2005 F350 with 6.0 chip or not to chip

[TheGoose]

Like you I run a flat bed/service body on my 6.0.

Before you do anything, you need to get a set of gauges to monitor your ECT/EOT (Engine Oil Temp/ Engine Coolant Temp). When your EOT gets about 15 degrees above engine coolant temp, your cooler is plugged.

My buddy with a '04 6.0 90K miles just dropped $2500 on his due to a plugged cooler. When your cooler gets plugged it can daisy chain and cause other problems, like blown head gaskets etc.

I have an edge insight on mine to monitor everything from EGT/EOT, FICM, Boost psi, and fuel mileage.

Good luck.

I have a 2005 F350 with 6.0 powerstroke. Had my share of the typical problems, EGR, HPOP, radiator failure, injectors. All of this before 79k miles. Truck is setup with flatbed and tools and is just shy of 10,300lbs on the scale. I often max out the GCWR towing a bobcat and attachments.
I have an '08 with 6.4 and a lot more power.. but haven't put a flatbed on it.

I know Ford "detuned" this truck a few years ago. Went in for oil change, they said it needed a software upgrade and it never had the same power again.

I am considering putting a chip in it but not maxing the chip out. I also want to do an EGR delete/bypass.

Anyone try this? Recommendations on a chip that I can set that won't blow my head gaskets? I'm so frustrated towing it fully loaded because it just won't go anywhere. When I tow nearly the same weight with my 6.4, it's like it has nothing behind it.. a little bit of an exaggeration but the power difference is very noticeable. Yes, the '08 is about 2k lbs lighter stock but still.. it pulls great.

Is there any hope for that 6.0?