What else should I do? - 6.0 Engine Rebuild List

[Beasty Boy]

I'll bet y'all can guess my response to this Just in case not. V10

[Fork-N-Road]

Originally Posted by Beasty Boy

I'll bet y'all can guess my response to this Just in case not. V10

What problems did you have with your 6.0?

[unreng]

Originally Posted by ucsundog

Has anyone considered a Fuel Return on your setup? Is this worth it given that mods w/the Turbo and Injectors?

https://dynamicdiesel60.com/product/...n-fuel-system/

Here's what I've decided to do...

- Long Block Stage 2(either Dynamic Diesel or DFC(Tow/haul option)
- Titan Turbo
- Warren Fuel Injectors 155

We did a fuel return and wish it was done long ago.
It's easy and provides a more consistent fuel delivery than stock.
Plus it allows the fuel to circulate rather than dead end...not much, but each little thing helps.

Regarding cooling options for a diesel van:
* relocate the fluid coolers from in front of the radiator
* install zeta's under bumper deflector - https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...hool-7707.html
* tuning - adjusting the electric fan setpoints + criteria
* body lift
* hood / fender vents
* potentially downsizing the A/C condensor = less interference to intercooler + radiator
* upsizing the intercooler
* Odawg intake manifold
* aftermarket exhaust manifolds (e.g. BD Diesel, etc.)
* upgrade turbo
* upgrade radiator
* ceramic coat exhaust pipes + turbo + exhaust manifolds - https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerako...-coat-air-cure
* electric fans on fluid coolers

[Beasty Boy]

Well fortunately I got rid of both before that happened. The first blew up. Cost $25 grand
to fix. The second one Jeff had to put a new turbo in at 78k. Like I said V10. Less MPG
but a whole lot of peace of mind. And NO baby sittin and F--KIN with it.

[ucsundog]

Update(9-1-20)

So I've finally made a decision to go with Zylstra Automotive out of Visalia(a 3 hour drive from me) to do the work on my van. Keep in mind I spoke to 5 different shops and 4 different engine builders and due to my timing and budget I ended up going with AsheEngines in which Jay highly recommends. Here's the list and parts have been placed and are in route to Zylstra. The Van will be there on TH or Friday and the engine will arrive next week. Here we go...

1. AsheEngines(Engine Block:
Studded Long Block
Stage 2 Camshaft
O-RINGED CYLINDER HEADS)"
2. Conversion Set Ford (MICIS54450)
3. Ford OEM Oil Cooler
4. sinister diesel EGR cooler
5. Stand Pipe Kit(6E7Z9A332 B)
6. Seal Kit(3C3Z9433 BJ)
7. Oil Seal(3C3Z 6700 BA)
8. Rear main Seal(3C3Z 6701 B)
9. Thermostat/Engine coolant (RT-1169)
10. Glowplug/Diesel Glow Plug (ZD-12-A2)
11. Anti Freese 50/50 Long Life (AP63661)
12. Turbo stand seal kit (3C3Z 9T517 AG)
13. Thermostat (3C3Z 8575 AA)
14. 15w40 Motor Oil
15. Fuel Filter/Fuel Filter
16. Oil Filter
17. Transmission Fluid -
18. Engine Wiring Harness (4C3Z-12B637-CA)
19. Redgear Steering
20. BD transmission Double stack transmission cooler
21. Sinister Wiring upgrade kit
22. New Ford Lower OIL PAN
23. 5R110W Powerstroke Transmission Saver Plug
24. 8 x NEW Fuel injectors (Brand New stock injectors)
25. New HPOP, IPR Valve, STC Upgrade
26. KC 1.5 turbo
27. Heavy duty Alternator - Leece neville 230 Amp

[Twoxentrix]

That really is a nice list!
If you have the budget, I'd suggest a low temp thermostat & replacing the fan clutch at the same time, along with a BPD FICM.
EDIT: I'd also upgrade to a BPD water pump

Worth mentioning; I recall at some point in the last year or so, one member (believe it may have been Arctictraveller) had their engine wiring harness wrapped with a heat shield prior to install.

[This old va]

Originally Posted by Beasty Boy

Well fortunately I got rid of both before that happened. The first blew up. Cost $25 grand
to fix. The second one Jeff had to put a new turbo in at 78k. Like I said V10. Less MPG
but a whole lot of peace of mind. And NO baby sittin and F--KIN with it.

Yep... First and last diesel for me 2003 7.3...I bought two of them both for $3,000 each one with 190,000 the other with 210 k.
Both were maintained fleet vehicles.
The obscene cost of working on these and the preventive maintenance OMG...it's like pick your poison Dove what will destroy your engine and cost you five times what you paid for the van...lol😄
my next one I'm just going to do an F-150 F-350 5.4 something along those lines..... Engines are 1/3 price and no worries except for the usual Ford stuff like exploding spark plugs and cylinder heads...lol

[JoeH]

No offense guys but there's no need to muck up ucsundog's build thread with anti-diesel rhetoric.

[BroncoHauler]

Originally Posted by JoeH

No offense guys but there's no need to muck up ucsundog's build thread with anti-diesel rhetoric.

Agree.



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[ucsundog]

No Hurt feelings here... I'm just super stoked that my wife is supporting this and the way I see it is that I LOVE THIS VAN and I'm keeping it forever!!! I'm just trying to slowly convince her to sell our house and live in our new van. Once the engine and the mechanical stuff is done I will be redoing the interior which will be another thread.


Btw, I already did the BPF FICM Power supply, and the BPF water pump! I'm having Jay test the Fan clutch and if it needs to go then I'll swap it out with a new one.