6.0 Diesel Van project (Built Motor)

[The_Diesel_Van]

Hey guys!

Ok So last may I pulled the trigger on my second van after living out of my self converted E-350 handicap van for 4 years. And after a very long year of waiting for parts, and waiting for my cousin/mechanic to move shops, and more time waiting for parts, and lotttttt long nights filled with blood, sweat, and tears, my new van drives and is on the road!

This was basically a balls to the wall project, the body was coming off to do significant motor work (heads and “bulletproofing”), so it kinda snowballed into a “let’s replace everything but the frame and body” build, complete with a 6” 4-link 4x4 swap with coil overs 😎

Annnnnd then my motor ended up being bad (I bought a non running 6.0L ford, so I guess I should’ve expected that), so I bought a new motor! And a new transmission…

And about $35,000 worth of other parts….

So check it out and give me that sweet, sweet, dopamine.

Here’s the build List!

All the work was done by me and my cousin who is a Diesel Mechanic.

And Idk if Tim’s on here, but I got the 4x4 kit through him at Timberline Vans 🤘

Engine:

Warren Diesel short block: stage 2 cam & coated pistons
KDD 6.0 o-ring Heads
ARP Head studs
ARP top head bolts
ARP balancer bolts
Kc Jetfire Stage 2 Turbo
Warren Diesel 175cc/30% injectors
Odawg S3R Intake Manifold
Sinister Regulated Fuel Return
AirDog II 5g
Sinister Diesel 48v FICM
Sinister 320AMP Alternator
KDD Chromoly Pushrods
KDD Stand Pipes and Dummy Plugs
River City Diesel Thumper HPOP
New OEM front cover and lpop
A highly modified Bulletproof Diesel e-350 oil cooler set up
Fully custom 4” cat back exhaust with 6” TSO hexagon tip (powder coated)
Edge CTS monitor
SCT x4 tuner w/innovative tunes
PHP FICM tuner


Transmission:

Warren Diesel Competition+ 5r110 transmission (600hp)
Stock stall speed torque converter
ATS Transmission Pan (powder coated)
Custom transmission lines with TruCool Trans cooler


Suspension, Steering, & axles:

6” 4 link 4x4 kit: Timberline Vans (all powder coated)
Elka Coil-over shocks
Custom Heavy duty Rear leaf springs
2015 f350 front and rear axles w/Elocker and 3.73 gears
Rebuilt NV271 tcase
E350 Redhead steering gear box
ATS Rear Diff Cover (powder coated)
ATS Front Diff Cover (powder coated)
Warn Locking Hubs
Helwig sway bar
All new body mounts
Custom blue rear brake lines from Spiegler Performance
Custom front and rear driveshafts
New brakes, rotors, and calipers
2022 f250 tremor wheels and tires (35’s on 18’s)

Honorable mentions and extra goodies:

New radio and speaker with tweeters (vans don’t have any stock tweeters)
All New sound deadening/heat shielding in the cab
Wrapped exhaust
Rust removed from frame and underbody, then truckbed lined
Every single sensor replaced
Any OEM part that looked remotely questionable and can’t be easily swapped was replaced

[ScrapIron]

Looks like you guys did a nice job and spent loads of cash. I have trouble getting in and out of mine with 4 inch lift. Do you have any plans to install an elevator?

[The_Diesel_Van]

Originally Posted by ScrapIron

Looks like you guys did a nice job and spent loads of cash. I have trouble getting in and out of mine with 4 inch lift. Do you have any plans to install an elevator?

Dude right!?

It definitely ended up being higher than I was expecting, apparently I’ve been measuring 6” wrong my entire life 😂

I think last time I checked, I could’ve just bought a 2023 f250 limited? But that’s lame so I built a cool van.

[ScrapIron]

I have the timberline stuff on mine as well. If i recall correctly back when they were first putting together the coilover setup Tim stated they would be right around 8 inches of lift. I have actually considered installing RV electric fold down steps under each door on my rig and its only half the lift of yours.

[marret]

What he said, nicely done. We know about slippery slopes here.

[Twoxentrix]

Looks like you’re the new poster child for ‘CASH is KING’ - nice build!

[The_Diesel_Van]

Originally Posted by ScrapIron

I have the timberline stuff on mine as well. If i recall correctly back when they were first putting together the coilover setup Tim stated they would be right around 8 inches of lift. I have actually considered installing RV electric fold down steps under each door on my rig and its only half the lift of yours.

I’d love to install the AMP research running boards (electric fold downs) but they’re expensive af, and they don’t make them for vans, so it’d be a totally custom project.

[The_Diesel_Van]

Idk if this is allowed (and mods please delete if not) but IG is @The_Diesel_Van

[boywonder]

Originally Posted by The_Diesel_Van

I’d love to install the AMP research running boards (electric fold downs) but they’re expensive af, and they don’t make them for vans, so it’d be a totally custom project.

A few folks around here have modified the F-series Amp steps to work on the E series.....

[vandiesel]

I have a rare set of the van, specific AMP steps that I would love to get installed. I’ve had them for several years and have been unable to find the time or the person willing to tackle it.