Operation 500+ rwhp
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Operation 500+ rwhp
Over the next year I plan to have the following (or something close to it) done to make my baby scoot. I can build a house from the ground up but don’t know diddly about working on a diesel engine so i will be having the work done rather than doing it myself - just an fyi.
air intake
head studs
injectors
egr delete
hpop upgrade
oil cooler upgrade
oil bypass filtration kit
intercooler
dpf delete?
fuel pump upgrade
turbo upgrade (single? twin?)
manifold upgrade
transmission - full replace? upgrade clutch, etc?
brake upgrade
sct custom tune
what i am i missing? what might i not need? other thoughts? Also, any suggestions on specific parts/manufacturers is more than welcome.
thanks
air intake
head studs
injectors
egr delete
hpop upgrade
oil cooler upgrade
oil bypass filtration kit
intercooler
dpf delete?
fuel pump upgrade
turbo upgrade (single? twin?)
manifold upgrade
transmission - full replace? upgrade clutch, etc?
brake upgrade
sct custom tune
what i am i missing? what might i not need? other thoughts? Also, any suggestions on specific parts/manufacturers is more than welcome.
thanks
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From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
For 508 on my truck I did this:
ARP Studs w/stock gaskets
FASS 150/180
ITP's Fuel Regulated Return
Casserly's 155mm^3 Injectors
RCD's 64mm Non-VGT Turbo
Fluidampner
Suncoast's Heavy Duty Torqshift Rebuild
Custom Tunes from Spartan
EGR Bypass
That's it.
Intake not needed. No HPOP upgrade, no oil cooler upgrade, no oil bypass, no intercooler upgrade, we don't have a DPF so that's not needed. Nope on the manifold upgrade either. No brake upgrade as well.
ARP Studs w/stock gaskets
FASS 150/180
ITP's Fuel Regulated Return
Casserly's 155mm^3 Injectors
RCD's 64mm Non-VGT Turbo
Fluidampner
Suncoast's Heavy Duty Torqshift Rebuild
Custom Tunes from Spartan
EGR Bypass
That's it.
Intake not needed. No HPOP upgrade, no oil cooler upgrade, no oil bypass, no intercooler upgrade, we don't have a DPF so that's not needed. Nope on the manifold upgrade either. No brake upgrade as well.
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From: Bradenton, FL
For 508 on my truck I did this:
ARP Studs w/stock gaskets
FASS 150/180
ITP's Fuel Regulated Return
Casserly's 155mm^3 Injectors
RCD's 64mm Non-VGT Turbo
Fluidampner
Suncoast's Heavy Duty Torqshift Rebuild
Custom Tunes from Spartan
EGR Bypass
That's it.
Intake not needed. No HPOP upgrade, no oil cooler upgrade, no oil bypass, no intercooler upgrade, we don't have a DPF so that's not needed. Nope on the manifold upgrade either. No brake upgrade as well.
ARP Studs w/stock gaskets
FASS 150/180
ITP's Fuel Regulated Return
Casserly's 155mm^3 Injectors
RCD's 64mm Non-VGT Turbo
Fluidampner
Suncoast's Heavy Duty Torqshift Rebuild
Custom Tunes from Spartan
EGR Bypass
That's it.
Intake not needed. No HPOP upgrade, no oil cooler upgrade, no oil bypass, no intercooler upgrade, we don't have a DPF so that's not needed. Nope on the manifold upgrade either. No brake upgrade as well.
I'd just do what he says, he knows what hes talking about.
Definatly dont do the am intake.
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What about the torque converter - still running the stock one or has it been upgraded?
Hotshot
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
I'm running the Suncoast rebuild also and running the stock torque converter with 517 rwhp.
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From: Gulf Coast, FL
air intake: Not Required
head studs: ARP or H-11
injectors: 155cc to 190ss will do the job
egr delete: Great idea I recommend GOGO Diesel manifold
hpop upgrade:
oil cooler upgrade: Not really required but if you think you need it.
oil bypass filtration kit: Great idea
intercooler: Spearco or other will do great
dpf delete?: 6.0L doesn't have this
fuel pump upgrade: AirDog 100 or 150 or the AirDog II
turbo upgrade (single? twin?): Single Garrett Powermax will do the job
manifold upgrade: GOGO Diesel Stage 1 will work
transmission - full replace? upgrade clutch, etc?: Run it till it breaks
brake upgrade:
sct custom tune: If you dont spend the money with tuning you will never get to 500+
head studs: ARP or H-11
injectors: 155cc to 190ss will do the job
egr delete: Great idea I recommend GOGO Diesel manifold
hpop upgrade:
oil cooler upgrade: Not really required but if you think you need it.
oil bypass filtration kit: Great idea
intercooler: Spearco or other will do great
dpf delete?: 6.0L doesn't have this
fuel pump upgrade: AirDog 100 or 150 or the AirDog II
turbo upgrade (single? twin?): Single Garrett Powermax will do the job
manifold upgrade: GOGO Diesel Stage 1 will work
transmission - full replace? upgrade clutch, etc?: Run it till it breaks
brake upgrade:
sct custom tune: If you dont spend the money with tuning you will never get to 500+
Post Fiend
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From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
Stock. I tow and their upgraded one runs hotter then stock.
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gentlemen, i appreciate the input - especially when it comes to the specifics (what you have installed). Like I said, I'm no wrench. Do any of you know of a shop in the Houston area that does this kind of work on a regular basis? I want to take my baby to a place that knows what it's doing. Also, looks like a may be doing a brake repair/upgrade sooner than i expected: I was driving on the highway last night when a good samaritan pulled up next to me to tell me my right rear brake was on fire... - not good. I pulled off the highway and while it was not on fire the rotor was glowing a bright red. Luckily, i was near my destination and made it over there without incident after letting it cool down a while. I was there for a few hours to let it cool down more and then decided to do a test drive. Lucky for me, it had released its grip (no longer slowed vehicle when I let off the gas) and i was able to make it home. if the rotor and caliper need to be replaced I figure i might as well take this opportunity to upgrade her stopping power. suggestions?
thanks again.
thanks again.
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Todd at TRM does good work, and will install just about anything you want. He is located in pasadena right off of the beltway and spencer highway. He doesn't do any custom programming but is far priced and has a whole crew of guys who are very knowledgable of the 6.0. He also will install a EGR cooler bypass that he builds for very cheap.
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I have used ART rotors - they are great. Very durable and very good performance. Ford OEM pads are great, so are Hawk pads from what I hear.
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From: The Great State of Texas
gentlemen, i appreciate the input - especially when it comes to the specifics (what you have installed). Like I said, I'm no wrench. Do any of you know of a shop in the Houston area that does this kind of work on a regular basis? I want to take my baby to a place that knows what it's doing. Also, looks like a may be doing a brake repair/upgrade sooner than i expected: I was driving on the highway last night when a good samaritan pulled up next to me to tell me my right rear brake was on fire... - not good. I pulled off the highway and while it was not on fire the rotor was glowing a bright red. Luckily, i was near my destination and made it over there without incident after letting it cool down a while. I was there for a few hours to let it cool down more and then decided to do a test drive. Lucky for me, it had released its grip (no longer slowed vehicle when I let off the gas) and i was able to make it home. if the rotor and caliper need to be replaced I figure i might as well take this opportunity to upgrade her stopping power. suggestions?
thanks again.
thanks again.
Check out Powerstroke Majic... There located in Houston and have a website.
BTW... I got 126k miles on my original brake pads, (Outstanding) so when it was time for new brake pads, guess what I go to? Nearest Ford dealer for new Motorcraft brake pads!
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