Coolant Kit For 6.4L Powerstroke Diesels

Coolant Kit For 6 4L Powerstroke Diesels ENGINES Over the years Ford 6 4L Powerstroke engines have experienced problems with metal particles left from the engine casting process entering the factory oil cooler the EGR cooler and other important engine components Mishimoto Automotive has introduced a direct-fit coolant filter kit for 2008-2010 6 4L Powerstroke models to help prevent clogging problems The kit includes an application-specific mounting bracket that places a precision machined 6061 aluminum filter mount and Wix coolant filter on the passenger side frame rail The filter kit is routed in parallel with the flow path of the engine cooling system so a small amount of coolant is filtered in each pass Mishimoto includes 2 brass ball valves with the kit so changing the filter is a clean process The kit also includes silicone hoses embedded with heat-resistant fibers that the company says are more reliable than rubber hoses used by the OEM Hoses are offered in black red or blue to complement the engine bay The kit installs in about 45 min with minimal modification to the factory rubber hoses Mishimoto also recommends installing a Performance Aluminum Radiator and a Powerstroke Silicone Coolant Hose Kit to further bulletproof a 6 4L engine The company says using the kits in combination extends the life of a 6 4L oil cooler water pump EGR cooler coolant and other components The coolant filter kit sells for $177 an aluminum radiator runs $945 and the cold-side pipe and boot kit is $260 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Mishimoto Automotive 18 Boulden Circle Ste 14 New Castle Del 19720 ph 877 466-4744; www mishimoto com

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