Let's talk diesel pickups...

Started by Steve, January 29, 2007, 05:27:05 PM

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January 29, 2007, 05:27:05 PM
So which do you prefer, Cummins, PowerStroke or Duramax?

I have had 3 Fords with a diesel and although I really like my Ford I just can't get into that new 6.0 PS and I'm not going to try out the new 07' model.  So I may have to change gears after so many years with Ford and get a Dodge.

January 29, 2007, 08:51:16 PM #1
the only thing i dislike about any daimler/chrysler product is that they'll be fine up to a certain point... and then EVERYTHING breaks.
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January 29, 2007, 09:57:44 PM #2
the durimax now that it has been out for a few years has the bugs worked out.  They are much quieter than the cummins and from my experience have more power than the 6.0.  give em a shot, and later this year for the 08 they may have the new designs also.  the new dodges just to me seem like the same quality they had back in the 80's when the only good quality was the cummins engine.  just my .02 though
January 30, 2007, 02:57:49 AM #3
They're fine as long as I don't get stuck behind one on a steep uphill grade. Slow and smelly doesn't really 'win friends and influence people'. :yak:
January 30, 2007, 07:07:11 PM #4
there are some great power upgrades, (BULLY DOG etc) that i've seen a lifted truck with 37" tires white smoke the tires!
January 30, 2007, 07:20:39 PM #5
I don't know much about the Powerstrokes or Dodges,  but I'm a technician at a Chevy dealership.  The newest Duramax's are super.  They run great,  have lots of power and they're easy on fuel.   The older ones are good too.  They had some injector problems but all that's fixed now.   I done a bunch of suspension work on one last week with over 350,000 miles on it.   
January 31, 2007, 02:35:34 AM #6
Quote from: maxferry on January 30, 2007, 02:57:49 AM
They're fine as long as I don't get stuck behind one on a steep uphill grade. Slow and smelly doesn't really 'win friends and influence people'. :yak:

LOL, I don't think you will see me going slow up any hills with 350hp and 650ft-lbs of torque.  :whistling:
January 31, 2007, 09:18:14 AM #7
Quote from: Steve on January 31, 2007, 02:35:34 AM
LOL, I don't think you will see me going slow up any hills with 350hp and 650ft-lbs of torque.  :whistling:

650 ft/lb torque. that's yummy.
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February 08, 2007, 11:49:43 AM #8
A diesel pickup. That's a new one to me. Do they fit in the soundhole? How are they for feedback resistance. And what about the fuel tank?
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