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  1. dilbert3703

    De-Tune 6.0L

    Dave: I know most discussion is about boosting the performance of the 6.0L. I just wanted to raise the issue of de-tuning the engine as a possible way to prevent problems and see what folks thought. I also understand that there isn't as much room under the hood of the E-series vans for the...
  2. dilbert3703

    De-Tune 6.0L

    I’ve read that problems with the 6.0L Power Stroke engine might be caused by Ford tweaking the engine to produce more horsepower and torque than the manufacturer intended. I also understand that Power Stroke engines mounting in E-series vans are tuned to produce less horsepower (235hp@3,300rpm)...
  3. dilbert3703

    Turbo Noise

    Ivtitan: Thanks for the reply. Please tell me more about adding a blowoff valve. Who makes them, how they are installed, etc. Thanks again.
  4. dilbert3703

    Howdy!

    Thanks again for the warm welcome. As the flag indicates, I am a native Texan. Born in Sherman. Lived mostly in east Texas. My dad worked for the old SCS and we moved a bit. I lived in Anna, Linden, Henderson, Rock Wall, Brownfield, and College Station. I joined the army after high school...
  5. dilbert3703

    Howdy!

    Tbar: I either found the site while browsing the Web or searching Google for info on Powerstroke engines. Or I might have been directed by someone on Trailer Life magazine's RV Forum. To tell the truth, I don't remember. Thanks for the welcome, everyone. Ol' Herb
  6. dilbert3703

    Turbo Noise

    Here’s a question for those of you familiar with the 2005 Powerstroke. When I accelerate fairly hard and release the accelerator pedal suddenly, I sometimes hear a gurgling sound. Okay, that's not a good description. It sort of reminds me of the sound you get when you accelarate a gasser hard...
  7. dilbert3703

    Howdy!

    My name is Herb. I retired from USDA last year with a total of 36 years of federal service (3 U.S. Army, 27+ with the Forest Service (the best agency in the federal government) and 6 with the Farm Service Agency). I own a 2005 F-250 Lariat, 6.0L Powerstroke, automatic, 4x4, SuperCab, short bed...

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