More Diesel ?'s

ZedMikey · Jun 14, 2011

Since this thread has basically degenerated... I'll throw in my contribution to the hijack.

I love my 1st gen CTD... 12V, kingpins, leaf springs... too bad Dodge ****ed up the cabs. My cab is rusting to pieces at 260k.

I'd be confused by a comfortable, quiet diesel pickup. :redneck:

Lucky Jeff · Jun 14, 2011

ZedMikey said:
Since this thread has basically degenerated... I'll throw in my contribution to the hijack.

I love my 1st gen CTD... 12V, kingpins, leaf springs... too bad Dodge ****ed up the cabs. My cab is rusting to pieces at 260k.

I'd be confused by a comfortable, quiet diesel pickup. :redneck:

I loved my old Ford (77) to drive around in and use just as a truck. But on road trips, the comfort of the newer trucks for the whole family is very nice to have.

And my balljoints are still good at 140k :beer:. But I'll never know how much longer they would have gone since I got a newer axle for the truck.

trxguy · Jun 14, 2011

i have a 2004 6.0L powerstroke.
so far i am into my engine for around 10 thousand
EGR delete kit
coolant filtration kit
ARP head bolts
having the heads shaved down
Oil cooler
oil cooler kit
head gaskets
there is alittle more i can't remember
that was around 7k

then the Edge Juice with Attitude Platnium 1K (also i had the banks 6 gun)

Garrett power max turbo 1300

banks exhaust $$$?

MRBP turbo down pipe and MBRP cat delete pipe 400

there is more i just can't remember anyway as of now i get 14 MPG....it tows good, it is my DD i wish the milage was better but it is what it is..

stage one injectors are next 50hp they tend to add 2.6 mpg but thats another 3000.....

dodge sucks..........fords cost money..........CHEVY diesel seems to be the best:awesomework: my exwife totaled my 2006 2500hd i thought i would try something different (the ford) and man my wallet loves me

Lucky Jeff · Jun 14, 2011

trxguy said:
dodge sucks..........

And this vast knowledge comes from?

Not Jobless · Jun 14, 2011

Lucky Jeff said:
And this vast knowledge comes from?

It gets pulled out of their ass, just like every other thread...duh

trxguy · Jun 15, 2011

Lucky Jeff said:
And this vast knowledge comes from?

i would like to answer with saying i am a diesel tech... however it does not truly justify me saying that.. 90% personal belief ( everyone has something they just don't like) and my buddies that do have dodges have had lots of various issues over the past couple years so the other 10% comes from there

Lucky Jeff · Jun 15, 2011

Not Jobless said:
It gets pulled out of their ass, just like every other thread...duh

I guess I keep hoping for a good reason from them. Never seem to get one though.

Binder · Jun 15, 2011

Lucky Jeff said:
And this vast knowledge comes from?

It's just as valid as "Ford sucks" or "Chevy sucks". It's all opinion and based on nothing really.

ain'tstuckjustresting · Jun 15, 2011

I will say after 5yrs of working on our fleet of Ferds: Not impressed! And yes 6.0's make me

uke:

whitetrashfab · Jun 16, 2011

I LOVE 6.0L's, working on them has been paying for my wheeling habit... I thank the Ford reps at every training class I go to for the 6.0

skinny_pedal · Jun 16, 2011

Binder said:
It's just as valid as "Ford sucks" or "Chevy sucks". It's all opinion and based on nothing really.

They all suck in some way shape or form. But in this case the 6.0 Powerstroke blows goats

sammy toy · Jun 16, 2011

Ive got a 2001 powerstroke 70k standard cab ill sell. gots lots of goodies. pm me if intrested.

Lucky Jeff · Jun 16, 2011

If done right, the 6.0 can be damn impressive, for a reasonable amount of money. But there is a serious learning curve when it comes to those engines. And most people don't know it. I remember when the dmax came out and the negativity was high. It's done some amazing things and proven many wrong (including myself). But they have their faults just as well. Negatives are always louder then the positives.

ain'tstuckjustresting · Jun 17, 2011

Who gives a **** if it will hold 700HP? 90% of the trucks sold stay in stock trim and we have had **** tons of problems with our stock 6.0's. We had 1 truck that was 1 more invoice from being Lemon Lawed. I shouldn't have to modify the engine on a $40k cab/chassis to make it survive as a daily driver.

crash2 · Jun 17, 2011

I had a duraturd break a push rod today :haha:

skinny_pedal · Jun 17, 2011

ain'tstuckjustresting said:
Who gives a **** if it will hold 700HP? 90% of the trucks sold stay in stock trim and we have had **** tons of problems with our stock 6.0's. We had 1 truck that was 1 more invoice from being Lemon Lawed. I shouldn't have to modify the engine on a $40k cab/chassis to make it survive as a daily driver.

This. The average guy buys the truck and uses it as just that....a truck. If said truck is always getting repaired, said truck is a turd. To spend big money on repairs to make expensive truck reliable is well dumb.