6.7 vs. 5.9
02-27-2009, 09:57 AM
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My 5.9 is all wrong, lol. Once I can get this darn thing paid off my mod list will look more like yours... Maybe then I'll get my mileage??? not! ha ha
Only reason I have a 5.9 is because I wanted to mod!
Anyway, I think the 6.7's are pretty cool, mileage aside...
02-27-2009, 10:46 AM
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Had 2 5.9's and now a 6.7 (60,000 miles). The way it is now, I like the 6.7 best. Have had no trouble with the 6.7 always started, never broke down or went into limp mode.
For an extra $1,300 you can have a great 6.7.
No dpf, no egr, no check engine lights, fuel economy equal to a 5.9 and +120 more hp.
H@S have a programmer and Smarty will soon have one that do all that.
For an extra $1,300 you can have a great 6.7.
No dpf, no egr, no check engine lights, fuel economy equal to a 5.9 and +120 more hp.
H@S have a programmer and Smarty will soon have one that do all that.
02-27-2009, 10:54 AM
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I've had both and am probably getting back into a 5.9 again soon but not by choice. I needed to get rid of some debt and that is the only reason my 08 is now gone. If you get a 6.7 just be prepared for the bad mileage and hope you get one that doesn't eventually start throwing codes. Dismantling the emissions equipment will give you outstanding fuel mileage and you will also not have to worry about all those problems. Mine drove great and gave me no problems once I "Adjusted" the emissions equipment. I am actually having a hard time getting back into a 5.9 because I liked my other truck so much.
02-27-2009, 02:09 PM
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Thanks guess. Its been good reading. I think I'm leaning toward the 5.9 but don't want to throw the 6.7 out yet. I know the ropes of the 5.9 inside and out though.
02-27-2009, 05:45 PM
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Actually Id do the complete opposite.
If you want to stay stock get the 5.9, youll have zero probems and if you want to upgrade to can, very easy.
If you get the 6.7 and want it to live nice and healthy mod it, take the DPF and EGR off. Youll get much better power, MPG's, and longevity will increase.
If you want to stay stock get the 5.9, youll have zero probems and if you want to upgrade to can, very easy.
If you get the 6.7 and want it to live nice and healthy mod it, take the DPF and EGR off. Youll get much better power, MPG's, and longevity will increase.
I agree whole heartedly....
Stock 6.7 = The diesel worlds equivalent of the Yugo
"Fixed" 6.7 = The black smoke belching monster that will soon start consuming 5.9's by the dozen....
Ok Ok Ok...
That may be a little much, I still love and respect the 5.9, (lest I anger the 5.9 Gods around here
) but the 6.7 is not that bad guys....
02-27-2009, 07:38 PM
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Tell you what Mulisha, if ever you should fancy a run, Im more than game, and Ill be sure and let you know just how pretty your tailgate is....
I think with the smarty release 6.7 performance will take a step forward. Maybe even one day itll get onto the same page as the 5.9's.
Heck maybe some people can just leave well enought alone and not spends wheelbarrows of cash on a bunch of metal that spins rubber circles...
But then again whats the fun in that.
Just pokin some fun, no grief intended and yes Ill go ahead and admit publicly, the 5.9 is superior to the 6.7. Admittance is the first step to recovery, but I still like mine.
To get back to the topic, Blow, either way you go, you wont be disappointed, just remember 5.9 or 6.7, ITS STILL A CUMMINS.
I think with the smarty release 6.7 performance will take a step forward. Maybe even one day itll get onto the same page as the 5.9's.
Heck maybe some people can just leave well enought alone and not spends wheelbarrows of cash on a bunch of metal that spins rubber circles...
But then again whats the fun in that.
Just pokin some fun, no grief intended and yes Ill go ahead and admit publicly, the 5.9 is superior to the 6.7. Admittance is the first step to recovery, but I still like mine.
To get back to the topic, Blow, either way you go, you wont be disappointed, just remember 5.9 or 6.7, ITS STILL A CUMMINS.
02-27-2009, 08:23 PM
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Havent seen or heard of any numbers on the Smarty yet.
And yes got some river boats within and hour drive of home. Not to mention several Indian reservation casinos a bit closer than that. I go every once in a long while, but that kinda cuts into my truck/scoot/4wheeler/electronics/keep the wifey happy funds.
And yes got some river boats within and hour drive of home. Not to mention several Indian reservation casinos a bit closer than that. I go every once in a long while, but that kinda cuts into my truck/scoot/4wheeler/electronics/keep the wifey happy funds.
02-28-2009, 11:12 AM
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Although it will probably be expensive, it won't be long before you can swap the 48re for a 6 speed. Then you'll have the best of both worlds, and you'll get even better mpg with the 5.9. 
03-01-2009, 12:15 AM
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missing the big key point against the 6.7 a little group called the epa as of now they cant touch the 5.9 and probably will never be able to outside of visual checks, but the 6.7 is dead in the water its already a major fine if caught with emission fixes and it will only get worse as the hippies get more power. I dont think alot of companys are going to be putting out many products for the 6.7 cause of all the laws surrounding it. Im sure you have all seen the famous "ats letter about pdi and epa violations" Even if it is fake its a omen as to whats on the horizon. Just wait the epa will make an example out of someone rather soon and the parade will be over.
03-01-2009, 09:24 AM
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yeh well see about that.when your fined 50 grand lol.i actually had a o8 6.7 ordered,loaded.down payment on it ect. then i found this forum, and saw and heard all the nightmares that come with it.so i went back to the manager and told him to forget it, find me a 5.9 loaded laramie.i think i got the last one around here, took 3 weeks to find,300 miles away to.
.i actually had a o8 6.7 ordered,loaded.down payment on it ect. then i found this forum, and saw and heard all the nightmares that come with it.so i went back to the manager and told him to forget it, find me a 5.9 loaded laramie.i think i got the last one around here, took 3 weeks to find,300 miles away to.