O.T. Ford 350 6.0 5 spd Vs. Dodge Cummins?
 

Does anyone own the new PSD with the 5 speed auto ? Any problems? I have a Dodge now, and buying the Ford 03 w/4 door cab. I need input! Thanks Mark

6.0 and 5-speed with 224 miles and looks good so far.........

2500 miles on my dually, no problems. I did have to have the ICP sensor changed and a re-flash, but i knew that was going to happen. With 4:10 rears it is very quick! The tow/haul mode in the trans is great. Automatically down shifts and raises the shifting rpms. I may not even install the break box for the trailer.

The new cummins has a little less hp but also a new design. I have heard nothing about it though.

Mark you can go to the Dieslestop.com and check it out. They have LOTS of info over there. Just keep in mind you will only hear the bad on a board like that and never the good. However you will know what can go wrong and it will give you a idea of how things are going for people.

Jon

Thanks for the input guys. Jon, Mary doesn't like the ford. I put my Dodge next to the Ford heres what I found; Ford is 18"longer(due to full rear doors). It sits 2" higher at cab. But is 2"lower at back gate and bed level. The tow hitch on the ford is almost 4' lower. This will be a problem with my trailer as it is at 24' ball height. Also the Ford does not turn anywhere near as tight as the dodge, not just due to the longer wheelbase either its in the steering box. Also I do not like the idea of having to go out to lock hubs!:

You don't go out to lock ther hubs, there automatic. The hubs can be locked in manually if you wanted to leave them lock in full time. Also the Ford will absolutely run faster and has quicker exeleration than the Dodge. I like the Dodge alot but it's just to short on performance.

byron ive got a chain any time you wount to hook up to my 2003 dodge ho cummings mfb i love my new dodge the new motor is great and quiet more power than you will ever need 305 and 555 and it's down low you doint have to wind it to death to get it moving the power stroke red lines at 4600 my uncel has one and has had to have the turbo replaced all ready les than 500 miles

Thanks guys, bought the Ford! Anyone looking for aluminum wheels and new tires? They are coming off. MFB

mfb357 - The Bacardi Silver team has the new 6.0 PSD / 5 spd auto and it is doing great. Also have a Dodge 3500. Both are very good trucks but the Dodge isn't any match for the Ford when it comes to pulling big loads over long distances.

I'll take the Cummins over any of the others . The motor is proven , simple and really inexpensive to bomb (modify) and with the addition of one little plug in module it will run with the others and get great mileage.
It's just the rest of the truck that might not last
:D

I would wait awhile on the 6.0. Ford has a problem with a oil pressure sensor shutting down the motor. They have either recalled it already or are working on doing it.

The only problem I have personally, right or wrong, with the new PSD is all that additional HP and torque out of a smaller package. There is no replacement for displacement. I hope they aren't trying to make a 150,000 mile PSD instead of a 300,000+ 7.3 PSD. I'll keep the old one thankyou. I just got 21 MPG average in my Excursion on a trip down and back to visit the mouse while averaging about 70-75 MPH.

21 mpg?? My 1999 F-250 Supercab PSD at BEST got 15 highway @ 70 mph!

Heres an update! I asked the dealer to put a Bug deflector and a rubber mat bed liner in...simple right? NO! they asked me yesterday to go out to the parts dept. and ask them to order it, I did they asked me to pay in advance???? My deal is already signed and all cash passed at 46000.00 and they ask me to pay for 190.00 in parts in advance. Never mind that the salesman couldn't just say no problem and follow through on his own. Anyway all this now done yesterday AM they asked me to come in this afternoon to pick it up...I went in at 7:00 salesman all smiles hows it going? Oh buy the way the truck isn't ready and I'm off tomorrow can you come back on Saturday. They couldn't even call me today to let me know they had a problem! Needless to say I had a few choice words, Whats my recourse and should I be pissed off? Thanks MFB

Troutly, Nice truck! I was thinking of putting 19.5 " wheels on it, they are on 450 and 550's. Alcoa makes a polished aluminum wheel that will look great. Can I add the 4" blocks and what should I do about the front end ? Thanks, Mark

You can't use a block for the front. Most shops will tell you to put an "add a leaf" in, don't do that either they ride to hard. Put a 2 inch soft ride spring in that will be your best ride. The 19.5 wheels are going to make it ride bad enough.

03 Limited Excursion, 6.0 and 5 speed 1000 Miles so far. It is awesome!! I had a 99 F-250 and an 02 F-350 both with the 7.3 motor.... this thing will smoke a 7.3 and it is quiet as well. 325 hp and 550 lbs. of torque!! :cool:

BTW: we are getting over 15 mpg and the motor is not broken in yet.

Mark let me know what ya want for those wheels and rims. I may be interested in them. I need all new back tires anyhow.

Jon