What else should I do? - 6.0 Engine Rebuild List

[ucsundog]

Hey Guys,

Been a long time since I posted and I'm about to pull the trigger on major surgery on my "baby". Take a quick look and I would appreciate some feedback. Btw, I'm looking to pull a 24-26' Boat eventually so I'm looking to keep my temps down, have reliability, and a bit more performance. Is this Overkill especially on the Aluminum heads, Overhaul kit, and new Turbo.



What's already been done:
1. BPF FICM
2. BPF Water cooler & New Thermostat
3. Aluminum radiator
4. Switch override for Manual Fan Clutch
5. Bluespring Mod
6. New Exhaust
7. Magtec Transmission Pan
8. FICM Tune/Atlas Tune
9. XDP Extreme Starter
10. Replaced Vacuum Brake Pump(3 years ago)



What's next TO BE DONE:
1. 6.0L Powerstroke Upgraded STC Fitting, IPR valve kit
2. 6.0L Powerstroke Glow Plug Kit
3. 5R110W Powerstroke Transmission Saver Plug
https://www.accuratediesel.com/shop/273.html

4. IPR valve
5. ICP CONNECTOR
6. ICP SENSOR
7. Ford High Pressure Oil Pump Filter Screen

8. ProSource Diesel Updated Engine Oil Stand Pipe + Dummy Plug Kit

9. Turbo Oil Feed Tube, Ford 6.0L Diesel

10. BPD EGR cooler
11. Ford OEM Oil Cooler or BPD Oil Cooler

12. 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel ALUMINUM O-ringed Cylinder Heads DX SERIES https://dynamicdiesel60.com/product/...ads-dx-series/

13. 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Over Haul Kit Stage 1 https://dynamicdiesel60.com/product/...l-kit-stage-1/

14. Engine Wiring Harness

15. Ficm Wiring harness

16. arp studs

17. Engine Block - Machining

18. New Titan Turbo
https://dynamicdiesel60.com/product/...l-powerstroke/



19. Tru-Cool Max.
https://trucool.com/products/tru-cool-max

20. Steering Box
https://redheadsteeringgears.com/pro...steering-gear/

21. Replace Tensioner
22. Replace Pullies

23 Heavy duty Alternator
https://dynamicdiesel60.com/product/...ternator-8478/

[JoeH]

Overkill? That's a complete rebuild. Is your motor blown? Fun project.

[BroncoHauler]

Wow, you're jumping in the deep end, aren't you Especially if you're going to tow, I STRONGLY recommend a pyrometer and Exhaust Gas Temp (EGT) gauge.


I don't know if it's necessary or not, but some people go with the Bullet Proof Diesel water pump as well.


Herb

[eddyturn]

Well damn... look who hit the lotto jackpot. All that is on a dream list for me.

[ucsundog]

Heads are leaking coolant and it’s puking out of the degas bottle while under heavy loads or uphill. I’ve been saving for this for a couple of years for this ever since I got the van 5 years ago. Just realized that the aluminum heads are 3k each and I only accounted for one! ��. In any case, just want to go in once and do all the “upgrades” to make this a 500k Mike motor!

[ucsundog]

I have the Edge CTs and monitor all the usual key parameters, and yes I also have the BPF waterpump and the manual fan clutch but I ended up changing back to the electric fan clutch but installed the override switch to activate the fan manually. If anyone wants the 7.3 manual fan clutch it’s up for sale.

[JoeH]

Dream build. I want to do that someday but have had no issues with my Jasper long block.

If I did, I would consider the aluminum heads from Kill Devil. Also 0-ringed and they come as a set for $3k. I'm not sure exactly the benefit of aluminum over iron heads except for a little bit better flow. I'd definitely do the CNC porting for more. The other issue is the stock heads do tend to crack and the machinist really needs to know what they're doing when resurfacing. https://kcturbos.com/collections/6-0...inder-head-set

I also have a KCturbo stage 1.5. Definitely pushes more air. And really need to have the supporting heat management mods in place. This motor can make 400HP easy.

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[eddyturn]

I gotta ask... who is doing the work for you? Or are you?

[ucsundog]

Originally Posted by JoeH

Dream build. I want to do that someday but have had no issues with my Jasper long block.

If I did, I would consider the aluminum heads from Kill Devil. Also 0-ringed and they come as a set for $3k. I'm not sure exactly the benefit of aluminum over iron heads except for a little bit better flow. I'd definitely do the CNC porting for more. The other issue is the stock heads do tend to crack and the machinist really needs to know what they're doing when resurfacing. https://kcturbos.com/collections/6-0...inder-head-set

I also have a KCturbo stage 1.5. Definitely pushes more air. And really need to have the supporting heat management mods in place. This motor can make 400HP easy.

Subscribed! Please keep us updated as the build commences.

Wow! I'll definitely will look into the KDD Heads at 3K a set and CNC Porting. The list just keeps growing.

[ucsundog]

I'm definitely not going to do the work myself and I'm actually looking for builders. I saw another post with recommendations and so I'm putting together a list of which shops can do it.