Need input on head stud job - Competition Diesel.Com

01 24v · 03-23-2013, 08:07 PM

I have an 06 6.0 with SCT programmer, 4in exhaust, egr delete, CFM plus, intake. I am in the market for head studs and I have been quoted 3000 for ford head, exhaust, and intake gaskets, ARp studs, ford oil cooler and screen, turbo hardware and o-ring kit. That also includes fire ringing the heads.

With that being said my truck is a daily driver, so is the fire ringing a good investment or not.

JJeepyjohn · 03-24-2013, 12:43 AM

fire ring shouldnt be needed

01 24v · 03-24-2013, 09:35 AM

Ok that's what I thought, but I wanted to be sure thanks

mdub707 · 03-25-2013, 01:25 PM

I wouldn't do the fire ring route either, heard it's no bueno on a daily driver. Some good flat heads and studs with OEM gaskets should be all you need. Even if you're buying new Ford heads, take them to get decked.

On an 06, if it hasn't been done already I would also do the updated stand pipe and dummy plugs, updated STC fitting, updated turbo feed and drain lines, and put a coolant filter on there as well. A new oil cooler (rebuild) is a must.

Cummins8859 · 03-25-2013, 09:53 PM

Best to do it now instead of having to go back in and do it again

01 24v · 03-26-2013, 05:56 PM

Mdub707 thanks I was looking into all that as well. I just wasn't sure if I needed it. Cummins8859 I learned my lesson not doing the studs when I did the egr delete

03-23-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
01 24v Name: 01 24v Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 51	Need input on head stud job I have an 06 6.0 with SCT programmer, 4in exhaust, egr delete, CFM plus, intake. I am in the market for head studs and I have been quoted 3000 for ford head, exhaust, and intake gaskets, ARp studs, ford oil cooler and screen, turbo hardware and o-ring kit. That also includes fire ringing the heads. With that being said my truck is a daily driver, so is the fire ringing a good investment or not.

03-24-2013, 12:43 AM	#2
JJeepyjohn Name: JJeepyjohn Title: Make Me Fries Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,807	fire ring shouldnt be needed __________________ 2001 F-350 CC LWB Island Blue TS Performance,Suncoast TC Full Force Diesel Stage 1 Injectors Police Interceptor Pkg. 1999 Dodge 2500 QC 2wd COMPETITIONDIESEL.COM 1998 Ranger Interceptor 6BT FIREPUNK Golden Nugget Competition Stage1 DPC Billet Triple Disc Converter

03-24-2013, 09:35 AM	#3
01 24v Name: 01 24v Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 51	Ok that's what I thought, but I wanted to be sure thanks

03-25-2013, 09:53 PM	#5
Cummins8859 Name: Cummins8859 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, ky Member`s Gallery Posts: 45	Best to do it now instead of having to go back in and do it again

03-26-2013, 05:56 PM	#6
01 24v Name: 01 24v Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 51	Mdub707 thanks I was looking into all that as well. I just wasn't sure if I needed it. Cummins8859 I learned my lesson not doing the studs when I did the egr delete