"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/17/2016 at 21:30 • Filed to: None
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"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/17/2016 at 21:30 • Filed to: None | 2
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Tell me everything!
Still on the hunt for a truck......
Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:34 |
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No matter what anyone says a truck with 300k miles on it with a rusted out bed and trashed interior is not worth 10k just because its a diesel.... You cant buy a reasonably priced used diesel truck around here anymore since the bros took over.
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Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
> Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
04/17/2016 at 21:36 |
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Oh yea and 7.3s are awesome, have worked on many of them, driven many and would buy one if given the chance.
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jkm7680
> Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
04/17/2016 at 21:36 |
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Yup, they are super expensive most of the time. I wouldn’t mind something like this though, but for a little less.
https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5530871436…
gmctavish needs more space
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:38 |
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isn’t the 6.0 supposed to be not nearly as good as the 7.3?
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:38 |
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Pre-2001 trucks had forged pistons, instead of compacted graphite(or something of he lesser strength).
It sounds amazing straight piped.
I do believe like all 4 speed auto’s of the generation, they were a weaker point, but they are cheaper to beef up than modern ones.
They aren’t street racers, but the early (99-00) ones can be beefed up to over 400hp without bottom end mods.
Along with proper maintenance, they will last just as long as an old 12V Cummins, and I’m a Cummins fanboy.
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jkm7680
> gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 21:39 |
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O, just saw that. Looks like I forgot how to read.
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:40 |
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My buddy bought an early-00s F350 crew cab long bed with the 7.3, a manual, and 2xx,000 miles for $1k from his grandpa. It is the only time I’ve seen one purchased for anywhere near a decent price...
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:41 |
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Oh yeah, and the early ‘99 had a smaller turbo than the rest of ‘99 to ’03. It was nearly as loud as ‘03 6.0 turbos.
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jkm7680
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
04/17/2016 at 21:42 |
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Thanks for all the info!
I looked into some 12v Cummins trucks, not too many nice-ish ones for cheap it seems.
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gmctavish needs more space
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:42 |
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It took me a second go-over. The extended cab short box goodness is distracting.
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Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:42 |
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Run away!!!!!! 6.0... I don’t care what anyone says about how strong they can be if you do such and such to them. They are trash, we had one in the family and it was a wonderful motor when something wasn’t wrong with it but it spent about 25% of its life in the pole barn being fixed or in the shop being fixed. The 6.7 that came after that is on the same level as the 7.3 though.
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jkm7680
> gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 21:43 |
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It does look really nice!
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gmctavish needs more space
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:44 |
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I think the 7.3 is the one to look for though, from what I’ve gathered. But I’m definitely not an authority on the matter
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jkm7680
> Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
04/17/2016 at 21:45 |
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That’s true. I really need something powerful that I can beat the shit out of without worrying what’s going to explode next. :P
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Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> gmctavish needs more space
04/17/2016 at 21:49 |
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The 6.0 is a hot mess. It fails all the time. I’d avoid them if at all possible.
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Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:50 |
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Cant go wrong with an extended or crew cab with the long bed. Trust me its really really nice having that extra 15 inches makes the difference
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gmctavish needs more space
> Eric @ opposite-lock.com
04/17/2016 at 21:51 |
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Gross. If I’m ever in the market for a diesel truck, I’ll stick to 7.3s and Cummins
PS9
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 21:55 |
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There’s something wrong here. it is in fact diesel powered, but it definitely isn’t made by V.A.G., nor is it a luxobarge.
jkm? Are you okay, man?
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jkm7680
> PS9
04/17/2016 at 21:57 |
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Well, I’m moving to the middle of nowhere next year and have the need/desire for a giant diesel truck.
I’ll have the Jetta on the side and maybe a 911 down the road though...
MM54
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 22:00 |
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Friend/coworker has one he got recently, like 230k on it, he’s had to do a ton of work/maintenance catch-up but he insists it will be reliable soon.
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PS9
> jkm7680
04/17/2016 at 22:14 |
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Weeeell, okay. But if I hear you start talking about how it’s time to make America Great Again, we’re going to have to have an intervention!
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jkm7680
> PS9
04/17/2016 at 22:24 |
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Will do
RutRut
> jkm7680
04/18/2016 at 09:10 |
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7.tree- It’s going to be painfully slow and last forever.
6.0h- Delete the egr or run the BPD setup, headstuds, tune and it’s a 400+whp setup that is reliable.
6.4- Have deep pockets. NEEDS emissions delete because the DPF kills #7&8 pistons.
6.7- Seems to be lasting but pricey.
Be ready for expensive maintenance either way. Beds can be easily replaced for rust since 99-16 are all pretty much the same.