Just wanted to introduce myself. Names Ryan. i live in the DFW area. About to buy another ford. presently in a dodge... But currently looking for my dream truck...a 2006-2007 f-350 cc 4x4 powerstroke Lariat with the 20's. Been a ford man my whole life, just had a little hick up two yeas ago and got the cummins. Anyways, glad to be here.

 

Welcome PS1350. Just curious as to why you're looking to get back in a Ford other than it's a better truck.

 

Cuz im a pure ford guy. i love the powerstroke, and i love how much more comfertable the ford truck is. and is a much better quality then mine...so far mine only has 46,000 miles and it acts like it has 146,000 miles.

 

Welcome to FTE, Glad to have you here, pleanty of great people and good info here.

 

PS1350, Hope you enjoy this site as much as I do! Welcome! DALEDIESEL

 

Welcome 1350. You'll find that the guys here really dont care whatcha drive. It's more whatcha know that matters or how you learn. But it is a plus to be in a SD.

 

Welcome 1350! I've only been on FTE a few days also and everyone is REALLY helpful and very knowledgable. I recently bought my dream truck 07 F350 cc lb Fx4 Lariat so I'm sure myself and everyone here wishes you luck with your next SD purchase. (get out of that rattle can Cummins!) Cheers!

 

i love seeing these posts. another guy that bought a dodge and regrets the purchase based on quality alone.


im sorry your not happy with your dodge. they are OK trucks, just not superduties.


looks like the cummins/dodge trolls can SUK IT!

i wonder how many peeps where misguided to buy dodge by the trolls?


glad to have you here powerstoke1350!

 

Welcome to the Forum – Lots of good stuff to read in the TECH FOLDER! Answers a lot of questions!<O</O

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For starters – VERY, VERY IMPORTANT: CLEAN OIL AND CLEAN FUEL

Oil -
Use ONLY OEM or OEM style oil filters (which is made by Racor) - lots of threads on this.
Oil change at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[img] /><st1:NumConv6p0 sch=[/img]5000</st1:NumConv6p0> miles (drain water from your HFCM at this interval).
Oil type - Motorcraft <st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="15">15</st1:NumConv6p0>W-<st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="40">40</st1:NumConv6p0> (diesel) works OK.
Most recommend that you choose a synthetic <st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="5">5</st1:NumConv6p0>W-<st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="40">40</st1:NumConv6p0> (in order of increasing cost: Rotella T Synthetic, Schaeffer <st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="9000">9000</st1:NumConv6p0>, Mobil 1 Diesel, Royal Purple, many others, I only listed a few examples).

Fuel -
Get your fuel at high volume stations.
Fuel filters (two) - use ONLY OEM (which is made by Racor) and change every <st1:NumConv6p6 sch="4" val="10,000"><st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="10,000">10,000</st1:NumConv6p0></st1:NumConv6p6>.
Use a fuel additive, no alcohol, that de-emulsifies water.
I have just begun to add <st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="2">2</st1:NumConv6p0>% Biodiesel for Lubricity (along w/ Stanadyne).

Air -
Use ONLY OEM filters (which are made by Donaldson), no aftermarket.<O</O
Change when filterminder shows the need (in the manual). I change mine more often, but most say it is not necessary.

Operation -
Let it warm up for at least <st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="20">20</st1:NumConv6p0>-<st1:NumConv6p0 sch="1" val="30">30</st1:NumConv6p0> seconds before taking off.
Make sure you cool it down (Exhaust gas temps) after hard driving or towing

Reliability / Helpful Modifications -
GAUGES!
Coolant filter<O</O
Fuel filter (HFCM) drain plug upgrade<O</O
Fumoto oil pan drain valve
Oil bypass filter<O</O
ITP return regulated fuel system
LOTS - LOTS MORE if you have the $$'s
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Filter Part # rundown coming up in another post.

 

Filter Part # rundown - Lots of cheaper places to purchase than the dealership!

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 341pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=455 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 341pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 16640" width=455><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 341pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=455 height=17>Air Filter:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17 x:str=".....Ford.............4C3Z-9601-AA ">.....Ford.............4C3Z-9601-AA</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft......FA-1778</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Donaldson......P603577</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Fuel Filter:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Ford..............3C3Z-9N184-CA</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....International...1847170 C92 or C93</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft.......FD-4604</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Oil Filter:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Ford.............3C3Z-6731-AA</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....International...1840752 C91</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft......FL-2016</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Oilguard.........PF-L2016 (do not use #2016)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Racor.........PF-L2016 (do not use #2016)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Fram.............CH9549</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Transmission (External):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Ford.............3C3Z-7B155-BA</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft.......FT-145</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....WIX..............57702</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Ford FULL FLOW external transmission filter (add-on):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft.......FT-165 (kit #)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Ford.............2W4Z-7B155-D</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Transmission (Internal):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Ford..............3C3Z-7A098-AA</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>.....Motorcraft.......FT-144</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>HFCM Drain Plug:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>IH - 2589259 C91</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Ford - 6E7Z-9C082-A


Enjoy your truck and again - welcome to FTE
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Well thanks for the welcoming guys! I am very glad to be here. I do know alot about the powerstrokes. i was working for a ford dealer when the 6.0's came out and got to see their weaknesses and strengths. Got to tear a 7.3 apart in my first 2 months there. was definately lots of fun. I do like the cummins alot. i didnt before but since i owned one, its pretty good, but man if only they were in a ford! I am into performance stuff, once i get my 6.0 im going to be trying some stuff out on it. and it should be fun. once the warranty's gone ill put a bigger turbo on, different heads, (and head bolts) and bigger injectors. Ive heard good things about this site, and its nice to see all the people on here. should be a great place to learn more and more about the wonderful powerstroke!!

 

one question. has anyone tried to put the 03 turbo on the newer 6.0's? and is that even possible?

 

i got to tell ya, i had a 2004 6.0 before this truck and i liked it but it was in the shop every other day it seemed. great great power but i was getting way to frustrated way to easy. the great thing was the service, they always gave me another powerstroke to drive, and they were always keeping it and testing and testing. but 3 injectors and a head later..i gave up... (stupid) the dodge has been in the shop 6 times, and eachtime it seems i had to beg just to get a ride home!! I tried 3 different dealers. all the same. Cant beat that ford service!

 

yes and no, Matt makes the internals of the '03 fit the newer trucks and calls it an SS I believe he said it was. but they do not bolt on directly.

 

yeh i heard get a diff pedastal.