Originally Posted By: A310
Originally Posted By: FlyNavyP3
Originally Posted By: A310
Originally Posted By: CT8
Something is failing.
True, it's not uncommon for the 6.4 Powerstroke to make metal, but not at this rate. In comparison my Cummins 5.9 with 20,000 miles on the same oil is showing iron wear at 12 ppm. I'm changing this oil and will run a another analysis in 10,000 miles and check wear rates again. I was planning on an engine swap next summer anyway, so I just need it to hold together for another 20000-30000 miles.
I sure love the power of the 6.4, but have to swap it out for something more dependable.
What are you planning to replace your 6.4 with?
A Detroit 4-53T, with an allison 1000, or ZF6 (long story). Have been planning to put this engine in a truck for a long time, so I'm buying a salvaged F250 with a spare 6.4 Powerstroke for my truck and transplanting the Detroit into the salvaged truck. When it's all finished I'll sell my truck with the 6.4 and the spare 6.4 and keep the Detroit powered truck. I love the 6.4's power, but International cheaped out on too many things in this engine to make it a long term engine choice. I can rebuild it with better components, but way too much money for my tastes.
I also have a Detroit 4-53T that I want to put into a truck really really badly. Short block was never touched, has a very low mileage genuine Detroit reliabuilt top end on it. I have a set of 9A90 injectors for mine. I'm torn on using green liner kits or silver liner kits, if I go silver I'd need different connecting rods and different a camshaft so most likely I'll re use my parts and just go with standard green cylinder kits. My vote is for the A1000 transmission the ZF6 is clunky shifting IMHO and the added cushion of the converter ads some flexibility to the narrow power band of the Detroit. Coming from a 6.4 I would think that a 6v53T would be more comparable in power output, even with big injectors (and the shorter lifespan that accompanies them) the 4-53T can't match even a stock rated injector in a 6v53T. I'm excited to see your project!