OBS 7.3 VS. SD 7.3
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OBS 7.3 VS. SD 7.3
Ok... So a friend of mine is considering trading me his 03 SD 7.3 for my 96 OBS 7.3
What I would like to know is the pro's con's of each? I know being that his is an 03 it has the PMR's. But what would be some of the advantages/disadvantages of having an 03 vs my 96?
One particular question I had was any advantage/disadvantage to having a wastegate turbo? Whether I keep my truck or get his SD I still plan on getting stage 1 single shot sticks.
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What I would like to know is the pro's con's of each? I know being that his is an 03 it has the PMR's. But what would be some of the advantages/disadvantages of having an 03 vs my 96?
One particular question I had was any advantage/disadvantage to having a wastegate turbo? Whether I keep my truck or get his SD I still plan on getting stage 1 single shot sticks.
Thanks
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Unfortunately, were a little bit bias over here as to obs/sd. In the end, it is really a personal preference. The SD's come factory with a 17ºHPOP vs the 15ºHPOP in the OBS, Electric fuel system in the SD vs mechanical OBS. Turbo differences, as mentioned above. The factory sticks dump more fuel, they come with a factory installed IC, the factory springs ride a bit smoother when unloaded and is more forgiving.
Those are just a few that jump right out at me. I have some thoughts on the wastegate vs non, however I'll wait for someone with more knowledge to jump on and give you some info on that
All that being said, I wouldn't trade my OBS for an SD... All mentioned above can be upgraded/updated on an OBS truck to make it perform and ride better than an SD. Plus how cool do OBS trucks look?
Those are just a few that jump right out at me. I have some thoughts on the wastegate vs non, however I'll wait for someone with more knowledge to jump on and give you some info on that
All that being said, I wouldn't trade my OBS for an SD... All mentioned above can be upgraded/updated on an OBS truck to make it perform and ride better than an SD. Plus how cool do OBS trucks look?
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if someone is considering trading a newer truck for an older one, that should ring a bell! our trucks are better! easier to work on , easier to upgrade, and better piston rods.
Its not for certain but a decent possibility that they would wanna trade.
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Newbie here....#1) the look, I love the look of my obs, #2) They quit making them, and I have always wanted to own and build a classic....
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I've had a OBS PSD since I was 17... 24 now and I would never 'upgrade' to an SD... if you can call it that..
Stick around here for a while, you'll learn everything you could want to about these trucks
I've had a OBS PSD since I was 17... 24 now and I would never 'upgrade' to an SD... if you can call it that..
Stick around here for a while, you'll learn everything you could want to about these trucks
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work under the hood of a SD, that'll change your mind
himself designed that...