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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Mar 18, 2012.

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  1. cardboard

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    400 HP at 2800 rpm

    800 ft lbs at 1600 rpm on the 6.7 Powerstroke

    The engine on a dodge is all there is. If you work them the rest of the truck falls apart.
    cardboard, Mar 25, 2012
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    Cummmings is fixin to release a New engine.
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    FLHTbiker, Mar 25, 2012
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    Bet I don't drive my truck 500 miles in a year
    I ride a motorcycle
    cardboard, Mar 25, 2012
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    With Diesel prices at 439-459 here I don't think I'll be driving mine even that much. I know I would never buy another diesel truck again because of the fuel costs.:(
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    91 octane fuel here is higher than diesel
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    Most people who buy a diesel truck use them to commute back and forth to work 95% of the time, work only 5%. Why would you want to pay the higher price for fuel, maintenance, and wear of a diesel truck, when you could drive something much more comfortable, quieter, way cheaper to operate, better mileage, in a good gas V8 truck.

    My GMC truck couldn't tow an 18 wheeler on a trailer, but who cares. Ford's eco-boost V6 belongs in a Mustang--not a truck. And won't live very long pushing a heavy truck.

    And to whoever said GM never paid back it's gov't loan......better do some reading. GM paid it back in half the time the gov't demanded.

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    When we purchased our Dodge Diesel we were pulling a big 5th wheel then a 11 foot camper. We now no longer have either and don't need the Dodge. Problem is well loose to much on it trying to sell it. Would love to have a Chevy or GMC 4X4 iwith the 5.3 gas motor in it. They are very nice and very comfortable.
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    FLHT, everyone seems to be wanting your exact truck so would not be difficult to sell. Problem is, diesel fuel keeps getting a bigger price spread from gas as time goes by, and a diesel truck may become less desirable because of operating costs.

    Mine is a "Flex Fuel" that can burn E-85. It may not get as good mpg as reg. gas, but E-85 is $2.79/gal here. Savings are worth the 2-3 mpg loss to me.
    alex the dog, Mar 26, 2012
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