California...Mod the 6.0 or wait 2 years and buy a 6.4?

[dstryr]

I just picked up my 2006 f250 a few months ago for 26,000 with 58,000 miles and a bunch of extras(nice hard top, lift kit, brand new tires / rims, $2000 dollar stereo) and didnt really do research on how moddable these engines are, etc...Now with California smog laws and all I'm wondering instead of sinking $8,000 in mods to get to 500-600 hp if I should wait 2 years and pick up a used 6.4 or go for it with the 6.0.

Currently the truck is stock except for SCT with Matt's SRL tune...I want more already... yeah i know...should have done more research upfront.

[dstryr]

Picture of Truck now in SIG.

[RescueF250]

Well being in Cali Id do the Bulletproof EGR upgrade, coolant filtration, for the basic.

[dstryr]

Originally Posted by RescueF250

Well being in Cali Id do the Bulletproof EGR upgrade, coolant filtration, for the basic.

Thats all a given...basically I've been doing a lot of research and it seems to get to a 6.4l Spartan Tuned 310 truck its gonna take about 10k into the 6.0...

[RescueF250]

THe trucks are completely different, same time is running twins, different fuel system set-up, really to much to get into. Buddy of mine ran the 310 its great yes but its taking its toll now on his truck so he has alot to fix. I love my 6.0 with performance I gain mpg didnt really loose any i dont know much about the 6.4 except what I know about them.

[dstryr]

Originally Posted by RescueF250

THe trucks are completely different, same time is running twins, different fuel system set-up, really to much to get into. Buddy of mine ran the 310 its great yes but its taking its toll now on his truck so he has alot to fix. I love my 6.0 with performance I gain mpg didnt really loose any i dont know much about the 6.4 except what I know about them.

All I know is with a DPF delete and spartan tuning (around $2k in mods) it will do what a 10,000 worth of mods to a 6.0 will do.... thinking about just holding out and keeping it just sct'd until I can pick up a good 6.4. I have connections with the local dealer and can get vehicles at $500 over their cost from the auctions...it shouldnt be long after the 6.7's come out that people start dumping their 6.4's for new trucks.

[azkcr]

That's a nice lookin' truck.. I agree that the 6.4l is cheaper $/hp.. But you also have to realize, the 6.4 has 2 egr's (I'm thinkin') you're going to want to delete eventually if you run it with a hot tune.

[dstryr]

Originally Posted by azkcr

That's a nice lookin' truck.. I agree that the 6.4l is cheaper $/hp.. But you also have to realize, the 6.4 has 2 egr's (I'm thinkin') you're going to want to delete eventually if you run it with a hot tune.

Where did you read this? EGR deletes arent necessary on the 6.4's...especially from what I've read...550+ hp just on tune alone.

[azkcr]

I completely disagree that they aren't "necessary" to delete.. They aren't as common to blow as the 6.0s egr cooler. But they still "go". ESPECIALLY if you turn it up any.. How long did those trucks egr's last with 550hp going through the engine??
There's a 6.4l making 800 on tune and NOS alone.. With egr's in place.. You tell me how long that'll last.. lol

Higher hp=higher temps. Higher temps=lessened engine component life..
EGT's are increased, and what runs through the egr's? exaust..
I may not be a smart man, but I know what heat is.... lol

[dstryr]

Originally Posted by azkcr

I completely disagree that they aren't "necessary" to delete.. They aren't as common to blow as the 6.0s egr cooler. But they still "go". ESPECIALLY if you turn it up any.. How long did those trucks egr's last with 550hp going through the engine??
There's a 6.4l making 800 on tune and NOS alone.. With egr's in place.. You tell me how long that'll last.. lol

Higher hp=higher temps. Higher temps=lessened engine component life..
EGT's are increased, and what runs through the egr's? exaust..
I may not be a smart man, but I know what heat is.... lol

Have you read any of the 6.4l posts? people have been running the 310 since it came out for their trucks and hardly any problems...Im not saying its the best route just trying to get opinions...