6.0 powerstroke towing update

the 6.0 bros take you on one last towing review. The 6.0 powerstroke heavy towing review is what the 6.0 powerstroke is all about. There will be a future video talking about the Ford 6.0 powerstroke towing mods. The Ford 6.0 powerstroke towing mod video will list our top 5 towing mods for the 6.0 powerstroke. Do you think the mishimoto radiator will make the top 5? the 6.0 powerstroke towing capacity from factory is listed at 12.5k properly equipped. so do you think we have increased the 6.0 powerstroke towing capacity? I know we have have definitely increased the Ford 6.0 powerstroke towing power. From all the increased 6.0 powerstroke towing power we also needed to increase the cooling capacity. The mishimoto performance radiator did a great job of keeping coolant temps down even while pulling grades up to 2200 feet. the 6.0 powerstroke did a great job of towing the camper, and the mishimoto upgrade radiator kept coolant temps on average around 213. previously they were no less than 220 and frequently hit 230. so props to mishimoto for helping to make the 6.0 powerstroke perform much better than my previous towing trips. the 6.0 powerstroke was made to tow, and with all the added performance of this truck we needed a radiator that was going to help keep temps in check. the 6.0 powerstroke towing review is mainly a review of the new mishimoto upgraded radiator review. so far the mishimoto aluminum performance radiator has proven to be a great upgrade for the 6.0 powerstroke towing build. our built 6.0 powerstroke is towing a fifth wheel that weighs in at about 13,000 lbs.
#powerstroke #towing #6oh
build list
kill devil diesel o ring heads and pushrods
colt cams stage 2
Warren 175/stock injectors
fass fuel 125gph pump
powermax turbo
csf intercooler
no limit fabrication cold side intercooler pipe
mbrp hot side intercooler pipe
odawg diesel ported intake manifold
bd exhaust manifold
magnaflow 4 inch exhaust

[@johnuppole]

I just pulled 20,000 combined weight with my 04 F-250 from Tampa to Colorado Springs with zero issues, and that's running 34.5 tires on the factory 3.73 gears. Temperature splits were fantastic until going from Oklahoma to Colorado Springs where we were climbing 3k feet in a few hours. Truck is studded and deleted, 40h tow tune and 40h FICM tune. Looking to re-gear to 4.30 probably to regain some torque lost to the new effective gear ratio, as well as the Odawgs SR2 intake and a stage 1 turbo, mainly for better air flow and exhaust temps while towing. Oh, airbags also make a hell of a difference... Love my 6.0 though!

[@six0bros]

I think I want to research my 6.0 to 4.3 since it's tires are the same size as yours. The stage 1 turbo will be a nice addition. I highly recommend turbotimeusa.com/SIX0BROS their 61mm turbo is a perfect for your build. That is an affiliate link that will also give you 5% off the turbo. 3k climb is a definitely up there just basically 1 long hill. The 6.0 still does a great job

[@birdsnestfishing698]

If you tow again I bet people would love to see like a gauge mount video watching how the truck is pulling through the hills. Well maybe I’m asking for my self but just love seeing that lol.

[@six0bros]

I know this is an older comment but I do plan to try and that a little bit in the future with the 6.0 and the 6.7 on the channel

[@SpectrumSpectacle]

@@six0bros I'd love to see that too

[@theboyparker4899]

Best and most informative video on towing with the 6.0 hands down!! Dude your truck is a beast man!

[@six0bros]

Thanks man. I really appreciate that. How is the 6.0 and 7.3?

[@jmiller3526]

You're pulling 500 pounds over what the truck is rated for from the factory. You're pulling hills, and you're averaging 70mph. Your oil temps are fine. My 6.0 has a brand new oil cooler and it'll touch 220 pulling 10,000. Your truck sounds healthy. I've got 270,000 on mine and she pulls like the day she rolled off the lot. Treat a 6.0 right and they'll treat you right. I thought about trading her in last year for a new one, but I couldn't do it. Instead I dumped 12k into the motor and I plan on having it for another 270k. Nice channel you got.

[@six0bros]

Thanks man. I definitely love how the truck pulls. Going to see how it does this year with a new setup. It's getting a new oil cooler this year

[@nate0031]

A 2005 F-250 SRW 4x4 Crew Cab is rated at 15,400 lbs of fifth wheel towing, so he's actually a few thousand pounds under at the least. The 12,500 lb number is only for conventional (using the receiver in the back) towing.

[@birdsnestfishing698]

Great video man love hearing 6.0s towing

[@six0bros]

Thanks brother. It does sound good

[@Colorado4x4]

Great video! It’s nice to see some 6.0 vids. Put another GoPro on the monitor and have it play in the corner like a picture in picture so we can watch and see what all is going on. That would be cool 😎

[@six0bros]

I am planning on getting more cameras to do things like this in the future.

[@Colorado4x4]

6.0 Bros I would love to see that.

[@christopherjilek5467]

Your engine in the back round sounds really good!!!!

[@six0bros]

Thanks man

[@pitbullvic86]

Background*

[@six0bros]

We all knew what he meant lol

[@pitbullvic86]

@@six0bros haha i was just busting his balls lol

[@six0bros]

What's funny is I don't think I even caught it when the original comment came through haha

[@ryanteter]

Cool video. Our 04 6.0 has 180k and also pulls our 12-12.5k fifth wheel with ease. Fully deleted, 7.3 fan clutch, Dieselsite water pump, blue spring kit, recent hpop and oil cooler, original head gaskets under TTY bolts. No DPF to worry about, dead reliable. Really like seeing other 6.0’s get the job done especially when many think they’re problem-ridden. Modifications to correct the design flaws make a perfectly reliable truck for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

[@six0bros]

Definitely. I made it to about 180k before a head cracked. I am looking at getting a short block for it soon, but I really push the limits. Long trip towing duties are going to my 6.7 now and I'll start pushing more hp in the 6.0 once it is back. Have a plan for my brothers truck to do a tow build once there is some money to do it. Have an exciting little build for that 6.0 focused on just towing mods and performance. Also doing a 6.0 vs 6.7 towing review soon

[@connorn6378]

you aint wrong daddy it does well with my car hauler with 2 evos on it

[@six0bros]

If you guys missed the original towing review before my new radiator check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i365dXWIqrCWaNU

[@estebanjuarez2779]

I have a travel trailer with a 1350 tongue weight....would this truck be able to handle it safely... my travel trailer has a curb weight under 1000 pounds ...plus whatever I carry on it...I would really much appreciate the input @6.0 bros

[@six0bros]

Yes it would. I believe most came with a hitch already from factory that should be good for your setup. There are a few side things I recommend getting for the truck but it will tow that very well

[@estebanjuarez2779]

@@six0bros great thanks …I meant to say *under 10000 but I think you got it …I own a f150 powerboost and not gonna lie I’m kind of intimidated of buying an older truck I’m in the fence rn with a late 90’s 7.3 or a the 6.0 I’m eyeing rn

[@six0bros]

@estebanjuarez2779 may I ask what is your price range you're looking at spending? I personally would go 6.0 over a 7.3 but some of that is preference and the 6.0 brakes better with tow haul on.

[@gnarlock3927]

I’ve found running the heat full blast with the windows down helps with ECT temps. We must make sacrifices for the 6.0 gods lol

[@six0bros]

Lol yea I had other issues though too. The exhaust manifold leak was part of my issue

[@landonhill700]

Lmaooo I love it

[@Mebob2001]

that much delta might be a little excessive, but your right the 15 degree delta is for unloaded, the part that matters is how fast does the oil temp come back down, a good oil cooler will bring the oil temp down quite quickly when the system is working correctly.

[@cjfarms5600]

Havent watched in a while been busy making videos and working on the farm but I love it! Nice video man keep it up!

[@six0bros]

Thanks man. Hope all is well brother.

[@cloudisunset]

EGTs are good but you don't give us the number? What is your typical EGTs when pulling a hill towing?

[@marclussier2275]

We still need to hook up sometime. I don't know if you came up to buffalo this time, but hoping to get together and compare trucks and mods. As always stay safe Brother and May God Bless and Protect you and your family. 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@six0bros]

Same to you brother. I would still like to plan a get together for subscribers. I would love to do that in the spring

[@guyfrommybox]

What size tires do you have on your truck?

[@six0bros]

sorry for being so late to this but they are 34.x tall and like 11 wide. I forget the actual metric size of them. 18 inch wheels. I loved this look overall too

[@Kevincheesepizza]

So your telling me to trade in my 2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7 beast for a even more powerful beast! Your truck is nice and sounds awesome with my headphones on. Great video!

[@six0bros]

I dont know man. Once you drive in a tuned 6.0 you'll never look back. Although depending on what options you have in your truck now you may not have some of those options. Just something to think about if you were to decide to consider the jump to diesel.

[@jjsroofing860]

Every summer we tow the camper from Edmonton to Penticton BC. 90% of that trip is in the Rockies. There some big ones there. Glad your happy with that new rad.

[@six0bros]

I do want to say I think it does the same as factory though.

[@josephcirelli9642]

Glad the radiator is working out great! And towing was no problem. 15 degree delta that you refer to, which should be cooler? Coolant or oil? I’m getting 10 degree with oil being cooler. Thanks!

[@six0bros]

Oil should be higher. Could be a bad temp sensor

[@magnacartasamadams8189]

Do you have an exterior bulletproof oil cooler If not those are much more efficient

[@six0bros]

I do not have one. I'll probably put a new pip cooler in next year when I get my intake manifold powder coated.

[@dany786191]

I need some help with my 2004 f250 6.0 i have no power when I’m towing my 34ft rv I don’t know what’s going on

[@six0bros]

Do you have anything to monitor engine vitals? I would like to know ipr, icp, boost, ficm voltage, and ebp. My first instinct would be exhaust or boost leak.

[@swashington942]

WTF was this about?

[@six0bros]

Towing the camper and doing a review of it after doing a build in it. With cam new heads ported manifolds...

[@forddiesel2344]

6.0s do it best!!!

[@six0bros]

Yes sir!

[@nate0031]

An F250/350 with the 6.0, SRW, Crew Cab, and 4x4, is rated for 15,400 lbs of fifth wheel towing. So if you're around 13k, you've still got plenty of head room. The 12.5k number is just for conventional towing.

[@six0bros]

For the 04s I know there was a lower number in 05 they bumped it up a bit. That said I always felt very safe towing that weight. Especially now that I have more experience. 05 there was a lot of changes bigger breaks, slightly different frame, different suspension.

[@nate0031]

@@six0bros You are right. I pulled up the 2004 guide and it is 12,700 for a CCSB or CCLB 4X4 F-250/350, and 13,100 for 4x2. I had no idea the ratings jumped that much in 2005. Glad to see how well it tows regardless. Have you ever tried using the VGT as an exhaust brake?

[@six0bros]

@@nate0031 I have not used it on my 6.0. However when we get around to doing strictly a tow build on the grey truck I would like to try it. I have heard it worked well in the 6.0 and in love it in my 6.7

[@nate0031]

@@six0bros Sweet. How would you compare your 6.0 to the 6.7 in regards to towing and power? Is the 6.0 much closer with the mods? Or does the 6.7 still have a pretty clear advantage?

[@six0bros]

This is actually a video I plan on making in the near future. I have filmed the initial towing review of my 6.7, and filmed installing my fifth wheel rails. So those 2 videos will be coming out in the coming week or so. After that i want to do a compare between the 2. I would say as for power mod modified 6.0 with a tow tune felt like it made more power than my 6.7. However when it was pretty much stock across the board other than an exhaust and a air intake I would say the 6.7 had a big lead in the towing department. I want to highlight some of the mods on the 6.0 that I felt evened out the playing field so to speak. I am still coming up with a scoring system to compare the different trucks. This will he the 3rd platform I will have towed with and I want to be able to give a fair score to each. The 6.0 with mods did tow like a monster lol

[@garrettlaney8572]

I dont know if I'm missing this but what's the trailer weight/pinweight? Thanks

[@six0bros]

the trailer comes in at about 13k. I forget the rest of the info. I did put it on the scale once which is why I know it was around 13k

[@thatpowerstrokebloke]

How did I miss this.....

[@six0bros]

I was waiting for you brother

[@thatpowerstrokebloke]

@@six0bros 😂sorry man.

[@niceguy4928]

My bd 7.3 fan clutch my oil never hits above 215 and my coolant never passes 210. Thats with gearhead 8k tow tune and thats even a 10 mile grade at wot. Under 1200 egt. Thanks for the video

[@six0bros]

Glad you liked it. Those are some great numbers

[@scottpersinger1442]

Let's see a video

[@cdmajesty4803]

What tune do you run for towing? HP? Torque?

[@six0bros]

This was a modified version of wpe tow tune. I had him pull more fuel out of it. I think I am going to look at review php 40 or 50 hp tune. I believe we were guessing about 40-50hp on this tune

[@cdmajesty4803]

@@six0bros thanks for the info. Have you found that the tow tune gives more torque especially off the line?

[@cdmajesty4803]

@@six0bros I have a toe tune by gearhead, and also have compared it to a street tune by innovative Diesel. can't say I noticed that much difference off the line, but maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention.

[@six0bros]

That really depends what are you comparing it to? So I definitely feel more than stock, but less than a race tune. Also a lot has to do with your overall setup like tire size and turbo size. For instance if you go up in tire size and turbo size you will put higher strain on the setup. I have never felt like I need more off the line with power hungry performance or with windrunner engineering. Typically though when i am towing i spend 98% of the trip on highways.

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Those glasses are making a lot of noise.

[@six0bros]

Yup I guess lol

[@IronAngel1958]

So, I should forget about a 6.0 to tow a 20k 5th wheel then? even an F450?

[@six0bros]

I have seen a lot of 6.0s towing 15k, I have seen some 350 duallys towing 20k. I would definitely be checking what they are rated for because a 20k load will put you around the 27-28k gross weight. I wouldnt tow 20k with single rear wheels that just isnt safe. Now a 450 may be rated for that weight I am not sure though

[@IronAngel1958]

@@six0bros Unfortunately the '07 F450 is a Chassis cab only with total tow capacity of 22k. the F350 was under 20k...

[@six0bros]

I didnt think they were rated. Now you could buy a cab and chassis and put a bed on them, a ton of people have done that

[@randalljennings9956]

Hope you're doing well. Met ya at Myrtle Beach with my 6.0

[@six0bros]

Hey man how are you? Didn't you replace your turbo on like the side of the road? I believe I remember you

[@richway2197]

So you said you did the fan clutch upgrade but you weren't very specific about which one? Do you still like that upgrade? I've heard a lot of guys say it kicks on way too often

[@six0bros]

If I said upgrade that was my mistake. I meant to say I replaced with OEM one. Just the standard one. Not the snow prep one. The only thing I think I would do modification wise to it would be the blue wire mod to be able to control it on when I wanted to. I am not a fan of the idea behind the bpd fan clutch to the 7.3.

[@richway2197]

@@six0bros I think I'm going to try it, I have a stock cooling system so I think it would help for those very few times a year it gets warm

[@nate0031]

@@richway2197 Blue wire mod would be perfect for that.

[@six0bros]

Hey man thanks for answering him. Sorry I missed this question man.

[@TheRealglass-kp9wy]

what EGTs were you seeing?

[@six0bros]

Typically around 1150 pulling a hill. Once I settle into up the hill they will typically drop another 100 degrees or so. When I first get on it they hit about 1200 though and come down from there. Now just on flat road I see around 900-1000 with the camper hooked up

[@sonnydayz2118]

Damn, 30k lb camper? My 33.25' camper only weighs just over 7k lbs.

[@six0bros]

No not that heavy. It's 13k all loaded up

[@sonnydayz2118]

@@six0bros oh OK. I misheard. Thanks.

[@six0bros]

That would be a crazy load with a single wheel truck. I'm sure someone has done it though

[@sonnydayz2118]

@@six0bros my camper is a 33.25' Forest River Vibe 279 RBS and 7,032 dry weight. My throttle is barely depressed on the Trona Rd incline from the Navy base road to Echo Point and I overheat about 500 ft from the 1st peak from hwy 178.

[@six0bros]

What'd your truck? What are coolant, oil, Trans temps

[@MiguelSanchez-st3pv]

My truck runs like 170-180 trans runs 160 no trailer is that normal temps deleted oil cooler 200-210

[@six0bros]

Is your coolant 170-180?

[@MiguelSanchez-st3pv]

@@six0bros yes

[@MiguelSanchez-st3pv]

@@six0bros it stay 197 cruising and once hit some grades it goes to 209

[@six0bros]

First sounds like your thermostat needs replaced. It's a cheap part from Ford but coolant should warm up to 190ish mine stays around 188 when not being worked

[@six0bros]

Oil cooler needs tested on the highway at 65mph to see the difference between coolant and oil temp

[@elpinchehector]

I replaced my radiator with a xdp towing my trailer 9k pounds i saw 221 ect and 233 eot... what are you seeing for trans temp?? I saw 230 at top of hill climb... it was 102 deg that day

[@six0bros]

I have never seen above 185 even pulling some decent hills. My fifth wheel is about 13k loaded up. How long of a grade and how steep?

[@elpinchehector]

@@six0bros Not very long.. I recently replaced Transmission fluid temperature sensor And the harness I also replaced The pressure solenoid direct drive Solenoids And had my transmission engine and ficmreflashed to the latest software.. I saw a bulletin From ford To switch from SP transmission fluid to LV so I did I also replaced both filters yesterday Towing my boat back from the Lake... I saw 190 the whole way back down I wonder if I am getting false readings because my transmission gauge stays in a normal

[@six0bros]

I dont think you're getting false reading. I would say you're still 10 to 15 degrees to high. I mean at least at that weight. I would say it could be the radiator isn't cooling effectively. The 6.0 has 2 transmission coolers. One that is built into the radiator and a stand alone unit with only transmission fluid. I know when I ran the cheaper mishimoto unit I had seen a nice jump in transmission temperatures. Looking back at your coolant temp again for how much your towing seems a tad high. I have towed in similar temperatures not quite 102 but high 90s like 98.

[@elpinchehector]

@@six0bros new radiator xdp xtra cool new ford oem water pump and i run final charge global ec1 coolant... stock fan clutch considering doing the blue wire mod... oh also my monitor is a bully dog gt tuner... i keep it on stock just use it to monitor.. i just order obd2 splitter and obd Bluetooth adapter so i can try torque pro app

[@six0bros]

I feel the xdp radiator just isn't able to keep up with the demands of the truck. What did your OEM radiator keep temps at

[@Colorado4x4]

I guess I missed it but what was your max oil temp on the biggest hill? 250 F?

[@six0bros]

Yes. I am tearing this truck down one more time and the cooling system will be getting a good cleaning and a fresh oil cooler. Then this truck is done. As far as engine stuff goes. That won't be till the spring

[@markw365]

Highly recommend the bullet proof diesel air/oil heavy duty cooler. It is pretty much standard issue replacement cooler out here in the southwest desert as it performs so much better.

[@Colorado4x4]

Mark Wolfe that is a great system! My cooling system still works great but whenever my oil cooler plugs up I am going that route.

[@six0bros]

Unfortunately I was in a time crunch and could not do the full flush I did flush it out very good but didnt do the chemical flush.

[@unixgeek007]

I just picked up an 05 F350 6.0L and my ECT goes from 210 down to 100 degrees and back up to 194 all the time. Is this normal or is my thermostat going out? Also my degasser losses about a gallon of coolant during a 1000 mile trip. Thinking it’s the sticky thermostat causing the cap to vent when thermostat is stuck closed.

[@six0bros]

I want to say you have at least a bad coolant temp sensor I would start with replacing that. Then you'll be able to tell about the thermostat if that's happening or not. That said a thermostat is like 25 bucks it's not bad at all.

[@unixgeek007]

6.0 Bros wow that was quick. I’m pretty sure the sensor is fine since when it gets hot, I can smell it. Been around engines long enough to smell the over heating engine. Just was not sure if it was normal for the big fluxes in temp. In a gas engine I’ve seen steady temps once at operating temp.

[@six0bros]

Once at operating temp I have never seen a 6.0 be able to get coolant down that low. Even with a stuck open thermostat

[@six0bros]

What is your eot while this is happening

[@unixgeek007]

6.0 Bros oils temp with external cooler does go up when ECT goes up over 220. When ECT is in 192 range EOT is also. As ECT is at 220 EOT 216.

[@mymaclife4288]

Not sure if this has already been asked but how big of a 5th wheel can a 03 F-350 tow?

[@six0bros]

Well I believe it is more weight as to how big. I'll have to look into it a little for you. What is your truck configuration crew cab? 4x4 long or short bed

[@mymaclife4288]

6.0 Bros Yeah that’s what I meant. Weight. We were talking to RV dealership and they were asking me how much I could tow. I wasn’t sure. We were looking at toy haulers and they are HEAVY! It’s an 03 F-350 crew can dually. 4x4 manual and it screams. Sounds so good. I need to do a towing video like yours on my channel.

[@six0bros]

I tow about 13k woth my 250. How heavy of a toy hauler are you looking at. Give me a model number I'll check it out. I have seen guys with 03-04 duallys towing toy haulers.

[@mymaclife4288]

6.0 Bros Ok that’s good to know. Looking at possibly the 2013 Cyclone 4000HD. I think 18k lbs.

[@six0bros]

So I looked it up. It is 14,400 dry. On average unless you're hauling something big most dont haul more than about 1000 lbs. I know a lot of guys that tow 15k or so with that truck. Now I would recommend a good tow tune that also utilizes the vgt vanes as an exhaust brake along with the transmission braking. Maybe also check out some brake upgrades as well. That would be my biggest concern

[@hi6567]

I think the next upgrade should be a ficm tune, a 40hp tune would be nice to see.

[@six0bros]

This is in the works right now

[@hi6567]

6.0 Bros Can’t wait for the video!

[@chrisgallegos1766]

How are you checking your fan speed?

[@six0bros]

I use torque pro to monitor it

[@lil.j86]

how much for the truck?

[@six0bros]

Well right now it is getting a new engine we did a kill devil diesel stage 2 its gonna be killer running his new icon series heads

[@lil.j86]

@@six0bros that's so nice

[@six0bros]

Thanks man I'm excited to get it back and make content again

[@chrisyoder8429]

Wait until you start to defuel lol when i had my 05 going from San bern. to big bear. It’s a 5100’ elevation gain over about 30 miles of switchbacks, only had about 9k behind me but was thinking i may not make it to the 7000’ mark lol

[@six0bros]

I can only imagine at that elevation. Over about 1500 ft is when I can feel a performance loss. I can only imagine at 5000 ft.

[@adk_702]

What rear end gears are you running?

[@six0bros]

Factory 3.73

[@six0bros]

Part of the issue with running the 35s a larger turbo, and this much weight. I am a little under the turbo between 55 to about 65. The truck runs great at about 72 but then with the tires I'm going close to 80 mph

[@kpxoda1]

Outside air temp? You never said, at least that I heard, that's pretty important to know

[@six0bros]

It was a long time and it was about 600 miles so temps changed pretty significantly but I would say anywhere between 70-90 degrees

[@kpxoda1]

@@six0bros I'm also curious about what kind of coolant pressure you are running. I can't seem to get any reliable info on coolant pressures while towing heavy. I make what seems like alot of coolant pressure but don't overheat, at least not anymore than the temps you are running. I have ruptured several degas bottles and finally just got an aluminum one. I kind of thought maybe I was having an issue but I have been running this way for years now so I'm just trying to see what others are experiencing. Problem is none of the info out there is while towing as so many guys out there buy these trucks just to drive them.

[@six0bros]

@@kpxoda1 are you puking any coolant? What is your pressure while towing?

[@jamesgazdag876]

Sweet video

[@six0bros]

Thanks man. Glad you liked it.

[@clasick1000]

Is your truck leveled or lifted?

[@six0bros]

It is a rough country 2.5 inch leveling kit. 2 add a leafs in the rear and a set of rear airbags

[@user-ox8wr5mz1w]

I'm sitting around 5400ft and my 6.0 starts to really pull great and with more confidence. This is usually coming from Bullhead City towards Flagstaff Az. It's all uphill and she pulls great winter or summer. Fully Bullyproof 6.0

[@six0bros]

Do you ever get the chance to tow at lower elevations?

[@user-ox8wr5mz1w]

@@six0bros the lowest is Bullhead city and I'm not sure what the elevation is. I've driven to Cali a few times and my truck was not as responsive as she is at 5k plus ft

[@user-ox8wr5mz1w]

@@six0bros the 1st pull was the hardest. Every pull on the same run was better and my fuel mileage reflected that. Less downshifts and more confidence while towing.

[@moonfire75]

New to channel. I'm not a mechanic, but I do drive a 6.0. would love some non judgement advice in towing. I mostly pull a horse trailer and have just purchased a 5th wheel rv. Trying to determine a realistic idea if I'm gonna be towing over my ability. Can someone help? Ty so much!

[@six0bros]

Happy to help. What year 6.0 and what configuration crewcab, dually, single rear wheel,250, 350? Do you have weights on your trailers loaded up. I tow about 13k with a 04, 250, 4x4, crewcab shortbed.

[@dr.ramramphd8463]

I really appreciate your videos. I purchased a stock 2006 6.0 dually a few weeks ago for pulling my 5th wheel. I am eating up any suggestions to keep my head gaskets in place. I already did an EGR delete and new oil cooler soon, coolant flush, sinister coolant filter and have a SCT X4 tuner strictly for monitoring, no juice, just stock tune. Going to have stand pipes, dummy plugs and blue spring mod installed soon. With all this what do you recommend (tips etc.) to preserve my head gaskets. Do you think deleting the Cat can help with keeping the truck cooler? Don’t really want to put in a full exhaust right now, already spent enough. I know a lot of guys are like me and would appreciate your feedback or better yet a video on this. Thanks. By the way, where are you at in PA? My family is from the Reading / Bernville area.

[@six0bros]

Thank you for the kind words man. Sounds like you have most of the bases covered. The tow series we are starting soon should actually be right up your alley for what you are looking at. The next things I would do is I would get some type of monitoring solution for exhaust temps and for fuel pressure. While fuel pressure will not blow headgaskets low fuel pressure will destroy your injectors. You do not want to see less than 45psi. Below that is when damage can occur. As for exhaust temps you definitely want them as low as you can get them, but being able to monitor if you're pushing the truck to hard is great. This way pulling a grade you can back out of the throttle a little if you need to. I will mark this done as a video topic to look into and try to make it in the next couple of weeks. Also glow shift makes a 3 in 1 gauge that allows you to monitor fuel psi, exhaust temps, and boost. I would look at buying that. For a tow build this should cover all your bases between that and your x4.

[@six0bros]

And I am in the Lancaster pa area.

[@dr.ramramphd8463]

6.0 Bros I knew the area looked familiar. I think SCT has an exhaust sensor I can install so as to be able to read on the gauge screen is that correct ... and do you recommend it, or something else? It doesn’t monitor fuel pressure right?

[@six0bros]

For a tow build I have 2 solutions for monitoring. The cheaper solution is to use torque pro and glow shift sells a 3 in 1 gauge with fuel psi, egt, and boost. For a tow build that gauge is perfect because you should never be higher than I believe the 1500 egt that it goes to. Now the premium option is to get an edge cts2 and hook up the options for boost, fuel psi, and egt. Now depending on your tuner you may not need to install the boost gauge but it depends on who does the tuning. Now the first option if installed yourself is around $200, while the second one is probably closer to the 700 ish area once you buy and install the accessories. I haven't officially priced that unit out yet

[@six0bros]

Also I do not recommend the sct for monitoring just for tuning

[@elliotgreene9669]

I am going to have to check my fan speed. I can’t even tell if it’s kicking on but usually I have the a/c on so maybe it is always on. I usually have 230 eot and 220 ect when pulling in 95 degree weather. Just got a 11k lb fifth wheel so I will see how it does this spring/summer when it heats up. I have a new cooler and have it studed and the whole deal, so those temps are normal! Don’t let people tell you they aren’t.

[@six0bros]

Mine needs a new oil cooler so I'll be doing that this year. Cant wait to tow with it though

[@elliotgreene9669]

Nice! We’ll be going to Arkansas in March with it and then the big test, taking it to Colorado in late July- that should be fun lol I have to figure out how to get fan speed on my sct livewire plus. I’ve heard a lot of guys will lower the temperature it will kick on....

[@six0bros]

You can do what they call a blue wire mod where you can kick it on 100% when hooked to a switch. Or people do the 7.3 fan clutch and that I believe kicks on at a lower temp

[@elliotgreene9669]

Awesome info. I will look into the blue wire mod. Thanks man. I’ve put like 15k into the truck this year and don’t want any issues after that haha

[@six0bros]

I hear that man. I'm hoping after this year to not have to put money into this truck for awhile and focus on a drag race build

[@Lunded68]

I own an 04 f250 6.0. I calculated my mileage today pulling a 7k # camper. 8.45 mpg in tow haul. I'm pretty disappointed. Any advice? I am using Hot shots EDT also

[@six0bros]

Tell me about your build? When I was towing 9500ish I got 12 In my 6.0. So what tire and gears, turbo, injectors? Tuning

[@Lunded68]

@six0bros stock everything! Turbo, tires, not sure on gear ratio. No tuner. I do have a CTS3 monitor. I just got the truck in April

[@Lunded68]

@@six0bros I do have an aftermarket AFE intake

[@six0bros]

@edlundquist do you know what boost you were seeing while towing that load? I would first day you want to check fuel pressure while driving your truck needs to be above 45 psi at the fuel bowl, next I would be checking for intake and exhaust leaks. Replacing all the cac tube boots and then exhaust manifolds and y pipe looking for any leaks

[@six0bros]

@edlundquist once you're done with that let me know and I can hel