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What does Bullet Proof mean on a diesel?

What does Bullet Proof mean on a diesel?

The fine folks at BulletProof Diesel define 6.0L Power Stroke as being “bulletproofed” when it has at least four of the five main problem areas addressed. These five areas are: Oil cooler, EGR cooler, head studs, fuel injection control module (FICM), and water pump.

How much does it cost to BulletProof a diesel?

Oil cooler systems from BulletProof Diesel come in around $2,000-2,500. It’s not a cheap upgrade.

What are the differences between bullet proof diesel?

Bullet Proof Diesel has pictures of the differences between the two in their installation guide; just know that they sell brackets for both if necessary. 15 With the oil cooler bracket laid on the condenser, you can see how the mounts line up.

Is the F-350 SRW a bullet proof truck?

In this situation, the truck in question was a 2004 F-350 SRW with some good mileage under its belt, and the goal was to not only customize under the hood with some fancy powdercoating and anodizing work, but also to add a Level 2 upgrade to the 6.0L Power Stroke.

How to install a bullet proof diesel oil filter?

Before reinstalling the condenser and trans cooler, the new Bullet Proof Diesel oil filter adaptor needed to be assembled and installed. 19 Removing the bracket that holds the driver’s side of the bumper to the frame gives you clearance to mount the oil filter bracket.

Why is my bullet proof diesel truck pink?

By the way, if you’re wondering why everything is pink, it’s because the truck’s owner is Christine “Pinky” Ruggles (yes that’s her real name, Pinky) from Bullet Proof Diesel, so naturally the pink hue was a requirement. The installation can be done in a day, maybe two if you want to stretch things out a bit.

How to bullet proof your Ford 6.0L diesel?

We have provided this easy-to-follow Road Map to Bullet Proof Diesel products that leads to Reliability and Peace-of-Mind for you and your 6.0L Ford. These five pattern failures are the main reason why the 6.0L has the reputation for needing some extra love.

Bullet Proof Diesel has pictures of the differences between the two in their installation guide; just know that they sell brackets for both if necessary. 15 With the oil cooler bracket laid on the condenser, you can see how the mounts line up.

In this situation, the truck in question was a 2004 F-350 SRW with some good mileage under its belt, and the goal was to not only customize under the hood with some fancy powdercoating and anodizing work, but also to add a Level 2 upgrade to the 6.0L Power Stroke.

How much does it cost to bullet proof a Ford PowerStroke?

Depending on year the creature comforts are night and day. At the end of the day they are BOTH pushrod V8’s and BOTH are HEUI injected. One takes more work to be reliable, but puts out way more power and sounds THE BEST out of any diesel truck on the market. You can easily drop $5000 while bullet proofing.

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Ruth Doyle