How to tell if your 6.0 Powerstroke has been "bulletproofed" 

Thx for the info, man. Yeah I've heard loads of stories about the infamous 6.0 since I was still a teen. Highly recommend this to any new Ford 6.0 buyer.

Crisp video and sound. Thanks for the info. Looking into getting a diesel soon esp. the 6.0l

I got a 2007 ford f250 super duty lariat with a 6.0 and it's over 200000 miles on it and I love it I always tow trailers with it for my job

Upgraded alternator is also nice. Won't make it any faster but more reliable.

Thank you very helpful as I will be looking at one tomorrow

youre missing the cheapest best thing you can do. mishimoto rad, 7.3 fan clutch, zerex G-05 coolant, motocraft oil filter. for those that don't know, stock cooling fan kicks on @235 degrees. The 7.3 kicks on at 175 and its mechacnical.

I'm looking at a 2005 6.0 with a 153k miles for 17,200. dealer said it's bulletproofed but only knows for sure that the bolts were replaced with studs , trucks sounds nice , you guys think it's worth it.

Have a 200 f350 with 7.3. I paid 1500 for the truck, but I never had any issues it's just a rust bucket. I'm now looking for a 6.0 great video for people like me beginners at the 6.0

My understanding according to my dad's explanation is the stock bolts they used are meant to stretch to torque. So when people tune them it increases pressure causing them to stretch too far thus a gasket failure. It's a bad design idea on the manufacturer part to have bolts that are meant to stretch in a place meant to be tightly sealed. So the fix is studs that don't stretch. Obviously they still stretch without tuning as well but increasing the stock power increases pressure. Towing heavy things increases the pressure. Basically unless your just using it as your daily driver and not hauling things heavy or tuning it to increase power it may never fail. If your using it for what it's meant for it probably will.

I am looking at a 2003 6.0. This is what he said he has posts. 2003 4x4 6.0 powerstroke , the odometer has 320,000, I replaced the engine and transmission 6 months ago, the engine had 150,000 miles and I have used it for maybe 20,000 more miles, HEADS STUD I put new injectors, the turbo was rebuilt, I put new pulleys, serpentine belt new, new oil cooler, has a tuner edge is older version but works great for me in economy mode. He is asking $5,000 is it worth it?

How many miles do the bulletproofed diesel 6.0 last ?

I had 2 6.0s a 04 dually studded and deleted ran gear head srl ++ and a 06 stock they both had a lot of issues yes they can run well but for how long theirs alot of things people dont understand about them you really have to monitor alot of things on them and for an average joe they will plain out fail faster . I sold them both and bought a 2000 7.3 it may be slow but it gets the job done , no gasket failure no hpop failure no egr shit ect....and half the cost for mantience

what's your MPG like? I'm looking at getting a tune since ill be hauling a truck camper at all times.

I would definitely through in a new oil cooler with this list. Today's oil coolers have been upgraded with better flow then the original design. But buy a OEM cooler!!

My man this helped me so much, thank you

what do u meab ur 6.0s egr is disablrd do u mean welded

Hello my good friend. Love your channel. I'v got a early 03 powerstroke 6.0 that has never been studded. 190k and runs great also. Lots of maintenance!! Wou you have a recommendation an a safe programmer for the powerstroke?? I'm curious on the brand that you have on your truck? Keep up the good videos and I will be watching. Thanks much.

Is there a way to tell if it has an egr delete or upgrade?

Would mine be a semi bullet proof I did install the bulletproof egr cooler but I didn’t stud mine since I don’t tow anything as well I installed a Mishimoto radiator. Would that work to prolong my tuck life it has 160k miles

You did help a lot thanks you!

I enjoy burn outs, I'd obviously get it "bulletproofed" would this be a good truck for me?

Great video, Thank you!!

Does it give to much horsepower to the engine? Because my buddy just bought an older Ford F-250 with 6.0 with all this stuff, (bully dog) to pull his Bobcat and also a track ho. I fear these hands will use all that power and burn it up really quick.

2004 F-250 6.0 with 157k miles for 10k...should I get it guys?

290k on a stock engine, I just put in the shop to get bulletproofed.

The air to oil oil cooler is well worth it. Whats an egr🤣

You do not want to know how much I have into my 6.0L Excursion to completely bulletproof it. The only Ford and International parts left really are the block.

Your pockets have to be bulletproof 😂

Dont forget to upgrade younicp senaor and stc fitting on the oil pump

Thank you!

how is bullet proof diesel going to stay in business once the 6.0 falls out of service?

thx

What if it’s bulletproof but has a rebuilt title? 175k miles? He’s asking 12.7k it’s pretty clean

bulllet proof diesel is overrated, ask any diesel mechanic they see them all fail.

Bulletproofing is just a term, the name of the company selling the parts is irrelevant.

That ticking time bomb is on you. Look up about how 2003 to 2004 6.0 heads were cast and about original head bolts stretch. Until you face these problems for your self I wouldn't be giving advice.

Honestly my truck looks like your with a stud but some are bolts so not sure

Everything is just about the money, nothing else mate. The funny thing is that will be worst and worst.

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Sorry man the term bulletproof is just a general term. It has nothing to do with bulletproof co.

Every engine will have blow by..

Upgraded alternator is also nice. Won't make it any faster but more reliable.