We Doubled the Horsepower 6.0 Ford Power Stroke

[@davidspeyers]

The fact that step 1 is "remove the cab", is a bit intimidating.

[@akbarroosevelt2246]

the fact thats step one even 😂

[@pddofficial]

Every truck has its pros and cons, for dodges step one is almost always a transmission, for ford's it is head studs. We all pick our poison. But if you're one of the lucky ones that already has head studs then you don't ever have to pull the cab again.

[@johnlonghorn5856]

@@pddofficial Fr I thought everyone knew that ford loves to make it hard to work on youre own vehicles 😂

[@vinn_scor3733]

😂😂😂

[@arturozarate1752]

It's a little easier to do all the work. It's much easier to film. The cab removal isn't necessary. All the work can be done with the cab on. The 6.4L from 2008 to 2010 is a different story. However cab removal can be achieved in 30 minutes. Ford Senior Master Technician for 8 of my 20 years with Ford. Just fyi that I'm not blowing diesel smoke up your ass. I do this work myself.

[@ak14619]

Finally someone’s speaking about the positives of a 6.0 power stroke! You can find one for super cheap with a blown up engine, put a bulletproof crate engine in and have a diesel that can keep up with brand new ones for around $10,000!

[@quentonmillstid850]

Tell us where you are finding a crate engine cheap enough to have a shop install it all in for under 10,000. And who wants a stock bulletproof motor. I hope it's around 500hp

[@brianandreasen2200]

@@quentonmillstid850 I honestly bought a 6.0 05 F350 dually because it wasn't that large enough of a difference for what I wanted to pull compared to something newer from a financial perspective and performance to price perspective. Fuel economy while towing is about the same so why go newer? Sure 6.7 is a different engine than the 6.0 but who wants a 900-1300/mo payment over 7-8 years? I don't. I love my 6.0 I put some work into it already and have already towed with it and I plan on using it for years to come. Bought it with 296k on the odo. :)

[@Valhalla1776]

Yeah try 20k

[@brianandreasen2200]

@@Valhalla1776 I bought a running one for 9k in May 2023. Deals are around just need to shop around and bulletproofing it is 5k. Don't want to bullet proof it do a 7.3 swap for about the same cost. Shop around.

[@travis1572]

How much if you do it your self?

[@MySierraNevadaLife]

You have earned my subscription! As a new F-350 6.0 owner, I would love to see more 6.0 content!

[@pddofficial]

It’s coming very soon!

[@briandickter2724]

@@pddofficial Your channel provides great info for 6.0 DIY’ers! To get started wrenching on my own ‘07 6.0, what model or brand ft. lbs. and inch lbs. torque wrenches would you recommend that I buy?

[@RevRangeRacing]

I bought a clean 05 F-350 flatbed with a blown motor for $1300 bucks. Having never had one, I learned about 6.0's from video's like this one. Thanks for all you do to help us all out. I built mine about three years ago and I drive and pull with it nearly every day. The only reason I've ever had to pop the hood on it so far is to check the fluids and show it off to my friends. Nearly any engine you choose will have some issue that can be improved upon. I've been a mechanic for forty years. Like a lot of engines today, 6.0's are a fairly complicated engine in the sense that everything has to be just right in order for it to work correctly. I commend all you guys out there who work on your own trucks to save a buck or two, but I also see a lot of guys who just don't have any business turning a wrench on these things. Those are the guys ragging on what a bad motor the 6.0 is. There's also a lot of "shops" out there that claim to work on 6.0's too, but shouldn't be. I've owned semi's with Cummins, Detroit's and Cat's for years now and all have had one thing or another changed to improve their reliability. All good engines. Some more expensive than others. To all the hater's out there ragging on one brand or the other, all I hear is, " I don't understand how it works and I don't know how to fix it!!!" When you see a fellow trucker out there having an issue with his truck, please stop and ask if there's anything you can do to help. I've been on both side of that fence. You'll sleep better at night and feel better about yourself too. Last but certainly not least, just like a good dog, don't go beat the S#!T out of it and expect it to be loyal to you. Thanks again PDD. Keep it coming.

[@pddofficial]

Thank you for sharing glade to help push this platform.

[@km0821]

When you have to write a novel justifying it

[@abdonramirez7178]

@@km0821some people really have a lot of free time.

[@Rowdy_327]

I love my 6.0 it’s so cool y’all are doing a 6.0 I’m pushing 400k miles on mine she’s still going strong

[@mxerb5912]

How much money have you put into it is the important question

[@pddofficial]

It's people like you that let us know we are on the right track. Thank you.

[@robertdilullo6765]

Me too 330,000 03 running great.

[@stevelewandowsky2240]

I just had the full meal deal done on my 2005, f350 six liter. I could not be more pleased with the results. I got a new truck essentially.

[@fishhunt9874]

I went with KIll Devil Diesel heads, ARP headstuds, KC stage 2 and Warren 175-30 injectors. Adrenalin HPOP, FASS Titanium 125 fuel pump, BPD air to oil cooler, water pump, EGR cooler, Amsoil 2micron bypass oil filter and a bunch of all new Motorcraft parts. TSD tunes 3” MBR SS exhaust and my entire savings account to pay for it all.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

That's always been my problem. Not enough bank. Not complaining I have two milling machines, a surface grinder, three lathes, and a 7.5hp bandsaw. Planning on selling a mill and a lathe as I don't need nor have the room for all three. Like to fabricate and getting to the point where I'll be able to make just about anything I want.

[@FatBoy7.3Powerstroke]

I’m in the middle at $25k on my 7.3 build and still have to get the transmission built up. The Diesel Addiction can be financially Life Altering but it’s one of the closest things to the Fountain of Youth I’ve been able to find…lol

[@mr.p9496]

How much $$$ ? I am thinking something like that

[@YFZMAN07]

Thank you for showing the 6.0 Powerstroke some love.

[@thecasualCanadian]

Keep it up with the powerstroke content would love to see this done with a 7.3 and a older one 96-97

[@bopbop1863]

Please and some pricing like averages

[@rock-uu7qr]

they will just dump like 20k and the truck is only gonna make stock duramax numbers

[@dalegnodle]

And no Allison

[@68greengoat]

Love seeing the 6.0 content, awesome motor ...... 340000 miles and still going great

[@rolandsmith4394]

495k on my '05. Still pulls plenty of cylinder pressure. It's all about fluids with the 6.o's

[@alexbowie7346]

@@rolandsmith4394what kind’ve products and fluids do you use on yours. I just bought a stock 03 w 230k miles and I just wanna know what to do to make it reliable.

[@Clutch_Kick187]

The power of these old trucks cracks me up.. Used to think it was a monster engine with a small tow tune on it.. Yet 21 F150 ecoboost put down 450hp and 510ft lbs of torque (crank).. I added intercooler, boost tubes, intake & "free flowing exhaust".. put down 503hp & 589ft lbs to the wheels.. Goose Tuning.. It is hilarious power.. Upgraded turbos and e-85.. they do well over 600hp and 650tq to the tires.. Modern tech is amazing..

[@nomercyinc6783]

comparing gas to diesel is not even comparable. not even the same combustion engine. turbo gas engines and turbo diesels arent similar

[@brockpearson3267]

The 6.0 will have double the torque at much lower RPM. In a semi, 500hp is a ton of power, even though there app around 14L engines. It’s because it’ll have triple that in torque, at almost what you eco boost idles at.

[@sonnylewis5880]

My 6.0 is on just a 175hp 245ft lbs hot tune so ( 500hp and 710ish ft lbs) smeding non vgt s369 205/100 injectors and studs not dynoed yet but guessing around 600-650ish to the tire and 1000-1100 ft lbs easily. Idk what you was trying to prove but there that is lol

[@christianhernandez7071]

@@sonnylewis5880 got damn bro what tune 😭😭 and what else you got done to it?

[@sonnylewis5880]

@@christianhernandez7071 its a custom extreme race tune from Matt at gearhead . It’s got all supporting mods for the previous mods mentioned. Full fass fuel system tank is bean sumped full pipe kit big intercooler upgraded radiator electric fan conversion thumper 2 hpop upgraded ficm external oil cooler relocation kit fuel bowl delete regulated return so on so forth etc….. it’s a lot lol 😂

[@paullane7489]

I enjoy seeing the 6.0 Ford content and I’m a Cummins guy. Always enjoy your content. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@pddofficial]

Thank Paul!

[@dash456789]

Would love to see more 6.0 content, and maybe some 7.3 content. I drive a ‘96 7.3 that I’ve done 180/30’s, intercooled, luk clutch, billet compressor wheel, SD idm, etc etc. contemplating a KC stage 2 turbo to clean up the soot

[@MrSmoush]

its a tight fit but an s369 would be a great turbo for you

[@Dieselfan1997]

@@MrSmoush I Second that I run a s369sxe on my 97 7.3 with 230/100 injectors and my truck is a aminal

[@cameronsanburn290]

bruh no, s369 is way too big. For 30% nozzles you want a s363 or a KC stage 2 like you said would be perfect and was literally engineered for the 180/30.

[@wesleysledge1]

I have a 2007 6.0L Power Stroke Turbo charged Diesel. have had numerous problems with it but thanks to the internet and people like yourself I get to experience absolute raw viscous Power coming from this stock motor and I am hooked

[@208flatbedOO]

Heck ya do more ford stuff! Love this kind of information! Ill be calling you about my 05 6.oh!

[@FreeWill-is-Love]

I truly appreciate the honesty. I have to say, 522 hp and more importantly, over 1000 ft lbs!!….that’s Fantastic. If those numbers are in a Reliable Towing truck….that’s where I wanta be when I get mine. Although impressive, I wouldn’t want a 1000 hp Grenade! Thanks for the video. Much Appreciated!

[@pddofficial]

Thank you for the comment

[@jonathanjones8044]

Thanks for the Powerstroke content gents. I know the 7.3 and 6.0s are down power-wise compared to Cummins and Duramaxes but there are 10s of thousands of them out there.

[@mesarosshawn2422]

the beauty of 6.0's is there are millions of them and studding them plus adding an oil cooler and they're just phenomenal motors - and they make tons of power if you really need it

[@jonathanjones8044]

@@mesarosshawn2422 I agree. Once the engine’s shortcomings are addressed, they are very robust. The 5R110 is a superb tranny as well. However, compared to the same era’s Cummins and Duramaxes-an intake, exhaust and tuning will get you 500 HP & 900 lb/ft. of torque for a ton less money.

[@mesarosshawn2422]

@@jonathanjones8044 just depends on what you're used to. the dodge tranny's aren't as robust but importantly, whatever you're most comfortable with is usually what works and what's tolerable. studding a lower mileage 6.0 is 1500. bucks. ear delete is free, but the oil cooler is going to be another 1000 bucks - + larger turbo and 150 overinjectros for another 2500 so at around $6k you're done and 500hp zero issues but for more you need another 3500 in heads.

[@Scarletastarte24]

Got my hands on a 6.0 and holy cow i love this truck so much, im not sure what the previous owner did to it but for sure it needs an upgrade. watching your video gave me much more insight on this beaty of a truck. thank you!

[@pddofficial]

Right on!

[@FrankBUILTperformance]

Cool to see more 6.0 content out here!

[@nate0031]

Love the 6.0 content. Got an '05 CCLB a few years ago for $5k. Just had a plugged oil cooler. For my peace of mind for tuning, I just got it home and did the oil cooler, all the Ford updates, headstuds/gaskets even though they weren't blown, upgraded/rebuilt turbo, and tuning. I was into the whole truck around $7,500 at that point. Since then we've towed our travel trailer around the country a few times and just put the truck to work. Haven't touched the motor since. Truck has over 300k miles on it now.

[@dakotadennett6979]

Bought it with right at 299k miles I assume 😂, almost as bad as a Subaru ! I’ve see way too many people waste money on those piles of junk to make “ bullet proof” then blow up 6 months later

[@justinschooler6243]

Only 7500 ? Cummins goes forever with no modifications

[@nate0031]

@@justinschooler6243 I'm not arguing at all about the Cummins reputation. But, you can make a solid truck out of these for a fraction of the cost of a decent Cummins powered truck. That's $7,500 total for a Crew cab long bed 4x4 truck, no rust, studded, updated, tuned etc. Not likely to find anything similarly capable with a Cummins for similar money.

[@nate0031]

@@dakotadennett6979 I had it long before that, but either way it still made it that far. Haven't touched the motor since doing all that work when I first got it, and the head gaskets were still just fine back then. I just didn't want to tune it till it was studded.

[@justinschooler6243]

@@nate0031 Ur probably right, all the 6.0 trucks I've seen people are asking top dollar for

[@michaellevenduski7263]

Great job . I want a 6.0 so bad, found a clean one but don't think I can afford all the upgrades. Lol. Be my dream truck for sure.

[@daddynwork75]

Considering selling my 6.0 excursion project plans getting derailed due to health. Have the second excursion as donor and going to use front axle for the 4wd install. Transfer case already installed. No rust baby in Northern Illinois. She pulls my 36 foot trailer with no problems.

[@Earljacques333]

I love the powerstroke content! This video gave me a bunch of ideas for my powerstroke build! Post more power strokes content please!! I love all your work on the Cummins too but love the power strokes.

[@pddofficial]

A lot more is coming!

[@billferris5292]

All your technical vids are great, always look forward to the next one. $5300 ain't bad they get more than that for rotboxes in NE.

[@tarrynhyer]

Nice to see Ford content. It would be fun to see an early 6.7l Powerstroke, not as budget as this but the early are now 10 years old.

[@Brandon_Nelson92]

Around here, even the 2011 and 2012 6.7s with 150k+ miles are selling for almost the same price they did new. Anything 2017+ is worth MORE than new. The time to buy a new or newer truck was a few years ago, not now. Now is the time to buy 6.0s, 7.3s, 5.9s and early duramax trucks. They are coming down in price because of fuel prices. A lot of people own trucks, but don't need trucks. 6.0s are the best buy currently, as long as you do your homework and know how to buy a 6.0 without getting burned. Seriously, do your research. You can find a ton of good info on the forums. If you tow less than 8-10k lbs, don't discount the f150 ecoboost and 5.0 trucks. The 2011-2016 trucks can be found for decent deals and are solid trucks. The company I work for has nearly a dozen well-maintained 150k+ mile ecoboost f150s and half a dozen 5.0s. They have been awesome trucks with very few issues. The ecoboosts tow with diesel-like torque and get 20mpg unloaded. The 5.0 is no slouch, either, but doesn't scratch that diesel torque "itch" like the ecoboost does. I was so impressed with the ecoboost f150s at work that I sold my reliable, but boring 7.3 f250 and bought a new 2019 3.5 ecoboost f150 almost 3 years ago for 12k under msrp. It has been the best truck I've ever owned. In stock form, it is almost as fast as my old, heavily modded 6.0 was (sold 7 years ago), but is much easier and cheaper to maintain and repair, if needed. It has been flawless so far and is stupid fast with just a tune. The tires are not handling it well. With a few bolt-ons, people are getting into the 11s in the 1/4 mile with their ecoboost f150s.

[@lydiapulver669]

So happy to see y’all putting some content out I didn’t know what happened to y’all 😎

[@mrdozer8200]

So I’ve been building and repairing 6.0s since 2005 so much that the Ford dealers locally would call me for info and questions on problem trucks. I’ve have learned so much over the years but like you there are some that run like a scalded dog and others that never really preform but one big thing I’ve learned is the camshaft and ficm tuning is the key in power and mpg. Many people forget that early build 6.0s had a different cam. Many people remember the first trucks hit the road and they were all hot rods then the 04.5 trucks got neutered by the EPA. The difference in the cam is not lift but duration on exhaust. Like you said exhaust is a bigger factor than many people take notice for but the later model cam was designed to hold exhaust in the cylinder to help the emission numbers like the egr, that’s bad for power. In my builds if I ever am down to the heads off and cab off and the customer is wanting mpg and power I always push a stage 2 cam which adds about 50 hp on a stock truck with no tuning and really shines with some tunes. Try one and you’ll love it, I promise!

[@pddofficial]

Thank for the info that is what Colt cams has been telling us as well

[@garoldrichardson6113]

Love the powerstroke content I have an 04 cclb that needs some upgrading and I haven't heard of some of these before will definitely be following this build

[@kenanderson2216]

I had a couple of 6.0's. When the EGR wasn't having fits, it was awesome. I had my 06 had bulletproofed, it was great from then on. Watch your head gaskets!

[@pddofficial]

Very nice!

[@jimandersen3003]

not legally

[@kenanderson2216]

@@jimandersen3003 That is irrelevant.

[@mcdadcoleman]

Love the 6.0 content, as the owner of an 06 F350. I'd like to see safe towing mods and tuning. Can you add a parts list to the description?

[@pddofficial]

I think a tow specific video would be a great idea! We wil put Parts in description next week.

[@Selenemuro20]

I also think this is a great idea, for are the guys who are looking for the best combo between power & fuel economy. For every day use.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Do you have amount to do this

[@user-gf9tr2mc7o]

Excellent video, very informative! Where are you located? Can I bring my 6.0 Power Stroke? Thank you!

[@pddofficial]

We don’t currently have room to service vehicles. Our square footage has been taken up by manufacturing parts. We are looking to expand but as of today it will be a good while before we can look at your truck.

[@MechaNick922]

Love the 6.0 content, just hate the 6.0 towing reliability price tag 🤣.

[@chevyon37s]

But but... he said they’re a great value! 😂 Nothing like buying a diesel truck and then immediately having to dump thousands into it to even have it be on par with the reliability of other bone stock trucks of the era.

[@Bloodbain88]

Yeah the video is cool. But if you have to take an engine and build it up to make it reliable, sorry it's a junk design. And we've all heard "my stock 6.0 has 500k miles no problem so far." Okay you're going to have a few engines that last a long time. But how many factory original 7.3s and 12 valves have 500k miles vs 6.0s? Yeah.

[@pddofficial]

Every truck has its problems but the price to double the power of a 6.0 pretty much costs the same to double the power of any other truck because with any dodge you have a trans rebuild, and same story with a 7.3. Whereas with a 6.0 you have a cab off.

[@jonathangertchen4595]

Love it guys need to see more Powerstroke videos. You dont see alot of content on Powerstrokes even tho there is great companies that specialize in them.

[@pddofficial]

Could not agree more. We have been doing a lot of research over the last couple years and have been working with great companies like warren, kc turbos, ficm fixer, O dawg, just to name a few to make sure we are doing it right, we also have way to many hours testing to make sure what we are releasing to the public will be in it for the long haul.

[@jonathangertchen4595]

@@pddofficial yes sir i have a 2006 as seen in pic with 315k. Never studded but does have a few mods like stage 2 powermaxx and intercooler and tuning. Would like to do a lot more. Yall keep up the good work.

[@idlorah]

love the 6.0 powerstoke content excited for more

[@pddofficial]

Stay tuned!

[@idlorah]

@@pddofficial im curious to see what turbo you decide to go with next. I currently have a non vgt 366sxe and 205/30s im curious to see what power you giys make so i can get a better guess at what mine makes

[@tavis52]

Love the video. I really like that you showed the struggle and didn't just magical pull the exact number you wanted. Thanks for the great 6.0 video.

[@pddofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daviddroescher]

4th is a lower ratio than 5th . It is used when cold to get more combustion events per mile . This slightly increased rpm puts more heat into the coolant to reach no smoke/better combustion temperature faster. Diesel is known for taking forever to warm up. I run the ac compressor during warmup( defrost uses the compressor to dry the air) to improve warm up time. Especially when cold out, this puts the compressor heat into the IC intern speeds up warm-ups. From 4-6 mi at 25-35mph city down to 1-3 mi to reach 190°.

[@shannonbrown2007]

Great video, just studded my 6.0 at 290k. Did a partial delete with the EGR at 175k, had oil showing up in my coolant late last year and knew we blew a head gasket. My son and l tackled this ourselves and saved around $4k. So far she is running great, still stock, not sure how much more we will do, but who knows

[@pddofficial]

Nice work!

[@Bacongrease00]

I think it would be cool to see the build evolve. O dawg S3 intake, 225cc injectors, a bigger turbo, camshaft upgrade. Go for 650-700whp. Regulated return fuel system also.

[@pddofficial]

We are flow testing the O dawg to get some hard flow numbers. We are currently testing a regulated return of our own design on this build. As far as bigger power numbers we like you are just as excited to make more power with a 6.0

[@turbomonza1561]

I have not seen any egt difference when I put a sr2 intake on my 6.0 when I studded my truck. Stock injectors and turbo only difference is studs and owdag and bd exhaust manifolds don’t know if there a whp difference or not haven’t been on the dyno

[@ryanwilliams4904]

@@pddofficial I agree! Did you ever find out if the o dawg actually made a difference?

[@briank1671]

My 05 Excursion has 367,000 and is all original from proper maintenance, well it does have egr bypass

[@mikeflick4737]

Good video. I will share this with my oldest son and with my son-in-law. They both have2004 Fords with the 6.0 engine. 😀

[@pddofficial]

Let us know if they have any questions, we are more than happy to assist.

[@mikeflick4737]

@@pddofficial thank you.

[@btwbrand]

They were dumping fuel into this truck and banging their heads because the Camshaft is ground to be a low emissions low overlap specification to promote a clean burn and does not let you burn fuel before the turbo for great boost. The truck can't breathe and nothing will get around that until the cam gets changed.

[@ryanclement5471]

I love the powerstroke content

[@6.0king]

6.0 powerstroke the sound king....sounds like a plane pulls like a train.

[@pddofficial]

They sound great

[@hosshoss4920]

Awesome video!! I have a 2003 6.0 Excursion and love it.

[@pedropunjabi7339]

Miles? Stock? Any issues?

[@kevinoneill41]

I love HP love to watch other people throw $ away but ill watch you guys all day then get in my modestly modifid 6.4 truck and 10ft camper and toy trailer and go camping and trail riding. While you guys fix your trucks 😂😂😂 but what ever you call fun.

[@jonellwanger7258]

A lot of words here to say absolutely nothing.. FK, of grammar is this bad now.. what will grammar be like in 5 years..??

[@flyingpeter]

all i ever heard about the powerstroke 6.0 is that it was a lemon, but seeing that they are not as expensive as they used to be, i'm temted to go after one, keep on the 6.0 content, i'm curious to see what they can do

[@Ka_Gg]

To my understanding the earlier's are horrible, but the later year 6.0's are way better

[@pddofficial]

There are many good 6.0 available And with the right bolt on's they can be very reliable.

[@coyprice8577]

Love the content…… like the way you guys showed us the struggles and didn’t cut to the finished numbers and showing how you walked through to get the max

[@michaellopez235]

that's awesome! I need better 6.0 mechanics for my 250! You guys are needed! I have spent 18000$ in 4 months upgrading and bulletproofing and I am not impressed with the performance and unsatisfied with the service.

[@pddofficial]

Finding a mechanic who is passionate about 6.0 is very important, when you find someone who knows what they are doing they can be worth their weight in gold.

[@jdj4573]

I had a 04 f350 everything stock except headstuds an a bad ass tune from Noble Diesel, when the August black out in Edmonton Alberta an Dino run was 529Hp 960 ftlbs, drove like that for 2 years

[@pddofficial]

I’ve got 450k on my 500hp excursion! Freaking love it

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I had the oil cooler pulled out and used the Bullet Proof Diesel system that put the cooler out on the firewall. Adds 2.5 quarts as well, well worth it and makes it accessible.

[@Indeewoods]

Awesome video with great detail! Always love your content and the products you sell plus the honesty/real world shop talk.

[@pddofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheRustyScrewGarage]

I love the content. I enjoy seeing these trucks get big power numbers but, I would love to see a build that balances more power while maintaining being able to work. For example I have an F550 that I use to haul my truck camper. I would love to see a build that would net something in the 460 ish HP to the ground but still carry my almost 18K pound rig up Eisenhower Pass in Colorado at a reasonable speed without melting the EGT's or overheating.

[@noobFab]

I second the motion! Given the gains possible without having to totally reinvent the wheel, this would seem to be a stout towing platform for budget money. Would love to see content along these lines!

[@scottneels2628]

@@noobFab So a massive bottom end torque number build? That'd be cool. How would it be done?

[@jonathandahl4336]

Funny i am in the same boat. Would love to add 150hp to my F550. Towing 20K is a chore, although the engine has been reliable. I'd like to have a little more power on tap.

[@glockmaestro]

Thanks for the video. I'd be freaking ecstatic with those numbers on my 6.Blow

[@atomicwarfare4282]

I love the content. would be cool to see you guys double the power of a 7.3 powerstroke. would probably be a little easier

[@nickjohnson7841]

7.3's are weak no matter how you cut it.

[@atomicwarfare4282]

@@nickjohnson7841 Right, if that is the case, then answer me this. Why is there still a shit ton of 7.3s still on the road, lots of them with big injectors and turbo, making close to 500hp at the wheels, and a lot of them with very high mileage. Not exactly characteristics of a "weak" motor especially since they haven't been produced for 20 years and there are still tons of them on the road. And I don't care who you are, with enough air and fuel ANYTHING can make good power. BTW, a forged rod 7.3 can literally handle 600hp with very little modification, nearly 3 times it's original output.

[@nickjohnson7841]

@@atomicwarfare4282 never once said they were not reliable. Not true or even close. The 7.3 runs into injection pressure issues early on. You can make a 7.3 500hp but that's not alot of horsepower considering new trucks come factory with close to that. I've owned alot of diesel and built alot of them too; I'm a diesel mechanic.

[@atomicwarfare4282]

@@nickjohnson7841 In what way is the 7.3 weak? It can literally handle the same amount of power as a 6.7 powerstroke. I have owned many 7.3s, they do not have injection pressure issues "early on". And more importantly, the subject of the matter is to double the horsepower output of a stock truck. Apparently just because stock trucks are making 500 stock, that means that's "not alot" lol, whatever. I don't care if you're a mechanic, you're opinion is still garbage. I work on heavy equipment, is it the most stout diesel, no, but to say that it's weak is like saying the 5.9 isn't reliable.

[@nickjohnson7841]

@@atomicwarfare4282 if you're not aware of the limitations of a HEUI system then you don't know anything at all. They are not as capable as a 6.7 at all. A 6.7 uses a cp4 which is high pressure fuel. They did away with the HEUI system because of it limitations. A 7.3 is weak.

[@gandichild]

Sweet video we own a 05 6 liter no problem with it thus far don't fix stuff that's not broken maintenance is a key. 200k on mostly stock truck set tuner

[@gardub98]

Hey, just letting you know: if you are installing larger injectors on a stock HPOP, you should definitely be monitoring your ICP via voltage. If you don't make enough ICP, you'll never meet the capability of those injectors. MAP and EBP sensor are important, but nowhere near as important as ICP.

[@nate0031]

What's a stock HPOP usually good for? Around 205's?

[@gardub98]

@@nate0031 if it's healthy and a late model HPOP, allegedly 205s. Personally, I'd go upgraded HPOP for anything above 175s, just for peace of mind.

[@KDlGG]

@@gardub98 it only do an HPOP for 190s if you’re gonna be beating on it a lot, otherwise you should be good. I’m good with 175/30s

[@gardub98]

@@KDlGG I agree and they are doing WOT pulls looking for maximum power.

[@KDlGG]

@@gardub98 they gotta do more for air if they wanted more power, they’re running the stock intercooler, and intake manifold, likely not deleted too, that’s robbing a good amount of power with heat

[@venomouscustoms9531]

6.0 powerstroke guy here! I bought my 07 with a dropped lifter and plan on building it so the video is definitely nice to see the setup and what to go with for power. Myself personally I’d like 600rwhp but I have to keep myself limited to the stage 2 because I know it’s going to be the daily/tow truck when I need to tow not a every other weekend drag race truck but I’d like to see the dyno numbers and power outputs vs the stage 2 and see how it compares whether it’s worth it to just to stage 3 and leave it turned down while towing and turned up when I want to show them cummins guys what power looks like lol

[@Outlandandassociates]

If you build any cooler 6.0 trucks I would love to see a Stock truck, get a set a KDD Icon heads, Matching Cam and Odawg Intake with a stock turbo/ Injector. To get a base number over stock. Once a base it would be good to see nice to see what correctly sized Turbo and injectors will get out that still can tow. FYI, you might want to also look into the BD Tap Shifter for the dyno... seriously you'll love the lock in gear feature and the better turbo breaking aspect over stock for your 6.0 build. Lots to learn and enjoy on 6.0L.

[@trulyhappy8855]

I bought an 07 350 dually with 162k on it. EGR deleted, air intake, new injectors and turbo. I bought a blue spring kit and plan on putting that in next week. Don’t know what else to do if the truck is driving like a dream

[@madmod]

The 6 liter seems like a stout combo for what it was designed to do. To make power reliably past its designed goals doesnt seem to difficult either.

[@reesewilliamson3346]

You're joking, right? I'm an IH guy, and technically the 6.0 is an IH... THESE THINGS ARE SO SHIT. STOCK ONES DON'T HOLD TOGETHER.

[@madmod]

@@reesewilliamson3346 Not joking at all. Firstly, the 6.0 is not at all like the old ihi, nor does it resemble one whatsoever. For what it was designed to do, it makes more horsepower and greater torque than the 7.3 it replaced, both ihi and navistar models, and did so with less displacement and more fuel economy. They have some known issues like any other mass produced pre emissions diesel shoved into a light duty vehicle, but that said, countless people are running on 300-400k mile stock 6.0s that get worked daily. Seems like more of a owner issue than an engine problem when most of the issues stem from maintenance. Theres also tons of bone stock longblocks that are in the 700-800hp range so they are much more stout than early ih 7.3s and navistar.

[@madmod]

@@reesewilliamson3346 The only similarities between the 7.3 and 6.0 is that theyre both ford diesels. Even the heads are completely different style casting, 2v vs 4v etc

[@Lostsouls5557]

@@reesewilliamson3346 lol my studded oringinged stock bottom end makes 810 horse at the crank. 143k since it was turned up. You don’t know shlt about fk

[@Mrtinkerr]

I love the 6.0 content and have a 06 F350 srw I pull a large fifth wheel. Guys like me heed the hp and torque at 60 to 70 mph not 120 mph. That’s the kind of content I would like to see.

[@whitenite007]

Would love to see a video on what you would do for a daily build with good power, but that you want to be dead reliable. Without breaking the bank.

[@pddofficial]

Stay tuned.

[@drkies]

Update oil cooler, delete egr, add bigger turbo, add a tune.

[@whitenite007]

@@drkies I'm aware of the common checklist thrown around. They do way more than those basic items in the videos though.

[@hambuga69]

I’ve been thinking about getting into a 6.0, this makes me want to do it even more

[@tcstone8539]

Dont do it. You will regret it.

[@ingodwetrust1136]

If you do get one only buy an 05-07 those are the better upgraded ones

[@pddofficial]

They are a lot of fun, the only thing we recommend is finding one that has been well maintained.

[@hambuga69]

@@tcstone8539 I’ve had a few Cummins trucks, they’re good but the autos suck imo. They’re not that comfortable of interiors either. I’ve not had good luck with the gm trucks I’ve had, I’m thinking of trying out fords. 6.0s would be in the price range I’ll be willing to spend money on.

[@zackzander425]

I’ll sell you my 07. It has many quality bolt-ons. Adult owned and driven.

[@TheRockinProduction]

You don’t need to pull the cab to do head gaskets on these trucks, it may be easier with the cab off, but it can be done without pulling the cab.

[@joet1669]

Love the 6.0 content!!!!!

[@lownotslow1]

Would love to see you guys work on the 6.0 more! Show me how to make 650 hp to the ground with it!!

[@pddofficial]

We are in the process of building a 6.0 capable of over a thousand hp, as well as building a set of compounds on Tysons truck, we love the 6.0 and want to show the world that these can be made to be reliable and fun.

[@joet1669]

Thanks for the 6.0 contents love it

[@YourLocalJohnBoy]

Very helpful video, boys! Keep the 6 liter content flowing! Amazing and reliable engines, yes once you put some work into them.

[@highcountrystories]

I would have liked to see more of the turbo install or at least a longer shot of it installed.. otherwise awesome work!! And amazing results for a motor with a bad rep!!

[@Bacongrease00]

6.0 has a very strong bottom end with the bed plate, beefy crank, and beefy rods. O dawg s3 intake would have done you some justice on this build. I would be checking your ICP during WOT maybe it’s falling off or your fuel pressure is falling off. Warren claims 550whp is possible on a 190/30 so really I don’t think you have the fuel to hit 600+ and your pulse width would be getting so large your spraying outside the window. Probably need 205 injectors for your goal and maybe a KC stage 3 for that 600+

[@pddofficial]

ICP was sitting around 3900 psi at the end of the run

[@Bacongrease00]

@@pddofficial that’s pretty good 👍

[@turbomonza1561]

Icp psi isn’t what you watch it’s the voltage . Tunning changes the “psi” no need for 205 for 600hp and don’t need a stage 3 . Kc isn’t the only turbo out there sorry

[@thejunkshop5022]

That's a quick 20k bill but worth it to some I'm tempted myself to get one worked on alot over the years

[@Dieselfan1997]

Glad to see more 6.0 content I own a 6.0 powerstroke with 205/30 injectors stealth 67g2 turbo, owdag ported intake, regulated return airdog 5g fuel pump and a few other goodies I may want to do the map and ebp sensor swap myself any links to the parts used and a wireing diagram for doing the sensor swap

[@pddofficial]

We don't have the sensors listed yet but we are working on it. Just make sure you get the tables rescaled to take advantage of the sensors.

[@Dieselfan1997]

@@pddofficial ok ya bc id be interested in a list of materials needed and wireing diagram for it ive got custom sct tuning so it wouldn't be hard for me to reach out to my tuner and have him make adjustments

[@dante04srt]

Had a 2005 6.0 and never had the confidence in it when I needed it to be dependable, even after spending huge money on it. I wanted to love the 6.0 but my experience with it just soured me on them. They make great power, but that power was always short lived. Eventually sold it, bought an older K3500 and completed a Cummins swap on it (with tons of PDD parts!). The truck is rock solid reliable and has great power for my needs. It's definitely no where near as powerful as my 6.0 in terms of acceleration and speed but not worrying about making it where I needs to go is invaluable. Dad's 3500 is still running great by the way, since yall doubled its horsepower. Thanks!

[@pddofficial]

So glad to hear your dad's truck is running well. It sounds like your chummins is in need of more power.

[@dante04srt]

@@pddofficial if fuel ever comes down I wouldn't mind another road trip to Utah and have yall look at it and help get a few things straightened out for some more power.

[@carlindoak900]

love the 6.0 vids

[@jameshudson9479]

Great work,nice to see some love for the 6.0’s.

[@pddofficial]

Always!

[@MagnumX2000]

Love your videos, especially this 6.0 content. I currently have an 03 CCSB so these videos are perfect as I am researching upgrades.

[@rrdl31]

Key words, if you do the right things, but sometimes even when you do, Fubar, the 7.3 has always been the best to me. I don't mess with anything else.

[@nicholasrodriguez8316]

I always enjoy seeing your videos they are always helpful and great content thank you

[@Pretzelboymn]

You should also show what you have done to your excursion. Many excursion enthusiasts would probably watch and enjoy it.

[@pddofficial]

Great idea.

[@colinlawrence2186]

Awesome video guys even though I'm a Ram geek it's still interesting to see what can be done with a Ford As always take care stay safe and God bless you always and 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@Fourandaquarter]

I've been looking for a good, and reasonably priced, 6.0 for a while now. I am going to have one sooner or later.

[@dustinkeim179]

Good stuff keep it up 👍

[@jonathonsmith7694]

Loving the Ford content :)

[@freerepublicusa2064]

I bought back an 05 powerjoke that I sold a guy. I sold it with 55k miles and it ran good then (100% factory stock) He dumped 15k in it from with mechanic, it’s dumping oil from rear main cranks but won’t start. I bought it back for $1000 and it has 130k miles. I’m going to fix it and delete all garbage in the process and stud it. That said, my 03 common rail with nv 4500 is by far the most reliable pick up I’ve ever owned, while it’s not fast (250hp) it tows my 44’ toy hauler no problem.

[@ncut5547]

Well I have a stock 03 6.0 and it's coming up to 650000ks and it runs real strong luv the content but just wondering who's oil cooler do u use thks ..

[@pddofficial]

On this build just a stock replacement oil cooler. But we are planning some videos on aftermarket upgraded ones

[@logandavis4607]

I’m very surprised at the numbers that mad I for sure thought you’d make more

[@pddofficial]

03 is a harder year to make power on.

[@joshpankop113]

Great video! Thanks! Where did the new sensors come from? Did you put a regulated return fuel system on?

[@pddofficial]

This truck is beta testing a regulated return system of our own design. As far as the sensors go, we used the 100 psi sensors from our gauges, that being said to use new sensors you have to have the sensors tables rescaled or else the truck will not run correctly. We are working on making an upgraded sensor kit

[@Slottech1965]

@@pddofficial update me when the new sensors are available

[@dieselpower718]

Love the powerstroke. Cummins are great but a powerstroke groan is hard to beat

[@SSCartelMuscle]

So basically thiss video is telling me to get a 6.0 powerstroke for my first diesel truck while i can

[@justingomer4371]

I have one, don’t buy 03-04 trust me! I love it but damn!

[@stippett129]

Love the added verity to the channel

[@CoryDakotaKidinZionJones]

Yes, a 6.0 video.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Absolutely dug this video as I have a modest 6.0 now and have a 2nd one I plan on building with bigger power. Very nice!!! I’m impressed that that power is done with the stock camshaft as I have heard that the cam is a serious power robber in stock form.

[@Bacongrease00]

I did a colt stage 2 cam during my rebuild. I notice faster spool, runs a little smoother, EGT is down just a bit. Pulls strong to redline. Stock cam specs are tiny. It has very small lift and duration.

[@pddofficial]

We have heard the same thing with the stock cams, it is something we plan to do some testing with to find what are the best profiles.

[@chrismcadooak47]

6.0’s are fun to drive but very expensive to maintain. Ill keep the clapped out 1999 Dodge.

[@pddofficial]

6.0 are very needy as far as keeping up with maintenance but so long as you change the oil every 5000 and fuel filters every 15000 they will last a very long time. Todd's excursion has 400+ thousand and it's still running strong

[@josephjarosek3825]

Someone would rather spend 3k on a trans every couple years than 5k once and never worry again

[@mushfiqchoudhury537]

Love the channel. Clear, precise, and forthright. Keep it up guys

[@bandabanderos]

I thought I was gonna see a Cummins swap 🤣

[@douglasdayton9327]

The Ford 6.0 is a nice platform! If they last!

[@carlswenson5403]

what an amazing mathematical coincidence ... If you double the power output of a 6.0, it will double the number of components that will break

[@pddofficial]

We would love to know what components you think will break?

[@carlswenson5403]

@@pddofficial well if we're starting up a betting pool, my first guess is that the bullshit hot-v setup is gonna melt a whole bunch of plastic because of heat, then itll probably float the head because too few head studs. if you havent deleted all the egr stuff, thatll all be junk, then the fan clutch, then the alternator will cook followed by the map and icp sensors. youll probably have swapped all the fuel system components so the christmas tree dashboard will prevent you from knowing that inadequate oil pressure is eating the rod bearings. But hey at least all you have to do to work on it is pull the cab, and the best part about that is that its just that much closer to getting it into a dumpster where it belongs

[@anthonybeilman7092]

@@carlswenson5403 found the sensitive cummins owner. Lol

[@Lostsouls5557]

@@carlswenson5403 lol you’re a fool

[@carlswenson5403]

... and former employee of a business with a habit of buying "perfectly good" cheap used fords. *edit* - I should clarify. I was a moving truck driver for almost 15 years and for another 5 or 6 I've worked in commercial and residential construction, the last 3 of those at a mine. A ford has let me down and left me by the side of the road more than every other brand of truck combined. Perhaps this is because of their ubiquity in the industries, but statistics don't lie. Every time I hear someone talk about how to make a 6.0 reliable, I cringe, mostly because I think it would be a better idea to just get yourself a coffee can and set fire to your money

[@brendanjr.kinnett8822]

I hope y’all still do Cummins content I love the videos with the Cummins because it teaches me how to set mine up

[@pddofficial]

yes absolutely

[@aevans862]

Ford has to double the hp to keep up with the Cummins 😂

[@muskokaroads2371]

I love my ram but that's not true ......... but one will run forever and one will run for ......... tick tock ⏰️ 🕑 🕙 🕚 🕖 🕘

[@gavincarroll2553]

They have more power slightly but cummins will run longer than the owner

[@iamn360]

Cummins blows 4 transmissions before the powerstroke will blow. Less downtime than a Cummins

[@gavincarroll2553]

@@iamn360 yeah the powerstroke blows before it has the chance to blow the transmition

[@muskokaroads2371]

@@iamn360 lol uh sure .... typical guy that knows nothing... dodge has bad trans blah blah ... tighten the bands they are fine ... mines a nv 5600 truck so I don't care

[@leegray6165]

I own a 6-0 with some mods, do mainly towing and this was a super cool video. Learned some stuff too. Thanks keep ‘em coming. Jesus saves.

[@pddofficial]

Thanks for your support, we hope to be releasing more videos soon.

[@austinnewman6957]

Double a 7.3

[@mikeclark1300]

Amen double a 7.3 idi make it hard on them