2007 6.0 Boost Questions
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2007 6.0 Boost Questions
So. I have this new truck. And it is a good truck. But as I load it down with tools and equipment I remember the test drive I took in a Daimler-Cummins. On that test drive, I was really impressed with how responsive that engine was- the truck accelerated really well and broke the rear-end free upon command (Not that I would do such a thing on a test drive, mind you. Certainly not. That power slide you might have witnessed must have been another potential customer...) fast forward and I bought the Ford.
It looks like my max. boost is around 28 psi. Is the factory gauge accurate? Can I bump it up a bit and if so, with what effects on the engine. Am I going to lose headgaskets and warranty with a 5 psi bump?
I'd like an honest 675 ft. lbs of torque for short durations- acceleration and I am happy with current power output when up to speed and pulling weight.
Any ideas / recommendations / experience about getting to 675 and not totaling an engine I really like?
-Mike
It looks like my max. boost is around 28 psi. Is the factory gauge accurate? Can I bump it up a bit and if so, with what effects on the engine. Am I going to lose headgaskets and warranty with a 5 psi bump?
I'd like an honest 675 ft. lbs of torque for short durations- acceleration and I am happy with current power output when up to speed and pulling weight.
Any ideas / recommendations / experience about getting to 675 and not totaling an engine I really like?
-Mike
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Rest assured you bought the best truck. I know 28 lbs of boost is the normal max. Personally, I am not one for mods but there are alot of guys that I am sure can chime in here and give you good advise on certain safe mods that they have done to there trucks. You have come to the right place for some good info. Good luck with your new truck.
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Hey Johnny, go with a custom tune from SCT. You will love it. They can custome tune your truck to meet your needs and come up with that power safely. Hold on a few others should come along and give you some more info.
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A larger exhaust system, removing the muffler, and the Zoodad mod will get you 3-4 psi increase without adding a fuel management tuner. Neither of these mods will affect any part of warranty. You'll gain a better throatier sound and hear the turbo whine. You'll also get great benefit from the larger down tube in that you'll see EGT numbers up to 150 degrees cooler on full load pulls. This will prolong the life of your turbo. The muffler on these trucks is a 38 pound boat anchor. All it does is restrict exhaust flow and add weight. I have no tuner/programmer and see 30+ psi any time I want.
Even with a tuner, you won't see the most benefits of it, without installing a free'er flowing exhaust. Zoodad mod is free.
-Steve
Even with a tuner, you won't see the most benefits of it, without installing a free'er flowing exhaust. Zoodad mod is free.
-Steve
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Named after a guy that first posted it. You simply cut a hold in your fiberglass right in front of your air filter intake. You'll need to remove your grill (bolts on top and a long flat head to pop the bottom inside latches). I added a screen on the hole I cut out to reduce the bugs and road debris that may gather in there. The effect is air is forced into the filter right from the outside (not engine compartment air).
I'm not convinced it'll add much boost pressure. But it's cooler air during the summer (helps) and cooler air in the winter too (hinders; worse mileage). Trade offs.
I'm not convinced it'll add much boost pressure. But it's cooler air during the summer (helps) and cooler air in the winter too (hinders; worse mileage). Trade offs.
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I am no more going to cut a hole in my airfilter canister than I am going to paint "chevy" on the tailgate.
I ran a 17,000 trailer down the road last night and she pulled it like walking the dog. Seems to me that the more I load this thing down, the better it performs.
Like a proper truck.
So I have decided to leave the boost / mods to the recreational crowd. This thing just works too well as a truck to mess with.
-Mike
I ran a 17,000 trailer down the road last night and she pulled it like walking the dog. Seems to me that the more I load this thing down, the better it performs.
Like a proper truck.
So I have decided to leave the boost / mods to the recreational crowd. This thing just works too well as a truck to mess with.
-Mike
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The Zoodad mod does not modify the actual air filter or air ducting itself. It puts a hole or holes in the panel in front of the air intake opening. The panel itself looks like it is designed to funnel air to the radiator, etc. The idea being the air going thru the grill gets a straight shot to the air intake system. This is on my list of things to do, someday.
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