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.
Hi guys, I'm in the market for a new truck. My 06 6.0 liter burned up and was totaled and I'm thinking about getting an 08 superduty w the 6.4. I've heard good things and bad things about but I also did w the 6.0 but mine was great. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Totaled- 2006 true blue f250, 4x4, cc, short bed, 6.0 w/ torqueshift, mini chrome bug-guard, AVS rain guards, Silverline 3.5" down pipe to 5" bull nose stacks, airaid cold air intake, accufab intake elbow, SCT tuner, Top Gunz custom leveling kit, F350 rear blocks, 18" King Ranch wheels wrapped in 305/65/18 BFG All-Terrains, tinted windows
I just made the switch back to a Ford from a Dodge. The Dodge was a really good truck too. But this new 08' F350 dually is leaps and bounds ahead of what I had. I'm not real thrilled with the fuel mileage it gets compared to the 5.9 Cummins, but Hey, I'll just have to work a little harded to pay for it.
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The only problems most of us have had are with fuel mileage.But then all the manufacturers are having the same problems with the EPA involved and cleaning up the trucks emissions.The only problem other than that is I had to have the radiator replaced at 12000 miles started leaking.
No real problem with mine so far. Purchased in December, and only have around 4000 miles on it. Fuel mileage compaired to my 06 Dodge is terrible, but it is a much nicer truck!
If you want an auto, be prepared to get around 12-13 mpg. If you get a manual, 14-17 mpg. Those are empty of course. They run great, lots of power, miniminal turbo lag, lots of interior room. Find a Job 1 if you can...no TPS. I noticed from your signature block you like to tweek your powertrain...forget that if you want your warranty around. With 350hp and 650 lbft of torque...why would you want a chip anyway...you need the money for diesel!
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Michael B.
2008 F350 XLT. Silver Super Cab, 8' bed. SRW. 6.4 Power Stroke. 4x4 (manual). 6 speed manual. Upfitter Switches. Job 1. Go's Rancher Grill Guard in Hammer Head finish. SS nerf bars and mud flaps. Bed Rug. Extang Signature Series folding bed cover. Alpine stereo. CB + dual antennas. Bores LED Bumper Guides. LED running lights. LED 3rd brake light. LED tailgate bar (TS, B/up, BR). Back-up beeper w/ kill switch. PIAA 410 drivers.
Wife's: 2008 Nissan Frontier King Cab NISMO, 4.0 V6, 6spd, Majestic Blue, Cargo Mgt System
Also purchased in December. Have close to 5000 miles on it and have had no issues so far. Will be doing my first oil change on my own in about two weeks.
I consider my '08 F-250 to be 10 times the truck that my '04 F-250 was.... the best fuel economy my '04 EVER got was 15.8.... I can get over 17.5 with my '08 with some mods done to it... it rides better.... it has more available features... the interior is way nicer.... I recommend it!
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2008, F-250, FX4, Crew Cab, Short Bed, Oxford White w/ black interior, Dual Alternators, Sat. Navigation & Radio, Overhead DVD System, ESOF, Solid Rear Window, 3.73 Limited Slip, Upfitter Switches, Tow Command System w/ Power Scope Mirrors, Power Seats, and the Reverse Aid Sensor - Edge Insight Monitor, 2.5" Donahoe Racing Lift Kit, Fox 2.0" Piggy-Back Shocks, KMC Beadlocks w/ 35" Toyo M/T's, MBRP DPF back exhaust, Recon mirror lights, Fitch Fuel Catalyst, Randy Ellis Design Light Bar, Line-X, MotoBar, Gentex Temp/Direction Mirror
I'm going to my dealership tomorrow to see if I can order one. I built one online and it came to 54,000, I get A plan through ford so hopefully it won't be so bad. Should I get one now or wait closer til the 09s come out for better incentives? Thanks.
Totaled- 2006 true blue f250, 4x4, cc, short bed, 6.0 w/ torqueshift, mini chrome bug-guard, AVS rain guards, Silverline 3.5" down pipe to 5" bull nose stacks, airaid cold air intake, accufab intake elbow, SCT tuner, Top Gunz custom leveling kit, F350 rear blocks, 18" King Ranch wheels wrapped in 305/65/18 BFG All-Terrains, tinted windows
I have a 08 super duty 6.4 it has around 20k on it ,alls true the mpg is bad ,mine has been in the shop 3 different times now because of loosing power while driving ,I mean just quit running and they dont know why as of today they still have it ,it will be 2 weeks this wednesday my opinion i would wait till late june for the 09s to hit the show rooms maybe they worked out all the issuses their having with the truck.this is my opinion
I've been thinking of getting an 06-07 f350 6.0, I have all my aftermarket parts off me 06. I can't find one with decent miles at a decent price. I loved my 6.0 no problems and it had tons of power and towed awesome! I'm still on the fence about this.
Totaled- 2006 true blue f250, 4x4, cc, short bed, 6.0 w/ torqueshift, mini chrome bug-guard, AVS rain guards, Silverline 3.5" down pipe to 5" bull nose stacks, airaid cold air intake, accufab intake elbow, SCT tuner, Top Gunz custom leveling kit, F350 rear blocks, 18" King Ranch wheels wrapped in 305/65/18 BFG All-Terrains, tinted windows
I was contemplating an 06-07 6.0, I loved mine and would like to have another one but I just cant find one with decent miles for a decent price. Not sure what to do yet, I'm still on the fence of what to do.
Totaled- 2006 true blue f250, 4x4, cc, short bed, 6.0 w/ torqueshift, mini chrome bug-guard, AVS rain guards, Silverline 3.5" down pipe to 5" bull nose stacks, airaid cold air intake, accufab intake elbow, SCT tuner, Top Gunz custom leveling kit, F350 rear blocks, 18" King Ranch wheels wrapped in 305/65/18 BFG All-Terrains, tinted windows
i picked one up on sat and i love it only one tank threw it was a demo 10000km got 17 mpg with one regen, crew cab long box, auto
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Dad has a 2004 6.0L all stock.
1960 CJ5 all stock
1987 F-250 XLT lariet 6.9L [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] 3.55 limited slip, 4 speed, auto meter pyro, Napa water temp and oil pressure, 344,460KM on her. Injector pump rebiult at 255,000 KM Here are some pics of her
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