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Theres nothing that bad about powerstrokes,i happen to prefer the cummins personally,but ive also owned a lot of International vehicles,and ive had good luck with them......probably the worst reputation among American made diesels would be the GM 5.7 liter engine that GM built in the late 70's....Now its the Ford drivers that are at fault?
With all due respect,do you cruise the various vehicle enthusiast sites,and start your posts by declaring that those particular brands and there drivers arent any good?
It seems like everytime you dig yourself out of the last hole you fell into,you manage to find a new one?
First the brand sucks,then you back pedal,and its only the newer ones that suck,then another backpedal,and its the powerstrokes that really suck, now you veer sideways,and the drivers suck........ what are you attempting to accomplish here?
With all due respect,do you cruise the various vehicle enthusiast sites,and start your posts by declaring that those particular brands and there drivers arent any good?
It seems like everytime you dig yourself out of the last hole you fell into,you manage to find a new one?
First the brand sucks,then you back pedal,and its only the newer ones that suck,then another backpedal,and its the powerstrokes that really suck, now you veer sideways,and the drivers suck........ what are you attempting to accomplish here?
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Good idea to think diesel pete, sure as hell get more MPG .....what was it someone said 8MPG for gas vs 20MPG for a diesel 
... nice difference for your wallet if you ask me --- I'm going diesel when I can afford to convert mine.........2.7 Liter twin-turbo-diesel engine and tranny from a 2005+ X-type Jaguar is what I'm thinking ---less than £2000
... nice difference for your wallet if you ask me --- I'm going diesel when I can afford to convert mine.........2.7 Liter twin-turbo-diesel engine and tranny from a 2005+ X-type Jaguar is what I'm thinking ---less than £2000
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Both the 6.0 and later 7.3's were referred to as powerstrokes,and i know a fair number of 6.0 owners who have had good luck with them. for that matter why not look at a 6.9,they are/were good motors,probably have as much power as your 400 does....
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6.9? the old ones? and pre 1994 they were different motors btw. they were the idi's non turbo for the most part although there were factory turbos. and it probably does but i prefer either a cummins or a detroit. cummins for its strength power, and reliability. and the detroit because its unique and powerful too. i also dont want any new diesel motor. alot more computers involved that i dont want in an old truck.
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i think the 6.9 never came turbo, but the 7.3 did, and no its not a powerstroke.
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Welcome Pete. I've owned several of these trucks, right off the bat, ALL the chrome moding for on the cab only is one of the hardest things to replace! Plus, and I'm surprised anyone didn't pickup on this, it looks like thats a factory Explorer camper top. Those are RARE!!!!! Where about in NY are you from? I'm near Syracuse.
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Welcome Pete. I've owned several of these trucks, right off the bat, ALL the chrome moding for on the cab only is one of the hardest things to replace! Plus, and I'm surprised anyone didn't pickup on this, it looks like thats a factory Explorer camper top. Those are RARE!!!!! Where about in NY are you from? I'm near Syracuse.
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