Please Help! Need good shop rec.
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Please Help! Need good shop rec.
Hi All,
<o></o>I have an ’05 6.0 F350 with approx. 10k mi. and need a bit of help. I plan on adding a Banks Technicooler, Power elbow and Monster Exhaust with an SCT Xcal II custom tune.
I would like to know how prominent the loss of head gaskets are among 6.0’s and if I should worry with installing head studs and fresh gaskets. I don’t know that they are worth it at this power level, or if they are more for piece of mind.<o></o>
In any event, I am looking for a competent dealer or independent shop in the Southeast. I would like to have head studs installed in my 6.0 and want it done right. I also am looking to have some fittings in the oil pump replaced to prevent future failure. Ideally, I would like to have someone that is both proficient in the 6.0 and is used to removing the body to do the head studs.<o></o>
<o></o>I would prefer to find a highly competent/laid back dealership that is mod friendly and could perform the stud install, as well as total service.<o></o>
<o></o>Any Ford dealerships in AL/MS/GA/So. TN or the panhandle of <st1:state><st1>Florida</st1></st1:state> will be considered. Please inform me accordingly. My local dealers are used to doing quick fixes on company trucks in my area.
<o></o>Also, for all of you that have installed studs/gaskets, please let me know what you used and what combo seems to be working the best.<o></o>
<o></o>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.<o></o>
<o></o>I have an ’05 6.0 F350 with approx. 10k mi. and need a bit of help. I plan on adding a Banks Technicooler, Power elbow and Monster Exhaust with an SCT Xcal II custom tune.
I would like to know how prominent the loss of head gaskets are among 6.0’s and if I should worry with installing head studs and fresh gaskets. I don’t know that they are worth it at this power level, or if they are more for piece of mind.<o></o>
In any event, I am looking for a competent dealer or independent shop in the Southeast. I would like to have head studs installed in my 6.0 and want it done right. I also am looking to have some fittings in the oil pump replaced to prevent future failure. Ideally, I would like to have someone that is both proficient in the 6.0 and is used to removing the body to do the head studs.<o></o>
<o></o>I would prefer to find a highly competent/laid back dealership that is mod friendly and could perform the stud install, as well as total service.<o></o>
<o></o>Any Ford dealerships in AL/MS/GA/So. TN or the panhandle of <st1:state><st1>Florida</st1></st1:state> will be considered. Please inform me accordingly. My local dealers are used to doing quick fixes on company trucks in my area.
<o></o>Also, for all of you that have installed studs/gaskets, please let me know what you used and what combo seems to be working the best.<o></o>
<o></o>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.<o></o>
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bought my truck there, have had some work done there, they are a small town dealer with a small showroom, large service dept, best prices on trucks, I think they sell the most trucks in this area. Just call the service dept and talk to the SM tell him exactly what u want to do and see if they are willing to accomodate ur needs.
