Re: Buying a diesel truck

Posted by dds-inc on May 23, 2007 at 18:07:33 from (64.12.116.14):

In Reply to: Buying a diesel truck posted by Lincoln on May 23, 2007 at 16:49:16:

7.3L Powerstroke is the best engine ford ever put in a truck. FORGET 6.0L "weakerstrokes". The powerstroke 7.3L turbo usually runs 17 mpg with 3.73 rear ends, and has a lot of torque.

Chevrolet duramaxes are basically ISUZU engines. Weak area is the aluminum heads. However, they are a nice smooth running engine. They have a lot of power. They run 18-19 mpg with 3.73 rear ends

Cummins 5.9L 24-valve turbo's found in the 98 through 03 dodges are the great old engines. If you look for one, make sure you get the high output with 6 speed manual, as the automatics usually tear out in the weaker low-output 5.9L's. The dodge trucks of that era have major problems with the front ends falling out from under them. The new style dodges look UGLY but have AAM axles which are heavier duty axles. They run about 20 mpg on a GOOD day with the high speed rear ends.

I don't like automatic. Even if someone's running their mouth about how easy it is to use an automatic, I still love the control and rigidity of a stick.

BY THE WAY...NO SUCH THING AS A FUEL EFFICIENT DIESEL.

Replies:

• Re: Buying a diesel truck dhermesc 05:09:18 05/24/07 (1)
  • Re: Buying a diesel truck dds-inc 11:19:17 05/24/07 (0)

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