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HPOP
I hear that the early HPOP are crap and should be replaced.
I am swamping up information to help me buy a truck next month.
I don't mind putting after market money in a truck to make sure I don't get burned by big repair money.
Any comparison advice between the 03-04 1/2 trucks and the 05-06 trucks would be appreciated.
I know that newer is better but if I buy the older model and put the money in after market upgrades would it be a better deal?
In order to sell it to the wife it hase to be comfortable, reliable and have epower seats.
I want to keep the price below 20K
I am swamping up information to help me buy a truck next month.
I don't mind putting after market money in a truck to make sure I don't get burned by big repair money.
Any comparison advice between the 03-04 1/2 trucks and the 05-06 trucks would be appreciated.
I know that newer is better but if I buy the older model and put the money in after market upgrades would it be a better deal?
In order to sell it to the wife it hase to be comfortable, reliable and have epower seats.
I want to keep the price below 20K
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From: Portal, AZ
I have an early '04, which from what I have read and exoerience are my take on the pros / cons of my truck vs late 04+
Pro #1 stand pipes and dummy plugs will never be a problem!
Pro #2 EGR cooler is the best they made
Pro #3 EGR butterfly hoopajoop was removed for only this time period
Pro #4 no plastic CAC tubes
Con #1 ICP is a real biatch to get to, but wont have to change that but 1-2x if you own the truck to 500k + miles
Con #2 HPOP weak/poor, I have not experienced this but seems to be a rumor going around
Con #3 MAKE SURE you mention early '04 it when buying parts makes a difference on alot of things.
Difference not sure if pro or con but the turbo has 3 more fins on late '04+
I am sure there is more on both side but that is what I have noticed so far. I have 232k miles last 32K are mine. I replace two injectors, y-pipe, ICP sensor and nearly entire AC system.
Pro #1 stand pipes and dummy plugs will never be a problem!
Pro #2 EGR cooler is the best they made
Pro #3 EGR butterfly hoopajoop was removed for only this time period
Pro #4 no plastic CAC tubes
Con #1 ICP is a real biatch to get to, but wont have to change that but 1-2x if you own the truck to 500k + miles
Con #2 HPOP weak/poor, I have not experienced this but seems to be a rumor going around
Con #3 MAKE SURE you mention early '04 it when buying parts makes a difference on alot of things.
Difference not sure if pro or con but the turbo has 3 more fins on late '04+
I am sure there is more on both side but that is what I have noticed so far. I have 232k miles last 32K are mine. I replace two injectors, y-pipe, ICP sensor and nearly entire AC system.
Laughing Gas
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I'm really happy with my 03, don't be afraid to get one based on issues from year to year they all have some. If you find a good deal on an 03 or 04 truck you like get it. Now of all the things that I wish I had of the newer years would be the front coils and the tighter turning radius.
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HPOP
Thanks for the responses
I am looking for a used truck and being a Ford man I am thinking about the 6.0 engine models.
I can't remember if it was Diesel Power magazine or Bullet Proof Diesel that had the article about the HPOP in the early 6.0 engines being a problem.
I do recommend the Diesel Power magazine for its articles on the 6.0 engine.
The advice I have recieved so far simply points to buying what you like and if it needs fixing then fix it.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas
I am looking for a used truck and being a Ford man I am thinking about the 6.0 engine models.
I can't remember if it was Diesel Power magazine or Bullet Proof Diesel that had the article about the HPOP in the early 6.0 engines being a problem.
I do recommend the Diesel Power magazine for its articles on the 6.0 engine.
The advice I have recieved so far simply points to buying what you like and if it needs fixing then fix it.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas
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