Where to go for one in raleigh/garner? I've heard mixed reviews of sending to the dealer due to tech unfamiliarity with diesels. I'd like to get it done ASAP and buy the truck today or tomorrow. ford f250 6.0 powerstroke

6/23/2011 11:28:30 AM

Rudy's in Durham would be a good shop, hell, AFAIK he's got one of if not the most powerful 6.4L PS trucks in the nation.


obligatory better buy a dodge

6/23/2011 11:44:34 AM

Only way I'd buy a 6.0 Powerscrote is if it has had the EGR delete and ARP head studs.

6/23/2011 12:26:29 PM

(how hard is it to do those things... i mean i know you'd clearly have to pull the heads so might as well do the timing gear too)

I'm going to get a diesel some day but honestly it will probably be a '96 dodge just because i like cummins simplicity.

6/23/2011 1:04:43 PM

EGR & head studs = lifting the cab off the chassis



There is a reason why the 6.0's catch a lot of flack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClrcDUJ0h4



[sumfoo1 get ahold of me when you want to join the cummins gang!]

[Edited on June 23, 2011 at 1:18 PM. Reason : vid is 1 of 3]

6/23/2011 1:15:13 PM

I'm actually looking at doing a 6.0 powerstroke for BigBlueRam's dad. I already did the EGR delete, and that was quite a pain in the ass; I think I could do it a lot faster now.

Most shops take the cab off because the engine is a TIGHT squeeze in there, and everything's much easier out in the open. It can be done with the cab on, but those are some tall heads due to the rocker carriers. I'm sure the heads would have to be put on the engine and THEN some of the studs would have to be threaded in.

Not a job to look forward to at all.

6/23/2011 1:17:35 PM

...bear in mind once the EGR/headstud thing is addressed those are some cool trucks

6/23/2011 1:26:47 PM

obligatory better buy a dodge

6/23/2011 2:06:17 PM

sorry 'crim.

6/23/2011 3:19:15 PM

i honestly set out to buy a dodge but i couldnt find a quad cab, long bed, diesel, 2wd and automatic. i only drove one but immediately i knew what people meant when they said steering slop and ride was harsh as shit. I loved the acceleration. the ford was just way more comfortable, available, and better handling.

6/23/2011 5:47:28 PM

i know a guy works at Rudy's. Take it there

6/23/2011 7:20:56 PM

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"Rudy's in Durham would be a good shop, hell, AFAIK he's got one of if not the most powerful 6.4L PS trucks in the nation."

truuuuuuuuu.

buy a 7.3 or 6.4 if you can afford the fuel. 6.4's suck for fuel mileage. 6.4's can also put down 450hp with dpf delete, exhaust, intake, and programmer.

6/23/2011 9:14:15 PM

so can an LMM, nikra!

6/23/2011 9:20:13 PM

rudy's hooked it up

6/25/2011 2:45:37 AM

^^or an LBZ!

6/25/2011 10:14:56 AM

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"rudy's hooked it up"

i see you bought it, let's hear about it!

6/26/2011 8:51:10 AM

2006 f250 crew cab lariat 2wd long bed. gold in color. came with a toolbox and 5th wheel hitch and a piece of shit alpine head unit.


my friend is 6'4" 350 and it makes him look small. parking in most spaces is out of the question

6/26/2011 10:00:02 AM

2wd long bed

can't turn it around in a 5 acre field

6/26/2011 11:01:35 AM

I too have seen a 3/4 ton truck before

you gonna spend any money on powr?

6/26/2011 11:02:07 AM

just a programmer for better mileage

6/26/2011 12:00:03 PM

^^^brainfart

meant to say 4 door long bed

6/26/2011 2:01:46 PM

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"just a programmer for better mileage "

dont forget intake/exhaust, your EGT's will thank you

6/26/2011 4:46:11 PM

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"my friend is 6'4" 350 and it makes him look small."

no, it doesn't.

6/27/2011 10:14:16 AM