6.0 installations

Mjoyce16 · Nov 13, 2012

I have a 2005 6.0 and Im going to install a 4" turbo back straight pipe, afe stage 2 cold air intake, and possibly a sct tuner sf3. What kind of performance could i get out of this?

Thanks!

Kbryant777 · Nov 13, 2012

Custom tunes with the tuner? With custom tunes you will see a noticeable difference in performance. If you can keep your foot out of it will see an increase in fuel mileage as well. A lot of people say the stock filter and housing flows plenty of air for what your doing right now. If your not planning going all out might be able to save yourself a couple hundred bucks.

CCRICE · Nov 13, 2012

I've heard the same about the stock filter, kind of wish I had saved my money when I put my afe on almost a year ago and got some other mods..

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Mixedbreed · Nov 13, 2012

i swear i posted a reply 5 minutes ago.. anyway.

the stock filter flows around 550HP worth of air.

doubt you need it. i still have mine and i run 13.7 in the 1/4..

the sct will make you a happier man than the exhaust or intake. the exhaust will help egt's a bit.

smokedout250 · Nov 13, 2012

Well with studs intake custom tunes, no limit cold side kit. And 5" exhuast I made 436hp. Tuner will make you a very happy man

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Mjoyce16 · Nov 16, 2012

Thats a help! So i shouldnt spend my money on an intake? Just mainly get the tuner?

Kbryant777 · Nov 16, 2012

I wouldn't spend the money on the intake right now. If it gets to the point where you wanna make 500-550+ then spend the money on it, but if your really just doing a tuner and exhaust I wouldn't worry about it.

Mjoyce16 · Nov 17, 2012

Alright thanks alot! Probably will end up getting it all in about a year.. Haha

Kbryant777 · Nov 17, 2012

Glad I could help man. Sucks to waste money on something in the beginning to find out you didn't really need it.

Mixedbreed · Nov 17, 2012

Kbryant777 said:
Glad I could help man. Sucks to waste money on something in the beginning to find out you didn't really need it.

true!!!

Mjoyce16 · Nov 17, 2012

Kbryant777 said:
Glad I could help man. Sucks to waste money on something in the beginning to find out you didn't really need it.

Im gettin my dads 05 6.0 for my first truck and have been figuring out what i wanna do! So ive been saving up and im probably going to get the exhaust, intake, and the sct tuner with tunes by innovative! And probably some rims and stuff.. So uve been a great help! Thanks man!

Kbryant777 · Nov 17, 2012

Don't go anything bigger then 20's unless you have a major bankroll lol. I had 22's and as much as I drive tires would kill you.

Mjoyce16 · Nov 17, 2012

Kbryant777 said:
Don't go anything bigger then 20's unless you have a major bankroll lol. I had 22's and as much as I drive tires would kill you.

Yeah i wanna get 20x10s will they be fine on standard height? Im lookin at XD strikes.. Yeahh tires are expensive for those haha and they have to be in load range E

Kbryant777 · Nov 17, 2012

I would say with 33's your probably fine. Idk with 35's you'll probably have to have atleast a leveling kit in the front. When it comes to suspension and wheels and tires I have a lot to learn.

Mjoyce16 · Nov 17, 2012

Kbryant777 said:
I would say with 33's your probably fine. Idk with 35's you'll probably have to have atleast a leveling kit in the front. When it comes to suspension and wheels and tires I have a lot to learn.

Yeahh ill have to figure it out! I dont wanna mess with the suspension i just wanna keep it stock and im lookin at 35 nittos with those 20x10s so ill see!

Kbryant777 · Nov 17, 2012

I had 35's on 22's and it had a 2.5" leveling kit atleast. It was lifted already when I bought it.

dasboot · Nov 17, 2012

I just installed a AFE 4" TB Atlas WO/cat. It made a real differnce in power and fuel economy. I'm stock except air filter and FICM reprogramed.

Mjoyce16 · Nov 17, 2012

Nice man! My truck is totally stock my dad bought it in 06 and has driven it since! Its got 150,000 and im gonna drive it for as long as i can! The truck has had practically no problems besides him replacing a few injectors when it was under warranty.. What tuner did u have?

Mixedbreed · Nov 17, 2012

The tunes will make or break your dads streak of luck regarding lack of issues.

I run a SCT live wire with KEM tunes. Not the only tune writer just one I chose to go with first. Soo many to choose from it is crazy. Just remember that the more you play, the more you play. I bought mine 2 years ago with 103k. Been tuned since then and now with 135k.

I tried some non custom tunes and well, it was fast but the tranny went out 3 passes down the 1/4. Be smart with your choices and make sure you need it before you buy it.

Oh and start saving now. About 5k$ will be enough to do a cab off stud job with replaced HPOP and oil cooler/egr delete.

dasboot · Nov 17, 2012

Mjoyce16 said:
Nice man! My truck is totally stock my dad bought it in 06 and has driven it since! Its got 150,000 and im gonna drive it for as long as i can! The truck has had practically no problems besides him replacing a few injectors when it was under warranty.. What tuner did u have?

I had my FICM reflashed or programed by PHP . Bill said it was an Atlas 40. What ever it is, I went from driving a duce & 1/2 to a finer tuned vehicle.
Bought the truck used 2 years ago 86K miles and now 122K. Runs like a champ. No problems what so ever.