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New (to me) truck. Finally.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by TurboDiesel, Jun 16, 2019.

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  1. Screwloose

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    Congratulations Tim!!!!! Sounds like a really great deal you got.
     
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  2. fox9988

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    Cummins vs Viper. Not bad for a daily driver/tow rig.
     
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  3. Horkn

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    Nice rig TD!
     
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    Nice truck! How does it pull in comparison to your old truck?
     
    94BULLITT, Jun 19, 2019
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  5. TurboDiesel

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    We pulled a 24' box trailer through WV a couple weeks ago. It will tow any speed you want.:yes: The old truck did pretty good, this truck is amazing!

    I'm really curious to see what the mileage is towing the camper long distance.
     
    TurboDiesel, Jun 20, 2019
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    Well come on up and find out
     
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    Nice truck Tim. Best product I have found to stop and or prevent rust is Corrosion X. It is used in the aircraft industry and on commercial fishing equipment. There is a thin and a heavy duty thick.
     
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  8. 94BULLITT

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    I think the 6.7 has a good bit more torque than a 5.9.
     
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  9. TurboDiesel

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    its rated at 350 hp and 650 ft lbs factory. (vs 325/610 for the 5.9) the tuner probably gives it 100 more hp and 200 more ft lbs.
    ...more than the tranny can handle probably.

    of course, losing the cat, DPF and disabling the EGR makes a huge difference in performance and milage!
     
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  10. TurboDiesel

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    I'd like that, Randy!

    We are heading down to see Brandon Scott and the Ark Encounter in a couple weeks. I'll be checking fuel mileage on that trip with the camper in tow. We got about 12mpg pulling the big box trailer to WV...
    except for that one long hill in MD...where my buddy in the Ford thought he was going to pass me... :whistle:


    this was the look I got when I went past him
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
    TurboDiesel, Jun 22, 2019
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    Very nice truck now if mega's came in longbeds I would own one.
     
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  12. TurboDiesel

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    For the right amount of money...
     
    TurboDiesel, Jun 22, 2019
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    Very true! There is a Chevy 3500 dually running around town with a 10' bed! (not a flatbed either, factory bed...well, not from the factory, but factory style)
     
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    Bet it takes 2 acres to turn around.
     
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    :rofl: :lol:
    Yes!
     
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    It has to with the wheelbase of Rhode Island.
     
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    I saw Superduty with a 10 or 12' bed on it like you mention. It was stupid looking, like those 6 door trucks.
     
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    Nice looking truck. I'm picking up a 2000 super duty with the 7.3 in the morning will be my first diesel.
     
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    NICE TurboDiesel!!!!
     
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    Depends on how old you are, it might be your last diesel too. Those 7.3 last forever.
     
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