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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Guys I don't post much but need help and advice. I have a 2004 f350 6.0 60,000 miles. I run the predator module and am putting out 430 hp. My question is this. I have never had head gasket problems never lost any anifreeze. Do I need to consider doing them with the arp studs? and what is the opinion on the egr delete is it necessary? If so does anyone know a very reputable shop near me. I'm 35 miles east of St. Louis, Mo in Illinois are some in southern Illinois here or Missouri close. I want the best. what is the best egr delete kit. And who makes the best guage pod with good guages.
thanks in advance for any help.

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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I'm in central Missouri. 161 mile marker on I44.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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If you get Vloney to do the "head stud / egr system delete", it will be done right for sure.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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whats your opinion can you do this for me and roundabout cost
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by trick26
whats your opinion can you do this for me and roundabout cost
I'm a dealer tech. If you want it done, I'll do it. As far as cost, I dont deal with money. Its roughly $100 per hour. Admins, delete if its not appropriate.........573-336-2000 for more information.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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is the work I'm asking necessary or not there has not been any problems is the egr delete and the head gasket replacement needed thats what I need to know. Or do I wait till it pukes antifreeze.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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It will save you money and hassle if you do it before it goes bad, and doing it before the EGR and gaskets take a crap will make it have a better chance of never happing.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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the other day and a while back the truck started to run rough and wouldn't pull itself with white smoke whats this
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by trick26
is the work I'm asking necessary or not there has not been any problems is the egr delete and the head gasket replacement needed thats what I need to know. Or do I wait till it pukes antifreeze.
My personal thoughts are that the egr delete is unnecessary, with the programmer, the headstuds would be insurance. I would also recommend a coolant filter for preserving the oil/egr coolers.
 
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