With proper custom tuning the mpg came back.
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Oil Cooler just go OEM and order from Clay at Riff Raff Diesel.
Sinister makes a nice EGR delete kit, can order that from Clay at Riff Raff also.
I bought my Coolant filter from Dieselsite, they make a good one.
Sinister makes a nice EGR delete kit, can order that from Clay at Riff Raff also.
I bought my Coolant filter from Dieselsite, they make a good one.
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don't we all.... but i've yet to find anything much on this forum
that isn't pretty much spot on accurate, to the extent that i can
separate fact from fiction.
from what i've observed, it doesn't take that much to make the
stock head bolts go away, and you are looking to put possibly put
bigger injectors on.... and a stronger turbo? without getting the
heads right?
"FTE is an incredible resource - this 6.0L forum can get you the
info on practically anything you need to do."
that's my read on what you get here. the info is second to none.
you are of course free to do whatever you choose, but i'd bet a
cheeseburger that putting bigger injectors and turbo will toast the
head gaskets in a few months.
or days.....
that isn't pretty much spot on accurate, to the extent that i can
separate fact from fiction.
from what i've observed, it doesn't take that much to make the
stock head bolts go away, and you are looking to put possibly put
bigger injectors on.... and a stronger turbo? without getting the
heads right?
"FTE is an incredible resource - this 6.0L forum can get you the
info on practically anything you need to do."
that's my read on what you get here. the info is second to none.
you are of course free to do whatever you choose, but i'd bet a
cheeseburger that putting bigger injectors and turbo will toast the
head gaskets in a few months.
or days.....
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Claremore, OK
These are the links I'd use. But to each their own...Riffraff Diesel: Ford OEM Oil CoolerRiffraff Diesel: Sinister Basic EGR Cooler Delete Kit
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
http://www.dieselsite.com/2003-20076...waterpump.aspx
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: LEWISVILLE,Texas
don't we all.... but i've yet to find anything much on this forum
that isn't pretty much spot on accurate, to the extent that i can
separate fact from fiction.
from what i've observed, it doesn't take that much to make the
stock head bolts go away, and you are looking to put possibly put
bigger injectors on.... and a stronger turbo? without getting the
heads right?
"FTE is an incredible resource - this 6.0L forum can get you the
info on practically anything you need to do."
that's my read on what you get here. the info is second to none.
you are of course free to do whatever you choose, but i'd bet a
cheeseburger that putting bigger injectors and turbo will toast the
head gaskets in a few months.
or days.....
that isn't pretty much spot on accurate, to the extent that i can
separate fact from fiction.
from what i've observed, it doesn't take that much to make the
stock head bolts go away, and you are looking to put possibly put
bigger injectors on.... and a stronger turbo? without getting the
heads right?
"FTE is an incredible resource - this 6.0L forum can get you the
info on practically anything you need to do."
that's my read on what you get here. the info is second to none.
you are of course free to do whatever you choose, but i'd bet a
cheeseburger that putting bigger injectors and turbo will toast the
head gaskets in a few months.
or days.....
I wasn't gonna get a bigger turbo I've just heard that one is better
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
In your case i agree it would be better for you to do in cab(for studs and injectors)... I am doing a cab off because i am replacing an ***load of stuff and my truck is lifted on top of things. So taking the cab off just makes sense for me instead of spending damn near 30+ hours standing on a bucket and wrestling with things that i can barely reach.
yes lifted trucks are a bit more of a challenge LOL
long way to go when you drop your wrench and have to get down and climb under the truck to get it
I have a Scaffolding I set up for mine
wonder what the time diffrence is Cab OFF vs Cab ON
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OEM gaskets, and if you are having trouble with your turbo pull it and
Clean it. Link here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...urbo-abcs.html
Clean it. Link here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...urbo-abcs.html
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Breckenridge, TX
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...de=F601-FS-FPR
Standpipes connect the oil rail the the branch tube in the block. They're prone to leaking, so when you pull the oil rails as part of removing the heads, you replace the standpipes. Your '03 should have the original rails, so you don't need the dummy plugs.
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You'll need a turbo install kit, and you should search about updating the oil feed line for the turbo because you might have the old braided line that will need to be replaced.
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From: LEWISVILLE,Texas
Ecotune Useful if you are just looking for better fuel economy.
Atlas 40 Good if you are looking for more ponies while increasing driveability.
Atlas 80 Okay for short distance and periodic heavy towing, but note that there will be significant overlap between the bennies you are getting out of your ECM tuner.
Hercules Only okay if you plan on never towing heavy.
I wont tow very much and it I do its not often I do drive short distances.... which option should I do?