Newbie 2006 6.0l? 4 experts?

[RIGz06]

IM NEW IN THE FORD FAMILY(PREVIOUS CHEBY OWNER) AND i HAVE HEARD NIGHTMARES ON THE 6.0L. i HAVE A 2006 F250 4X4 WITH BOUT 47K ON IT. IM DEATHLY AFRAID OF BLOWIN HEAD GASKETS....1 FRIEND RECOMMENDS I GET ARB HEAD STUD KIT....ANOTHER SAYS THEY FIXED HEAD STUD PROB IN 06. I WANT MORE POWER (MY OLD 06 DURAMAX DYNO'D AT 455HP 960FT LBS. TO THE REAR WHEELS) AND I WAS THINKIN OF GOING WITH BANKS INTAKE AND 6 GUN.....SHOULD I WAIT OFF ON THE CHIP UNTIL I GET HEAD STUD KIT OR AM I OK FORD EXPERTS HELP ME......


2006 F250 6.0L 4X4 SUPERCREW SHORTBED
BONE STOCK FOR NOW

 

[Scooter]

Safety is always good. If you can swing it, you will not regret it. My 6.0 has about 98000 miles on it. I have not had a head stud problem, but I also have not chipped it.

 

[Zookie400]

everybody has opinions on this, but i say save your money on the banks stuff, buy an SCT tuner for it, and definatly do the head studs or be prepared to do them.

in stock dress i wouldnt worry too much, however they could still fail. its not a nightmare, just a "weak spot" on the engine. 7.3's have issues with CPS, and just about every other engine ever made has some "issue".

you will enjoy your 6.0! welcome to the forum!

 

[kingkevindavid]

enjoy the truckand welcome to SDD

 

[atk]

Welcome to SDD....

 

[RIGz06]

Thanks for the intel guys....but my budy got me a smokin deal with 4inch turbo-back RBP exhaust, Banks High Ram intake and Banks Power PDA 6 Gun! Ill keep on 4 to be safe....hey I heard you can disconnect your EGR valve and it will decrease your chances of blown head gaskets.......is this true??

 

[RoyBoy]

I heard you can disconnect your EGR valve and it will decrease your chances of blown head gaskets.......is this true??

Nope.

Welcome to SDD

 

[RIGz06]

Good cuz I wasn't gonna try it anyway.....