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Old 11-25-2014, 01:26 AM
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After owning every Ford diesel ever made. The last being a 2011 6.7, I decided the cost for my business has far exceeded the plus sides of this truck. My new truck is a 2015 F-350 CC 6.2. The average of my 6.7 MPG over 2 years was 12.7. And 15k of parts and labor under warranty. Not good. Warranty is up and diesels are no longer king. I take delivery tomorrow and they are getting all my stuff on for me, I will post picks soon.
 

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I guess I don't know how to post pics.
 
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Originally Posted by Dominator13
I guess I don't know how to post pics.
Just go up to the tool bar to the insert image icon and it will bring up a screen so you can insert a image from your computer, it may have to be resized. If you are using a tablet just go down to the attachment button pick your photo.

If that doesn't work you may need a few more posts before you can post photos, you can try it out down on the test forum, its all the way to the bottom of the forum lists.

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Old 11-25-2014, 10:07 AM
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You won't regret it.

I ditched my 06 Chevy LBZ (last duramax before DPF) that averaged 14.5 over 160k.
Out of warranty egr and turbo replacement really soured me on diesels as the truck was meticulously maintained.

My 6.2 is a blast to drive (2k miles so far) and an excellent truck. Took a while to get used to the increased shifting (I do miss the allison tranny, best in class imo) but I love the snorty nature of the 6.2 and it's learning my 'drive it like a rental' style when it comes to shifting and throttle response. I'm averaging 11 in stop/go; got just shy of 14 @ 75 on a trip 500mi hwy trip over rolling terrain.
 
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Well 8 more hours and she will be in my driveway. I am coming from the torqshift and everything I read says it's the same tranny (new tourq converter this year). We will see, just happy I saved 9k so any repairs I have to do will be a drop in the bucket compared to my 6.7.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 12:06 PM
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I picked up my new 6.2 with 4.30 gears on Friday evening and I am very pleased so far. I have about 200 miles on the clock and I am looking forward to pulling a trailer with it next summer. I am coming from a 2003 F-250 with 5.4 and the 6 speed manual and a similar final drive ratio.

I think you will be very pleased with your new truck.
 
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Here she is getting her new shoes. Almost done. Lift is next.
 
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Looking good.
 
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She's home.



Just before P/U.
 
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NICE..your going to love it
 
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Longbed fans checking in! Looks good! Nice truck, brother.
 
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Thanks guys. I'll post more picks and updates as it gets light outside and I drive it more.
 
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Sweet, that's a nice looking truck!

I love the wheels
 
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Details on the wheels please (e.g. Brand, model, size, offset, etc.)

Thanks!
 


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