6.0L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2003-Up Super Duties and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.
Cyclops is good BUT COSTLY --but I have a "hidden switch" (CHEAP!)that shuts off the power to the fuel pump--sure they could pull it up on a truck hauler but they aint gonna DRIVE IT AWAY--
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Stock -- 2004 F350, Oxford White, 4WD, Torqshift Auto, Short Bed, Crewcab,6.0 PSD, Dual Alts., TT Mirrors, Lariat,Parchment Int.,Kenwood Stero w/ XM Satellite Radio, Custom full length running boards, Handy Tool/Fuel, Ultimat, Banks Gauges & A-Pillar, ,Fumoto Valve with Nipple [Ham (KC7QJZ), ---- pullin a 30' Starwood 5er at 10.5K (and often with a 2.5K tandem trailer with GYRO or ATV's ,OR ,a 2006 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited.
There are alot of options out there as far as alarms are concerned. The vast majority of which are owned by DEI. All the DEI alarms are basically the same according to the functions you desire, they just go under different names, i.e., Viper, Hornet, Stinger, Clifford, etc. You can go to www.directed.com for more info. Most alarms will come with a tilt sensor that is adjustable for sensitivity and a kill switch. With DEI you have to buy extra tilt sensors, glass break sensors, etc., if you want those things.
On my last truck I had a Viper remote start alarm with the 2-way LCD pager. I liked the remote start feature, which was programable for diesels for the wait to start function. It also came with a feature for turbo cool down. I could turn the ignition off, take my key out, leave, arm and lock the truck and it will continue to run for as long as I had it programed to run to let the turbo cool down.
What I would recommend more than a DEI alarm is an alarm from Compustar. It has all these same features and more. It already comes with the glass break sensor and other things that DEI's cost extra for. And if you want the 2-way paging feature so you can be alerted if some one is messing with your truck, it has a much longer range than that of a DEI. DEI's range is up to 1/4 mile. Compustar is up to 6000 ft (over a mile). Go to www.compustar.com.
Anyway, by the time you buy a kill switch and one of those seperate devices for keeping your engine running to cool down the turbo, after you leave, you could have a complete all in one system. --just my 2 cents.
OR, I really like the advice from Scot06. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
I agree with the alarm...or a real pit viper(BLACK MAMBA). Better train him real good or your gonna lose.
__________________ '05 Shadow Grey F-250 XLT PSD CC 4x4 LB, Build Date 8/8/04, Lariat wheels w/BFG AT KO 315/70R17's, ID's extreme tunes, Livewire, Coolant filter, Muffler Delete, 5" Chrome tip (10 plus hp there alone), Fomoto Valve, Rotella T Syn 5W40, ZooDad Mod, F350 blocks in back, Fabtech leveling kit in front, Bilstein Shocks, 800+ Watt AMP, 2-12" Subs in custom enclosure behind rear seat, Tonneau cover, Line X, UNGO 2-way alarm with remote start & turbo saver, Garmin GPS, Escort radar detector, AIC and aux backup lights on added upfitter switches, electric trailer brake module...more to come soon. SLAPS Member#139 http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/IMG_0068.jpg
'92 Mustang GT, Black on Black and FAR, FAR from stock
i put them on our truck right after getting it, but i remember reading that you also needed to do something else while you were in there putting them in but i can't remember. i don't know if they still sell them, but they were not that much and easy to put in. other than that though, we have no other protection method, but we have thought about it!
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ordered 10/7/2003: built on 11/10/2003: picked it up 11/21/2003: 2004 f-350 6.0l psd, black lariat with two tone tan on the bottom, srw, cc, lb, 4x4, fx4, auto, w/ everything except for dual alts, aic, pto option, sunroof. supposed to get heated seats and clearance lights, but somehow got left off w/o us paying though. the lights might be a summer project!!! the truck is great.
47k miles on it (close to it at least)
husky liners for front and rear
rhino lined bed
30k gooseneck hitch installed
jimmi jammers for the doors
vent visors for cc, bug guard up front
ford stainless grille
tinting front windows to match back(coming soon)
dppi catback exhaust
also need a lift
The JimmiJammers are good. I have not yet installed them on my '06, but I did have them on my '02. The thing to do with them is to add on a hose clamp on the lock cyl. They used to not come with them, but now they do. Without the hose clamp the are useless, as the metal plate is easily pushed out of the way. I think they're $25-30 for a set of two.
I am glad someone posted something about this on this web site. Keeps myself from feeling dumb. I am fixing to go on a long distance run and was wondering if there was a fuse I could pull that would disable the truck from starting. If someone was trying to take the truck they would not be trying to fiqure out what fuse was not there. I already had two trucks stollen, one out of the drive and another while at rest area on interstate.
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Brian Oursler
Rutherfordton, NC 1997 F-250HD extended cab/auto 4x4 7.3..310k miles (Bought new, stollen twice) Reman. E40D transmission from Ford. Has oraginal glow plugs and injectors. 2005 F-350 CC DRW 4x4 6spd...129K (Very happy with 6.0 with 6 speed manuel transmission)
2005 Brute 12 1/2 ton 32ft gooseneck.
2006 32ft Prowler Fifth Wheel.
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Ok, here's a dumb question: How good is my old "Truck Club"? I heard one guy say on another site that they can be defeated in 5 seconds. I guess a pro could with the proper tools, but what about the 17YO joy rider? I'm using my old one now and I got it for my first truck 19 years ago (yikes!). Is this a waste of time? I think a pro is going to get it if they want it, and that's what insurance is for, but what about wanna-be's?
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So does no one use one of these Club's anymore? Am I so old that this is really a dumb question? I hope it will at least discourage the usual joyrider. Any other experiences out there?
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05 F350 PSD XLT CC SB 4x4 FX4 SRW TC Chrome
06 Prowler Regal 285RL EE 30' 10K
I personally use the old faithful .44 mag smith. But when I'm not around the truck I'd like to put a switch in the wire from the brake pedal. Does anyone know the color?? I haven't looked maybe it's obvious.
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2005 F350 CC Powerstroke, Single wheel longbed climate control, heated mirrors, adj pedals, leather seats.
Mods: BCP wired to upfitter, uniden marine radio, homemade muffler delete.
Don't worry!!!!! It will break down on the car thief!
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2005 Ford F250 Harley Davidson 6.0 Diesel.Stock.Leer Cap 4 door short bed, 12/04 6 new Injectors, Fuel pump
6/06 Engine turned off, Never restarted, Rebuilt 5 times, still never restarted, 8/06 Started law suit against ford 10/23 got truck back from dealer 40 miles later blew the turbo (To many mile for lemon law)
10/26 Ford buys back! Bought a GMC 6.6 NICE!
11/3 Oil in driveway! 2 head leaks and rear main seal leak! Oil pan Crushed in by Dealer
11/11 Gone back to Ford
2000 Ford f 350 7.3 Diesel western 8'plow, Meyers salter
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Hi, what is the cheapest way to theft proof a 6.0? I'm not worried about serious thieve, just joyriders. I haven't even heard of someone getting their car stolen around here.
I just don't want someone taking my truck and running the egts up to 1600 and then I could get a recovered truck with no exterier damage and severe internal engine damage.
Anyway, where can I put a kill switch or something?
Thanks,
Dan.
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The cheapest way to theft proof is trade me trucks...........believe me no one wants to steel this 03. I have left it running while going into stores, getting gas and taking a leak, leaving it with the keys in it at baseball/football games, left key in it at boat launches for 3 days. Are the crooks smart, don't want to steel an 03????
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The above information may be speculative, based on misinformation, contain inaccurate data or could be entirely tongue-in-cheek, depending on how litigious the reader may be, how much liquor I've consumed, the degree of stupidity and/or gullibility exhibited by any poster/reader I may respond to. Your mileage may vary. All civil rights reserved. LET'SROLL! 03 F-350 6.0 PSD, XLT, 4x4, CC, auto, skull billet grill, nurf bars, 4" lift, BFG 37x12.50R17, 8.5" Weld Wheels, tonue cover, keyless entry, supersonic alarm, painted bumpers, rear sensing, privacy glass, rear slide window, power everything, drive shaft red, 3.73 gears, camper/tow, block heater, Pro-Guard 7 intake, DPPI exhaust-no cat, Built: 1-13-03 Bought:4-11-03 Flash-06E17 7-5-06 [image] http://photos.thedieselstop.com/show...Truck_350_side [image]
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1997 F-250HD extended cab/auto 4x4 7.3..310k miles (Bought new, stollen twice) Reman. E40D transmission from Ford. Has oraginal glow plugs and injectors.
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