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6.4 powerstroke
Posted on 9/12/17 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 12:04 pm
did a few searches, but which one of you baws had all the knowledge of a 6.4?
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Posted on 9/12/17 at 12:47 pm to maisweh
Thinking of buying one, or already own one?
Posted on 9/12/17 at 1:08 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
thinking of buying one. found a 2008 lariat in Mississippi with around 60,000.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 1:22 pm to maisweh
Short answer: don't
It is IMO the worst Diesel engine ever installed in a pickup truck. The 6.0 is bad but will hold up if treated and used properly. The 6.4 cant be made to hold up. It's a POS.
There's a reason that the deals on them are so good. The rest of the truck is very good and if you want a project they're a fantastic platform for it. If you want a good reliable truck to use like a normal truck, get something else.
It is IMO the worst Diesel engine ever installed in a pickup truck. The 6.0 is bad but will hold up if treated and used properly. The 6.4 cant be made to hold up. It's a POS.
There's a reason that the deals on them are so good. The rest of the truck is very good and if you want a project they're a fantastic platform for it. If you want a good reliable truck to use like a normal truck, get something else.
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 1:26 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
note taken.
will not buy.
will not buy.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 1:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Depending on the deal, a 5.9 swap isn't THAT expensive 
Posted on 9/12/17 at 2:04 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
Short answer: don't
X10
Posted on 9/12/17 at 2:09 pm to maisweh
This board was all about the 6.4 when it came out and was trashing the 6.0
Posted on 9/12/17 at 2:19 pm to Jack Daniel
This board is all about anything that is Ford and new.
Ford could come out with a driver seat that includes a protruding sandpaper coated steel dildo and everyone here would be bragging about how revolutionary it was.
Ford could come out with a driver seat that includes a protruding sandpaper coated steel dildo and everyone here would be bragging about how revolutionary it was.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 2:24 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Would be perfect for toughening up the old lady.
Ford could come out with a driver seat that includes a protruding sandpaper coated steel dildo and everyone here would be bragging about how revolutionary it was.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 2:46 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Would that dildo come in the King Ranch model?
Posted on 9/12/17 at 7:08 pm to Jack Daniel
No platinum option only
Posted on 9/12/17 at 7:14 pm to X123F45
quote:The ole Fummins.
Depending on the deal, a 5.9 swap isn't THAT expensive
Posted on 9/12/17 at 7:44 pm to DonChowder
Walk don't run from a 6.4. 7.3, 6.0 with proper additions to bulletproof it (head studs, egr delete), or the new 6.7.
Mid-1994–Mid-2003 7.3 L International - Pre emissions - Turbo with waste-gate. Pretty much bullet proof.
Mid-2003–2007 6.0 L International - first with emissions - VGT (variable geometry turbo) - Ford upped the power beyond what international designed the engine for leading to some head gasket failures, finicky injectors, bad oil cooler / egr cooler designs. (I had one, babied it and made it to 131,000 before trading on a 17.) This motor ended the relationship with Ford.
2008–2010 6.4 L International - Second with emissions, not much better with that stuff, twin turbo - lots of issues. I believe the first with the DPF. Never met anyone with one that was happy. I met way more 6.0 owners that were happy than 6.4, so that should tell you something. International's last ford engine.
2011–present 6.7 L 100% Ford Much better and seems to be the most reliable stock other than the 7.3. I believe 2011 had ceramic bearings in the turbo that were changed to steel due to issues in later years (not 100% sure what year). There were a few other changes too.
If you want a good place to read up on the issues of each www.ford-trucks.com and check out their forums. Be warned though, the info is a little skewed because who posts on a forum when their truck is perfectly fine!
Mid-1994–Mid-2003 7.3 L International - Pre emissions - Turbo with waste-gate. Pretty much bullet proof.
Mid-2003–2007 6.0 L International - first with emissions - VGT (variable geometry turbo) - Ford upped the power beyond what international designed the engine for leading to some head gasket failures, finicky injectors, bad oil cooler / egr cooler designs. (I had one, babied it and made it to 131,000 before trading on a 17.) This motor ended the relationship with Ford.
2008–2010 6.4 L International - Second with emissions, not much better with that stuff, twin turbo - lots of issues. I believe the first with the DPF. Never met anyone with one that was happy. I met way more 6.0 owners that were happy than 6.4, so that should tell you something. International's last ford engine.
2011–present 6.7 L 100% Ford Much better and seems to be the most reliable stock other than the 7.3. I believe 2011 had ceramic bearings in the turbo that were changed to steel due to issues in later years (not 100% sure what year). There were a few other changes too.
If you want a good place to read up on the issues of each www.ford-trucks.com and check out their forums. Be warned though, the info is a little skewed because who posts on a forum when their truck is perfectly fine!
Posted on 9/12/17 at 10:00 pm to td1
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Walk don't run from a 6.4. 7.3, 6.0 with proper additions to bulletproof it (head studs, egr delete), or the new 6.7.
Or....go get a Ram with the 6.7 and be done with it. Bullet proof.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 10:05 pm to DonChowder
quote:
get a Ram with the 6.7 and be done with it.
oh you'll be done alright.....
Posted on 9/12/17 at 10:11 pm to DonChowder
I think you mean the GM with the 6.6
Posted on 9/12/17 at 10:39 pm to GREENHEAD22
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I think you mean the GM with the 6.6
I had one of those too. It did well for me.Posted on 9/13/17 at 8:26 am to maisweh
stay far away from it! i had one of those lemons and a 6.0 lemon
Posted on 9/13/17 at 11:05 am to 24nights
quote:
get a Ram with the 6.7 and be done with it.
Problem with the RAM is the truck will fall apart around the engine.
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