6.4 Buyers Guide

skew12 · Dec 2, 2011

I'm sure that'll be the same feeling I have when it comes time.

Any 6.4 board members near you? Maybe they could take you for a ride or possibly go with you. Someone that's spent some time in one.

I definitely want to see some pics of that lifted 09

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 2, 2011

skew12 said:
I'm sure that'll be the same feeling I have when it comes time.

Any 6.4 board members near you? Maybe they could take you for a ride or possibly go with you. Someone that's spent some time in one.

I definitely want to see some pics of that lifted 09

I lied its an 08, but here is the craigslist ad.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2708129549.html

But i wish there were some serious 6.4 guys around here, i dont know of ANY. I know there arent any forum members that drive 6.4s

Dzchey21 · Dec 2, 2011

mines a job1 fwiw no problems other than the bone-head owner

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 2, 2011

Dzchey21 said:
mines a job1 fwiw no problems other than the bone-head owner

Thanks Dustin!

Any tips or advice you can think of when going to look at a truck on a dealership lot?? Ive been checking the coolant bottles, trying to see if any puking has happened. Driven them all pretty hard to see i could make anytihng happen. They all seem to run really smooth, occasionally have a shift flare but i think tuning would change that.

Dzchey21 · Dec 2, 2011

Just obvious stuff like your doing. These things just don't see. To have the problems older trucks do.

2010s have 3.55 only 08-09 have 3.73 or optional 3.55s depending on your plans I would try to find 3.55 but that's not that important.

Just fine one with the right mileage for the right price and u should be fine

87jumpy · Dec 2, 2011

You can look at the core support to see if its been cut for a bigger CAC tube. You could also see if the down pipe is a two piece aftermarket. If its at a ford dealer, make sure to get an OASIS report.

David S. · Dec 2, 2011

I've got a Job 1. Mellted a piston in the original motor at 141k. It was pulling a 40ft. enclosed dirtbike trailer from Virginia to Las Vegas for a show we were in. Ford ended up relacing the motor out of an 09 with only 8k miles on it

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 2, 2011

The 08 King Ranch i found for 33k is getting more and more interesting. Its by far one of the cleanest trucks ive been around, its flawless. 67k miles.... There is just something about king ranch that i LOVE.

smokedout250 · Dec 2, 2011

Strokeorcroak said:
The 08 King Ranch i found for 33k is getting more and more interesting. Its by far one of the cleanest trucks ive been around, its flawless. 67k miles.... There is just something about king ranch that i LOVE.

Your killin me Derek.... The more I read this thread the more I want a 6.4! Good luck on the search!

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Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 2, 2011

chromehound · Dec 2, 2011

Love that color combo.

SDS97_7.3 · Dec 2, 2011

Does that have the rear bench or captains chairs?

Spatel23 · Dec 2, 2011

does that steering wheel have any wear at 12oclock?
I cant tell by the picture.

Reason I ask is, if it doesn't, Id be suspect. They are really easy to wear right there and at that mileage if its not worn, Id be suspicious.
Could be wrong, but just throwing my .02 in.

lincolnlocker · Dec 3, 2011

This is a good thread!! Been kicking around the idea of getting a 6.4!

skew12 · Dec 3, 2011

Strokeorcroak said:

I'd go with this. Black gets old, trust me!

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 3, 2011

SDS97_7.3 said:
Does that have the rear bench or captains chairs?

rear bench! I need at least 5 seats haha, front and rear captains wouldnt do too well for me

Spatel23 said:
does that steering wheel have any wear at 12oclock?
I cant tell by the picture.

Reason I ask is, if it doesn't, Id be suspect. They are really easy to wear right there and at that mileage if its not worn, Id be suspicious.
Could be wrong, but just throwing my .02 in.

Yes you can see wear, its not terrible but you can for sure see it. Same with both front seats, they arent quite the same shape as the rear seats.
You can tell its got 60k miles, but its the cleanest 60k mile ive been around

SDS97_7.3 · Dec 3, 2011

Strokeorcroak said:
rear bench! I need at least 5 seats haha, front and rear captains wouldnt do too well for me

Yeah was just wondering, I dont see to many with rear captains. But if your riding in the back you cant beat the comfort of them.

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 3, 2011

SDS97_7.3 said:
Yeah was just wondering, I dont see to many with rear captains. But if your riding in the back you cant beat the comfort of them.

Yeah i guess im just a dick to my guests

.... But the bench is a must for me, I would rather have 6 seats, 5 will have to do just cuz that center console is awesome

SDS97_7.3 · Dec 3, 2011

Strokeorcroak said:
Yeah i guess im just a dick to my guests .... But the bench is a must for me, I would rather have 6 seats, 5 will have to do just cuz that center console is awesome

I know what you mean though since I have a reg cab, my next will be a crew cab.

Derek@Vision Diesel · Dec 3, 2011

So even though i hate to admit it, you do hear a lot of people talking about melted down pistons and such...
How often or how come is that issue? Is it just a handful of people, but ALL come to the forums...or is it a pretty common deal?
Also what causes it? Injector issues?