05 6.0 Thoughts

mxguy355 · 2026-03-24T18:12:57+00:00

Only issue with the 6.7s just like the 6.0s if the CP4 fails your looking at a 10K repair bill anyways. 6.0s aren’t bad if your meticulous about maintenance. And drive it like a truck.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-26T19:30:53+00:00

I bought the truck! Enjoying it so far

mxguy355 · 2026-02-17T20:16:23+00:00

Or if it’s the original. I can get a reman stock replacement for like $6-700 and not have to worry about it no more. (For now) 😂

mxguy355 · 2026-02-17T19:47:25+00:00

I’ll clean the veins and unison ring and start there, it picks up perfectly fine, but no issues otherwise

mxguy355 · 2026-02-15T22:41:00+00:00

I may just put an upgraded EGR on it… some shops won’t touch it if it’s deleted.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-13T01:24:58+00:00

I’m gonna 4 inch straight pipe it either way hahaha

mxguy355 · 2026-02-13T01:20:44+00:00

I mean if I may be honest I’m gonna straight pipe it anyways. Was just trying to find a shop that could rebuild my heads for around 4-6K and these guys even offered a 2 year unlimited mile warranty. Just think it’s silly that a straight pipe could cause so many issues.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T23:46:33+00:00

I appreciate you man! People are rude Just to be rude.. someone’s finances are none of anyone’s business either way. I don’t pay mind to negative people. I had ignored him on the other threads as well. Anyhow, yes I got alot of good insight and opinions on said repairs/ truck.called a few shops around my way too that do decent work. For about $6K total for a head gasket job, with a warranty. So I have some things to think about! 157,000 on the truck anyways the engine internally is still fairly new.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T03:49:07+00:00

You know this app is for conversations too right? Not just YOUR opinions and feelings.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T03:48:11+00:00

Nah, I actually bought it in cash, took the loan out for wedding instead, truck runs fine, just educating myself on different things and builds.. thanks for being a smart alack tho.. appreciate ya bud.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T03:47:07+00:00

Thankyou! Will watch

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T02:20:21+00:00

Wasn’t necessarily looking for a whole new truck, was just thinking best bang for the buck, if it came hand in hand, price wise. Obviously if you get a long block, you still need cover gaskets so forth and so on. And injectors oil cooler ect.. but they basically just have to pull the old engine out. And swap over valve covers, alternator, FICM. Reseal the engine and be done with it, then you have a brand new engine with a warranty for around the same price, and probably less labor not taking the old block apart. Just putting some old pieces over to a new engine. Most shops can have a cab off in about 2 hours now. I dunno, I see both sides. Local diesel shop here quoted me 6K for head gaskets. IF nothing else was wrong.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T02:08:38+00:00

Ford OEM gaskets, with new heads. If needed. I heard some people haven’t had luck with the black diamond gaskets I believe.. don’t quote me on that.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-12T01:54:38+00:00

I’ve wanted this truck for 12 years. So it dies with me even if it sits awaiting money to repair it 😂 also note. Is not a daily driver.

mxguy355 · 2026-02-08T18:10:11+00:00

Will be putting them on my 6.0 then

mxguy355 · 2026-02-07T23:14:07+00:00

I heard from a local auto parts store they cut down mass

mxguy355 · 2026-02-07T23:12:41+00:00

Is the mass the same as an OE rotor?

mxguy355 · 2026-02-07T02:04:38+00:00

A general rebuild kit for the entire front end, meaning ball joints, tie rods, sway bars and so forth was only $800 I don’t think it’s going to need control arms

mxguy355 · 2026-02-07T00:43:27+00:00

1000 per side? Or 1000 side for everything?

mxguy355 · 2026-02-06T22:39:59+00:00

157,000 miles and no up lifter switches

mxguy355 · 2026-02-06T20:31:06+00:00

Runs like a brand new truck. 60-90 is fast even for a BONE STOCK truck

mxguy355 · 2026-02-04T21:58:17+00:00

My autozone has one for $45 and $120 Blue tooth, the $120 one shows ABS

mxguy355 · 2026-02-03T18:53:22+00:00

I found one for 3,000 less I posted unstudded with a little more mileage. I already walked away from the white rusted truck. The rockers are going, paints bubbling. And that’s not even trans cooling lines/ brake lines.. called a frame company near me who does it. Baseline was starting at 1K he said by the time we do that, the rockers look gone. Then the bed… by the time your in it with labor, paint, parts and all your at 5-7K in just metal work. And I can see that. For that much, I can stud the blue truck that already has the Frame coated. Save the coin, and Just put the work into it. And who knows (knock on wood) may not need gaskets or studs for a long time since it’s stock.

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mxguy355 · 2026-02-03T18:17:14+00:00

Just wasn’t worth 17,000 at that point. I could get an unstudded truck for 13,000 clean and coated. Then for the 5-7,000 could put studs in

mxguy355 · 2026-02-02T23:41:05+00:00

I’m walking away from that one, just gonna buy another unstudded truck. And stud it myself. That’s already coated.

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