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So they took out a ****ty gas motor and installed Ford's ****tiest diesel.
7.3 is fords best diesel. 6.0 is the worst.
Did you read that off of fullsize?'Quote:
Originally Posted by TdmayfieldIV
No way in hell I would pay 8k for that truck
Would you not agree? 6.0 had head gasket and heat problems. 6.4 had eve cooler problems that lead to the same issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroncoJo
And the early power jokes made around 200 hp... There is no comparison between a 94 7.3 powerstroke and a 06 6.0 powerstrokeQuote:
Originally Posted by TdmayfieldIV
I think you are confusing the 7.3 put in this truck with the better later 7.3.Quote:
Originally Posted by TdmayfieldIV
mmmm, 32 year old truck with a 17 year old drivetrain.
Sounds like a dependable tow rig to me
2001ish 7.3's are the sexy time, non turbo'd 92ish is like a punch in the balls, 94ish is like a punch in the face....Quote:
Originally Posted by BroncoJo
Your right, Tommy should be punched in the faceQuote:
Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02
7.3's weren't called powerstroke until 99. I'm pretty sure the PS and non-PS 7.3's are almost completely different engines but I could be wrong
Powerstrokes came in late 94, difference being powerstrokes don't have an injection pump like the 7.3 idiQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparling
I didn't read the year I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparling
but yeah, in 92 there was the non turbo idi, then in 93 and 94 you had a choice of a turbo or non turbo idi
i would have thought this would be a comment from fred, but second in line would you flem.Quote:
Originally Posted by robertf03
FYI: Tommy you are dumb for wanting this rig, for that price you can get a reasonably new tow rig that will be much more reliable
I chose to take the high ground and sit this one out. :D
are you sure about this? I am pretty sure my 97 had a powerstroke badge on itQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparling
I think it was the super duty 7.3's that were different than the pre-SD powerstrokes. It's been a while since I looked all that crap up for my grandpas truck.
He's wrong, I think Knoeller's 92 had a powerstroke badge on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
did it have glasspacks too? I cruised a 93 w/ 35's and glasspacks for a while in high school.Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02
cool story I know
Is Ed off the grid? I haven't heard from him on amsoil yet. I'm about to roll 13k on cheap oil and really need to get on this soonish.
The Powerstroke name came in 95. However, the engine became available mid-94 with a manual only. In 94, you could get the old 7.3 with and auto or manual also.Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
sounds familiarQuote:
Originally Posted by StevenAg03
I guess all you kids are too damn young.
I am too young for the 6.9, will leave that one out.
7.3 came out with no turbo in 88 and was available that way thru 1994. Reliable engine that got good mileage. Power was less than the 460, more than 351.
In 1994 a turbo option was added to the old 7.3. These made no more power than the non turbo version, but did burn holes in pistons. Had a "Turbo" badge on the side.
In 1994 the new 7.3 direct injection turbo was introduced. It also had the "Turbo" badge on the side, it was not named "Powerstroke" until 1995, but was the same engine. These got slightly less mileage than the old 7.3, and had a whole lot more power. Downshifting on every hill was a thing of the past, and they could outrun dodges. Always ran but never right. Almost every part on these engines liked to break, besides the mechanical parts and the glow plugs. Did not matter that the glow plugs were always good because the controller and wire harness for them always went bad. Most common problems were the injectors and the flywheels (manual trans, Ford's autos still sucked at this time). This engine was used to 1998 (there were a few cab/chassis trucks called 1998). You could get 20-40 hp chips for these trucks, hardly made a difference.
1999 saw had a new powerstroke for the new body style and now included an intercooler, had issues with injectors and wire harness. Ford corrected this and the good powerstroke was really 99.5-2003. The early 99s were probably all upgraded to 99.5 style so they can be considered good too. Only remaining constant problem was the cam sensor, which costs $20-30 and takes 5 minutes to replace. These engines got slightly less mileage and had slightly more power than the previous ones. They were also the first Ford diesels that really responded to a tune. The best truck to have would be 02-03, slightly updated interior and much quieter. It was also with this generation of trucks that ford came out with a good automatic transmission.
2003 saw the introduction of the 6.0. 2003 and 2004 had many issues, mainly with head gaskets and egr coolers. 2005-2007 were pretty good but still had head gasket and egr cooler problems. I would not pass on one if it were cheap enough, as $3000 will fix the problems and get you a truck as reliable as the good 7.3s, with a better automatic transmission, better suspension, better brakes, better mileage, better everything. These trucks could make crazy power with just an intake, tune, and exhaust. My 2005 with just these mods would run the same as my little brother's 99 with intake, exhaust, tuner, aftermarket turbo, aftermarket injectors, and methanol injection.
2008-2010 6.4L were good engines, made a lot of power, but mileage really sucked. Deletion of DPF got mileage solidly into 2 digits. Last I drove one it had 34,000 lbs behind it, and the accelerator pedal never neared the floor, this was with air intake, SCT tune, DPF delete, and 4.30 gears though.
2011 6.7L, lots of talk. Amazing how well they run, and how smooth they accelerate, will pull 30,000 lbs with no struggle, completely stock. Mileage is not near what its talked up to be. Really about what the 7.3s got, less than the 6.0. It just seems really good compared to the previous trucks, and what dodge has to offer. Dually will get 15mpg, while single wheel runs about 16.5mpg. I would imagine a 2wd single cab would cruise at 20mpg. They haven't been out long, but I have not heard of one single issue.
6.9 was the first diesel i ever drove
Can I run 285's on the front of my 2wd f-250 without any rub, or do I need to stick with 265 or 275's?
Cherry bombs....Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
Just finished swapping the rear tires to the front and 285/75/16 fit with no rub with about and inch or inch and a half at full lock.Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
Also, the rpm difference of 235 vs 285's was prolly 100rpm or less at 70mph.
prolly want a cracker?
I would run some ribbed 235/85/16 on the front and AT 265/75/16 on the back and forget about rotating tires.
I would only run the ribbed in your rear....Quote:
Originally Posted by eight
just another day in diesel paradise...loaded up today to take the trucks out in the next couple weeks.
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So, what's the latest on stock replacement fuel pumps for dodge 24 valve diesels? I have no interest in dogs or fass or whatever the high dollar stuff is. Last I checked everyone was all about the new Airtex pumps so I got one of them. Lasted about 20K. My 2 stock pumps lasted over 100K each. When the stock pumps went bad they did it slowly, still pumped a few psi. I pulled a plug out of the top of the fuel filter and the airtex pumps nothing. I pulled about 21,000 lbs with the old dodge Friday, sure the pump was out then but it never acted like anything was wrong. Internet search today says the airtex is crap.
we sell airtex and it is ****
On another note, a 2011 dodge 3500 came into work today because it had a check engine light on. And at 15,000 miles, there was an egr code and a airflow sensor code.
It makes this commercial laughable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8y--fHpLXk
i dont think there is much in the way of stock replacements. I had a Holley Blue on mine for 3-4 years in addition to the stock pump. I went this route because it was cheaper than the FASS or AirDogs. After replacing it 4 times, i bought the AirDog Raptor.Quote:
Originally Posted by eight
If you dont want to spend the 400 for the AirDog, by another stock pump.
Just joined the diesel team!
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Cool truck! Gay wheels...
Please tell me that it does not have dual pipes out the back.
Please tell me you are removing the mexicano fuell filler
It would be super clean without the duals, ghey door handles, ghey chrome gas cap, and the wheels are meh
What is it with you and mexican trucks? :flipoff2::flipoff2:
I like it and bet with a few tweeks (handles and gas cap removed) it will look great:gigem:
I only see one pic. Am I missing something?
2006 Silverado 2500hd CCSB, Exactly what I wantedQuote:
Originally Posted by 85cj7
Duramax/Allison 6spd with 102K miles Didn't know much about them until researching and talking to Ed (Thanks!). Absolutely in love with this combo
2wd
LT2 model which means it has just about every option except a moon roof. Great Interior. Very very little wear and I don't find the interior styling nearly as bothering as some reviews on-line made it seem
Factory options.
Pwr windows/locks/seats/mirrors
Keyless entry
Leather interior
Heated seats/mirrors
Tow package
LBZ/6spd Allison tranny
Front captain seats with rear bench and non-folding console up front.
Bose premium sound system with in dash cd changer, and separate rear radio.
Color is a metallic grey/almost a pewter.
Separate digital climate control for front driver and passenger.
Overhead console with map lights
Aftermarket options and maintenance.
Front levelling kit with Cognito upper control arms(around 3-3.5" lift)
Bilstein shocks all around
20" incubus rims A LITTLE bling for my liking but they are growing on me and replace the factory wheels that I have read so many bad reviews on-line about
275/65 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S Immediately noticed they are a little loud
billet door handles My only hesitation with buying this truck. Going back to stock would be nice but available cash is short at this point after the initial investment
billet antenna
billet grill
aluminum gas cap door
bedlocker electronic toneau cover with switch mounted under dash Absolutely bad a$$ and in love with it. Great to be able to leave some stuff in the bed with no worries about it walking away
gas strut assisted tailgate
built storage box for behind rear seat
Built in blue tooth with microphone next to the visor in the ceiling.
Banks monster exhaust
Banks air intake
Drop in Bedliner
HID lights(pretty sure they are HID, definitely not factory)
10% tint on all windows except windshield
For maintenance, previous owner has changed the engine oil, rear diff both to mobile synthetic. The transmission cooler lines were replaced with new lines, and the fluid was switched to transynd synthetic as well; plus regularly changed out all filters including the fuel filter. All of this was done at 100k miles. I also had all 4 ball joints replaced at 101k miles, brakes checked out good, and lubed all of the joints in the suspension with synthetic grease.
In short I am very happy with the buy. Almost all of the 'mods' I would have wanted to do anyway down the line so it saves me cash and time. Some of the 'mods' I would like to reverse but that will all occur with time. This truck will last me a long time and will be able to pull the jeep and get me to work just fine.
:flipoff2:And no mexican would be able to afford this truck without the help of credit cards or some lock picks.:flipoff2: