Gas vs PSD
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Importing what? People, most of where imported too...
The first cars were imported here. My old Accord was made in Ohio, in fact Honda is the second largest employer in Ohio behind the state it's self.
Really though, importing is not the only thing killing the US, America's laziness is the biggest killer IMO. For instance, people don't read how to put a spark plug in correctly and then their V10 spits them out... (Just had to tie the conversation back to the thread)
The first cars were imported here. My old Accord was made in Ohio, in fact Honda is the second largest employer in Ohio behind the state it's self.
Really though, importing is not the only thing killing the US, America's laziness is the biggest killer IMO. For instance, people don't read how to put a spark plug in correctly and then their V10 spits them out... (Just had to tie the conversation back to the thread)
I was wondering when that spark plug thing would be brought up here if it didn't happen soon I was gonna bring into the mix
Yes Laziness and the very slow dependency on the government is playing a Huge role.
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Since it has an aftermarket gear I stand corrected. In stock form they do not come with anything steeper than a 3.73 though. Even if he has a 4.88 rear end and the stock tranny (1st gear of around a 3.0) he is still only looking at a final drive ratio of 14.64. That is still worlds apart from the 23.45 that my 5.4 has. Do like Bill said and have him put it in 4 low and get a load moving in 1st gear. Then add another 1,500 rpms and more power to the engine.
Congrats on the new truck. Wish you would have stuck with a Ford, but the Duramax is a good engine too. Feel free to stop in anytime. We have all had a good time going back and forth with you too
Congrats on the new truck. Wish you would have stuck with a Ford, but the Duramax is a good engine too. Feel free to stop in anytime. We have all had a good time going back and forth with you too
Thanks Josh! And yeah, I will still hang out. When I become rich and famous, I will buy a 6.7, unless something better is out. Or if I become broke, I will consider an old 7.3 LOL
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So Bill give us full info?
What percentage of sold E vans are 350?
What percentage of sold E vans are 350?
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When I become rich and famous, I will buy a 6.7
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Ok, your the one that brought up the whole sprinter thing.
If there was a gasser that could make the power a 6.7 does stock that might be a problem, but theres not.
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As for the 2011 Ford, I don't think anything significant was changed in the frame. Other than the obvious engines, the 2011 Super Duties just got a face lift and a couple new options from what I understand.
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the 2009 Chevy was about $3k cheaper than the Ford and the Ram was about $6.5k cheaper than the Ford. All modestly equipped (i.e. not loaded and not stripped) with diesels. That was when I was shopping for them. Part of Dodge's cost saving comes from the fact they don't have to be emissions compliant with their diesel until 2013. Other wise they skimp on materials, just walking around and setting in it felt cheap compared to the other 2.
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Nah, I think most of us know there is a situation and reason to buy each engine. Now we just talk about the differences and other things.
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The person who doesn't want a diesel wins with the V10. The person who DOES want a diesel wins with the PSD.
Everyone's a winner with a blue oval on the grill
Everyone's a winner with a blue oval on the grill
