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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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So my sister is getting bought a new truck and doesnt know what she wants between 6.7 Ford 6.7 Dodge 6.6 GM or i told her to get a 7.3 haha i have one and love evey bit of it.... what truck should she get or not get let me know what u think thanks
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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I agree with the 7.3 idea, the new ford motors are CRAP! Nothing like a tried and true International wrapped inside a Ford.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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any one else?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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i think your sister is going to pick a new truck she likes
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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well she is asking what is the best one a.... i computer or a real engine
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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the new ford is great ,and its a ford. best fuel milage ,best looking,best interior .
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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7.3 cant go wrong and can mod the crap out of it for the price she will pay for a new 6.7....
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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I have both a 2011 F350 powerstroke and a 2010 3500 Dodge cummins, both are great trucks so far

The Ford is a king Ranch and the Dodge is a laramie. I like dodges interior better and the dodge's cab is sealed better then the Ford. Plus I like the Mega cab better then the crew cab. Plus the exhaust brake works great on the dodge.

I have to say I like the transmission better on the Ford, for a auto it is almost perfect. I havent had any trouble with the trans on the dodge but it just doesn't shift like the ford.

I don't see what was so great about the 7.3, ya it was reliable but power The 6.7 powerstroke can pull better then any modded 7.3 I have ever rode in.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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I would say Ford all the way, but all the trucks have their pros/cons. There is a great video on DieselPowerMag.com with the three trucks competing. In my opinion, the Ford should have won but according to Diesel Power, the GMC came in first. Ford had best 1/4mi time loaded, best braking, best ride comfort, and best fuel economy. Unfortunately, the exhaust brake on the Ford was least effective and it reached the top of a big grade slower than the GMC. Thus, the GMC won. And yes, they were using the 800ft/lb Cummins.

Diesel Performance Videos Online, Truck Pull & Drag Racing at Diesel Power Page1

Hopefully if you copy and paste this link, it should work.
 
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