Looking for the best diesel for the money
Diesel Fan
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Texas = Paradise
Sure go with a 6.0 if thats what you want, just do your homework first and know what you're getting into, and no I have never owned one, I'm not that dumb. 
Last edited by Bigjfrank; Apr 18, 2012 at 03:32 AM.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Texas = Paradise
OK, let me ask the question bcuz I almost bought an 06 F350. How much $ we talking to do all the things that need to be done for the engine to perform at optimal / reliable level? By a mechanic, I don't turn my own wrenches. Just curious.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Dansville NY
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
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A couple hundred bucks, get a mechanic to install an EGR delete($125-200 for part) and send your FICM in to get rebuilt ($250, most likely not needed), coolant flush it if you are feeling froggy ($150ish). Run the p*ss out of it to keep the vgt vanes from sticking.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Texas = Paradise
Diesel Wrench
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 614
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Thats all only if you get it done before you blow a head gasket 
and no I am not saying that every 6.0 blows a gasket so the 6.0 owners can calm down. Thats just the worse case scenario. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
and no I am not saying that every 6.0 blows a gasket so the 6.0 owners can calm down. Thats just the worse case scenario. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
Last edited by vcustoms86; Apr 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Texas = Paradise
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 164
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Not lied too just that no properly running 6.0 needs studs. Egr cooler failures blow headgaskets, clogged oil coolers cause egr cooler problems which cause headgasket problems. FICM failure kills injectors, low fuel pressure kills injectors. Leaky stc fitting cause no start hot, dummy plugs cause no start hot. All of these problems can be fixed for relatively cheap if you know how to use a wrench
Diesel Fan
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 71
Likes: 2
From: Texas = Paradise
Not lied too just that no properly running 6.0 needs studs. Egr cooler failures blow headgaskets, clogged oil coolers cause egr cooler problems which cause headgasket problems. FICM failure kills injectors, low fuel pressure kills injectors. Leaky stc fitting cause no start hot, dummy plugs cause no start hot. All of these problems can be fixed for relatively cheap if you know how to use a wrench
OK, I see now, if you are a mechanic you can make a 6.o work for cheap..... I get it!
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,233
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From: Dansville NY
Not lied too just that no properly running 6.0 needs studs. Egr cooler failures blow headgaskets, clogged oil coolers cause egr cooler problems which cause headgasket problems. FICM failure kills injectors, low fuel pressure kills injectors. Leaky stc fitting cause no start hot, dummy plugs cause no start hot. All of these problems can be fixed for relatively cheap if you know how to use a wrench
