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 03-04-2014, 04:30 PM
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New 6.4 owner

Hi guys, new 6.4 owner, not new to the site ( previous truck was a 6.0 Excursion ). I recently picked up a 2008 F-350 crew cab, King Ranch with 73k miles on it. I had been doing a lot of research and reading. I love the 6.7 but it was out of my price range. I wanted a newer truck, and another diesel, so I decided on the 6.4. I bought this via a Ford dealer and was able to get a 60 month Ford ESP premium care. They actually matched the best ESP price I could fine online. Still a lot of money, but compared to what my out of pocket costs would be if something major failed, I figured it was a wise move.

My first impressions are the truck drives so much nicer then my Excursion. The suspension seems much improved. Power feels great, lots of low end torque. MPG seems not so good, but I knew that going in. So far I love the truck!

I put new tires on it ( Bridgestone Duellers ), alignment, running boards and vent visors.

I have been reading a lot about DPF delete and a tuner. But I do not want to do anything that would void my warranty. Will a tuner with the DPF still working improve MPG and HP?

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Old 03-04-2014, 05:42 PM
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Congrats on the new truck. looks great! You can run a dpf on tuner, senix (another member) ran Banks and i think he gained a little from it. The fuel mileage isnt the best but other than that i have no complaints on mine. Most guys on here do the dpf delete but i havent personally yet. Make sure you follow the severe maintenance schedule and check your fluids often. Goodluck
 
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Old 03-04-2014, 06:42 PM
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I could get 13 city and 17 hwy unloaded with the banks 6 gun.

Towing I always ran in stock if over 10K.

Lifetime mpgs for me was 11.5.

Banks 6 gun with the IQ monitor.

Ran mine 86K and some change before upgrading to some wider hips.
 
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Old 03-04-2014, 07:39 PM
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Welcome to the 6.4, nice looking truck.
 
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Old 03-08-2014, 05:49 AM
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Nice looking truck. Welcome to 6.4 ownership.
 
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Old 03-10-2014, 04:59 PM
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Nice ride! Your going to lover the power and the fuel station ...lol....so get yourself a points card. ( I think my fuel actually payed for my Xmas trip....lol)
 
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