That motor will have a warranty. So I wouldn't stud it
If I was studding I would get a short block and my own o ring heads ,
You mention plus core are you expecting to pay a core charge?

 

The engine is coming from my LFD and I know the Parts guys well. not sure about the core charge yet.

Yes the engine will have a warranty but I'm planning on not having a DPF or EGR on the engine once I put it in so I'm pretty sure they aren't going to honor the warranty anyway. I'm doing the install myself (I have a shop, a lift, etc).

I'm just basically wondering if I am not going to have any "hot" tuning on the engine, do I really need to pull this "drop-in-engine" apart to Stud It?

I'm counting on this engine being as good as my original one because it's from Ford. Maybe I'm counting on too much?

EDIT: A Long-Block from a reputable engine place is going to set me back about $16K, then I have to put new injectors, Turbo, manifolds, etc on it. That's pushing me toward the FMC crate engine.

 

Did you already get the crate engine?

www.cncfab.us

 

No, got to make sure Christmas gifts/travel is taken care of first. Shortly after new year.

 

We carry DFC Performance engines that already come oringed, studded, etc with 5yr warranty. If you're interested.

www.cncfab.us

 

if Corey recommends a motor i would take a serious look and since your voiding, the ford warranty that makes the purchase a little iffy
the good thing about ford is their core policy is very tolerant of damage but thats about it if the warranty won't do you any good

 

https://dfcdiesel.com/
these guys are in Edmonton Canada, so your USA dollar gains you about 30%

 

That crate motor from Ford should be available with ARP studs now as an option to the TTY head bolts, I'll see if I can find a Part Number for you on Monday

 

Thank you all for your help. I have looked at rebuilt long blocks from ashville but by the time I get everything put together, I'm looking close to $25k. I love my truck but at that cost, I would almost be better off to get a new truck. The guy at my LFD said the same about getting a ford crate already studded also. Makes me wonder why they would even sell the TTY anymore?

 

The 6.4 really doesn't have issues with head gaskets like the 6.0 unless you run higher hp tunes. The problem with the 6.4 is the valve train and pistons (and emissions).