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looking for 3/4 ton. gas or diesel? diesel, 6.0 or 7.3. it'll be a daily driver not much "work" being done. what will be the best as far as maint. cost and mpg.
anyone like the cummings over powerstroke?
anyone like the cummings over powerstroke?
Cargo Master
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From: Here and there
Well I like the older Cummins but not the truck and trannys, thats about it there. If you find a later model P-stroke with a later build 6.0 in it you will be ok. I know of a regular cab 5.4 lifted on 35s for sale if your intrested. Its in PA
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I don't know about your area, but diesel is $0.50-$1 more than regular grade gas. Last I've heard the LSD is not giving the economy the old diesel did. People I know were getting close to my mileage, I'd stick with gas if you aren't towing. If I had to do it again, I would opt for the v10, my 5.4 took a lot of work to get where I am at and I believe the V10 would be even further ahead.
Diesels hold a lot more oil, something to the tune of 3 times more. I believe the intervals are close, so the diesels will cost more in oil. However, the diesels are typically good for 500k miles, so it should live a little longer. It's half dozen of one and six of the other unless you have a purpose for it.
Diesels hold a lot more oil, something to the tune of 3 times more. I believe the intervals are close, so the diesels will cost more in oil. However, the diesels are typically good for 500k miles, so it should live a little longer. It's half dozen of one and six of the other unless you have a purpose for it.
