How to Build a 450WHP 6.0 Powerstroke!

Looking to elevate your 6.0 Powerstroke to a formidable 450 WHP? You're in the right place! In today’s video, Jake takes a deep dive into the world of diesel performance tuning, focusing specifically on the 6.0 Powerstroke engine. He will guide you through the top four modifications you need to significantly boost your truck's horsepower. This isn't just about raw power; it's about smart, efficient upgrades that work together to unleash the full potential of your engine. Whether you're a seasoned diesel enthusiast or just starting out in the world of truck performance, this guide is designed to help you every step of the way with practical advice and technical insights.

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00:15 – 6.0 Powerstroke Mods Intro
01:46 – 6.0 Powerstroke Stock Power Limits
03:53 – How to Build a 450 WHP 6.0 Powerstroke!
04:04 – The Best 6.0 Powerstroke Upgrades #1 – ECU Tuning
05:25 – The Best 6.0 Powerstroke Upgrades #2 – Cold Air Intake
06:35 – The Best 6.0 Powerstroke Upgrades #3 – Intake Horn
07:26 – The Best 6.0 Powerstroke Upgrades #4 – Exhaust System
09:00 - How to Build a 450 WHP 6.0 Powerstroke Summary
09:27 – Other 6.0 Powerstroke Supporting Mods to Consider
11:18 – 6.0 Powerstroke Mods Outro

[corradettimotorsports]

Great Tips! My low-milage 6.0 is seeing an exhaust upgrade (4" turbo-back no muffler) and blue spring kit, can't wait to see more 6.0 videos!

[angkoriano]

priority mods: monitor for egt, fuel pressure and ficm voltages

[mac]

Stumbled upon this video… this is some quality stuff. Earned a new sub

[JV-ebhy]

Great information, at the end . You said and like you had even more great info

[Boots]

There’s nothing wrong with an OEM oil cooler. It’s just a matter of making sure it doesn’t clog (monitoring your coolant/oil delta)
All oil coolers eventually clog, the issue with a 6.0 is the cooler is in a PIA location.
I have 440xxx miles on my stock 6.0 with an EGR delete, straight pipe and tune.

[gymhooligan]

Why not mention FICM tuning example I have the grizzly performance FICM with the 40 horsepower mod. Also very important is the charging system moved up to a Mechman 320 amp alternator and larger gauge charging wires.

[ohno.]

Can you guys make some CAC pipes in that crinkle black finish? Id be big time interested.

[stevenreyes]

Im not worried about more hp i just want my truck to run and function as it should

[markmorris]

You don't need a CAI or a intake elbow to make 450whp. There's plenty of trucks making well over 1000hp with a factory oil cooler. Plus if your wanting to make 500whp plus you should have a regulated return feul system.

[parkersposts]

I’m putting a 6.0 powerstroke in a 1952 Pontiac chieftain. Would love to boost the power up a bit, motor and trans came from a van so it’s the detuned model. I plan on deleting and bulletproofing it. Will a tuner for the f series work just fine on the van? Not really looking to do hp tuners with this, would like to have some sotf options.

[dillongaske]

So as a mopar guy I don’t know too much about the ford transmissions but how does a zf6 stack up to the autos in terms of power handling? The 6.0 I’m looking at has one and just don’t know where it stands

[ohno.]

The TS is only better for monitoring. Its not the better tuner.

[bentleybrubaker]

Do you have a video like this for a 5.9 commonrail

[robertwest]

Told by blessed I would be at 475 with stock injectors

[johnwharton]

Wrong. The heads on a 6.0 lift because if you overtune the engine. (Advance) the timing to much you build up more pressure and heat in the cylinders causing something to give and that is the stock head bolts. And another problem with the 6.0 is you got younger guys out here buying them and expecting the 6.0 to hold up and put out the same power as the newest 6.7 diesels out here on the road. 🙄 in reality the 6.0 still has a lot of technology from the 7.3 and was never built or ment to hold up near as today's diesels with over 1.000 lbs of torque.

[Moto_Mania__]

what size are stock injectors on the 6.0 though?

[FrankChurch-wtjn]

If u want the 6.0 to last over a million miles never try to get more out of it. Excessive heat from tuners ruins a stock 6.0 or any diesel

[nicholasvosatka]

Srry brother but you dont know 6.0s the stock air filter and intake is good until you're in the 600s and its pretty common knowledge in the 6.0 world. Waste of money.