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Hi All,

I have an ’05 6.0 F350 with approx. 10k mi. and need a bit of help. I plan on adding a Banks Technicooler, Power elbow and Monster Exhaust with an SCT Xcal II custom tune.

I would like to know how prominent the loss of head gaskets are among 6.0’s and if I should worry with installing head studs and fresh gaskets. I don’t know that they are worth it at this power level, or if they are more for piece of mind.

In any event, I am looking for a competent dealer or independent shop in the Southeast. I would like to have head studs installed in my 6.0 and want it done right. I also am looking to have some fittings in the oil pump replaced to prevent future failure. Ideally, I would like to have someone that is both proficient in the 6.0 and is used to removing the body to do the head studs.

I would prefer to find a highly competent/laid back dealership that is mod friendly and could perform the stud install, as well as total service.

Any Ford dealerships in AL/MS/GA/So. TN or the panhandle of Florida, will be considered. Please inform me accordingly. My local dealers are used to doing quick fixes on company trucks in my area.

Also, for all of you that have installed studs/gaskets, please let me know what you used and what combo seems to be working the best.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.