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Old 07-03-2011, 09:32 PM
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Hey I just bought a '06 powerstroke. As far as I know this truck is stock other than an airaid filter. Anything I need to do to this truck to insure a long life? It has 110k on it now and runs strong. Thanks!
 
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Old 07-03-2011, 10:37 PM
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delete the EGR and put a coolent filter in it.

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Old 07-03-2011, 11:23 PM
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I would also add a set of head studs just for piece of mind.
 
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Old 07-04-2011, 02:24 PM
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EGR delete, rebuild the oil cooler, head studs, coolant filter, switch to synthetic oil, etc..... For around $10g, you can have a bulletproof 6.0L. I have around $5500 in mine and its just getting there.
 
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Old 07-04-2011, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jhart242
EGR delete, rebuild the oil cooler, head studs, coolant filter, switch to synthetic oil, etc..... For around $10g, you can have a bulletproof 6.0L. I have around $5500 in mine and its just getting there.

for 10g you can have a bullet proof cummins in it.
 
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Old 07-04-2011, 07:30 PM
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Synthetic Oil, EGR/cooler delete, coolant filter setup, and a new oil filter/screen. That will get you a long ways. Dont worry about head studs untill theres a problem.
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LORDDiESEL
for 10g you can have a bullet proof cummins in it.
this made me laugh $10k is a lot just to make a stock 6.0 reliable.

I would say EGR delete for sure, and if you're going to run tuning on it, get head studs.
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 03:30 PM
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I LOVE Fords!!!
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 03:57 PM
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How do I change this stuff and not void the warranty?
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 04:50 PM
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How do I change this stuff and not void the warranty?
You change the stuff so you don't have to use the warranty.
 
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