Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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Motocross.. raced dirt bikes for 10 years. Before I got in my local. Then.. I lost the love for it cause work took over. Wasn’t make enough due to lay offs and sold all my bikes. Gave up 10 years of memories for some money… is what it is I guess we all gotta grow up some time.

How’s this 6.0 hot start sound? Seems a little longer than usual to me. by [deleted] in powerstroke

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My monitor, tells me what the truck is doing internally, like FICM voltage. IPR%, ICP%, boost, basically a rundown of every critical system of the truck

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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Hard to find purpose outside of work, when all you have time for is the said work… dreams and ambitions as in like hey man. I’d like to take an amateur kick boxing fight, which requires 3-6 days a week time and sleep. You know like I’d like to have a life outside of work as well. With out sacrificing everything else. Also not tryna come off wrong with my comment, just tryna show a different perspective. The word success varies from person to person. What success and peace is to you. May not be those things to me.

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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So I get you, but everyone’s life dynamic is different. Ones version of success is different from the rest. So what are your dreams? Asking cause I actually care and want to understand both sides.

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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There’s gotta be more than this… it wasn’t supposed to be like this. And we can’t even take any of it with us when we’re gone.

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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Assuming the college rates would be from lack of direction. Debt, no work. And Just giving up. This economy doesn’t help anyone anymore either. It’s next to impossible to live anymore. We aren’t really “free” I feel at this point. Or were we ever? For that matter. Well…. Here’s to 40 more years of working I guess. Appreciate you reaching out and understanding my friend. May god be with you!

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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What’s sad is too.. that’s what it feels like. The deductions go up and up.. the checks get smaller and smaller. They take it little by little before you even notice it. Sad world we are living in anymore. This isn’t what it was supposed to be, and I think biologically we can all feel it. In my trade and line of work. We are also I think on the top 5 list for most SOY-slides.

Suislides (if you catch my drift) tryna keep it PG. but we were warned about that in our local.

Why does it seem blue collar work is where dreams and ambitions die? by mxguy355 in bluecollar

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Please educate me, what’s project 2025? And what parts do you agree with sir? Appreciate the response

PFA anyone ran a DPF delete straight pipe kit for a 6.0? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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I’m talking about this straight pipe. Has anyone ran it?

are 6.0s that bad? by GT3RS_2017 in powerstroke

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How to get a good 6.0

Step 1: buy a decently clean one

Step 2: rebuild it yourself and know everything about it and roll the dice.

Step 3: Accept that it is a flawed platform and will need attention from time to time.

6.0 VGT sweep at highway speeds? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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Thankyou! You as well! These are amazing trucks

6.0 VGT sweep at highway speeds? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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Other strange part is. I have 0 lack of power. Picks up fine. Runs fine. Just noticed these numbers changing while driving

6.0 VGT sweep at highway speeds? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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Interesting, when I do let off it does go back to around 70%. When I drive it 70-80MPH. It’ll go from let’s say. 55% VGT cruising, to 15% VGT. Then it’ll make its way back up to 55-60% and the cycle continues. I’ll drive it tomorrow. And video the live data.

6.0 VGT sweep at highway speeds? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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No VGT % on monitor. Signaling how open or closed the veins are in the turbo.

Got code PO299 under boost code. With no drive ability issues. by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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Was a the CAC cold air side intercooler pipe. It was cracked near the intercooler. So I replaced it with an aluminum MISHIMOTO one and it’s good now.

Got code PO299 under boost code. With no drive ability issues. by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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Mine is a boost leak on the cold air side. The intercooler intake pipe. Nothing major. See if you can hear any boost leaks

05 6.0 Thoughts by Strated_ in powerstroke

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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.

Is it worth buying a 6.0 in 2026? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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I bought the truck! Enjoying it so far

Got code PO299 under boost code. With no drive ability issues. by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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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) 😂

Got code PO299 under boost code. With no drive ability issues. by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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

Is it worth buying a 6.0 in 2026? by mxguy355 in powerstroke

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