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Alright guys, to give you a little background, the truck is a Job 1, 2008 F-250Black, Lariat, Crew Cab/Short Bed. The truck has a little over 200,000 miles on it. We bought it knowing we were going to have to put a little money in it to make it a nice daily driver. After doing brakes all the way around, DPF delete, and H&S Mini Maxx with Gearhead Tunes, the truck is ready for a little bit more... This is where the fun begins.
As of right now we are planning on a complete engine build, and at least an Elite Stage two Transmission. Below is a list of the parts that we have so far, looking for insight/opinions on whether we're on the right track, and if there is anything we should add or change to the build. I want a really nice, fun truck that my wife can drive, and we can have fun with on the weekends. Not looking for 1000HP, and reliability needs to be THE key factor here. This is my wife's truck and she will kill me if its broken all the time. There is certainly a place for high performance in this build, I'm going a little overboard in some areas, just to make sure nothing happens while she's behind the wheel. Let me know what you guys think.
So far we have...
A Brand New Ford Engine Block, The block is getting partially filled and then honed. The block is being fitted with Coated Maxxforce Pistons (courtesy of Chad Flynn), R&R Rods (courtesy of RCD), Coated Clevite Cam, Main, and Rod Bearings, an RCD or Elite cam (not sure what direction to go yet, don't want to do any flycutting), New Lifters, Smith Brothers Pushrods, an ATI Damper, Billet Flexplate (another thing I'm unsure of where to source), and either a stock oil pan or one from RCD.
2 Brand New Cylinder Heads, Heads are getting hardened valve seats and RCD Valve springs, was thinking about porting, but not sure its worth it, seeing as I'm not really looking for 1000 HP or spending $10k on turbos.
RCD Ported intake
6.0 Exhaust manifolds with NEW SS Elite up-pipes
Mishimoto Intercooler/Radiator/Boots/Clamps/Hoses/Piping
For fuel, we're going to be using our own low pressure system that consists of a 5/8" pickup tube, an Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump, and a pre/post pump filter setup. At the top of the engine will be Elite's stage 1 fuel system upgrade. We are installing a new HPFP in the stock location and will be reverse rotating the original pump for a dual fueler setup. We also have a set of 30% over stock nozzles that I'm planning on installing on a set of cores with 93,000 miles on them, and having them flow tested.
As far as the dual fueler setup, I'm kinda hung up on what to do there, I have almost talked myself into building it myself. We do a lot of our own custom fab work as it is, and I don't see why we couldn't do it. I'm at a loss because A) We're an Elite dealer, B)I like where the Diesel Dr. kit mounts better (makes it a lot easier to service an Alternator if needed), and C)Not that any of the kits are unreasonably priced, but I think I can do it myself and save some coin. Maybe do it a little different and start offering our own kits. I wasn't going to do them at all, but I don't want to be stuck running stock nozzles with all these other goodies... I'm just not sure what to do honestly. Thoughts?
Turbos are another thing on the unsure list. We have a set of Elite 72/59 Tow Power+ turbos sitting on the shelf, but I'm leaning towards buying a 76 to put in front of the 59. Does anyone have much experience with this combo besides Wayne(I've talked to him at length about this)? Anyone else done it yet with the new High power Jr? It sounds good in my head, but again I need to make sure that we are doing this correctly the first time. Too much time and money at stake to make a mistake... If I need to keep it simple and stay with the 72/59 that's what we'll do. How much power can we make on a 72/59 with dual fuelers and 30% nozzles? Anyone know?
Transmission is either going to be an Elite Stage two or three. I have an Elite stage 2 and RCD Converter sitting on the shelf, waiting to be installed. I wouldn't be opposed to going to a stage 3 if needed though. Talking with Tadd he said that most guys running Gearhead tunes are good with a stage 2, but up to what power level? Are my goals out of the realm of a stage 2? We're not beating the piss out of this thing, a few drag races here and there and mostly driving around. To be perfectly honest, the truck will probably never come off the stock setting unless I'm driving. She's happy with the truck the way it is now...
To round out the build, We are using OUO adaptable length traction bars on the rear axle and an OUO 3 link on the front axle.
What am I missing here? Any suggestions from the peanut gallery would be highly appreciated. (The real goal here is to make Robbie as jealous as possible, so he spends more money, cause he don't want to get beat by a girl... LOL) J/K Robbie
Thanks guys!
As of right now we are planning on a complete engine build, and at least an Elite Stage two Transmission. Below is a list of the parts that we have so far, looking for insight/opinions on whether we're on the right track, and if there is anything we should add or change to the build. I want a really nice, fun truck that my wife can drive, and we can have fun with on the weekends. Not looking for 1000HP, and reliability needs to be THE key factor here. This is my wife's truck and she will kill me if its broken all the time. There is certainly a place for high performance in this build, I'm going a little overboard in some areas, just to make sure nothing happens while she's behind the wheel. Let me know what you guys think.
So far we have...
A Brand New Ford Engine Block, The block is getting partially filled and then honed. The block is being fitted with Coated Maxxforce Pistons (courtesy of Chad Flynn), R&R Rods (courtesy of RCD), Coated Clevite Cam, Main, and Rod Bearings, an RCD or Elite cam (not sure what direction to go yet, don't want to do any flycutting), New Lifters, Smith Brothers Pushrods, an ATI Damper, Billet Flexplate (another thing I'm unsure of where to source), and either a stock oil pan or one from RCD.
2 Brand New Cylinder Heads, Heads are getting hardened valve seats and RCD Valve springs, was thinking about porting, but not sure its worth it, seeing as I'm not really looking for 1000 HP or spending $10k on turbos.
RCD Ported intake
6.0 Exhaust manifolds with NEW SS Elite up-pipes
Mishimoto Intercooler/Radiator/Boots/Clamps/Hoses/Piping
For fuel, we're going to be using our own low pressure system that consists of a 5/8" pickup tube, an Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump, and a pre/post pump filter setup. At the top of the engine will be Elite's stage 1 fuel system upgrade. We are installing a new HPFP in the stock location and will be reverse rotating the original pump for a dual fueler setup. We also have a set of 30% over stock nozzles that I'm planning on installing on a set of cores with 93,000 miles on them, and having them flow tested.
As far as the dual fueler setup, I'm kinda hung up on what to do there, I have almost talked myself into building it myself. We do a lot of our own custom fab work as it is, and I don't see why we couldn't do it. I'm at a loss because A) We're an Elite dealer, B)I like where the Diesel Dr. kit mounts better (makes it a lot easier to service an Alternator if needed), and C)Not that any of the kits are unreasonably priced, but I think I can do it myself and save some coin. Maybe do it a little different and start offering our own kits. I wasn't going to do them at all, but I don't want to be stuck running stock nozzles with all these other goodies... I'm just not sure what to do honestly. Thoughts?
Turbos are another thing on the unsure list. We have a set of Elite 72/59 Tow Power+ turbos sitting on the shelf, but I'm leaning towards buying a 76 to put in front of the 59. Does anyone have much experience with this combo besides Wayne(I've talked to him at length about this)? Anyone else done it yet with the new High power Jr? It sounds good in my head, but again I need to make sure that we are doing this correctly the first time. Too much time and money at stake to make a mistake... If I need to keep it simple and stay with the 72/59 that's what we'll do. How much power can we make on a 72/59 with dual fuelers and 30% nozzles? Anyone know?
Transmission is either going to be an Elite Stage two or three. I have an Elite stage 2 and RCD Converter sitting on the shelf, waiting to be installed. I wouldn't be opposed to going to a stage 3 if needed though. Talking with Tadd he said that most guys running Gearhead tunes are good with a stage 2, but up to what power level? Are my goals out of the realm of a stage 2? We're not beating the piss out of this thing, a few drag races here and there and mostly driving around. To be perfectly honest, the truck will probably never come off the stock setting unless I'm driving. She's happy with the truck the way it is now...
To round out the build, We are using OUO adaptable length traction bars on the rear axle and an OUO 3 link on the front axle.
What am I missing here? Any suggestions from the peanut gallery would be highly appreciated. (The real goal here is to make Robbie as jealous as possible, so he spends more money, cause he don't want to get beat by a girl... LOL) J/K Robbie
Thanks guys!
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