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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Just wanted to vent.

new 05 psd truck - $45,000

banks big power pack for truck - $3500

wheels and tires - $2800

distance traveled - 20,894 miles

price for head gasket replacement due to to playing - priceless (aka free)
 

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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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How true it is!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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I got my head studs in but Ford did not have a thing to do with it... I pay to play
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
new 05 psd truck - $45,000

banks big power pack for truck - $3500

wheels and tires - $2800

distance traveled - 20,894 miles

price for head gasket replacement due to to playing - priceless (aka free)
Isn't that a shame... it makes me so mad it keeps me up at night when it happens to me...
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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$51,300.00 to drive 20,894 miles.....= $2.455 per mile not including fuel, tires or oil changes.

It will get better. Just hang in there. The first few miles are rough. Get the studs and the performance tranny, and you'll start to get things going your way.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Got you covered man. That will never happen with me. Like I always tell my kids: Too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Looks like another vote against Banks, too. Where is that poll? Uh-oh, here they come....
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Isn't that a shame... it makes me so mad it keeps me up at night when it happens to me...
funny thing is ...... he removed the tuner!!!! but al the banks kit is still there. more money than common sense.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Bowtiehatr, what do you think of modifications in general as a ford tech? Are there any you would recommend? Are there any you would definately stay away from? Obviously Banks is not on your approved list .
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
funny thing is ...... he removed the tuner!!!! but al the banks kit is still there. more money than common sense.
Doesn't it feel like somebody robbed you?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Bowtiehatr, what do you think of modifications in general as a ford tech? Are there any you would recommend? Are there any you would definately stay away from? Obviously Banks is not on your approved list .
i am not saying there are any good or bad mods, and i am not saying the banks system or any other system is bad or good. the usual cause of premature engine damage or head gaskets popping, is the nut behind the steering wheel is either loose or not quite tight enough.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Doesn't it feel like somebody robbed you?
sorta kinda,.... yes. i have to lose money doing a job because someone has more money than they know what to do with. trust me, this guy is not hurting for anything. he has his hand so far in daddys pocket, he is playing pocket pool.
 
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