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95 6.5 Engine swap

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Old 03-09-2011, 09:01 PM
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are you new? what is a semi? they may have tandem axles but basically 2 wheel drive. diesel has nothing to do with 4 wheel drive. diesels are about pulling power not off roading
That basically explains it pretty good
 
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Old 03-09-2011, 09:49 PM
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I have a 2wd F450 and love it, except the poor milage(8-10) towing 33k, 10-12 not towing. I pull a 50ft. car hauler with it. I dont think my 6.5 would tow it, but I like the 6.5 in my everyday driver. I can pull 4 cars and the 6500lb trailer up hill 70mph and the dodges go around me doin 80mph.
 
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Old 03-09-2011, 09:50 PM
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haha your f 450 probly has 4.56's. not excellent for mileage
 
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Old 03-09-2011, 09:54 PM
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actually it has 488's
 
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Old 03-09-2011, 09:56 PM
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ouch. thats a little over the top i got 4.10's in my f350 and dont think they really need to be that low
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 05:28 PM
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i think im just gonna sell the truck as is with the blown motor and buy sumthing else. Any one looking for a 6.5 2wd with a bad motor?
 
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