Chev 8,1 GAS or Dodge 5,9 Cummins diesel
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it is difficult finding a dually here of newer age. A 2001 Ford F-350 is possible, but it is so "ruff". What about the Dodge dually?
I have had a GMC Sierra 3500 Big Dually (see attached pic) with the Duramax engine. That was VERY noisy when pulling hard. That is why I want either a 5,9 cummins or the gas option on a Chev/GMC.
it is difficult finding a dually here of newer age. A 2001 Ford F-350 is possible, but it is so "ruff". What about the Dodge dually?
I have had a GMC Sierra 3500 Big Dually (see attached pic) with the Duramax engine. That was VERY noisy when pulling hard. That is why I want either a 5,9 cummins or the gas option on a Chev/GMC.
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Thanks,
it is difficult finding a dually here of newer age. A 2001 Ford F-350 is possible, but it is so "ruff". What about the Dodge dually?
I have had a GMC Sierra 3500 Big Dually (see attached pic) with the Duramax engine. That was VERY noisy when pulling hard. That is why I want either a 5,9 cummins or the gas option on a Chev/GMC.
it is difficult finding a dually here of newer age. A 2001 Ford F-350 is possible, but it is so "ruff". What about the Dodge dually?
I have had a GMC Sierra 3500 Big Dually (see attached pic) with the Duramax engine. That was VERY noisy when pulling hard. That is why I want either a 5,9 cummins or the gas option on a Chev/GMC.
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I have an 2003 8.1 Yukon XL 2500 and a 2003 Dodge 2500 CTD 2500. The 8.1 is not a slug at all. I never towed the boat with the Dodge but I can say that everything about the truck except the engine is a complete piece of ****t. If you tow for a living, a diesel is probably the best choice, but I could never recommend a Mopar.
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I have an 2003 8.1 Yukon XL 2500 and a 2003 Dodge 2500 CTD 2500. The 8.1 is not a slug at all. I never towed the boat with the Dodge but I can say that everything about the truck except the engine is a complete piece of ****t. If you tow for a living, a diesel is probably the best choice, but I could never recommend a Mopar.
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In the used truck around 2001/2002 year I would look for
1/ 7.3 Ford diesel,.
2/ 5.9 Cummins diesel
3/ v-10 Ford gasser
4/ Duramax or 8.1 gasser
Based on what I have read and heard
1/ 7.3 Ford diesel,.
2/ 5.9 Cummins diesel
3/ v-10 Ford gasser
4/ Duramax or 8.1 gasser
Based on what I have read and heard
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What kind of issues have you had with your cummins? I did a ton of research before I bought a diesel truck. To be quite honest, I prefer ford trucks for their styling and interior, GM/Chevy's ride quality...but hands down it was a Dodge for the cummins motor. There are some things I do not care for about the truck itself..but the cummins is a bad ass motor!!
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They are all piece's of chit...just choose your diesel american brand.. Some tow better than others, some have more hp but not the best chasis. Take your pic, grab a quarter, do the process of elimination.
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I will give credit when it is due, the cummins is a great motor. What good is a good motor when the trans is weak behind the cummins. At least with the duramax you get a good engine with a bad azz transmission. The 7.3 powerstroke was a reliable strong package, but the milage wasnt the greatest. It is all a mater of preference in my opinion. They will all get the job done.
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In all honesty, pretty much everything in the drivetrain except the engine has been rebuilt or replaced, some things several times; transmission, brakes, u-joints, air conditioning, axles, rust, steering box, lift pump and on and on. Complete POS!. The truck does well on fuel, beyond that it has been a huge lemon.