Replacing the 6.0L engine
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2nd Gear
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Replacing the 6.0L engine
At 109K, the 6.0L engine on my 2007 F250 is kaputt, blown head gasket, burned cylinders, possibly other issues not worth investigating.
I'm working with a mechanic to replace the 6.0L with a used engine that is in decent shape.
I'm located in CA and am wondering if I have to replace it with a 6.0L, or am I allowed to install a newer 6.3L and not incure the wrath of the CARB??
Thanks
I'm working with a mechanic to replace the 6.0L with a used engine that is in decent shape.
I'm located in CA and am wondering if I have to replace it with a 6.0L, or am I allowed to install a newer 6.3L and not incure the wrath of the CARB??
Thanks
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My understanding is if you get a 6.4 diesel, you'll have to bring all of the emission controls along with it and I think you will still face a hassle getting it smog certified. The 6.4 is junk compared to the 6.0 - why not find a good used 6.0 engine?
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2nd Gear
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Since I bought the bullet proofing parts, the 6.0 sounds like the best choice.
My mechanic has located a parts truck, so I am in hopes that this will get resolved soon.
Its been "in progress" since the beginning of August
My mechanic has located a parts truck, so I am in hopes that this will get resolved soon.
Its been "in progress" since the beginning of August
Mountain Pass
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I still miss the sound and power of my 6.0L.
- Preston (previous handle silverbullet6oh)
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That looks like a 99-04 era truck so it very could have been a 6.0 he pulled out of it.
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Many of us feel with a few mods, the 6.0 is as good as can be had.
No first hand experience, but those I know who do much prefer the 6.0[/quote]
Agree, with an upgraded 6.0
jack vines
No first hand experience, but those I know who do much prefer the 6.0[/quote]
jack vines
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Data driven perspective - my 6.0 is the best truck I have owned. Previous two were traded in at over 15 years old and 300k miles (great 6.9L and 7.3L) and I am well on my way to that with the 6.0L. That said, a few nuisance things surprised me, but with the well know reliability work done (and done correctly), nothing but reliability. My upgrade cost was in the $5k range, it was done at around 100k miles.
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My upgrades got me to around 425 hp., maybe a bit more. Been reliable with that, Money well spent at that time. Without a doubt the cost to do what I did is more now. Extra horsepower is fun, but now that the 6.0L is an old platform. Extra horsepower can certainly be gained other ways (stock 6.7L is probably well above that now - haven't looked recently).
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I know numerous people over 400k in their 6.0L and still going, I recall quite some time ago when Anthony got to around 470k miles and began to have a lifter issue (in 2012/2013) - he did this with his replacement '06 after reaching 400k miles in his first '06 6.0L. It isn't about "competing" for the most miles though - not to most people anyway. It is simply about having a good engine/truck. Meeting the need. Having old trucks and high mileage engines aren't for everyone, regardless of the make/model. For most people, it takes a long time to get to 300k+ miles, lol. National average is around 15k a year. 20 years for 300k miles. 6.0L has only been around for 21-22.
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My grandson's 6.0 has 302k on it. It used to be mine. I got it with about 150k. Have a lot of work in it, much of that my inexperience. Have to replace the radiator tomorrow.
It still runs strong but hearing some lifter noise. May go for the shorter setup soon.
It still runs strong but hearing some lifter noise. May go for the shorter setup soon.
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Also do you hear the lifter noise best inside the cab or the wheel wells?
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