Keep the stang or get a diesel?
11/8/12, 09:40 PM
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Absofreakinlutely. Just saying they've got 8 year old interiors and electronics and scratched beds and shocks and springs and so on. Great farm truck or work truck or hauler. But not so great as a daily driver with no purpose.
11/9/12, 06:13 AM
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Well I kinda want something I can haul my cows to and from the sale, use for hunting, pulling stuff for work, and my once a month hay run. And I'm not really concerned about it being old. I'm 18, it ain't gotta be fancy lol. It's either that or a 12v or 24v cummins or a 7.3. I'd even consider a duramax. The only thing I'm opposed to is a 6.0 powerstroke.
11/9/12, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by texastboneking
Honestly... Once you deleted all the emissions. The power "choke" is actually a good engine with pretty good lifespan...
11/9/12, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by black9D5
It's one of the best ever built in my opinion.
11/9/12, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by texastboneking
The ones around here run circles around the cummins and they last long too XD
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Maybe I can enlighten you on the Powerstroke to help make an informed decision... !
- if your just looking for a Farm style use truck that's not going to be hauling 15,000+ lbs and its not going to be a daily driver... Take this into consideration
-96+ 7.3 are very affordable, reliable and towing up to about 10,000lbs is pushing it
-99 is the redesign and what many think of as the first real Powerstroke evolution... Power increase was finally over 500lb/ft - reliable and great durability. However the 7.3 could not meet emission ratings for the end of 2003 MY which lead to the end of production for the 7.3
-03-07 the 6.0 many people are afraid of the 6.0... They obviously had their problems with head gaskets... Turbos..coolers ... Egr valves ... That being said ... In my opinion I would not be afraid of a later model (05-07) with the proper modifications and EGR cooler delete, proper coolant ( cleaner the better) and proper maintenance these engines thrive... The higher revving quicker response and engine management system is much more advanced and in my opinion a much more fun truck to drive! - also Ford redesigned the front suspension to a torque arm/ coil spring style front suspension - it does not compromise any strength of the old leaf spring set up but is far superior in ride quality .
-08-10 6.4 is a redesign of the 6.0 to meet even stricter emissions standards and now a common rail high pressure fuel delivery system and much more in depth emissions devices - these engines are very responsive to the tuner industry but a complete pain to work on ... Good luck ... But there all Fords so you can't go wrong!
- if your just looking for a Farm style use truck that's not going to be hauling 15,000+ lbs and its not going to be a daily driver... Take this into consideration
-96+ 7.3 are very affordable, reliable and towing up to about 10,000lbs is pushing it
-99 is the redesign and what many think of as the first real Powerstroke evolution... Power increase was finally over 500lb/ft - reliable and great durability. However the 7.3 could not meet emission ratings for the end of 2003 MY which lead to the end of production for the 7.3
-03-07 the 6.0 many people are afraid of the 6.0... They obviously had their problems with head gaskets... Turbos..coolers ... Egr valves ... That being said ... In my opinion I would not be afraid of a later model (05-07) with the proper modifications and EGR cooler delete, proper coolant ( cleaner the better) and proper maintenance these engines thrive... The higher revving quicker response and engine management system is much more advanced and in my opinion a much more fun truck to drive! - also Ford redesigned the front suspension to a torque arm/ coil spring style front suspension - it does not compromise any strength of the old leaf spring set up but is far superior in ride quality .
-08-10 6.4 is a redesign of the 6.0 to meet even stricter emissions standards and now a common rail high pressure fuel delivery system and much more in depth emissions devices - these engines are very responsive to the tuner industry but a complete pain to work on ... Good luck ... But there all Fords so you can't go wrong!
11/9/12, 11:03 PM
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My dad had an 06 and made the mistake of letting someone put a chip on it.
Even though I begged him not to.
Lost a turbo. Fixed it. Blew a head gasket. Traded it on another 06. Didn't put a chip in that one and we still have it and it's been flawless. Use it for hauling equipment and our trash trailer.
Had a 99 before that first 06. Should have just kept it. The best looking truck I've ever seen. silver crew cab 4x4 with lots of black accents.
Even though I begged him not to.
Lost a turbo. Fixed it. Blew a head gasket. Traded it on another 06. Didn't put a chip in that one and we still have it and it's been flawless. Use it for hauling equipment and our trash trailer.
Had a 99 before that first 06. Should have just kept it. The best looking truck I've ever seen. silver crew cab 4x4 with lots of black accents.
11/9/12, 11:08 PM
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My dad had an 06 and made the mistake of letting someone put a chip on it.
Even though I begged him not to.
Lost a turbo. Fixed it. Blew a head gasket. Traded it on another 06. Didn't put a chip in that one and we still have it and it's been flawless. Use it for hauling equipment and our trash trailer.
Had a 99 before that first 06. Should have just kept it. The best looking truck I've ever seen. silver crew cab 4x4 with lots of black accents.
Even though I begged him not to.
Lost a turbo. Fixed it. Blew a head gasket. Traded it on another 06. Didn't put a chip in that one and we still have it and it's been flawless. Use it for hauling equipment and our trash trailer.
Had a 99 before that first 06. Should have just kept it. The best looking truck I've ever seen. silver crew cab 4x4 with lots of black accents.
11/10/12, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoss408
Maybe I can enlighten you on the Powerstroke to help make an informed decision... !
- if your just looking for a Farm style use truck that's not going to be hauling 15,000+ lbs and its not going to be a daily driver... Take this into consideration
-96+ 7.3 are very affordable, reliable and towing up to about 10,000lbs is pushing it
-99 is the redesign and what many think of as the first real Powerstroke evolution... Power increase was finally over 500lb/ft - reliable and great durability. However the 7.3 could not meet emission ratings for the end of 2003 MY which lead to the end of production for the 7.3
-03-07 the 6.0 many people are afraid of the 6.0... They obviously had their problems with head gaskets... Turbos..coolers ... Egr valves ... That being said ... In my opinion I would not be afraid of a later model (05-07) with the proper modifications and EGR cooler delete, proper coolant ( cleaner the better) and proper maintenance these engines thrive... The higher revving quicker response and engine management system is much more advanced and in my opinion a much more fun truck to drive! - also Ford redesigned the front suspension to a torque arm/ coil spring style front suspension - it does not compromise any strength of the old leaf spring set up but is far superior in ride quality .
-08-10 6.4 is a redesign of the 6.0 to meet even stricter emissions standards and now a common rail high pressure fuel delivery system and much more in depth emissions devices - these engines are very responsive to the tuner industry but a complete pain to work on ... Good luck ... But there all Fords so you can't go wrong!
- if your just looking for a Farm style use truck that's not going to be hauling 15,000+ lbs and its not going to be a daily driver... Take this into consideration
-96+ 7.3 are very affordable, reliable and towing up to about 10,000lbs is pushing it
-99 is the redesign and what many think of as the first real Powerstroke evolution... Power increase was finally over 500lb/ft - reliable and great durability. However the 7.3 could not meet emission ratings for the end of 2003 MY which lead to the end of production for the 7.3
-03-07 the 6.0 many people are afraid of the 6.0... They obviously had their problems with head gaskets... Turbos..coolers ... Egr valves ... That being said ... In my opinion I would not be afraid of a later model (05-07) with the proper modifications and EGR cooler delete, proper coolant ( cleaner the better) and proper maintenance these engines thrive... The higher revving quicker response and engine management system is much more advanced and in my opinion a much more fun truck to drive! - also Ford redesigned the front suspension to a torque arm/ coil spring style front suspension - it does not compromise any strength of the old leaf spring set up but is far superior in ride quality .
-08-10 6.4 is a redesign of the 6.0 to meet even stricter emissions standards and now a common rail high pressure fuel delivery system and much more in depth emissions devices - these engines are very responsive to the tuner industry but a complete pain to work on ... Good luck ... But there all Fords so you can't go wrong!
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