GORILLA PROOF the 6.0 PowerStroke Diesel
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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This is a compilation of the most popular upgrades that we do in addition to the bulletproof service we offer here at PowerStroke Specialty in Buford, Ga. Included is Oringing the Cylinder heads, Regulated return fuel systems, Cooling system upgrades etc.
If I had a 6.0 and the money I would have this guy do the upgrades, just because he is so dedicated to the PowerStroke community.
Thats kick azz but I think I went broke just watching it
Best part of the video: 5:27:
"this is the factory intercooler... again, we're talking plastic crap, oh my god."
Good Day, early on when I had my first 6.0 I would direct the mechanics at the dealer to your links. They were pulling 60-80 hour week with little or no help from the mother ship (FMC). I appreciated every effort attempted after all they didn't design or build It. They were throwing a lot of parts at the 6.0. With your Video's It gave The dealer service mechanic a true advantage. Thank you for advancing the service life of the 6.0.
you do a helluva job with your marketing and communicating!!! Excellent product knowledge and total industry awareness, I wish more business owners had your savvy!!!
It is impossible to tell without seeing it.
The fuel return systems is a great idea. The constant flow helps keep everything that much cooler overall.
He has convinced me to buy a big block gas motor.
sucks! As cools as a 502 is or even a small block 350 or 383 stroker is, nothing compares to the torque and power of a diesel just a different itch!!! I love my 5.9 cummins and would never got back to gas for a truck. Unless, maybe a c10 and I would prolly just go with a 350 or something!
Yes. One of the reasons I am not a big fan of upgraded injectors is I have taken several motors apart to find cracked pistons, broken rings etc. The stock injectors will not flow enough to make this happen.
Three Fs. Fluids Fuel and Filters on time every time is the key. Also Modern fuel additives help alot with keeping injectors and pumps happy.
I will not hesitate to drive down from NJ when I purchase my next Power stroke. I've even been looking around your area so I can just drive it straight there. A clean low mileage truck would last me the rest of my days if I could get it completely gone through by you. Thanks for all the videos and info you post Bill.
Perhaps I'll need to sell my soul to the devil in order to afford a reliable 6.0 powerstroke.
one more day usually IF the parts are all here. You must call a week ahead so we can make sure all the parts are here.
Only you Bill, can come up with these outstanding upgrades.
I am so amazed.
we have not dynoed theset up. BUT the owner of the truck in the vid got stopped in South Alabama running 92 pulling a 40 ft toy hauler. AND he said that it still had more in it.
The cranks, rods are never an issue. The pistons get damaged from the heat. BUT you can hurt a stock tuned engine if you run it hard all the time.
I have seen reliability problems with fassfuel systems due to improper installation. First for them to work correctly they NEED the regulated return. In the stock system they work so hard that they constantly burn up wiring. Installed correctly they are excellent systems.
I have never seen one for PowerStroke so I have no opinion. I very impressed with the Mishimoto product.
FMC did it is called the 6.7 Scorpion. BUT for the folks that are stuck with the 6.0, I have invented options and procedures to make the 6.0 dependable and powerful.
"It's functional and shiny, and I like like pretty shiny things" about the radiator, hahaha
It increases throttle response but little more. If you want true performance improvement then you need to consider a regulated fuel return system.
Fuel bowl delete and frame mounted spin on filterS is so much better you get better filtration and less junk in the engine bay.
Mine is fed from the back can't even see the feed lines they come in from the back of the block, all that is really viable is the FPR and return line. Makes it so much easier when you need to work in there.
They got roads the will carry you here. I have done several trucks from Canada, usually on their way to Disney World
It has a lot to do with the loose nut behind the wheel. I just put an engine in an early 03 F450 that was bulltproofed and tuned that NEVER had an easy life. It had 492,000 and still ran good but was using oil.
Dozer's diesel had an excellent system with bigger feed lines.
Because of you I want to go to school for diesel mechanic and work for you.
I really could kick myself in the ass for not going to your shop while I was down in GA about a month ago, I Have a cummins and I know you don't work on them but I'm sure you are a wealth of knowledge in the diesel world. Would have been cool to meet a guy that knows so much about power strokes even tho I don't own one, I watch these videos all the time!!
Yes, I have done the blue spring upgrade and monitor the fuel pressure w/ an ISSPRO EV2. 62-64psi
You need to open shops in Ontario and Alberta Canada. If not for the profit margins, do it for me. I would love to have your shop do my 6.4!!!
same here lol
I agree I'm outta Edmonton ab
Look do the basics like the regulated return. Radiator, intercooler, and filters can be done after the fact and they are easy to install. Do the other stuff later when you can afford them.
Same idea, but the fire rings are actually much thicker. AND more expensive.
The injectors tips do seat in a hot spot but circulating the fuel want help cool the tips because at that point. The fuel is only flowing one way.
It is not necessary to Oring the 7.3 heads but the intercooler, mishimoto radiator and regulated return fuel upgrade can do nothing but help.
Buy this man a beer.
I would LOVE to have you do some upgrades on my 04, I've had the heads done once at the dealer(under warranty) and now I've got another coolant issue, no longer under warranty, I just wish you weren't so far away, you're a wealth of knowledge on the powerstroke engines
Amsoil is excellent but under hot start conditions I have run into a no start with amsoil. Especially if the HPOP has some miles on it.
Thanks for the good info. Great video as always
Can you bring it by so we can verify that the work has been done.
For the most part 6.4L up grades are the same. Being direct injection the Regulated Fuel Return does not apply, but a Mishimoto radiator is a must on a 6.4
Hey I really want to get my 2007 Ford F-250 6.0 XLT crewcab bulletproofed can you give me a Estimate because I’m located in hinesville Ga about 4 hours away from you guys pretty far drive what would you recommend I do ??
They had to be renamed Dealerproof because Bulletproof diesel has trademarked the name Bulletproof. Even if I invented it in 2003, I must abide by the laws of the land.
Bill, in the video, you stated straight exhaust will decrease MPG on a stock engine. I bought my 03 6.0 w/ 4" silverline with kitty and muff. Its not true 4" though, down pipe is 3.5" I removed the kitty and muff, shortly thereafter lost an injector, replaced all injectors w/ a used set then realized Ive lost 3 MPG. I am running a stage 1 in-line module (Dr. Performance) and an airaid intake. MPG loss because of Exhaust or injectors
mishimoto also makes an intercooler. It is ~$546 at riffraff diesel.
NUCmotorsports also makes an amsoil bypass kit cheaper than amsoil
Fuel return line kit, new injectors, properly timed IP. That solves most IDI problems.
6.9's came with a C6 or T-19....some 87 6.9's came with a ZF-5 speed. I would swap to a ZF-5 speed, you would get a overdrive.
That is the business question of the ages. How much do you spend to make your customers happy? In the case of the 7.3 they were too happy because they never broke so they never traded them in and FMC makes less money.
Yep it still costs money to go fast and have it hold together.
I use the Raycor for cost and availability.
CL has stuff for sale every day.
sounds line the VGT solenoid is sticking OR the turbo may need to be taken apart and cleaned. To be sure I'd need to run a diag on it.
Another great video! Thought you was gonna start the truck up. Dangit
First I'd like to thank you for your time in making these series of videos and answering all the questions you get. I've got a 05' f350 6.0 and I'm overheating while pulling loads. The following has been done Banks 4" exhaust,hi ram,egr delete,bully dog cold air,coolant filter,arp studs and black onyx gaskets,700 miles ago oil cooler,Banks 6 gunner. I've got the 6 gunner set at 230 water and 225 oil temp anything beyond this alarms will sound .Could it be the coolant fan clutch ?
THE GUY KNOWS HIS 6.0 DIESELS, AND KNOWS WHERE TO PUT THE BUCK FOR THE BANG. THE BOTTOM LINE IS HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND, IF YOU DO EVERYTHING BILL IS SUGESTING, THE MOTOR WILL LAST FOR EVER.COULD PROBLY INSTALL IT IN YOUR NEXT FORD IN ABOUT A MILLION MILES.I HAVE 268472 MILES ON MY 6.0 HAVE DONE MOST OF EVERYTHING BILL SUGGESTED. ONLY TIME I OPEN HOOD IS TO DO THE SERVICES AND THE REST OF THE TIME TO PUT WINDSHIELD FLUID IN. DONT BURN OIL OR LEAK OIL NOT A DROP... NEVR MET HIM BT GOOD GUY
By the way when your windshield wipers hit. Lmao. Sounds like someone really ripped one. Lol
Can't wait til the 6.4 video
that should work just fine.
I'm quite sure that this filter will work on a 7.3 also.
No actually it is business. They own the name legitimately. I should have filed for it years ago. They invest alot of time money and effort into promoting that name only to have someone call and ask if they can have head gaskets put on their truck. It would aggravate the shit out of me if I were them. So I have complete respect for their position.
No 7.3s like the bigger exhaust. The 6.0s with the variable geometry turbo need a more back pressure to work correctly.
I am assuming you have a 6.0. You need to open the side of the fuel conditioning module (get a new gasket from Ford) and clean it with brake cleaner.
Bill why not recommend the Davco Fuel processors? They have different micron ratings as low as 2 micron, fuel filters can be purchased with the water membrane as an additional precaution, you can have a water sensor installed as an option, these really are not that much either. You can see the filter too and know when its time to change.
Bout to purchase a 6.0 truck that just been rebuilt about 1200 miles ago
Great Stuff! Are you going to put up how to gorilla proof a 6.4? Practically drooling over all your videos!
If all I ever did was the fuel return and coolant return upgrades, how far would that go in eliminating the head gasket/oil cooler/egr cooler issues?
Have you given thought on designing a better egr cooler system as opposed to an egr delete?
How about a egr filtration system to prevent the coking/carbon issues?
As long as Ford keeps making trucks, my kids will never go hungry.
Awesome videos.
Justin
I need to see it to be sure but it sounds like an ICP sensor or possibly an IPR valve.
My 6.0 has a horrible knocking sound that speeds up with the RPMS. A hollow sound.....please for the love of god, tell me it will be alright
Yes I would check your radiator thoroughly to make sure that no debris is blocking it. What are the actual EOT and EOC temps.
The 6.9 is very limited with only an C6 automatic or 4speed. it is what it is.
Im getting my f350 to you asap!!
I love your videos but I do not have a power stroke. I do have a 06 volks jetta TDI. What could I do to make this car more happy happy.
Does a regulated fuel return replace having a blue spring kit? Or can you have both
I see several a month that folks have chosen to invest in the 6.0 and stay away from the much more expensive later technology.
All sounds good...but youre only getting 5k miles out of Amsoil oil changes???
looks super sweet man 5 star for sure, ive done the bulletproofing method you've explained, (arp head studs, egr cooler, and oil cooler) on a 2004 6.0, and for some reason i keep getting a low boost code, ive checked over everything for leaks and still the code keeps coming back, @ 2000 rpm im getting 15psi, im not sure where its supposed to be at. but at least there's no more oil in the damn cooling system haha
It is called "DEALERPROOFING" the folks at Bullet Proof diesel made me change it.
I can't find the bulletproof series anymore, what happened?
the target fuel pressure is 65psi. Any more than that and there will be problems.
Great videos. I suggest you invest in a microphone rather than using the cameras built in mic, though. They are not too expensive and make the audio 100 times better! Thanks for all the videos!
Sweet!
Well done, I thought that you were not recommending AMS Oil? I know things ether prove there self's over time. Has Ams oil failed?
Hey really enjoy your videos hope you keep posting new ones. But I've been looking around to up size my 6.0 injectors but what's considered the next size up not trying to get radical but something that'll run good stock or very mildly tuned since I haul pretty heavy showtime
Thanks for all the great videos on here you have, greatly appreciated, but man I sure am glad I got rid of my Ford.
What do you think of a oil cleaning centrifuge.?
Never seen one available for vehicles but I’ve seen them on the pump motors on the drilling rig I work on. The materials it picks up out of the oils is absolutely incredible. It’s so fine it’s almost like a rubber. Do you think it would be a good way to help your oil system stay clean.?
Another thing I’d like to get for my 6.0 would be a battery kill switch somewhere inside the cab. I’ve had my truck stolen and it was recovered and I wasn’t able to have insurance write it off. Anyways any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Do a regulated return fuel system first.
Great video man really helpful stuff. But if I may ask one question, how much would it cost including parts and labor to fully bulletproof and fully gorilla proof a 6.0? Thanks
Can you do this and bullet proof the 6.4 as well? How about the 6.0 Performance Upgrades, can you put those on the 6.4 as well?
I'm looking for an 05-07 6.0 and wondered what's involved in a basic bulletproofing, cost to perform that procedure, etc.
+skullhart 05-07 6.0L, Ford fixed most of those issues by then. Only when performance mods are used or when performing heavier than rated work do you need to do all that to those models. As this man has stated in a dozen videos.
I agree, 60K maybe when they are new. If your upgrading your engine like this the truck has alot of miles, it isn't worth what you spend on the engine. all those upgrades for a 1 or 2 yr warranty..not worth it buy a new truck there not 60K in Texas or new engine. but Im impressed with the knowledge
I know this will sound stupid, but I have no opinion. Other than just looking under the hood, I have never taken either apart. Any opinion I have are based off of second or third person information. Unless I see it with my own eyes and experience it first hand, I cant totally trust the info.
Great video - do you have any additional info on the extra cooling lines?? Is the front cover drilled and tapped ??
Hard to say. Is the fuel pressure still where it should be?
So would adding a 4" with flow through muffler actually hurt my mpg on my 7.3?
No way. To do a cummins conversion correctly/ professionally it will cost $25k. I have seen a few, and they ARE impressive, but it cost a lot of time and money.
Have you actually done the conversion. How did you get the AC/ climate control to work, cruise control, 4x4, which driveshafts did you use, auto locking hubs, trip computer, mate the transmission pcm/ engine pcm to a different engine. It is easy to sit behind a computer and postulate that it may work. AND if you pay a professional to do the job it will easily run $25k. Or it will be amateur cobbled together junk that has no value.
Wish i had the cash for my 2006 6.0, to get Gorillaproofed
One shouldn't Have to spend $7-10,000 simply to get a vehicle to do what it was Designed to do.
+Sean Hazelwood you're correct. What is described here are steps that can be taken for performance upgrades. Many people try to operate these trucks beyond the factory perameters and are frustrated when they fail. The fact is, the 6.0 can be enhanced to perform well beyond what it is capable of IF you install upgrades. Towing 10-12k pounds with a well maintained, stock truck isn't a problem. Pushing beyond that without doing maintenance or upgrades will end badly (as with any truck). Our 2004 6.0 is "bone stock" and 100% reliable and we tow with it, off road, etc. without any problems. We always do the required maintenance and use synthetic oil. Beyond that, we don't baby it so to speak. It's a workhorse and we push it when we need to. We're considering some performance upgrades etc. because we want to keep our truck forever. Buying a new one is 66k dollars and that just isn't something we can do!
The first half of his list are the things he says he commonly fixes on stock 6.0s. The rest are upgrades.
Yep. Actually, one could say that about All engines.
+Sean Hazelwood Welcome to planned obsolescence and emissions control introducing far more points of failure. Ford did have a workhorse motor that long outlasted the truck it was in though, the 300 straight 6.
sylumgand Yep, I've had several 300s. If it had a little more pulling power, it would have been the best work truck ever built.
Doing this ASAP
more 6.4 vids please!
I have my truck torn down now to do some repairs. New oil cooler, welded EGR cooler, coolant filter, blue spring upgrade, adding Rex-X, gauges, 4" turbo back exhaust, repairing FICM and Atlas 40 tune, ecm/ tcm roll back with egr delete and 65hp tow tune from power hungry performance. I'm saving for the regulated fuel return from Dozer's, I'm also interested in the Racor fuel system, which one do you use? Is now a good time to do it, or should I just wait for the reg. return?
I am in the process of replacing my egr cooler with a bulletproof unit and an oem oil cooler. This will be the second time I have had this issue with my 2004 Super Duty and I am wanting to do some of the other upgrades in this video but can find no information on your site for sources of these upgrades. If you are a distributor or have information on these products, please reply.
i believe i've watched all of your videos and am curious on your thoughts about the airdogs or fass systems vs that raycor filter, haven't seen anything mentioned anyway. is it just a cost issue?
Hey bill, I'm having a trouble code on my 06 6.0 that I've been getting on my sct tuner that is p0000. I delete te code but everytime I turn the truck off and come back to start back up it comes back on. I don't know what the deal is, the truck has no cold start issues or running issue and it started when it started getting in the 20s here in Kentucky. Like I said it starts up fine, no injector misses or stiction.
The consumer spends 30k and still has to spend more to keep your truck running reliable advise don’t buy them