:::RHMT::: Real Home Made Turbo
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: PhilStubbs on February 18, 2013, 10:32:01 PM
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So, I should have a ton of debt paid off withing the next 6-12 months. I am considering buying a diesel truck. I'm leaning towards fords. I hate ford interior, but they seem to be the most solid from what I can tell without actual research. I'm not gonna do much, turbo back exhaust, intake, egr delete and programmer. Simple shit, don't want to roll coal like a faggot, no tug of war, drag racing etc.
Anyway, what would you buy that is not brand new, but new enough to finance with a bank, 4-5 years or so
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the oil change on the f350 was 200 bucks. looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
no, seriously though. the interior is nice, I wasn't disapointed. LOL@working on it though.
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6.4 Ford would be tough to beat, and I am a cummins guy. (Note I did not say Dodge guy).
If I was in the market for something newer it would either be a 6.4 Ford, or a Denali Chevy diesel. Unless you are getting a 2010+ the Dodge isn't even in the running as far as I'm concerned.
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I still love the 6.0l. I have good luck with them and know them like the back of my hand.
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V engines = :(
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Kinda sounds like my gut is on the right track. 10-15 years ago I would be buying a dodge with a cummins and not even asking anyone. These days the ford seems to be the way to go. Any input on the duramax? My uncle has one that's 5-6 years old and seems happy, plus uses it fairly similar to how I would. He also has probably never opened the hood himself so I can't get a valid opinion from him. If I could put the Chevy interior into a ford I'd be a lot happier. Lol
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Do you have a lift to take the cab off to do major repairs?
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I can have a cab off in 1.5 hours very easy but that requires a two post hoist, head gaskets can be done cab on so depends on what you consider major repairs.
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How long does it take you to do them cab on vs cab off on a 6.0 ?
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I have an 05 chev 2500 ec/sb 4x4, it has 412000km (256000miles) The drivers seat needs to be restuffed and recovered, outside of that I really don't have any complaints, oh other then it is not a long box.
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How long does it take you to do them cab on vs cab off on a 6.0 ?
It's about the same but more fucking around in tight spots with it on. I've never personally done cab on though.
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I have an 05 chev 2500 ec/sb 4x4, it has 412000km (256000miles) The drivers seat needs to be restuffed and recovered, outside of that I really don't have any complaints, oh other then it is not a long box.
Interesting. I'm thinking 4 door longbed. If I can swing the payment. If not I will settle for the half doors in the back, but long bed is a must. I'm not buying a diesel that can't fit a sheet of plywood with a closed tailgate. My current truck has an 8' bed and I put it to use.
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cc/lb is what I was shopping for as well, but this was such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. But this one does have leather, dual climate control ect... It was the full load in 05. Not ideal, but for what I use it for it does fine. It had good maintenance records, and doesn't leak or drip anything, has a 5 position efi live switch, intake, exhaust, fass lift pump, 6 speed trans module, ect...
The only thing I want to do is to go through the trans, as it has never been out, it doesn't give me any trouble, and still shifts great, but I would hate to be left stranded.
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I hate fords, but their trucks are work horses. I own a 350, 550 and 650. Horrible interiors, crappy mileage, but they haul.
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6.4 Ford would be tough to beat, and I am a cummins guy. (Note I did not say Dodge guy).
If I was in the market for something newer it would either be a 6.4 Ford, or a Denali Chevy diesel. Unless you are getting a 2010+ the Dodge isn't even in the running as far as I'm concerned.
I am a big fan of my 07.5 6.7L, its like my old 5.9L's big brother.
I will agree though, the body of the truck and the interior (aside from the massive room of the mega cab) leave much to be desired. If this engine wasn't in the truck, I would never own a dodge product.
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I hate fords, but their trucks are work horses. I own a 350, 550 and 650. Horrible interiors, crappy mileage, but they haul.
I love my superdutys interiors but both have my trucks have been full loads, leather ect. The bare bones trucks are just that.
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I can't figure out why leather is considered such an upgrade. I hate leather. Cloth owns all for seats.
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Its more expensive and traditionally if its not shit teir leather it last longer and it eaeier to clean. Plus shit died for.it. you live in florida, leather sucks. It sucks here in the summer and the winter but fall and spring its great.
Also theres got to be atleast 3/4 cows worth of leather in a crew cab. Thats got to count. for something.
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Pfff, I'll stick with my cloth.
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I like cloth as well, you would never know it looking at mine and my wife's rigs though lol.
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What do you nogs think about 03-06 gmc sierra diesel?
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What do you nogs think about 03-06 gmc sierra diesel?
s-10 front suspension.
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ford would be my last choice
if you care about fuel mileage get a cummnins, i think the chevy is the best all around.
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Fanboi
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You should get either a Ford or a Chevy, so I can sweet talk you into a bad flash that will poke rods out of your block, or better yet cause a runaway diesel situation at interstate+ speeds, when you are halfway home.
For that sort of flash on a Dodge, you're going to have to wait a bit. I can render your ECU into a doorstop now, but I would not find that as satisfying.
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Yea, I'm sure even I could turn it into a door stop.
I'm really a Chevy guy if I was forced to pick an American brand and stick with it. I guess I need to do some research.
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What do you nogs think about 03-06 gmc sierra diesel?
s-10 front suspension.
Rides like a car. :D
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You should get either a Ford or a Chevy, so I can sweet talk you into a bad flash that will poke rods out of your block...
Highroller is interested in such a tune for his 6.4
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What do you nogs think about 03-06 gmc sierra diesel?
s-10 front suspension.
Rides like a car. :D
Fuck
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The chevys ride like a chevy. If you go into it knowing that you'll be fine. Now with that said, my father in law has a 01 ford with a 7.3 and has 200k on the clock and he just did new heads because something was fucked up with the injectors and coolent getting mixed together, besides that the thing hasn't had a problem since day 1 off the lot. He has some small mods done to it but nothing that's to big of a deal.
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I love me some dead cow seats. My Chev automatically turns the seat heat on in the winter, so they are never cold. Summer they do get warm. Lots of newer vehicles have a/c in the seats though too, that is amazing.
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I really like my old silverado. It's comfortable, rides nicer than any truck I have been in and tows about as well as any gas truck could. I just kinda want something nice. My truck is a 1990, interior is mint, body is straight, just needs paint....... and a 6bt. Lol.
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So keep it and do a 6bt swap...
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That was always the plan. Just thinking I want something almost new
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03-06 duramax are pretty cheap. kinda the shitty years though
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That was always the plan. Just thinking I want something almost new
My business partner has a 2010 dodge, and he drives his old 02 more then the 2010. He is too worried about the new one breaking, and costing a pile of money to fix. Where as he knows he can fix just about anything on the old one for a couple grand at most, including the engine its self.
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This damn thread got me thinking about trading in my 650 on a new 550. So I went and drove one. Damn thats a nice truck. Even the interior wasn't bad. Those 6.4s don't even sound or drive like a diesel. The smog fluid you have to add sounds incredible lame though I hope someone has a brilliant delete for that.
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the interiors are pretty nice
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This damn thread got me thinking about trading in my 650 on a new 550. So I went and drove one. Damn thats a nice truck. Even the interior wasn't bad. Those 6.4s don't even sound or drive like a diesel. The smog fluid you have to add sounds incredible lame though I hope someone has a brilliant delete for that.
I'm not 100% up on the 550 but you said new, then 6.4 then smog fluid. Me thinks you were in a 6.7 scorpion truck.
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Yep, your right. It was the 6.7, just didn't know any better.
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You should get either a Ford or a Chevy, so I can sweet talk you into a bad flash that will poke rods out of your block...
Highroller is interested in such a tune for his 6.4
I can provide this tune in a handful of different formats for you to flash discreetly at your leisure, or alternately you can fly me up under the pretense of a meet and, while he's in a rib induced coma, I can flash it myself.
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You should get either a Ford or a Chevy, so I can sweet talk you into a bad flash that will poke rods out of your block...
Highroller is interested in such a tune for his 6.4
I can provide this tune in a handful of different formats for you to flash discreetly at your leisure, or alternately you can fly me up under the pretense of a meet and, while he's in a rib induced coma, I can flash it myself.
Through the h&s file system would be great, but ribs sound good too... hmmm :-\
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mmmm ribs with JD and Brett, mmmmmmmmmmmm
trucks on warranty, do as you wish.
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03-06 duramax are pretty cheap. kinda the shitty years though
05+ switched motors, and didn't have the injector issues that the lb7 had. That being said, I love my 01 lb7 now that I've replaced the injectors to the tune of $2200 lol
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I've got an '03 F350 with the 7.3l that I run on Veggie oil and I love it. Haven't had any major problems. It's got a lift so it rides like a truck but any super duty will as they are designed to pull heavy shit and have weight on the axle. The 7.3 is pretty badass. The new fords are pretty nice even the interiors are sweet. The cost of diesel though is just so ridiculous.
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03-06 duramax are pretty cheap. kinda the shitty years though
05+ switched motors, and didn't have the injector issues that the lb7 had. That being said, I love my 01 lb7 now that I've replaced the injectors to the tune of $2200 lol
Cool. It costs that or more to do 6 on a cummins hpcr
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i have a 99 cummins chipped straight piped and a bigger turbo. it has 265000 on it and no troubles but the dodge part sucks. my dad has a 01 duramax it rides nice and is quiet. but with the cost of diesel i would just buy a gas truck it costs me 180 buck to fill up that bitch every 2 weeks fuck that business
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My truck gets no daily duty. If I'm not towing or hauling it sits. The gas price makes me feel better. With current gas prices it takes about $130 to fill.
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What gas truck will get 20mpg? Maybe a Chevy one if baby the shit out of it
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Mine seems to get 12mpg no matter towing, highway, taking it easy, beating on it, etc. it's carbureted though.
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My bros 05 gmc durumax gets 22mpg.
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My cummins gets around 20-21 at 60-65mph
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My chev gets like 15-16mpg. :'(
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I dont check mine, when it gets down I fill it up lol.
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I'm hard on the throttle, and have a shitty Edge tuner, but I still manage 18+ on the highway
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Damn I thought the diesel trucks would do better on gas then my 03 6.0l yukon. I got around 12mpg on the way down to Nc this year, and closer to 19mpg after JD tune it. Im sure I could have got better mpg if I wasnt doing close to 80mph on the way back :noel:
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...Im sure I could have got better mpg if I wasnt doing close to 80mph on the way back :noel:
That is what kills it for mine, I pretty much go 80mph+ all the time. I am sure if I slowed down to 60-65mph it would get that 19-21 that everyone talks about. It is hard when the highway I use for 95% of my moving around has a 70mph speed limit.
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my 5.3 gets 18-20mpg did 14.5 towing a 21ft boat
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Governor soleniod and/or transducer went out again mother fuckers. Post 48re!
New parts & fluid and almost 200 later and it shifts well again
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Governor soleniod and/or transducer went out again mother fuckers. Post 48re!
New parts & fluid and almost 200 later and it shifts well again
I'm a big fan of the 5r110 behind the 6.0 or the 6.4, I do like the trans control modual in the 6.0l truck better though.
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What gas truck will get 20mpg? Maybe a Chevy one if baby the shit out of it
A bunch. Think out of the box.
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What gas truck will get 20mpg? Maybe a Chevy one if baby the shit out of it
A bunch. Think out of the box.
None that are worth a damn. Oh and pull 30000 pou ds
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What gas truck will get 20mpg? Maybe a Chevy one if baby the shit out of it
A bunch. Think out of the box.
None that are worth a damn. Oh and pull 30000 pou ds
Fine, stay in the box.
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Caddy. Comanche could be close to 20 on efi if you get creative. With the big ton package it should be able to pull some shit.
Then again, they are shitty mini trucks.
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Old man's ecoboost does just fine.