Building a 6.4 tow pig

[sagebel]

Thinking about getting a large toyhaulers and the F250 isn't going to cut it. Looking at 6.4 equipped 350s and 450s. What mods are suggested to make a strong and reliable tow rig out of the 6.4. I know a delete would be in order and I plan on keeping my mini max unless there is a better platform that supports deleting. Trailer will have a GVWR of around 18k.

 

[Powerstroke214]

I'd get a towpower atmo(or the compounds), 5in exh, down pipe, no limit ic, pipes and intake, egr delete and a lpfp(fass, airdog, etc). I don't know about trans, so someone else will have to speak for that, but this is how I'd set up a 6.4 450 for towing.


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[simonton6.4]

I agree with ^ but I would leave the lpfp alone unless u need the power doing a low pressure is just a non reliable mod IMO
Throw a good converter in there

 

[sagebel]

What about head studs? Sounds like all bolt one so far which is a good thing.

 

[01PSD]

Keep it simple for sure... simple and reliable is key!

 

[GROSSpolluter]

stock:lookaround:

 

[Garden State Heavyweight]

stock:lookaround:

:whs: I pull a 10,000 lb. backhoe on a 3,000 lb. trailer with an F-550 extended cab, with a dump body that has a 6.4 in it and where I live in NJ has some ridiculously long, steep grades.. It has excellent power stock. Maybe a DPF delete though.

 

[HD F250]

Definitely deleted and a quality tow tune at a minimum. Stock fuel mileage and regens are not an option IMHO.

 

[Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto]

Like most stated, do airflow mods. Keep the stock injectors and hpfp for reliability.

 

[Powerstroke214]

What about head studs? Sounds like all bolt one so far which is a good thing.

I've read on here that it may not be worth it to stud, since them blowing hgs is more uncommon, and some have blown with studs. Sure, you could stay stock, but adding air and better flow will keep your egts lower. I'd also maybe think about a custom towing tune.


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[LovinPSDs]

All air... full pipes(delete egr with no limit intakes, down pipe, 4 or 5" exhaust) , ported mani, huge intake, custom tune, maybe intercooler and see how you like it....

From there the options are endless but a 600 EGT running 450-500 hp is a real good running truck.

We'll spend as much of your money as you won't bud!! I think more then a few of us have a dream tow pig build... So maybe your build budget would help..

 

[Stroked777]

Trans should be fine. I'm putting down about 600hp And I'm still using a stock trans and I haven't had any issues with it yet

 

[BFT]

Do all your deletes and stud it with a nice trans and converter

 

[Super08Duty]

Do all your deletes and stud it with a nice trans and converter

Agreed^

I'd also add no limit intercooler pipes and intake. Well worth the money.

 

[BFT]

Agreed^

I'd also add no limit intercooler pipes and intake. Well worth the money.

This also^^^
Unless you have to go through weight stations and inspections, then you're in a different ball park

 

[sagebel]

I am still driving the 6.7 F250 and looking for the larger truck. Trailer will gross around 18k. Budget for mods should be about $5000.

 

[BFT]

Wait... Are you trying to do this to a 6.7 or 6.4?

 

[Powerstroke214]

Wait... Are you trying to do this to a 6.7 or 6.4?

He's moving from his 6.7 250 to a 6.4 350/450 from what I understand.


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[powerstrokin15]

tune all your deletes, CAC/elbow, intake, maybe a bigger atmospheric charger. if your stock gaskets blow, which they shouldn't with a tow file, stud it while you're in there consider doing pistons and an intake manifold.


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[sagebel]

Yes, thinking about going from the 6.7 to 6.4. I have no issues with the 6.7 but I can save some $$$$ buying a used 6.4.