duramax or power stroke?
02-19-2008 | 10:09 PM
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For Real?
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Are you kidding??........Chill
Guess masturbation has lost its appeal? I guess I can only jerk your off so many times in any one day.
I am not really comfortable discussing this with you.....but since you brought it up.....how many times a day do you consider "too much"? I really did not want to get into this as I feel that this has gotten far too personal with you and I know your feelings are hurt....but now..........this whole latent homosexuality thing of yours is beginning to rear its ugly head.....no pun intended. Do you really want to discuss this "Issue" of yours in an open forum??
I am not really comfortable discussing this with you.....but since you brought it up.....how many times a day do you consider "too much"? I really did not want to get into this as I feel that this has gotten far too personal with you and I know your feelings are hurt....but now..........this whole latent homosexuality thing of yours is beginning to rear its ugly head.....no pun intended. Do you really want to discuss this "Issue" of yours in an open forum??
Are you kidding??........Chill
02-20-2008 | 03:57 PM
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02-21-2008 | 08:41 AM
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I have had both for years, plus's and minus's on both. Actually all 3 are good.... for towing, and suspension the Ford's are the best by far. The problem with this thread is many of you comment on brand loyalty and only have one or the other. If you DO NOT DRIVE BOTH ON A WEEKLY BASIS your comments have no basis. I'm a GM man, but drive a Ford as my daily driver...one reason..the suspension and now comfort for 08 does the job best. It handles the loads better as well as feels more secure at 70-75mph at 15-16k. New interior for 08 is slightly more comfortable vs the other 2. The drivetrain is the weak link, the Duramax is stronger, but also is faster by the seat of your pants due to the 850 weight advantage dooley to dooley..08 to 08. My sub-contractors 08 Duramax will pull me from 0-70 unloaded by 1-1/2 - 2 trucks, but loaded with same trailers by about 1. Duramax to date as well as Cummins are proven platforms...Trannies..the Allison works and also has the best track record vs the trannies offered by both Ford and Dodge. Good Luck with what ever you own, be happy that we are able to drive and afford new vehicles. Jeff
02-21-2008 | 09:54 AM
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I have had both for years, plus's and minus's on both. Actually all 3 are good.... for towing, and suspension the Ford's are the best by far. The problem with this thread is many of you comment on brand loyalty and only have one or the other. If you DO NOT DRIVE BOTH ON A WEEKLY BASIS your comments have no basis. I'm a GM man, but drive a Ford as my daily driver...one reason..the suspension and now comfort for 08 does the job best. It handles the loads better as well as feels more secure at 70-75mph at 15-16k. New interior for 08 is slightly more comfortable vs the other 2. The drivetrain is the weak link, the Duramax is stronger, but also is faster by the seat of your pants due to the 850 weight advantage dooley to dooley..08 to 08. My sub-contractors 08 Duramax will pull me from 0-70 unloaded by 1-1/2 - 2 trucks, but loaded with same trailers by about 1. Duramax to date as well as Cummins are proven platforms...Trannies..the Allison works and also has the best track record vs the trannies offered by both Ford and Dodge. Good Luck with what ever you own, be happy that we are able to drive and afford new vehicles. Jeff
I loved my 2004.5 Dmax. It was fine as a medium hauler but for big loads I would go with the Ford. With a 9K load of trailer and passengers my Dmax would run hot and the fan would scream like a banshee in 95 degree heat pulling up modest-sized hills in Missouri.
02-21-2008 | 11:00 AM
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The LLY was known for overheating, although it did not happen on every LLY, it was highly publicized. The more recent LBZ and LMM are the same with the exception of the exhaust and emissions junk, such as the DPF. They have not been overheating like the LLY's did, so if that is the only issue you have with the DMAX, you may want to try it again.
