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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hdmax
Around here you can pick up older Dodge pickups with the Cummins and 5 speed man. for a song. Just about a dime a dozen.
Got any Autotrader links?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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The 7.3 is a very good engine, my family had a 6.9(very underpowerd), a 92 7.3, a 92 7.3 with banks turbo kit, and a 97 ps all of those trucks were very reliable I was actually trying to find a 95-97ps 5sp before I got the truck I have now. I don't think people give the older fords the credit they deserve but ford sure has messed up with their 6.big problem motors. Just my 2 cents.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Agreed, up until 03 ford had a very reliable engine. then the 6oh came out. I hope that the 6.4 brings back some of that reliability.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cumminsdriver635
The 7.3 powerstroke is a solid engine, and they are pretty good trucks. I am just really partial to an I-6 diesel. Honestly, a 7.3 powerstroke would likely give you less problems than a 24 valve cummins because of the VP 44 and lift pump issues . I'd say buy the one that makes the most sence to you.

Eric
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the 7.3 liter as Eric said. My uncles had them (now they have the 6.4s ) and they were trouble free, and not stock either. Sorta compare them to the old faithfulls, they will go a long ways if properly maintained..

Rick
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Marty86
On top of it, these trucks have far less mileage than the Dodges in my area.
Can't help myself with THAT one . . they probably don't have the mileage of the same vintage Dodges as they spend more time in the garage while the Dodges are out working!!

although I agree that those years are much better than the new stuff.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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v8's are for sports cars.
lol.
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