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MrCord
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Posted: April 24 2006,12:38 pm |
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| Quote (weldwade @ April 24 2006,10:37 am) | | Quote (BarryMac @ April 24 2006,9:51 am) | | Only downfall in my eyes is that we are paying premium fuel prices for un-refined fuel, that's BS if you ask me... |
Ditto.... Fuel prices are BS. I have a 1st gen Duramax/Allison its a crew cab dully 4x4 and I can get 21 mpg on the highway empty and 19-20 loaded just depends on how many slow moving cars I have to pass. I like any of the diesels out there today, the 6.0L Ford is a powerhouse it will snap your head back when you punch it. But my complaint with the Ford is there soft rear suspension, be prepared to add air bags or some kind of other leveling device. I also think there Auto trans is a POS. The Cummins will last for 300-400K Miles easy but most of us dont want to keep a truck longer than a couple of years. The Dodge Auto Trans is also a POS. I think about it this way, Diesels= Big Torque, Extreme Heat and punishing treatment thats what they are designed for shouldent the rest of your drivetrain be able to handle the abuse? Duramax/Allison is my choice. My .02 |
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I have a 4runner gas v8 now and the best I can do in 16-17 mpg but with my boat its 8-12... Â And I cant tow a toy hauler, or a travel trailer 
Edited by MrCord on April 24 2006,12:38 pm
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Posted: April 26 2006,7:37 pm |
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| Quote (MrCord @ April 26 2006,2:42 pm) | I think I am sold on the GM Duramax w/allison... I was pricing new ones vs 2 year old ones and they seem like they are almost the same... Â What gives???
But too bad there isnt a cummins w/allison... |
The newer Allison (World 1000) has some Major improvements.
It's far quieter operation, though I bought a first run production original and have no noise complaints here.
It's now a 6 speed, and they've really beefed it up.
All kinds of improvements.
70.000 hard hot and high towing on mine and it is tits.
They see Japan on the horizon, and they have to offer something built to last.
Neighbor bought the new Dodge, but had to get the manual trans,, and that seems like too much thinking and work on the road. The squeeze isn't hep to shifting with a 17.000 lb rig behind her either, along with the noise and smell.
She wants to be changing CD's, not gears.
Rumor Ford, Chrysler and GM will all offer the Allison soon.
Just rumor.
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Posted: April 26 2006,11:16 pm |
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I just got my new truck at work, an F350 with a diesel and the 5 speed auto and I gotta say..."I'm impressed!" The thing is heavy as hell, crew cab and a long bed with a utility camper shell on the back, plus it's four wheel drive, but it flat out moves. I've towed some of our boats and they're pretty heavy, and it pulls hard. If I still had a heavier boat and neede the power, I'd definately trade the Hummer in for a diesel. I don't have anything to compare with though, so I don't know which one is best.
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chevy5150
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Posted: April 27 2006,2:29 pm |
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I have the 06' Chevy d-max and I get around 23 mpg with a 6 inch lift. towing about 20 mpg
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Posted: April 28 2006,1:08 pm |
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| Quote (MrCord @ April 28 2006,9:58 am) | | Quote (stingray @ April 26 2006,10:10 pm) | | Quote (MrCord @ April 26 2006,8:48 pm) | | Quote (Trailer Park Casanova @ April 26 2006,7:25 pm) | My friends have the Duramax with the Allison, and I have the 496 (8.1) gas with the Allison.
A legit and on the level take:
The diesels get about 4 mpg better overall mileage than me.
I think Killertoy mentioned someplace ya start seeing the economy hit the family budget around 60.000k.
Not sure if the extra cost of oil changes was figured in.
The only gripe I hear from the diesel owners - that had the same rig with gas before they switched to a diesel - was low end power (holeshot) was noticably less with the diesel.
Another plus is it's expected the diesel engines to last twice as long. |
I see all of those deisl tuners on  TV that are supposed to help with mpg... I curious if they really help at all? |
any older diesel with a tuner kit has as good or better "holeshot" as a gasser. and the newest trucks have had most of the "turbo lag"tuned out by computer controlled turbos.
And I can't belive how quiet the 06 is  Â my old 454 made more noise. and the 7.3 sounds like an old cummins next to it.
the wife will have now trouble learning to drive it, there is no throttle lag when making a left turn across traffic like the older ones did.
I have a line on wholesale prices if you are willing to order one and wait six weeks.  |
Could you give me an idea of what wholesale would be on a:
Dura/Allison, CrewCab, (4x4 is optional)
Thank you in advance |
41,300 window sticker + tax& lic.
38,500 in my hands all fees paid
LT1 decor package leather ,long bed, dual climate, 6 disc.
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11-23-2024 Not boat related (Rep.#41) from: GoFastRacer
today the GM has the edge on the market, Ford is getting ready to do a major "facelift" on their F250/350 line up but are having so much trouble with their replacement motor for the failing 6.0 that they have pushed it back. They also have had the largest number of "buybacks" and warranty work on it. the new 5 speed seems ok but is still a some what new  part.  
