Upgrades and Aftermarket - 6.0L EngineUpgrading and adding aftermarket equipment to your 2003-Up Super Duty or Excursion with 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.
if i get the xcal3 from diesel innovations with xtreme street, street, and tow what are my chances of blowing my head gaskets? i have a 4 in turbo back exhaust with 5in tip with a 4 in down pipe and if i did the tuner i would also get a quadzilla commander monitor.
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No way to tell you that...it either will blow them...or it won't.
Not trying to be an ass...just telling you like it is.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: texasdiesel8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if i get the xcal3 from diesel innovations with xtreme street, street, and tow what are my chances of blowing my head gaskets? i have a 4 in turbo back exhaust with 5in tip with a 4 in down pipe and if i did the tuner i would also get a quadzilla commander monitor. </div></div>
Buy studs now so you have them when needed!
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HG's
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Steering Column and Gear Shift
All Emblems Twice!
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I ran an EDGE since about 8k miles on an 03 model (to hear some tell it is the worst thing in the world) little over 100k now
I love to see the smoke, and hear the tires spin, but also I was responsible.....if there is a happy medium!
My recommendation is get what you want enjoy it, but remember what could happen if you go crazy with it. Everytime I want to PLAY...I remember the old saying....You Play, You PAY! Life is short....Drive a Diesel and enjoy it!
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SCT Xcal2..Innovative Diesel Tunes
4" exhaust
Pyro, Boost, Tranny Temp ISSPRO gauges on the pillar
Rhino liner
slider 5er hitch
10" TV for the kids with dvd player
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ha ha yea kind of what i figured! just really wanted to know because im just tryin to look at it from all angles because i really want those extra hp's. thanks for the posts guys
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2007 Ford F350 6.0: Leveling Kit, 285/65/20 BFG All Terrains, 20 in Helo 889, Line-x bedliner, 4" Turbo Back S/S MKO exhaust with 5" tip and 4" down pipe
Just run the extreme race program for your daily driver and keep your foot out of it until you need a quick blast.......In the beginning you will always need a quick blast.. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] but that will wear off pretty soon.....besides if you still have warranty, be proactive and find a dealer that will work with you and install the studs for you if she blows......If you find that scenario that run it like you stole it, until you get tired of low gas mileage......
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03 F250 CC SB 44k on the clock....Extreme Tune by ID with a CFM intake elbow and MBRP 4" turbo back straight out.......WHISTLE.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: towedalotharley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, what causes the higher pressures?
I always thought cylinder compression was cylinder compression.
In fact, copmpression will diminish with miles and wear.
I guess added fuel would fill the cylinder with a denser than air substance but not that much.
Can't be water temperatures being increased by EGT cuz my water temp does not vary with EGT.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. </div></div>
Cylinder compression in the terms you're speaking is static compression. Dynamic compression can change and is altered by opening and closing valves at different times.
I've been running the Insanity file for quite awhile now. I finally ran it hard enough and boiled the coolant. Dragging some POS Bully Dog Dodge down I-64 for about 7-10 miles I guess she got too hot.
I have NO further issues with the coolant since I was overfilled from my research when she puked. Make sure you are BELOW the max line on the coolant bottle when running the tunes.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MDub707</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: towedalotharley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, what causes the higher pressures?
I always thought cylinder compression was cylinder compression.
In fact, copmpression will diminish with miles and wear.
I guess added fuel would fill the cylinder with a denser than air substance but not that much.
Can't be water temperatures being increased by EGT cuz my water temp does not vary with EGT.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. </div></div>
Cylinder compression in the terms you're speaking is static compression. Dynamic compression can change and is altered by opening and closing valves at different times. </div></div>
Valve timing and duration can only be changed by replacing the camshaft. A "tuner" does not affect the valves. When speaking about head gasket failures and pressure, it is all about excessive cylinder pressures directly related to fuel rates and higher turbocharger boost levels. The stock 26 PSI limit can be breeched with a tuner AND a sticking turbo can also allow boost pressures to climb. A stock calibration will attempt to slow the turbo...
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I always thought cylinder compression was cylinder compression.
In fact, copmpression will diminish with miles and wear.
I guess added fuel would fill the cylinder with a denser than air substance but not that much.
Can't be water temperatures being increased by EGT cuz my water temp does not vary with EGT.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. </div></div>
Cylinder compression in the terms you're speaking is static compression. Dynamic compression can change and is altered by opening and closing valves at different times. </div></div>
Valve timing and duration can only be changed by replacing the camshaft. A "tuner" does not affect the valves. When speaking about head gasket failures and pressure, it is all about excessive cylinder pressures directly related to fuel rates and higher turbocharger boost levels. The stock 26 PSI limit can be breeched with a tuner AND a sticking turbo can also allow boost pressures to climb. A stock calibration will attempt to slow the turbo... </div></div>
Valve timing can be changed without a camshaft change, however duration you are correct. I have a decent understanding of how the cylinder pressure's work in our trucks, I was just trying to explain a basic concept of valve timing and lift/duration. My apologies for not being more clear.
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