6.4L Power Stroke Diesel Engine fitted to 2008 - 2010 F250, F350 and F450 pickup trucks and F350 + Cab Chassis

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Old 06-13-2013, 12:01 AM
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best upgrades for reliability

what engine upgrades do u guys think are the best for the 6.4. I already hav a h&s tuner, exhaust and cold air intake. I wanna make this engine as reliable as possible what other upgrades should I do. I was thinking about putting about $5000 Canadian into my truck. any advise would be great
 
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Old 06-13-2013, 04:58 AM
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The 6.4 vulnerable items are???
Water in the fuel>
Fuel in the oil>
Coolant degradation>
And some EGR cooler issues which might be caused by overheating/low coolant>
Many ways to offset these, maintenance and spot checks work good too.
I'm sure there are more, somebody else will chim in I'm sure.
 
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Upgraded Headstuds
EGR Delete w/upgraded intake elbow
Upgraded intercooler
Upgraded Cold side intercooler tube
Add transmission cooler
Coolant Filter
Upgraded Radiator (Wait until yours springs a leak)

What do you do with your truck?
 
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RM2738
Upgraded Headstuds
EGR Delete w/upgraded intake elbow
Upgraded intercooler
Upgraded Cold side intercooler tube
Add transmission cooler
Coolant Filter
Upgraded Radiator (Wait until yours springs a leak)

What do you do with your truck?
Head studs are an issue with the 6.4L like the 6,0L unless you are making insane horseys.
 
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Old 06-17-2013, 10:18 AM
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don't think I would bother with a tranny cooler. there should already be one. I have one.
 
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Air Dog II would definitely be something I'd consider.
 
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