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Old 04-17-2011, 08:58 PM
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why not just buy a manual truck then? save ya a whole lot of time n money. n i can get over 20 mpg with mine bein nice to it. my lift is just a tough country 2.5" leveling kit
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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i get 15-19 mpg depending how i drive
 
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:05 PM
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Friggin 12v can get 28mpg

I like mechanical injection/timing !!!

Just think about emissions etc
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 02:43 AM
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Well I believe that fixed timing hurts our fuel mileage, not help.
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 03:45 AM
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The only thing the 6.5 is good for is descent mileage there is nothing else remotely good about those engines. Given those 2 choices I would choose the cummins all day long, second to the powerstroke LOL
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 03:18 PM
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6.5 are good motors and get somewhat good mpg its all how you drive it. Hands down cummins has way more to offer tho as far as mods you can do.
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 04:57 PM
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see i would just find a truck if it was possible, i want to stay uner 6 grand for my truck have any were from 150,000 - 200,000 miles with ext cab 4 wheel drive and a manual transmisson, like impossible to find any suggestions?
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 05:45 PM
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Yea good luck with that! At least one thats in good shape
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 07:43 PM
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Should i just get the reg cab long bed and call it good?
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 07:47 PM
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Yea for that price range. And your still not gonna probably get a tip top shape truck. Where you from?
 


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