VGT TURBO PROBLEMS AND FAILURES 6.0 AND 6.4 POWERSTROKE

Short conversation about the problems most common with the VGT - Variable Geometry Turbocharger in the Ford PowerStroke Diesel application.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Ford Power Stroke Engine
• Turbocharger
• VGT
• boost
• diesel
• Diesel Engine
• power
• 6.0
• 6.4
• 6.7
• f250
• f350
• f450
• f550
• 4x4
• Ford Super Duty

[bigtim9119]

Bill, i can tell you are a big ford trucks fan, as am I. what are your reasons you like ford trucks compared to the competitors ? Also, out of the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 which is your favorite and what do you think is the best 2nd hand option out of all of them? Ur videos are great and have taught me a great deal about these motors. keep em coming! -Thanks

[powerstrokehelp]

@bigtim9119 I like the Ford PowerStroke because of the way it drives and handles loads. A properly running PowerStroke is the best truck on the road. As far as used I have seen 7.3 junk as well as 6.4 junk. It all has to do with how the previous owner treated and took care of the vehicle. The 2011-2012 is the nicest smoothest truck I have ever driven but it is also 60 grand. For the money the 99-03 is the best bargain, the miles are irrelevant. Cheaper and easier to fix and run.

[Backwardsboi24]

Can you set a VGT turbo up into a 7.3 powerstroke?

[powerstrokehelp]

@Backwardsboi24 I won't say it can't be done but i have not seen it done. If you can get it on there in a way that would work, the software to make the VGT work would be a challenge.

[rquarantine]

bill i know this is off track here but how do u feel about the cat elc coolant in the 6.0 i have heard a lot of people say that the premium gold coolant turns into gel and clogs stuff up ford replaced my egr cooler not to long ago and i want to make it last until i have enough dough to get my truck to u for bulletproofing.......thanks

[powerstrokehelp]

@rquarantine The Ford Gold coolant is just fine if you flush and fill every 30,000 miles. If you want to go further the installation of the coolant filter and ELC will help protect your coolant system.

[powerstrokehelp]

@jacobwelsh911 Sorry we are a Ford only shop.

[airdogg1979]

it's a COMPOUND turbo system in the 6.4 not twin or dual or what have you...

[DTProductions188]

I was learn watching your videos ..keep them coming and Thanks!

[powerstrokehelp]

@SC45091 The stock cat and muffler makes just enough to maximize economy.

[straightpipedstroker]

powerstroke 4 life

[SC45091]

@powerstrokehelp Is it better to have less back pressure or more? And with a larger diameter pipe do I get more or less back pressure?