Tim Herbst is a Nevada native who comes from a family that’s very familiar with all things automotive. They’ve owned gas stations, been involved in motorsports and desert racing, and much more. So it stands to reason that Tim could have built a truck as wild as he wanted and had it come out perfect. However, everyone’s idea of perfect is a little different and this stealthy 2011 Ford F-250 is Tim’s vision of a nice all-around daily driver with a twist. The key for this build was to keep the stock height and ride quality while making more power on the street as well as lots of power on the dyno and the track. Tim began with a simple upgrade of the air intake to an S&B unit that lets the engine breathe a little deeper. Of course, this was not the only engine modification.
While mostly stock under the hood, this 6.7L diesel has had a few upgrades. Future plans include some twin turbo work, duel fuel injection pumps and a set of 180-hp injectors.
Improving the stock airflow was accomplished with an S&B cold air intake. This simple and clean upgrade added power and enhanced the look too. The clear cover allows easy assessment of the dirt build-up on the filter, reminding you, at a glance, to clean it when needed.
The Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel sports a 4-inch MBPR exhaust system and a Nitrous Express diesel system that boosts power and reduces turbo spool-up time. This helps on the street and really shines on the dyno and track. This sleeper F-250 put out an impressive 999 lb/ft and 454 hp at 2,575 rpm on the dyno, with a little squeeze of nitrous. The nitrous bottle can be removed and the truck runs perfectly without it too. Future plans include some twin turbo work, duel fuel injection pumps and a set of 180-hp injectors.
The suspension’s virtually stock, and this keeps the best possible ride and maintains the “stealthiness” of the truck. The tires and wheels have been upgraded to a set of BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A tires, size LT285/70R17. These reliable and desert race-proven tires are mounted on Walker Evans wheels, fitted with red trim rings that tie into the truck’s red paint scheme.
This sleeper Ford F-250 put out an impressive 999 lb/ft and 454 hp at 2,575 rpm on the dyno, with a little squeeze of nitrous. Off the bottle, power numbers are still up over stock, and this truck is still reliable.
On the exterior, the bumpers front and rear are stock, but a multi-hitch was added to allow this truck to tow multiple trailers with minimal setup of ball diameter and height. The bed was carpeted and fitted with a Gaylord’s hard tonneau cover. The Gaylord’s system features automatic powered struts that allow the cover to be raised and lowered from the cab. In addition, a set of Amp Research power steps was installed to make entry easy for everyone in the family.
Here you see the automatic opener from Gaylord’s Truck Bed Lids. There are two of these, one on each side, that allow the tonneau cover to be raised and lowered from the cab.
This Ford looks stock at a glance and good from any angle, but tangle with it and you’ll find that it has power to spare.
Tim’s 2011 red Ford is a work in progress, but it will likely keep the stealth theme with future upgrades aimed at more power and performance rather than a big lift and eye-popping looks. If you find yourself being left in the dust by a stock-looking red F-250, it might just be that it’s Tim in his “a little more than stock” Ford truck.
Text and Photos by Trent Riddle
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