Ready for 1st mod, opinions

[Jay06f250]

Hi, 2 weeks ago i bought a 2006 F250 cc 4x4 with 6.0. I purchased the scan gauge ii, and today i changed the oil and put in Rotella T6 (i hate the dip stick, its hard to tell what the reading exactly is, i put in 14 1/2 quarts and i couldnt really see the dip stick reading. It being the same color as the oil made it difficult) Anyway i am ready to start bulletproofing my 6.0. I was thinking of starting here as i am going to have to do this with a piece here and there. What do you think of starting with this 03-07 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Basic EGR Cooler Delete Kit from Sinister Diesel
[SMC-EGRD-6.0B] $279.00. I will look to see if i can find a cheaper price on the net, i found this one at pure diesel power.com. Any opinons, i was also debating a colant flush and filter, or a oil bypass filter from Amsoil.
Thanks in advance, maybe this summer i can start the studs and ARP bolts.

[89Foxbody]

The first thing I'd get is a monitor (the Edge CTS is great) and then a coolant filter.

[Jay06f250]

ok, with the coolant filter is it best to flush the system and get the elc coolant while adding the filter?

[southend]

Originally Posted by Jay06f250

ok, with the coolant filter is it best to flush the system and get the elc coolant while adding the filter?

Get the delta readings for ect vs eot, before you do any flushing. I second a coolant filter, just install it asap, you can flush anytime depending on delta readings.

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[Jay06f250]

Deltas range from 5-7 difference, largest spread i saw was today 193 eot, 186 Eoc. So is there a particular coolant filter that you guys recommend?

[southend]

Ipr is the best on the market right now, but anything is better than nothing. I personally have the xdp, if money is not an issue, go with ipr.



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[onebadcoastie]

I second the IPR filter. That's what I'm running. Sure it's more expensive than others but the filter media is stainless and reusable/cleanable. If you're looking for an EGR delete and you're not going to drop the $$$$ on the BPD remote oil cooler, I suggest the IPR Gen 2 EGR delete. It's the best EGR delete on the market. It's a one piece setup.

[Karls03]

I found an EGR delete on ebay for about $150, the block off plate and bypass tube were one piece. But, I'd leave the EGR valve in place. Can't go wrong with a coolant filter. I also have an Auto Meter EGT and fuel psi gauge in my truck. IMHO, I don't plan on studding my truck until it pushes a head gasket.

There are lots of threads about if/thens related to when to flush/change your oil cooler.

[onebadcoastie]

Originally Posted by Karls03

I found an EGR delete on ebay for about $150, the block off plate and bypass tube were one piece. But, I'd leave the EGR valve in place. Can't go wrong with a coolant filter. I also have an Auto Meter EGT and fuel psi gauge in my truck. IMHO, I don't plan on studding my truck until it pushes a head gasket.

There are lots of threads about if/thens related to when to flush/change your oil cooler.

Can't say I blame you in regards to the HG's.

[Jay06f250]

Thanks guys, will check out the filter system