6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008 Super-Duty trucks. 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 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
I got my new F450 Monday and it is one great truck. I bought off the lot at Sunrise Ford ( bobby williams dealership ) Its shadow grey and FULLY LOaded with the 430 axle. I couldnt wait too order due to vacation concerns. I'm downsizig from a large fifth wheel to a large truck camper.
Yes this is my first post but no troll here!!!! This is my 3rd Superduty and is the BEST. You guys waiting on orders relax you think it is hard waiting, wait till you own one. I cant sleep good at night and find myself getting up in the middle of the night to make sure it is still in the driveway.
I want to thank all of you for the frank discussions on the 2008 450. It was what convinced me to stay with Ford on their new Superdutys. ( I would never own another chevy or dodge )
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2008 F450 Lariet 4x4 captian seats,dvd,sat radio,navigation system,audiophile radio,off road pkg. ,supplemental heater,power rear window,camper pkg,memory group,adjustable pedals,heavy duty alternator,garage door opener,heated seats,4.30 limitedslip axle,chrome tubular steps,electronic shift on the fly,engine block heater,upfitter switches,tailgate step,torqshift 5-speed auto Dark Shadow Grey , Medium stone Leather
Congrats on your purchase. Hope you have many miles in your trails.
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Y2K excursion XLT 2wd, ordered july '99, built august '99, delivered september 9 '99, 4R100 fried & replaced at 900 miles still running like a champ
you need to read the therapy section of this site lol [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] congrats on ur new truck, and i am the same way with ours
kevin
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(mine) 94 7.3 IDI non-turbo XL 350 super cab long bed
autojet y pipe and a used p-stroke exhaust on the end of it 24xxxx miles, amsoil bypass, coolant filter
(dads) 02 350 7.3 powerstroke crew cab 4x4 ESOF
mods: itp in tank/prepump, 4 inch exhaust, ats housing, western diesel gauges, 6.0 transmission cooler, 6.0 Banks "technicooler" intercooler 150 bucks , coolant filter, "OEIS", b&w 5th wheel companion
18xxxx miles my gallery
WHY THE HELL SHOULD I HAVE TO PUSH 1 FOR ENGLISH? H O N D A - How Odd No Damn Acceleration
There is only ONE problem with this beast I keep looking for something that is not perfect ( fit and finish, interior , controls , leather seats, sound system , you name it ) and I can't fine anything to complain about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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2008 F450 Lariet 4x4 captian seats,dvd,sat radio,navigation system,audiophile radio,off road pkg. ,supplemental heater,power rear window,camper pkg,memory group,adjustable pedals,heavy duty alternator,garage door opener,heated seats,4.30 limitedslip axle,chrome tubular steps,electronic shift on the fly,engine block heater,upfitter switches,tailgate step,torqshift 5-speed auto Dark Shadow Grey , Medium stone Leather
It's amazing isn't it. I only hope it continues(the engine). This truck is a real step up from the past in all aspects. I too cannot wait to go for a ride. Worked it hard for the first three weeks. I now have 3800 miles on her, but now it is mostly sitting in the driveway waiting for more work to be done in another month.
To me it is a quantum leap. They are going to sell a lot of these dudes when the public gets confidence in its reliability and fords dedication to stand behind it.
Larry
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7.3 99.5 550 Lariat Fontaine conversion, auto leveling airbags, auxillary transferflow midship tank, fiberglass bed,liner, 25K pullrite hitch, Diesel Innovations six way chip,pillar gauges, 4 inch exhaust. SOLD
08 f-450 4X4 LARIAT 4.88 Dark Shadow Gray to match my Mobile Suites fiver. Line-x, 0503 Pullrite 25.5k superfifth hitch, Retrax rollcover, 50 gal transferflow under cover aux tank, aftermarket pioneer avicz2 nav to come,
Thoren, I am also down sizing from a 43' toy hauler to a camper. I am waiting until later this week to order my camper. I want to here if Lance is going to make a double slide in a 11.5 w/ a couch. If not I am going to scoop up a Okanagan 117DBL. I just ordered a 450. What camper are you looking at? Have fun with the new truck they are sweet. It will turn as sharp as my 05 short box 350! Sweeeeeeeet!!!
I'm buying the Okanagan 116ULT. We just found that we were missing so many places because we couldnt fit in the small sites. We have a HR 36SKT. With the camper and 4X4 in the truck we will be able to go anywhere.
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2008 F450 Lariet 4x4 captian seats,dvd,sat radio,navigation system,audiophile radio,off road pkg. ,supplemental heater,power rear window,camper pkg,memory group,adjustable pedals,heavy duty alternator,garage door opener,heated seats,4.30 limitedslip axle,chrome tubular steps,electronic shift on the fly,engine block heater,upfitter switches,tailgate step,torqshift 5-speed auto Dark Shadow Grey , Medium stone Leather
Those 450's are outright nasty trucks. Congrats. Got any pics yet?
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2008 F350 SRW CC Lariat,6.4,20 inch wheels, Spray in Boxliner,Retrax Roll top cover, Bluetooth, Warn Transformer with M12000 winch and SST Cover,HID Lights, Dual 150 watt Daylighters.5 inch Magnaflow exhaust. etc.
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There is only ONE problem with this beast I keep looking for something that is not perfect ( fit and finish, interior , controls , leather seats, sound system , you name it ) and I can't fine anything to complain about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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Go drain the water from your HFCM. That might give you something to complain about.
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2003 F250 XLT CC Long Bed 4x4, 6.0 w/Auto
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There is only ONE problem with this beast I keep looking for something that is not perfect ( fit and finish, interior , controls , leather seats, sound system , you name it ) and I can't fine anything to complain about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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Go drain the water from your HFCM. That might give you something to complain about.
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I doubt it - they have a drain LEVER and a hose nipple now!! At least if you're used to a 6.0L this would seem like heaven (and you'd ignore the fact that you have to wriggle under the truck to access it.)
Other than roadside emergencies where you're dumping fuel on the ground to get rid of water (not that any of *us* would ever do that, mind you) this is actually a better setup than the 7.3L trucks, where they hid the stupid pipe end up behind all the crossbracing, halfway down the front of the engine.
Duncan
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The 1997 F250HD Crewcab: Picture
The 2000 XLT Excursion <font color="red">(SOLD)</font>: Picture
The 2003 F250 Crewcab 6.0L: Web page
The 6.0L Bible: Web page
The 6.4L Bible: Web page
Woah - that's news! Are they "re-contenting" the trucks again?!
Duncan
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The 1997 F250HD Crewcab: Picture
The 2000 XLT Excursion <font color="red">(SOLD)</font>: Picture
The 2003 F250 Crewcab 6.0L: Web page
The 6.0L Bible: Web page
The 6.4L Bible: Web page
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