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Old 12-28-2010 | 09:01 PM
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i'm trying to build the truck off of the latest fast and furious. they said that it was a 67 but my brother has a 68 cab and chassis one ton. i also can get a 96 powerstroke that has a great motor in it for 1500 bucks. but i also have been thinking of putting a 98 12 valve in it. i have some experience with powerstrokes and i could do everything myself. so my real question is if you were in my shoes what would you do?
 
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Old 12-28-2010 | 09:05 PM
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depends on what your goals are really, the 12 valve might be cheaper if your are going for big power, but the powerstroke is still a damn good motor and can still be done up easily
 
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Old 12-28-2010 | 09:55 PM
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i'm kind of biased but i've driven a lot of 7.3s and it seems to me there a little bit more reliable

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also need advice on a tranny once i decide on a motor
 

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Old 12-29-2010 | 12:03 PM
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dont get me wrong i love my 7.3, a 12 valve would just be more simple to put in there seems how there isn't much wiring
 
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Old 01-01-2011 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by cowboyjohnson
i'm kind of biased but i've driven a lot of 7.3s and it seems to me there a little bit more reliable

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also need advice on a tranny once i decide on a motor
I like the 7.3 just fine but is no way more reliable than a 12v.
 
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Old 01-02-2011 | 07:52 PM
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i've splurged for the 12v thanks for the advice guys. now how about a tranny?
 
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Old 01-02-2011 | 10:09 PM
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47rh and no adapters.
 
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Old 01-07-2011 | 08:07 PM
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i'm not that familiar with that tranny but i know i would rather have a standard
 
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Old 01-07-2011 | 09:54 PM
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Nv4500 is a 5-speed from a 3/4 to a 1 ton.
 
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Old 01-07-2011 | 10:50 PM
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nv5600 and have a 6 speed!
 


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