Street Six Four: Lane Wakeland’s Single Turbo 6.4-Liter Power Stroke

Texas-born Lane Wakeland is well known around his hometown for his 2008 Ford F-250. His love of diesel trucks began during his sophomore year of high school. Like most kids from the south, he credits his early interest to his stepdad, Thomas.

With his stepfather always owning a diesel truck, Wakeland became intrigued. Although his stepfather’s truck(s) were meant for work, just hearing them and seeing them was a pivotal moment in his life that developed throughout the years. “My stepfather always had a diesel, but it was always for use,” says Wakeland. “I will say he opened my eyes to the green-handled vehicles, but not for the cool factor. I took that into my own hands.”

This is obviously one of the cleanest trucks in the Northern Hemisphere.

As the interest in diesel trucks grew, Lane dealt with more pressure of one day owning his own. “Every morning at my bus stop, I would watch Brandon Waldron, owner of the “Brown Bomber”, fire off his ol’ loud Dodge Ram,” lane quips. “That 2001 Dodge 2500 was a beautifully disgusting brown color and earned its nickname, Brown Bomber.” After some time, Wakeland and Waldon became friends, only putting him closer to the diesel action.

“We became friends and began doing what any friends do, e spent time modifying his truck. While I still didn’t own my own diesel, I still enjoyed helping out on this one,” Lane states. “We cut a hole in the bed, threw a stack in it, 200-over injectors, a hot rod VP pump, and obviously a Smarty tuner. Back in the day, efficiency wasn’t cool.”

Finally Finding His Own

After their relationship grew, Wakeland ended up going through a few GM gasoline-powered trucks which eventually led him to his first diesel, the “White Knight”. “Ah, the White Knight,” Lane reminisces. “The white truck was a 2002 Dodge Ram, very similar to the Brown Bomber, which is what started it all. Using four different tires, two highway terrains in the front, and Maxxis Buckshots in the rear. This truck was ready for anything.”

Wakeland does his part in showcasing the company logos that back him in this build that he is so proud of.

When Lane acquired the truck, it had already been fitted with an Airdog fuel system, BHAF, triple pillar gauges, and a 4-inch exhaust. Over the years, the performance always changed and the looks soon followed. “I have leveled this truck, changed wheels, changed tires, and installed the infamous fourth-gen bumper on it,” says Lane. “The truck was great to me and caused really only minimal problems. But, all things must come to an end.”

“I always wanted a 6.4-liter Power Stroke truck. Ever since I saw they could make crazy horsepower with just a tuner, I was in,” Lane states. “The 6.4 trucks came with their fair share of issues though and I wasn’t sure I wanted to get involved. I decided to look through the AutoTrader and sure enough, there was an already repaired 6.4-liter with aftermarket pistons inside.”

A New Chapter

After some time, Wakeland stopped modifying the truck and began enjoying it. By enjoying I mean running it like he stole it. “I launched it hard multiple times, but after one good launch, the 5R110 transmission said no more,” says Wakeland. “I didn’t have time for those kinds of issues, so she was fitted for a Suncoast Diesel Transmissions transmission and triple disc torque converter.”

His Instagram has grown rapidly and the #SlowLowStancedSixFo has earned 19,100 followers.

This 6.4-liter V8 Power Stroke diesel engine has been punched out 0.20-inch over by Lowes Automotive in Montgomery, Alabama. On top of the bored-out block rests two big cylinder heads that have been decked and machined down and received a three-way valve job.

The Ins And Outs

Wakeland keeps the interior, exterior, and engine bay as clean as possible as much as he can. He takes pride in his truck unlike most who neglect their rides.

With this engine in full swing and free of issues, this 6.4 breathes in cool clean atmospheric air using a No-Limit Fabrication cold-air intake. Once that cool air gets sucked in, the air then gets compressed by a Smeding Diesel S369 turbocharger. Once compressed, it’s forced through the illusion violet-coated intercooler and forced into the engine.

The exhaust fumes exit via a pair of 6.0-liter manifolds, Rudys Diesel Performance up-pipes, and out through a 4-inch Jamo Performance exhaust with Sal’s muffler. Other modifications include an Elite Diesel intake manifold, Smeding Diesel CCV re-route, fuel sump, oil filter cap, Maryland Performance fuel bowl delete, and an Airdog 2 165 GPH water and fuel separator.

He also installed a ZEX nitrous oxide kit in case he wants just a tad more power. With the mods done to the truck, Wakeland’s 6.4 has laid down the best power number of 644 horsepower and 1,159 lb-ft of torque.

A custom-built grille was done up by Kahl Kreations, features a custom badge, and has been painted gloss black to match the truck. When asking Wakeland what his favorite part of the build was, it was actually the grille.

“If I had to choose my favorite part of the build, I would have to say it was the grille. Shane Kahl, of Kahl Kreations took a vision of mine and made it a reality,” says Wakeland. “People can buy just about any part to look like someone else, but having something truly custom made it beautiful.” The custom badge he is referring to is the “Built On Faith” across the front. “If it wasn’t for the man upstairs, none of this would be possible and this is exactly why I wanted it to say this,” he says.

Additionally, the truck is fitted with a 2017 Super Duty front bumper painted to match. For lighting, Wakeland relies on Deep South LED wheelwell and wheel ring lights. This lighting equipment lets you focus in on the beautiful black paint-matched parts that were applied by Herbie Henry in Crestview, Florida. Although it is tough to keep clean, we can all agree that black is awesome.

Yes, it’s that low.

The graphics on the truck include wrapping the tailgate in a brushed aluminum look to depict a platinum truck. The work was all done by Sean Martinez with Vantage Vinyl Werx in San Antonio, Texas. With this big of a truck and this much power, Wakeland relies on Savage Fab four-link suspension, ProComp traction bars and Rancho shocks to provide that comfortable street truck ride.

“I have met some of the greatest people in the world since owning this truck. I have friends in Texas, Florida, and all over the United States because of social media and I can’t thank those who have helped me enough,” Lane states. “Whether it was sending me decals, warranting out parts when it wasn’t necessary, or putting me in your company ads, I appreciate it. Lastly, but certainly not least, I want to thank my goon squad. All of my friends that help me wrench have good times together.”

 

 

It was truly an honor getting to meet with Lane and hearing his story from the ground up. This goes to show that just because you can’t have something you want doesn’t mean you’ll never get it. Wakeland stuck with it and ended up fulfilling a dream of his and it has certainly taken off. We can’t wait to see what Wakeland has planned for the future and look forward to seeing him again soon. For more information on his build, be sure and check out his Instagram. Stay tuned to DieselArmy for more truck action.

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Artie Maupin

Artie Maupin is from Southeast Missouri and has an extreme passion for anything diesel. He loves drag racing of all kinds, as well as sled pulling competitions.
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