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12-01-2009, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seaford, VA
Posts: 2,228
Cigarette - Cafe Racer
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I tow with a 2000 Ford 7.3 with the 6 speed ZF transmission. I LOVE it. I will never own an automatic. The mileage is good, and you can always put the truck in the power band.
You would have to be a retard with my truck to F-up at the ramp. All I have to do with my Cafe (14k or so loaded) at the ramp is put it in low gear and let the clutch out. Pull right up. Never put it in 4WD at the ramp but I damn sure have it....
I think the 6 speed spins quite a few less revs on the highway which is nice....
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12-01-2009, 12:11 PM
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Registered
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Staten Island, NY
Posts: 647
Checkmate 216, Velocity 260, Now Boatless
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Thanks for all the input guys.... So I guess I won't stray away from trucks with sticks.... Oh, and looking at much older then '05 (tough times, between my boat motor going, and my suburban self destructing,  )
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12-01-2009, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin,TX
Posts: 339
05 Baja 242 islander 496mag HO bravo X drive
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seafordguy
You would have to be a retard with my truck to F-up at the ramp.
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if you have ever sat at a boat ramp for more then 30 minutes, you know there are quite a few of these folks. 
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12-01-2009, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Maryland / Utah
Posts: 278
31' Scarab Thunder HP500's
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seafordguy
I tow with a 2000 Ford 7.3 with the 6 speed ZF transmission. I LOVE it. I will never own an automatic. The mileage is good, and you can always put the truck in the power band.
You would have to be a retard with my truck to F-up at the ramp. All I have to do with my Cafe (14k or so loaded) at the ramp is put it in low gear and let the clutch out. Pull right up. Never put it in 4WD at the ramp but I damn sure have it....
I think the 6 speed spins quite a few less revs on the highway which is nice....
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I don't know much about Ford but the dodge trannies, NV4500 5-speed and the NV5600 6-speed have the exact same final gear ratio. 3rd and 4th are just closer together, which is awesome for towing.
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12-06-2009, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 605
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Here is my 95 Cummins , 310 hp, 750 ft 2 wd auto, this is my first Diesel and will never own a gas engine again , rocket fast , 22 mpg , will tow 15 k no problem
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12-08-2009, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Arlington Tx
Posts: 8,921
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Originally Posted by activatorf1
Here is my 95 Cummins , 310 hp, 750 ft 2 wd auto, this is my first Diesel and will never own a gas engine again , rocket fast , 22 mpg , will tow 15 k no problem
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That's a beautiful truck!! Good power too but kinda conservative for a 12 valve. What mods? You would get better fuel mileage and easier towing if you put an auxillary transmission in it;
www.gearvendor.com
Last edited by Catmando; 12-08-2009 at 03:16 PM.
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