tuner?DPF?EGR?

[buckcommander]

Bought a 6.4 yesterday, R.I.P. boss hog. It's the stampede edition, 2008 with 82,467 miles. I am not concerned with making loads of power, more concerned with getting the most life I can out of it and from what I have researched I need to do a DPF delete, EGR delete and get a tuner to turn off CEL and regen mode. I have read Spartan is the best for getting power but have also read it may cause transmission issues.? Again I don't really need a $1500 big power tuner unless it is the best for getting more life out of this 6.4. Any recommendations? Also what order is best for these to be installed?

 

[sootie]

install them all at once. for a race tuner you will have trouble finding one for less than 1200.

there are a lot of vendors on this site that can help you out.

 

[buckcommander]

Ok. thanks. so I should do the wrenching first and before starting go ahead and do the tuner and all is well? Has anyone gotten a ton of miles on their 6.4 without any of this? Any advice on intakes?

 

[powerstrokedkid87]

you are going to need the tuner along with the deletes at the same time. I run the minimax in my truck, and love it. The MCC software is what made me decide on the minimax over the spartan

 

[powerstroked08]

Ok. thanks. so I should do the wrenching first and before starting go ahead and do the tuner and all is well? Has anyone gotten a ton of miles on their 6.4 without any of this? Any advice on intakes?

Best advise on intakes is the no limits setup. Heres the reasons why. By the way I did have an S&B and sold it for the no limit kit. There is no comparison by a long shot! Congrats on the new ride by the way:thumbup:
http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31514

 

[griz700rocket]

Mini Max, MCC, Gearhead tune, dpf delete pipe and done. Then as funds allow delete EGR, add intake and do a full exhaust.

 

[jdgleason]

I would find an SCT livewire or a minimaxx and get some gearhead tunes. That will be your best bet for engine and trans life.

 

[VanoFord]

I bought my 08 F350 w/ 81k on her. I just rolled 101k, still all buttoned up from the factory. only issue i have had is that 2 EGT sensors go bad just after rollin 100k. But I had a warranty and it was fixed. I'll be deleting, tuning, MCC in a few months when my warranty runs fully out.

 

[buckcommander]

Well after lots of research i finally got around to it and installed a flo pro 5" turbo back exhaust, 4" down pipe, and a dpf-r. Quick and painless install and am loving the mpg gains. The 5" exhaust really makes the 6.4 sound like a jet engine! LOVIN IT! Thanks for the advice.

 

[3brorce]

A little different route than I would have went with the dpfr as I dont think I would ever drive a stock diesel but glad you are enjoying it.

 

[buckcommander]

Yeah i was about to pull the trigger on a H&S but found a guy here in town who sold me the exhaust and dpf-r together for $500. And already got 1/2 my money back selling the converter and dpf. It did exactly what i wanted. I just filled up for the 1st time yesterday and will post mpg gains, hand calculated of course, as soon as i can. Ima use the money i saved going this route and get a good intake and soon delete the egr.