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Originally Posted by Ketcham
Interestingly my mechanic who will be doing this work recommended a local guy who rebuilds stock turbo with all stainless steel inner and billet wheel over the Garrett with a billet wheel mod for this application and they are a Garrett dealer. I wonder if the latter is better. Ultimately I should defer to him given his profession. But I would regret not replacing something while it is apart.
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I'll take a stab at your questions but just my opinions and you know what that means.
Personally, I would do more research so you get exactly what you want rather than just defer to your mechanic. The Powermax was considered top of the line 4 or 5 years ago but there are better alternatives on the market (for example, KCturbo and Barder). From everything I've read to get your money's worth out of the powermax the stock wheel is considered sub-standard and most recommend installing a billet wheel. Either way, the powermax requires additional tuning or you will get turbo lag. The Powermax is a larger turbo and can take or need more fuel, needs different injector timing, etc in order to spool. That results in the lag. Exhaust back pressure and EGTs will be higher trying to run stock tuning (or even your current tune) trying to spool a Powermax. In short, there are better turbo options.
On the other hand, if you are paying for the labor to clean and rebuild your stock turbo you are getting close in price to a drop-in replacement. The SS unison ring, billet wheel, and rebuild kit with thrust bearing, etc ~$500 and another $500 or $600 for labor. Although I guess your turbo is coming out anyway with the other work so maybe it won't be as much.
Drop Charlie at KCturbo an email. He will go out of his way to answer your questions. Charlie Fish [kcturbosinc@gmail.com]
https://www.facebook.com/KCTurbosinc
Time to do some homework unless you want to blindly let your mechanic steer you in the direction HE wants you to go:
http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-power ... stock.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11654 ... turbo.html
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles. ... ioning-r17
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/genera ... turbo.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-0-Ford-Powers ... 13?vxp=mtr
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/6-0l-p ... build.html
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Originally Posted by Ketcham
Second question. If I have an injector out, should I replace it or all of them with better ones? I feel my 6.0 is plenty powerful as is at 80 hp econo. Those that added more power what Advantage did you find? I have not towed yet but desire the option.
Would you replace the water pump with a billet one on such a young van since labor is free?
I desire reliability and peace of mind.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
J
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At 26,000 miles it doesn't make sense to me to replace the injectors unless you are getting bigger ones that flow more fuel. But you will need fuel system upgrades unless the Airdog can support bigger injectors like a 190. Otherwise, the stock injectors may go 100,000 to 200,000 miles. But if you have one going bad, and you have the coin, you might consider replacing all of them on that side. The labor is expensive, especially on the passenger side. You have to lift the engine off the mount to gain access. Keep in mind all injectors will be rebuilds. You stated that you were really not after big HP gains so why replace the injectors? Even de-tuned, the E350 6.0 has plenty of power to tow.
But, while in there replace the standpipes and dummy plugs with the upgraded Ford OEM parts. Or, at least check to make sure your 2010 has those parts with the better O-rings. Also make sure your HPOP has the updated one-piece fitting that replaces the older style.
Injector links.
Your mechanic will charge $300 ea for a stock injector which you can source for $200 if that's an option. That will save $800 right there.
http://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlak ... 3Z9E527BRM
https://6.0injectors.com/shop/oem-ford- ... or-single/
The 6.0 water pump does not have a bad rap for failure even with the plastic impellors. That said, I replaced mine at 92,000 miles while doing my EGR delete because it's right there and accessible with the top of the engine off and the radiator out. The BPD is super nice and a worthy upgrade but you can also find an aftermarket waterpump with a steel impellor for 1/3rd the cost.
http://www.dieselsite.com/20045july04-2 ... rpump.aspx
Hope that helps. Good luck!