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I really hate to do it. I really do
Ok guys need your help an 2 cents here. I have a 2003 PSD 250 that has been an excellent truck for me. Darn near flawless. But my next truck might be a gasser. V 10 off course. My question is anybody go from a diesel truck to a gasser. If so are you happy with what you did. Thanks guys for any input you can offer me here. 
BTW ask me any questions along the way I will be looking in from time to time
BTW ask me any questions along the way I will be looking in from time to time
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I know of a couple of guys that went from diesel to either 5.4 or 6.8(V10) And they are all happy (especially the V10 owners) As an owner of a V10, all I can say is you will be extremly happy with it, hauling and towing wise. I already out pulled a 7.3 PSD with same load. There are a few fourums on here about diesel vs V10 and most everybody says the same thing, they love their V10's. Good luck.
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As Kep4 asked, what do you use the current truck for? Is it a daily driver or does it get used like a truck?
I bought an 05 250 with 103K on it a few years back. V10, CC LWB. I towed my camper 5000 miles in it last summer. Had 3 sensor issues, but the powertrain has been flawless. I'd buy another V10 without hesitation.
I bought an 05 250 with 103K on it a few years back. V10, CC LWB. I towed my camper 5000 miles in it last summer. Had 3 sensor issues, but the powertrain has been flawless. I'd buy another V10 without hesitation.
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Id pull my stock trailor once in a while but not everyday. It will be daily driver an for pulling my stock trailor on occassion. What MPG are you V 10 guys getting. Thanks guys for the input. Really helps.
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I had a 2000 F-250 with a 7.3.Got the urge to buy a new truck and wasn't real crazy about the 6.0.I started reading up on the V-10 3v and said what the hell I'll give it a shot.I found a 05 F-350 and I'm very happy with it.I pull a 33' boat and it does a great job(about 11,000lbs on the trailer).The best thing is how quiet and smooth it is.I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.It has been a great truck.
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You'll get 8-10 towing and 12-14 empty (highway) Expect 10-11 city.
It's a great truck, but don't buy it expecting good mileage. If buying used, go with 05 or newer to get the 3V head and better trans.
Best wishes.
It's a great truck, but don't buy it expecting good mileage. If buying used, go with 05 or newer to get the 3V head and better trans.
Best wishes.
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Yes, i second that. If you want a V-10 you'll love it. Get a 2005+ model for the Torqshift transmission and the 3V heads. 4.10 gears if you can, although 3.73s will work OK. You will not be sorry.
I'd normally recommend a 5.4L V-8, but coming from a PSD you probably will want more torque.
I'd normally recommend a 5.4L V-8, but coming from a PSD you probably will want more torque.
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Gearing will have a lot to do with it. Like reford said. For 05+ truck your choices in V10's are 4.10 or 4.30. Earlier trucks you has the same choices and also 3.73. Since you tow I would get 4.30's. There really is not one reason not to.
I have a V10 and very happy with it. I like the instant power without any turbo lag.
I have a V10 and very happy with it. I like the instant power without any turbo lag.
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V10 Hybrid!!!
Biggziff i hate to burst your bubble but if you have a hybrid v10 like me you get kick *** mpg 
Lol if only all roads were 6% downhill and lasted more then 8 miles lol but yea you guys hit it right on the head with mileage... I love my v10 havent had a single problem with it yet
Lol if only all roads were 6% downhill and lasted more then 8 miles lol but yea you guys hit it right on the head with mileage... I love my v10 havent had a single problem with it yet
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My previous two trucks were a 2000 PSD and a 2005 PSD. I am very pleased with my V10. I probably would get 4.30 rear end if I had it to do over again. I've been averaging around 10 MPG this winter in my daily commute to work.