So my 04 6.0 has 200,000. miles. Bone stock nothing but a coolant filter and it runs great. Should I (A). Let her be and keep running it. (B). Stud and egr delete. Or the very expensive route (C). Drop a cummins in her? I want to keep the truck so selling and buying another is not my option. I would love for this truck to take me another 200,000 miles.

 

Why mess with a good thing?

 

Yea Im thinking the same thing. I guess im worried one day soon it may go south with all the storys ya hear. I will just save money for that day...

 

What kind of shape is the truck in. Interior, drivetrain ect. If the truck is in good shape then A or B. I don't think I could justify the expense of a Cummins swap.

Something I am seeing more of failing on these trucks is lifters. So at 200k miles, while your doing head gaskets you might consider a set of lifters.

 

As far as shape. The truck looks new, Whole new Harley interior 07 head lights, 2012 tail lights, New bumpers, New paint, 2012 tailgate, strong tranny, Im about to do ball joints and bearings. truck is paid for and its my baby like most folks here take care of there stuff. I cant afford a New SD cause my standards Are high like leather, 4x4 and all the goodies. My truck has all the nice things so I just want it to last.

 

This. Don't mess with it just because.

 

I am in the same boat and I will wait. I think you should save your money and do it when (if) the signs show up. Monitor everthing and let er buck!

 

Robby,
Congrats!

If you don't already, get an ODBII gauge (SG2 or the smart phone app)
this will give you some insight into how your ECT/EOT as well as your
ICP pressure is..FICM voltage, etc.
then consider the blue-spring upgrade to boost your fuel pressure ALONG
with a fuel pressure gauge.

Maybe $300 total and you'll have enough INFO to decide if things are
really in great shape - OR - whether you are having issues BEFORE
things get more expensive.

Don't mess with it unless you need to, but while in there do as other's
have suggested to avoid going back in again in 6 months..

enjoy the paid for feeling

 

Thanks for the help guys!