Originally Posted by quick26

for towing, ford hands down. the cummins motor is great but the truck is not, duramax is more like a car with a diesel and bed on the back. they will haul ass but you dont see many pulling loads. the 7.3 powerstroke is proven but the transmissions are not the best, the 6.0 if you get a good one are great. the duramax transmission is great in stock form but if you put a tuner on it you have to keep it mild. the dodge, they have never been know to have good transmissions.

if you would like i can let you drive my 6.0 and maybe work it so you can drive a 7.3. i drove a d-max in stock trim, i like the ford better. i can prolly set it up for you to drive a d max as well. i know people that have purchased the d max for towing only to sell it and buy a ford.