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Do I have a reliable setup?
I'm looking for a reliable setup. I don't have to be the fastest truck out there, I just want to be pretty fast, and reliable. Having a reg cab really helps. So far I have done.
Swamps 238/200 injectors, s300 74mm turbo, dual fuel pumps, tank mods, reg return, two spin on filters post pump, one filter pre pump, head studs, comp 910 springs, and shims, push rods, coolant filter, gauges, water injection, spicer non grease-able u joints, beans tunes. Is there anything I can do motor wise to make sure its as reliable as possible? As of now a local shop built the trans, once that goes I'll be getting a BTS or Twisted trans
Swamps 238/200 injectors, s300 74mm turbo, dual fuel pumps, tank mods, reg return, two spin on filters post pump, one filter pre pump, head studs, comp 910 springs, and shims, push rods, coolant filter, gauges, water injection, spicer non grease-able u joints, beans tunes. Is there anything I can do motor wise to make sure its as reliable as possible? As of now a local shop built the trans, once that goes I'll be getting a BTS or Twisted trans
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Yikes... you're further from stock than I am. I attended a diesel class (sponsored by the Ford dealership) and they stressed three things: Clean air, clean oil, and clean fuel. I don't see an intake or exhaust mod in your list, do you have a Ford AIS or something as effective? I can only assume you're at least 4" out with bumped turbo and injectors (boost harshly and carry a big stick). How about a recircualting fine-particulate oil filter?
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Yikes... you're further from stock than I am. I attended a diesel class (sponsored by the Ford dealership) and they stressed three things: Clean air, clean oil, and clean fuel. I don't see an intake or exhaust mod in your list, do you have a Ford AIS or something as effective? I can only assume you're at least 4" out with bumped turbo and injectors (boost harshly and carry a big stick). How about a recircualting fine-particulate oil filter?
Opps forgot about that, I'm running the AFE Big Boost air filter. 4'' exhaust, downpipe is 4'' also. Yes, I have added another oil filter. I run Schaffers oil. Did the upper radiator hose re-route. I have heater hose zip tied to all wires and hoses so I don't have any rub through. Oils in axles and T case all changed. Also forgot, I have the Adrenaline HPOP
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Im in the middle of my engine swap. Just attacking the front end atm. This has been going on for over 12mths now and I have been hearing every ones delight with there performance after a engine build. Man I cant wait to smoking these tyres
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...tor-build.html
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I see you got your piston bowls cut, wish my damn machine shop woulda done that for me- they said it wasn't necessary. I had to pull the heads at about 40k and half the bowls were alread showing several heat cracks. Nothing to really worry about, but a motor won't last 500k with what this is doing 
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I'm going to change the antifreeze, is this stuff ok to use?
That and distilled water and I should be good to go. The way I read it, I shouldn't have to add an additive for a little while.
Antifreeze/Coolant Peak HD FLEET - Engine Coolant / Anti-Freeze | O'Reilly Auto Parts
When should the idle pulley, tensioner pulley, serpentine belt, HPOP lines be replaced? I'm at just about 100k miles. Thinking this fall I should replace everything before winter
That and distilled water and I should be good to go. The way I read it, I shouldn't have to add an additive for a little while.
Antifreeze/Coolant Peak HD FLEET - Engine Coolant / Anti-Freeze | O'Reilly Auto Parts
When should the idle pulley, tensioner pulley, serpentine belt, HPOP lines be replaced? I'm at just about 100k miles. Thinking this fall I should replace everything before winter
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I see you got your piston bowls cut, wish my damn machine shop woulda done that for me- they said it wasn't necessary. I had to pull the heads at about 40k and half the bowls were alread showing several heat cracks. Nothing to really worry about, but a motor won't last 500k with what this is doing
I'd be pissed, I would have made them do the bowl work
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