Powerstroke214
Active member
I know a little about these engines, but not the various systems within, so bear with me here:
First off, I thought I had an injector problem, cruising down the road it's fine, under accel, no problems and starts like a champ when cold(not super cold). Idling; however, is a different story, the tach moves with the idle, which sounds like a "weak" lope tune, occasionally this "lope" or miss is enough to feel the cab shaking, similar to when I bought the truck and it needed an inj. so naturally, that's where I believed the problem to be. After thinking about it more though, is it possibly a HPO issue? It starts and idles fine while cold, and the miss only happens once it is warmed up. I don't know of the inner workings of the HPO system, but I do know that a warm start is a test to see if there are and major problems, and I feel that my truck may crank just a little longer than it should.
I was thinking about seeing how much a local dealer would charge to run a contrib. test, would that be a good move? I don't have AE and I'd rather not buy it now, but the last two times I've had tests run, it cost me $100 each, so it is obviously more cost effective. Also, doing so, should I return the truck to the stock tune? (currently on SRL) I could see a tech complaining about that, or reflashing the truck while/if I'm not standing over his shoulder.
More on HPO, I'm not sure of it's workings, other than it supplies oil to the injectors using the HPOP and a little past that. With that said, what are signs that the HPOP is going out or there is a HPO issue? With a labor quote for studs, I'd like to compile a list of necessary parts, and a HPOP is a nice chunk of change that I'd hate to not account for when looking over my budget.
Also, anyone in the general Baton Rouge area(preferably w/in an hour or so) with: a). pretty good knowledge on 6.0s and or b). AE access(or any other scan tool) that doesn't mind helping a brotha out I'd greatly appreciate it, we can dine on me(no Ruth Chris tho lol).
Also, on the topic of injectors, if they do need replacing, what would be my best option(brand & size and budget)? I plan on maybe a 500-600 hp truck eventually(I think), just something fun. No real towing, but it'd be nice to be able to tow(a buddy has cattle, may help him over the summer). Since I'm in college, I'd like to stay small enough to run stock oil and not NEED a RR. I was thinking maybe a 175cc injector?
Turbo suggestions would be nice as well, but that will certainly come later.
First off, I thought I had an injector problem, cruising down the road it's fine, under accel, no problems and starts like a champ when cold(not super cold). Idling; however, is a different story, the tach moves with the idle, which sounds like a "weak" lope tune, occasionally this "lope" or miss is enough to feel the cab shaking, similar to when I bought the truck and it needed an inj. so naturally, that's where I believed the problem to be. After thinking about it more though, is it possibly a HPO issue? It starts and idles fine while cold, and the miss only happens once it is warmed up. I don't know of the inner workings of the HPO system, but I do know that a warm start is a test to see if there are and major problems, and I feel that my truck may crank just a little longer than it should.
I was thinking about seeing how much a local dealer would charge to run a contrib. test, would that be a good move? I don't have AE and I'd rather not buy it now, but the last two times I've had tests run, it cost me $100 each, so it is obviously more cost effective. Also, doing so, should I return the truck to the stock tune? (currently on SRL) I could see a tech complaining about that, or reflashing the truck while/if I'm not standing over his shoulder.
More on HPO, I'm not sure of it's workings, other than it supplies oil to the injectors using the HPOP and a little past that. With that said, what are signs that the HPOP is going out or there is a HPO issue? With a labor quote for studs, I'd like to compile a list of necessary parts, and a HPOP is a nice chunk of change that I'd hate to not account for when looking over my budget.
Also, anyone in the general Baton Rouge area(preferably w/in an hour or so) with: a). pretty good knowledge on 6.0s and or b). AE access(or any other scan tool) that doesn't mind helping a brotha out I'd greatly appreciate it, we can dine on me(no Ruth Chris tho lol).
Also, on the topic of injectors, if they do need replacing, what would be my best option(brand & size and budget)? I plan on maybe a 500-600 hp truck eventually(I think), just something fun. No real towing, but it'd be nice to be able to tow(a buddy has cattle, may help him over the summer). Since I'm in college, I'd like to stay small enough to run stock oil and not NEED a RR. I was thinking maybe a 175cc injector?
Turbo suggestions would be nice as well, but that will certainly come later.
