Gentlemen,

I recently ordered an F-250 4x4 crew cab with a deisel engine. I chose the deisel over the 5.4 after driving my buddy's f-150. My thinking was that the f-250 weighing about 1500 lbs more than the 150. That the 5.4 in the 250 would be lethargic. I don't really plan to pull anything, I just thought the deisel would be more responsive. Am I on the right track.
I know it's a truck not a car, but what is the top speed I can expect to get. I'm new to the sight (and to the HD line) Thanks.

 

PSD's have a speed limiter on them....96mph. You can install a performance chip to get rid of the limiter if you wish. You'll have to check which ones remove the limiter as some do not.

Les

 

I haven't stepped on mine past 80. I haven't buried the needle in like 8 years and even though I didn't get caught I realized it was pretty stupid. 96 is more than fast enough for me. last time I went faster than that I was in a tempo, which gose to 80 on the dash. and the guy behind me was in a labaron which was buried at 110 so I still don't know how fast I was going. then I got cought behind a mini van and a sheriff came over the hill. Close one!!!

 

Thanks, Powerstroke250

You informed me of something that I had no knowledge of. Regarding the rest of my post, what do you think of my reasoning for choosing the deisel over the gas? Regards...Magnum1029.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-Mar-02 AT 01:34 PM (EST)]Not really a good reason to spend the extra $$ as psd needs more maintenance etc. and the price of fuel is about the same as gas. My psd does get 3-4 mpg better mileage than my 99 v-10 did though. forgot to add a stock v-10 is more responsive than a stock PSD, but once you add a chip to the psd watch out

Now the ++ side to owning a diesel is you can get more power, ore smoke etc than a gasser. once you get bit by the bug theres no turning back.


My truck
2000 PSD slightly altered 282 rwhp, 650ftlbs tq, usually seen smokin

 

Red99sdv10, love that sig!!

My reasons for NOT getting a diesel this time.

I'd be broke once the bug hit ME!! It was the desire to grow my 4 children's college fund first. I have no discipline when it comes to hopping up a diesel. It is just SO easy and the parts and suppliers are plentiful! I excercised fiscal responsibility. Of course next year I throw all that out the window when it comes time to get something new to park next to my X. (Jus' waitin' for the van to die...)

As for YOUR reasoning to get the PSD, Magnum1029. I found it odd. But to each his own brother...

 

I have no comments on your reasoning. It's your money so buy what makes YOU happy.

Les

 

>Gentlemen,
>
>I recently ordered an F-250 4x4 crew cab with a deisel
>engine. I chose the deisel over the 5.4 after driving my
>buddy's f-150. My thinking was that the f-250 weighing about
>1500 lbs more than the 150. That the 5.4 in the 250 would be
>lethargic. I don't really plan to pull anything, I just
>thought the deisel would be more responsive. Am I on the
>right track.
>I know it's a truck not a car, but what is the top speed I
>can expect to get. I'm new to the sight (and to the HD line)
>Thanks.

Sir did you test drive the power stroke before you order yours?Because you have said that one of the reasons you choose the power stroke was so that you didnt have a lethargic powered truck.But if your looking for trottle responce I hope you ordered a chip to go along with that new power stroke.Iam a very proud psd owner but also no that the psd is so much different then driving a gas burner. now dont get me wrong my truck will flat run but in city driving lets say from stop light to stop light the psd is a little lethargic but if you step off into that turbo a little bit hang on because it will put you in the back seat.as far as the top end speed dont no havent been their.

 

>Sir did you test drive the power stroke before you order
>yours?Because you have said that one of the reasons you
>choose the power stroke was so that you didnt have a
>lethargic powered truck.But if your looking for trottle
>responce I hope you ordered a chip to go along with that new
>power stroke.Iam a very proud psd owner but also no that the
>psd is so much different then driving a gas burner. now dont
>get me wrong my truck will flat run but in city driving lets
>say from stop light to stop light the psd is a little
>lethargic but if you step off into that turbo a little bit
>hang on because it will put you in the back seat.as far as
>the top end speed dont no havent been their.


Good morning GRUMPY_ FD ,

Yes sir, I did test drive an F250 deisel. And yes, you are right. Pulling out of that dealer's lot, it seemed like a real cow. But, once I squeezed the pedal a little bit, it seemed to be relatively responsive (considering the size). As I mentioned in my initial post I drove my freind's F-150 with it's 5.4 and it seemed pretty good. What I did not have an opportunity to drive was an F-250 with the 5.4. There wasn't a dealer in town that had one on the lot with that engine (went to 5 dealerships) But , I figured that with the extra weight of the 250, it might be a real dog. As for the price of the deisel. I'm not a rich man , but I don't mind paying for somthing if it's worth it. Thanks Magnum1029.

 

>Red99sdv10, love that sig!!
>
>My reasons for NOT getting a diesel this time.
>
>I'd be broke once the bug hit ME!! It was the desire to grow
>my 4 children's college fund first. I have no
>discipline when it comes to hopping up a diesel. It is just
>SO easy and the parts and suppliers are plentiful! I
>excercised fiscal responsibility. Of course next year I
>throw all that out the window when it comes time to get
>something new to park next to my X. (Jus' waitin' for the
>van to die...)
>
>As for YOUR reasoning to get the PSD, Magnum1029. I found it
>odd. But to each his own brother...


monsta,
You're a funny guy. I currently have one in college,(and another about 5 years away) and I can tell you from experience. You're going to need alot more than the $4700 dollars you saved by not buying the deisel especially if the kids want to go away for school. My suggestion is , if your state offers a prepaid college program get in to it. I thank you for your opinion and good luck with your 4 blessings...Magnum1029.

 

>You're a funny guy. I currently have one in college,(and
>another about 5 years away) and I can tell you from
>experience. You're going to need alot more than the $4700
>dollars you saved by not buying the deisel


Heck, it's not the initial cost! It's all the money I'd give to the aftermarket + the cost to maintain!!!


I found your reasoning odd because you drove an F150 with a 5.4L and decided that you needed a diesel. You do not tow and I didn't hear of any other engine choices tested. But nothing wrong with the choice you made...

The 5.4L with 4.10's is quite "responsive" in regular cabs & shorty Super Cabs and the V10 is an awesome engine in the Crew Cab. And made even better in the aftformentioned configurations, not to mention a whole lot cheaper than the diesel.

no flames.

 

>I found your reasoning odd because you drove an F150 with a
>5.4L and decided that you needed a diesel. You do not
>tow and I didn't hear of any other engine choices tested.
>But nothing wrong with the choice you made...
>
>The 5.4L with 4.10's is quite "responsive" in regular cabs &
>shorty Super Cabs and the V10 is an awesome engine in the
>Crew Cab. And made even better in the aftformentioned
>configurations, not to mention a whole lot cheaper than the
>diesel.
>
>no flames.

Here we go again...

I still agree with you monsta, "Get one of each."

But, I would still drive the diesel most if I had one of each.:P

 

>Here we go again...

I hope not.

>I still agree with you monsta, "Get one of each."
>But, I would still drive the diesel most if I had one
>of each.


So would I. Believe it or not, I've given that "advice" so much that I'm gonna follow it. I have to wait for the van to die of natural causes, but I have a CC F350 PSD on my mind... It's got a 145K now so I figure in about 8-12 months. Unless something really good comes my way! Then it's for me!