6.0 powestroke newbie power questions - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

skeetrduty · 09-04-2011, 10:25 PM

whats the best power programer to get without having to worry about the head bolt problems and egt temps...how to clean egr valve? i have a 2006 f350 6.0 powerstroke lariat crew cab long box.. pull a 20ft enclosed siding trailer

WD40 · 09-04-2011, 11:58 PM

First off Welcome to http://www.superdutydiesel.com/ Not trying to be a smart@ss, but I wouldn't put one on it unless I had the money in hand to put the head studs in the truck. I am sure others have other thoughts on this.

Doug

BIG JOE · 09-05-2011, 01:21 AM

And Gauges.. Right after the Head studs.

Best way to clean the EGR is to DRIVE IT.. with purpose, and be a bit aggressive with it now & then. [BUT NOT WHEN TOWING]. Limit prolonged Idling.

Joe

atk · 09-05-2011, 09:16 AM

Welcome to SDD......

as for a programmer, SCT with custom tunes. you can get the tunes that are meant for trucks still using stock headbolts.

also as BIG JOE said, get guages......

RoyBoy · 09-05-2011, 09:32 AM

Ditto to above comments with a few additions.

You MUST get an EGT gauge installed. This can't be stressed enough.

DON'T tow with a hot tune. Follow the tuners weight limits. Tow tunes for the 6.0L are basically just slightly over stock.

Even a stock head bolt tune can blow gaskets. It's happened many times. As said, be prepared to do studs if you play.

skeetrduty · 09-05-2011, 09:43 PM

how much to do head studs???

DaveBen · 09-05-2011, 10:55 PM

You can find them on eBay.com for over $500.00 per set. Not cheap.

Dave

DaveBen · 09-05-2011, 10:59 PM

I just looked and they go from $419.95 and up.

Dave

roger2003 · 09-05-2011, 11:23 PM

I am running the power pup. Haven't done the head studs yet but I watch my egts close and my injector pressure. Also my engine temp and tranny temp. Just be careful and don't drive it into the ground.

Smoky · 09-09-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeetrduty

how much to do head studs???

I think purchasing the head studs is the cheap part. Installation is the expensive part so don't think head studs can be done for $500

The cab needs to be removed.

09-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#1
skeetrduty SDD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oak grove mn Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	6.0 powestroke newbie power questions whats the best power programer to get without having to worry about the head bolt problems and egt temps...how to clean egr valve? i have a 2006 f350 6.0 powerstroke lariat crew cab long box.. pull a 20ft enclosed siding trailer

09-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#2
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	First off Welcome to http://www.superdutydiesel.com/ Not trying to be a smart@ss, but I wouldn't put one on it unless I had the money in hand to put the head studs in the truck. I am sure others have other thoughts on this. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

09-05-2011, 01:21 AM	#3
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,376 Thanks: 101 Thanked 391 Times in 380 Posts	And Gauges.. Right after the Head studs. Best way to clean the EGR is to DRIVE IT.. with purpose, and be a bit aggressive with it now & then. [BUT NOT WHEN TOWING]. Limit prolonged Idling. Joe Last edited by BIG JOE; 09-06-2011 at 12:51 PM.

09-05-2011, 09:16 AM	#4
atk Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: simcoe, ontario, canada Posts: 2,874 Thanks: 18 Thanked 104 Times in 104 Posts View Photos By: atk	Welcome to SDD...... as for a programmer, SCT with custom tunes. you can get the tunes that are meant for trucks still using stock headbolts. also as BIG JOE said, get guages...... __________________ Alex 2004 FORD F250 XLT 4X4 SD 6.0L PSD CC SB: Tuned by PHP.... SCT-X3....Mbrp duals....and more....

09-05-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
RoyBoy Diesel Dork Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: central WI Posts: 1,208 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts View Photos By: RoyBoy	Ditto to above comments with a few additions. You MUST get an EGT gauge installed. This can't be stressed enough. DON'T tow with a hot tune. Follow the tuners weight limits. Tow tunes for the 6.0L are basically just slightly over stock. Even a stock head bolt tune can blow gaskets. It's happened many times. As said, be prepared to do studs if you play. __________________ Roy 2011 F450 Lariat Ultimate Duraflap Mud Flaps w/ SS Retrax PRO Bed Cover Otherwise stock

09-05-2011, 09:43 PM	#6
skeetrduty SDD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oak grove mn Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how much to do head studs???

09-05-2011, 10:55 PM	#7
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	You can find them on eBay.com for over $500.00 per set. Not cheap. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

09-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	I just looked and they go from $419.95 and up. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

09-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#9
roger2003 SDD Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Milwaukee,WI Posts: 181 Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I am running the power pup. Haven't done the head studs yet but I watch my egts close and my injector pressure. Also my engine temp and tranny temp. Just be careful and don't drive it into the ground. __________________ 2003 F-350 PSD 6.0 Crew cab Banks intercooler, Ram air elbow, Volant cold air intake, 6 in skyjacker lift, Dynatrac forerunner front suspension, Recon superduty door sills, Titan 50 gal replacement tank, f2500 oil filter, Recon fire and ice LED lightbar, 4 in ss exhaust turbo back, 35 in Toyo MT's on Motometal rims. Bully Dog Power Pup 155,000 miles// replacement turbo, drive shaft mod

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