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Old 06-07-2011 | 10:55 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Originally Posted by L_U_C_K
Its simple really...

Get a Cummings motor,
with an Allison Transmission,
stick it in a Ford body.
???
Profit
Fixed due to GM's lack of a solid front axle
Old 06-07-2011 | 10:58 AM
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I just put it because he liked the body
Old 06-07-2011 | 10:59 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Originally Posted by word itz chris
I really like the GMC body style, but I am certain I'll never find one in my price range with lower miles. My friend has a 7.3l Ford, and I love driving that thing. I talked to a friend at work and he is pretty much saying what every one on here has said, go with the 7.3l.

Now aquickmopar, good looking out with the link. Thats a bit out of my price range, I'd like something in the sub-15k range.
Honestly, there won't be many 6.0's in that price range anyway. If they are, they're pretty high mileage. While that doesn't usually matter with diesels, 6.0's EGR coolers like to get clogged, causing it to overheat and seriously fuck the engine up, which tends to occur >100,000 miles. Best thing about 7.3L fords: No emissions. Which makes it easier to swap a late model diesel engine into it and take the DPF off and make some serious power (Which is on my to-do list )
Old 06-07-2011 | 11:00 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Originally Posted by L_U_C_K
I just put it because he liked the body
And technically they do have solid axle swap kits.

I just prefers ford trucks. There's a reason they have been the best selling trucks for 34 years straight.
Old 06-07-2011 | 11:49 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Originally Posted by L_U_C_K
Its simple really...

Get a Cummings motor,
with an Allison Transmission,
stick it in a GMC body.
???
Profit
Originally Posted by greencoug
Fixed due to GM's lack of a solid front axle
Get a Cummings motor,
with an Allison Transmission,
stick it in a GMC body.
on top of a ford frame with a dana 60 and sterling.
???
Profit
Old 06-07-2011 | 12:17 PM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Are you getting a diesel to tow something or to just roll coal brah?
Old 06-07-2011 | 12:37 PM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

As I said, I have only owned small cars my whole life, so Im keeping a small beater and I want something to fuck shit up in.
Old 06-07-2011 | 01:02 PM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Originally Posted by elambz
Put confederate flags all over it plz. and stacks. and a nutsack hanging from tow hitch.
Only for people living in Gloucester.
Old 06-08-2011 | 01:07 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

Looks like its settled then, looking for a 7.3l Ford. Post up some trucks for sale now, sub-15K, perhaps already lifted. Im willing to travel.
Old 06-08-2011 | 07:31 AM
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Default Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck

You prob. Won't find to many of the newer 7.3L fords in the 15K range. But here's a pretty clean 96 7.3L I found for sale.

http://www.handpickedtrucks.com/truc...up-B26246.html


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