Diesel Question!

Discussion in 'V10 and Diesel Engine Performance' started by HammerDown, Apr 6, 2012.

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  1. Apr 7, 2012 at 6:17 PM #21
    HammerDown

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    manuals are out of the question for towing. would just be a pain in the ass
     
  2. Apr 7, 2012 at 6:35 PM #22
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    Tell that to every Semi driver....

    A manual is more efficient at getting power to the ground and can hold the power better than an auto. I would much rather choose the gear I want pulling grades (or coming down them :jawdrop: ) than letting a 4-speed auto doing it for me...
     
  3. Apr 7, 2012 at 6:48 PM #23
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    I agree with not wanting a manual (I had a manual F250 7.3 and it like to have worried me to death :jester: ) but if you dont mind shifting I guess it's not a problem. I personally love my built auto. It's off da chain :chewie:
     
  4. Apr 7, 2012 at 6:50 PM #24
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    we're actually looking for a truck just like yours west, minus the lift and miles

    manuals are better but we have a steep driveway and just don't want to deal with the hassle of shifting and taking off
     
  5. Apr 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM #25
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    My boss runs multiple dodges with 5.9s. They are not low quality. For pulling like this I'd buy a Dodge cummins before anything. I use to dispice Dodge. Not any more after working with him and his dad (who also has cummins) . Plus with dodges you wont need to worry about how to load your trailer cause Dodge has the stiffest leafs out of um.

    So I'm saying buy a Dodge with the 5.9 .


    Another thing is if you would look at a Dodge (I know u said you wanted an 03+) that's in the 98-99 year range. Be carefull those have the 53 block that aren't the best if you want to mod it and run lots of houses.
     
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    only thing is finding one in our price range, $10,000-13,000 trucks without a shat ton of miles in nice shape is hard
     
  7. Apr 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM #27
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    Built autos are worth it, but spendy :waytogo:

    Gotcha. Good luck finding your truck.
     
  8. Apr 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM #28
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    Down here a truck like mine goes for $18,000-20,000 easy. I don't know about up there but down here for that money you would be getting a old F250 or a 12v 5.9 cummins.
     
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