Buying a 6.0 Saturday, parts list?

[04 f350]

Of course, someone would make a tune called raped ape lol. Maybe I'll try it some day.

I encourage you to do so.

 

[Josh@DirtyDiesels]

I will eventually try Vivian's tunes, I have heard nothing but good things. I have seen a few trucks run them and they run like a raped ape!

Vivian's tunes definitely run well. Also, Innovative's tunes run awesome

 

[TyCorr]

I disown you now!

Your group is shrinking at an alarming rate.... lol

 

[powerSmokin]

I disown you now!

I'm still gonna come by your house Mr!

 

[Diezel Dawg]

Your group is shrinking at an alarming rate.... lol

LOL it sure is. Now that I'm retiring from the Air Force, I have to wait a while before I look for a new truck. 6.7 is in my sights

I'm still gonna come by your house Mr!

Come on over buddy, anytime.

 

[Strokin89]

LOL it sure is. Now that I'm retiring from the Air Force, I have to wait a while before I look for a new truck. 6.7 is in my sights

Come on over buddy, anytime.

6.7 ftw that's my next truck


2005 F250 6.0 powerstroke, 6 speed manual, egr delete, arp head studs, new oil cooler, aftermarket coolant filter, custom intake, 4" down pipe into dual 6" stacks, 8" lift, TSD super panty dropper tune.

 

[powerSmokin]

Got my 6.0!

 

[03_PSD]

Good looking truck. I see a Banks sticker there, I guess exhaust?

 

[powerSmokin]

Good looking truck. I see a Banks sticker there, I guess exhaust?

It's a half ass exhuast, they cut the stock muffler off and put a banks on with a new tip. I peeled those off but now there is a hideous ring from them being on there. Anyone have suggestions for getting them off? Some sort of rubbing compound? It's like a dirt ring but won't wash off.

 

[Josh@DirtyDiesels]

It's a half ass exhuast, they cut the stock muffler off and put a banks on with a new tip. I peeled those off but now there is a hideous ring from them being on there. Anyone have suggestions for getting them off? Some sort of rubbing compound? It's like a dirt ring but won't wash off.

Try polishing compound.

 

[Super Diesel]

How much HP are you wanting to end up with? If you're going to do headstuds, I would recommend getting o-ringed heads as well as getting them machined and decked. And since you mentioned injectors and custom tuning, might as well add a regulated return on the list.

Welcome to the world of 6.0s!

 

[powerSmokin]

How much HP are you wanting to end up with? If you're going to do headstuds, I would recommend getting o-ringed heads as well as getting them machined and decked. And since you mentioned injectors and custom tuning, might as well add a regulated return on the list.

Welcome to the world of 6.0s!

I only plan on putting out 450-500 nothing big, it gets to be a pain to keep the truck together and away from problems when you get above it. How does the stock tranny hold up at these power levels?

 

[Super Diesel]

I only plan on putting out 450-500 nothing big, it gets to be a pain to keep the truck together and away from problems when you get above it. How does the stock tranny hold up at these power levels?

It's honestly anyone's guess. Some guys have issues while on stock injectors and stock turbo, others are still rocking the stock tranny on bigger fuel and air. Sleep in fear...

Personally, I think you're okay if you stay around 450. Start getting closer to 500, then you're on borrowed time. Totally my opinion based on what I've seen, heard, and experienced.

 

[powerSmokin]

My egr acted up on me and I barely made it home. Cleaned it and now it runs good but I still have the CEL, next paycheck I'll order the delete kit. I have 5" exhaust with a 4" down pipe on the way (no muffler and a ford blue spring kit also). Most likely will order the sinister coolant filter kit also on the next paycheck.

 

[Nic]

You can hit 450-500 on stock injectors. Do more research on the O-ringed heads. Most shops wont touch them, few will. I believe they have to be installed JUST right for them to be effective. The hassle that goes with the install along with the high error rate is probably the cause for many not wanting to deal with them. In truth, all you need is the OEM gaskets, quality studs, and a quality shop the will do the work right the first time. If you're one to beat on your truck everyday and race it all the time, eventually you will pop through the studs and have to do it again someday because there's simply not enough bolts holding the head down to the block and thats just something you just have to accept. If you're not the one to abuse the truck, they'll last you a lifetime.

For your power goals, start with this.

58v tuned FICM
Custom tune
ported intake
RR fuel system w/ Aeromotive or FL pump
64-68mm turbo.

 

[powerSmokin]

You can hit 450-500 on stock injectors. Do more research on the O-ringed heads. Most shops wont touch them, few will. I believe they have to be installed JUST right for them to be effective. The hassle that goes with the install along with the high error rate is probably the cause for many not wanting to deal with them. In truth, all you need is the OEM gaskets, quality studs, and a quality shop the will do the work right the first time. If you're one to beat on your truck everyday and race it all the time, eventually you will pop through the studs and have to do it again someday because there's simply not enough bolts holding the head down to the block and thats just something you just have to accept. If you're not the one to abuse the truck, they'll last you a lifetime.

For your power goals, start with this.

58v tuned FICM
Custom tune
ported intake
RR fuel system w/ Aeromotive or FL pump
64-68mm turbo.

I have no need to get any higher than 450, I tow and from what I have heard and read the 58v FICM isn't an ideal application for that due to excess heat. I'm also trying to get into my first house next year so truck mods will be light and nothing too spendy lol.

 

[Csilva187]

I may go that route, I just can't believe how expensive the edge monitors are compared to the SCT I was looking at, that came with tunes! Studs will go in before the tuner does, I will just put on the Atlas 40 tune on when I go to the Alligator Diesel Dyno next month.

Maybe see ya there! I take the Ol man and get away for the day kinda slow down from hay season etc. Very clean pickup.

 

[powerSmokin]

Maybe see ya there! I take the Ol man and get away for the day kinda slow down from hay season etc. Very clean pickup.

Maybe so! I just do it to get away from the wet side of WA and to see friends, and diesel trucks of course.

 

[Nic]

I have no need to get any higher than 450, I tow and from what I have heard and read the 58v FICM isn't an ideal application for that due to excess heat. I'm also trying to get into my first house next year so truck mods will be light and nothing too spendy lol.

The 58V is fine for towing. Again, its all in the tuning and driving habits while under a load. I have no doubt that with just a really good tune, intake and exhaust will put you within 20-30hp of the 450 mark. The first mod I would consider would definitely be the turbo. Especially since you tow. The 6.0 makes good power but runs out of boost at certain rpm. That would be an ideal recipe for 450 and perform very well in both aspects.

 

[powerSmokin]

The 58V is fine for towing. Again, its all in the tuning and driving habits while under a load. I have no doubt that with just a really good tune, intake and exhaust will put you within 20-30hp of the 450 mark. The first mod I would consider would definitely be the turbo. Especially since you tow. The 6.0 makes good power but runs out of boost at certain rpm. That would be an ideal recipe for 450 and perform very well in both aspects.

Is there another drop in VGT turbo that is larger than stock?