My 2005 F250 Build

[StrokeTech92]

Figured I would start a little build thread to track my progress, in February 2014 I purchased this 2005 Extended cab long bed, 4x4, xlt, f250. The truck had 228,000 miles on it and was a work truck most of its life, so it needed some love.

Here is a picture when I purchased the truck

First thing I did was the basics, took care of anything broken on the truck. Tinted the windows, install a pair of 08+ mirrors, and I purchased 4 used tires(used, but atleast they all matched and were slightly safer than what the truck came with)

I installed a set of ISSPRO a gauges that I found on a good deal.

Wanted to change it a bit, so I went through the work of installing a lariat cluster, function buttons, compass module, and auto dimming mirror. At the same time I also cut the cover on the ignition cylinder so that I could use the 11+ keys, installed a factory brake controller, and upfitter switches.

I came across a good deal on a upgraded turbo(traded my stock turbo on a friends truck he was trading in) it was described as a 65mm R.C.D. Built turbo that was purchased with a set of injectors. From my research RCD did sell a 65mm VGT turbo, but I have failed to find any information on inducer/exducer size or what exactly has been done to the turbo.

I wanted to level the truck by lowering the rear 2", so I had shorter ubolts made and removed the factory 2" block.

I had been wanting a set of wheels since I purchased the truck, but had been putting it off because of the cost. I happen to have a customer that wanted to trade this set of 20x9 KMC XD 799's for some work I did on his excursion. I wrapped them in 305/50/20 Nitto 420s

Here is what I have as a parts pile for upcoming modifications.
Ford updated pushrods
8 glow plugs
Arp studs
Felpro headgaskets
Felpro intake gaskets
CCV re-route
EGR delete
7.3 wire loom
Degas bottle
Riff Raff Boots and clamps
S&B intake
Driven diesel regulated return

The things I have left to do before I'm ready to throw all this in is
O-ring heads
Fass
Beans sump

 

[shmoozer]

Build sounds solid! Unfortunately the pics aren't working.


-KCCO-

 

[slc dzl]

I'd highly consider oem head gaskets.

 

[StrokeTech92]

Here are the pictures. I agree OEM headgaskets are a great option, but we have installed 16 sets of the felpro head gaskets and have not had any of them fail.

 

[1BD9D7]

Did you get that pile of parts installed? That is a nice looking truck, the wheels and letting down that rear made it look nice, the paint looks really good considering the miles. My truck is an 05 with 220k miles also, only owned it for about 6 months, wish I had that pile of parts lol