Upgrading my tow vehicle to new F250 6.0
12-01-2003, 07:56 PM
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I'm a diesel tech for a ford dealer & the number of problems i've seen lately is very small. the latest calibration update has fixed almost every problem i've seen. I would highly recomend this engine package. the cal. update does wonders for the engine but as stated earlier, it does idle slightly louder now that the pilot injection is off. the pilot injection was a problem due to the injectors not being able to spray a small amount of fuel,close,then spray the main fuel charge consistantly.
12-01-2003, 08:40 PM
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Four Wheeler mag teasted the big three Diesels recently. The Ford was the fastest unloaded, loaded, and pulling a load up a grade. The differences were the greatest when the trucks pulled up a grade loaded.
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2000 29 Outlaw 2x454 mags (sold)
2000 25 Outlaw 502 (moved up to 29 OL)
1998 232 Islander 7.4 (got the 25 OL)
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2000 29 Outlaw 2x454 mags (sold)
2000 25 Outlaw 502 (moved up to 29 OL)
1998 232 Islander 7.4 (got the 25 OL)
Tow Rig
04 Excursion EB PSD 4x4 6" lift 35's
MY PICS: http://community.webshots.com/user/skygod73
12-01-2003, 09:38 PM
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Originally posted by skygod
Four Wheeler mag teasted the big three Diesels recently. The Ford was the fastest unloaded, loaded, and pulling a load up a grade. The differences were the greatest when the trucks pulled up a grade loaded.
Four Wheeler mag teasted the big three Diesels recently. The Ford was the fastest unloaded, loaded, and pulling a load up a grade. The differences were the greatest when the trucks pulled up a grade loaded.
I was a little surprised at Dodge's performance....or lack thereof. Expected more from them. I know they have a great package. Couldn't figure out why they would put out a new combo that didn't do better than that.
Buck
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12-01-2003, 10:06 PM
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Whats the biggest/ heaviest boat you can safely tow with a F250 PSD over long distances???
Whats the biggest/ heaviest boat you can safely tow with a F250 PSD over long distances???
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12-01-2003, 10:19 PM
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Rated @ 12,500 lbs. We won't discuss on a public forum what I have towed weightwise behind 99 7.3, but suffice it to say it will pull way more than the rated capacity.. I just ordered a new 6.0 F250 CC LWB , cant wait to get my hands on it!!
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12-02-2003, 08:23 AM
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bajabob38 wrote on 12-02-2003 06:35 AM:
I have a 03 250 with the 7.3, was wondering what tires you have on the truck in the picture.
Bob
I have a 03 250 with the 7.3, was wondering what tires you have on the truck in the picture.
Bob
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12-02-2003, 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by Scott B
I just ordered a new 6.0 F250 CC LWB , cant wait to get my hands on it!!
Scott B
I just ordered a new 6.0 F250 CC LWB , cant wait to get my hands on it!!
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12-02-2003, 10:02 AM
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for starters It can tow this safely...the 7.3 barely struggles up steep grade...
I love mine and its a 2000..waiting one more year for a new one..I only have 60k on her, she aint broke in yet!
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I love mine and its a 2000..waiting one more year for a new one..I only have 60k on her, she aint broke in yet!
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12-02-2003, 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by BRUCE SEROFF
Whats the biggest/ heaviest boat you can safely tow with a F250 PSD over long distances???
Whats the biggest/ heaviest boat you can safely tow with a F250 PSD over long distances???
