Help with decision
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Help with decision
Ok I have a 02 7.3 powerstroke, but I've been looking at a 03 cummins... Which is better? I love my ford but I never keep one long. This is my first diesel and I've had it a year and geez i love a diesel. So which is the best in you guys opinion?
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Oh to add mine has 225 and his has 193,000 miles. I kinda want to do some performance. So which platform is best
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Oh to add mine has 225 and his has 193,000 miles. I kinda want to do some performance. So which platform is best
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Well mine has a rebuilt trans with some upgrades and this is what he says: Mechanical-
Two fresh Optima Batteries (Red and Yellow top)
S&B Full Cold air intake with cleanable filter
Straight Pipe with 8 inch tip (Side Exit in front of right rear tire.)
Repairs-
Built Performance Transmission (Billet Torque Converter, Flexplate, Shift Kit, Upgraded clutches,Etc.)-181,000 Miles
Water Pump-150,000 Miles
Belt and Tensioner- 191,000 Miles
2 New Mopar Hood Shocks- App. 6 months ago.
Driver Side Hub Assembly/Wheel Bearing- 140,000 Miles
Two fresh Optima Batteries (Red and Yellow top)
S&B Full Cold air intake with cleanable filter
Straight Pipe with 8 inch tip (Side Exit in front of right rear tire.)
Repairs-
Built Performance Transmission (Billet Torque Converter, Flexplate, Shift Kit, Upgraded clutches,Etc.)-181,000 Miles
Water Pump-150,000 Miles
Belt and Tensioner- 191,000 Miles
2 New Mopar Hood Shocks- App. 6 months ago.
Driver Side Hub Assembly/Wheel Bearing- 140,000 Miles
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I like the power of the cummins they have nice low end torque the 7.3L have high end torque. I like the ole 7.3L I just dont like glow plugs nore the HEUI system. I know the 04 cummins have issues with piston rings going out because they were put up higher on the piston. Dodges do have a weak tranny but you can keep them up if you change the fluid often and have the bands adjusted. Mine at 243K and no problems yet except I had TC issue and that was a simple fix. Had a loose connection on a BATT. but Two different batteries play hell with the IDM, and I know they will mess with the trans on a dodge and with the 6.0L it can fry the FICM.