Hey Guys,

So here it is. I have a 2000 Excursion V-10. Has just about 200,000 on it. great rig and I love it. I have no plans on getting rid of it. She does need some help though. Wife said I can do whatever I want when I get home from work in a month.
I am kicking around the idea of either rebuilding the engine I have or doing a swap. One day I am just going to rebuild it the next day I am going to do a Cummins swap. I need some pros and cons.
I mainly use the truck as a family truckster. The hauling I do is minimal, just my trailer and a few 4 wheelers. When I am home from work we do make some long trips. 4 kids and all of our stuff, plus the trailer with the 4 wheelers.
I can get a good deal on a Cummins motor. I can afford to have it out of commission either way I go. I can also afford to go either way.
I know gas is cheaper, but gets less mileage. Diesel parts are more expensive but usually more heavy duty. Biofuel is in abundance and well diesel is just cool.
Looking for some opinions and insight. Not looking for a gas vs. diesel fight. Just been banging my head about this for about a year and need to pull the trigger one way or the other.

Thanks guys

 

honestly, six of one, half a dozen of the other



the cummins will be harder on the transmission while the ol' gasser will harder on the wallet


the V-10 will have easier cold weather starts, won't smoke (unless there's an issue)


the V-10 is usually quieter (exhaust dependant)...





if it were me, I'd add a lil' boost to the V-10 and enjoy it

 

Yes that is my problem no real cut and dry answer.
I live in Florida so cold is not really a problem.
Boosting the 6.8 would require me to use higher octane = more expensive fuel.

Decisions decisions.

 

the old V10 is reliable, yes thirsty but much cheaper then a new truck payment!

i say rebuild.

 

AlaskanEx,
She has been good I cannot complain about the engine. I love my truck I am not trading her in and getting a new one.
I am just figuring I would pay about the same either way I go. I am going to have the tranny done as well while this is going on.
Right now I am leaning on rebuild. Tomorrow I can guarantee that will change.

 

i understand your not talking about trading in or anything of the like.

i just bring up the fact because many say "dump the gas hog" well if that gas hog is paid for its actually saving you money.

the idea of a rebuild and everything going back together like stock and working as it has for 13 years without issues sounds better then swapping in a drive train that could cause headaches to get running correctly.

 

Alaskan,
Sorry my misunderstanding. You make some very good points there.
She has been paid for for a while. After 200,000 miles she needs some help. Poor girl needs a little love.

 

Go with a rebuilt V10 I say. It's the least amount of work and is compatible with everything already add some long tube headers.

 

if $6 a tank is going to be a budget breaker, don't even consider the diesel as oil changes will have you eating at the soup kitchen