KORE602003STAULB Kore Series Long Block (STD/Auto)

Features:

• Remanufactured long block crate engine
• Features upgraded head studs and rod bolts
• Total Seal gapless piston rings included
• For use with automatic and manual transmission
• Professionally machined using Rottler equipment
• Tighter tolerances than OEM specifications
• Improved gasket sealing in common leak areas
• Built in ISO 9001:2015 certified facility
• 1 year unlimited mileage warranty

An Affordable Path Back To A Dependable 6.0L

A tired 6.0L Powerstroke doesn't have to mean an expensive engine replacement or a risky gamble on a used unit. The DFC Diesel KORE Series Long Block was built specifically to bridge that gap, giving 2003 Super Duty and Excursion owners a quality remanufactured engine at a more accessible price point. DFC keeps costs down by leaving out components that are commonly reused or easily sourced separately, without cutting any corners on the actual remanufacturing process itself. Every long block is machined using Rottler equipment, some of the most advanced machining technology in North America, resulting in tolerances that exceed original OEM specifications. Inside, you're getting all new pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, valves, springs, hardened seats, stem seals, and cast guides, along with upgraded head studs, upgraded rod bolts, and Total Seal gapless piston rings. DFC also builds in improved gasket sealing methods specifically targeting the common leak points this early 6.0L platform is known for. Whether you're keeping a work truck running or restoring a reliable daily driver, this long block gives you real remanufactured quality without paying for a full engine package.

Precision Machining With Purposeful Upgrades To Known Weak Points

The DFC Diesel KORE602003STAULB is a remanufactured long block engineered specifically for 2003 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks equipped with the 6.0L Powerstroke engine, compatible with both automatic and manual transmission applications. Every long block is machined using Rottler equipment, delivering tolerances that exceed OEM specifications throughout the build. The engine includes all new pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, valves, springs, hardened seats, stem seals, and cast guides, along with upgraded head studs and rod bolts built to address common failure points on this early 6.0L platform. It comes standard with Total Seal gapless piston rings and incorporates improved gasket sealing methods in the areas most prone to leakage. This engine is built for models with the ICP sensor located under the turbocharger, an important distinction specific to early 2003 production. The long block ships as a complete short block assembly with the cylinder heads included, along with a complete top end gasket kit and silicone to finish the installation. It's worth noting this long block does not include the front cover, rear cover, oil pump, upper oil pan mounting plate, oil pan, or oil pickup tube. Every engine is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility and backed by a 1 year, unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty.

Fitment: 2003 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 6.0L Powerstroke w/ ICP sensor under turbocharger

Notes:

• For models with the ICP sensor located under the turbocharger, confirm before ordering
• Does not include front cover, rear cover, oil pump, upper oil pan mounting plate, oil pan, or oil pickup tube
• Component brands may vary by build based on parts availability, cannot be specially requested
• $500 shipping charge/$2,800 core charge 
• Engine shipping crate must be returned with core engine for full core credit
• Manufacturer warranty: 1 year, unlimited mileage
• Oil cooler replacement highly recommended, mandatory if prior engine had a bearing failure
• Injector replacement highly recommended on higher mileage or contaminated fuel engines
• Turbocharger replacement recommended over 125K miles, mandatory if shaft play present or engine was dusted
• Water pump replacement highly recommended if engine has over 125K miles
• Evans Waterless Coolant recommended upgrade for corrosion and boilover prevention
• This product cannot be shipped to California

Install Instructions