll most likely end up going with 175/75s and a stage 2 MTW, his power max. Your build is very similar to mine

kyle43335 · Nov 4, 2013

Motostroker said:
I wanted to put a stage 3 MTW on mine. But I tow heavy, so that is out of the question. I'll most likely end up going with 175/75s and a stage 2 MTW, his power max. Your build is very similar to mine

you need a compounded vgt setup.

Motostroker · Nov 4, 2013

kyle43335 said:
you need a compounded vgt setup.

475 in front of a power max? With 190/100s

chromehound · Nov 4, 2013

I don't intend to tow heavy (of course that depends on your definition of heavy) but I'm not opposed to doing compounds down the road but I really want to avoid having to buy turbo after turbo.

Gotta save some $$ for the black Friday sales and hopefully get my rims once I decide on what I want. Decisions, decisions LOL

chromehound · Nov 24, 2013

Well *** - I think my EGR valve may be going out. I get a bit of thick white smoke upon acceleration from a stop and the coolant bottle is suddenly empty. Going to investigate more on Turkey Day to see what I can find and send it in for warrenty work if need be until summer when it's getting deleted.

peixinho · Nov 24, 2013

I think 190/100 is way too big for your application. You can make 450-500hp on stock injectors. There are a couple of people getting around 600hp on 175/75s. You should be hitting 600-650hp on 190/100s with the right setup

Rest of the build looks pretty good

chromehound · Nov 24, 2013

Thing is I know me and will want to go bigger and I try to avoid doing things more than once when I can so I figure bigger injectors pulled back with tuning if need be. Like I said my plans change all the time as I read more builds by others and my usage of the truck changes.