Gas vs PSD
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From: Maple Ridge, Canada
Closed forever.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2011
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From: Maine
Considering we're comparing gas to diesel...good simile.
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From: SW Virginia
Closed forever.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Ouray, CO
On a serious note, the newer DPF and super complicated mechanisms sort of scare me. The 6L is a known breed and I'm fine with that..
Token Redneck
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From: Breckenridge, TX
The 6.7L forum has a thread going about who came over from 6.0s... I was kind of shocked at 1) the lack of 6.0 bashing, and 2) the number of guys who said "well I kept the 6.0 around for work". He might be very likely to self destruct apparently at random, but there's something to be said for the consistent lunacy of the crazy uncle who shows up to the family reunion with a pack of Lucky Strikes and a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2005
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From: Stevens Point, WI
Oh boy! I laughed when I saw this thread back in my subscriptions!
It isn't much surprise though after all this time the psd is still better.
It isn't much surprise though after all this time the psd is still better.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Cincy area
OUCH. That $20k buys a whole lot of gasoline.
There should be threads with titles similar to;
"So what was the name of the tow truck driver that picked your 6.7 up on the highway?"
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From: Rogersville, TN
Closed forever.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
A very much repeated phrase in this particular debate is "let's compare apples to apples" yet, this thread reopens with the invitation of a very mixed basket of fruit. There's to wide a spectrum. Direct injection is now on gas and Diesel engines. Use this as the epoch and let the original thread RIP.
I was happy to see it die.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Melbourne, Ky
This was a good thread for sure! And can still be! I said it before, and I'll say it again. Both have their plus's and minuses.
Another way to look at it is what do you want?
What can you afford?
Another way to look at it is what do you want?
What can you afford?
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From: Home Base Nebraska
This could spiral into what it was before or become a informative thread that may help others make a decision on what Ford motor will fit their needs.
Me personally I like my gas motors and they have served me well over the years without any major problems and I've used many of them for work trucks so I have worn more than a few out.
At this time I own a 6.2 DRW SC 4x2 with 4.30 gears and pull a 5th wheel RV trailer that exceeds it's 15600 tow rating by a few hundred lbs on most days, we also live in it and 8 months out of the year and travel this great country so it gets a workout. It doesn't have the highest torque rating available but it sure gets the job done, the new electronics and 6 speed make a world of difference over any other gas motor I've ever had.
Denny
Me personally I like my gas motors and they have served me well over the years without any major problems and I've used many of them for work trucks so I have worn more than a few out.
At this time I own a 6.2 DRW SC 4x2 with 4.30 gears and pull a 5th wheel RV trailer that exceeds it's 15600 tow rating by a few hundred lbs on most days, we also live in it and 8 months out of the year and travel this great country so it gets a workout. It doesn't have the highest torque rating available but it sure gets the job done, the new electronics and 6 speed make a world of difference over any other gas motor I've ever had.
Denny
Cross-Country
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I really liked my 5.4L more when I saw an F350 PSD in the shop the other day with a bad turbo. But, that little devil on my shoulder keeps telling me that my next truck needs to be PSD (I wish he'd go away!).