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Old 12-18-2009, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Catmando
The 2010 Superduty will run to February, at which time the 2011s with the new 6.7 will come out.
Ive got one ordered .
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Old 12-18-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jassman
Ive got one ordered .
Well I hope you won't have many new-motor problems. What I don't understand is Ford started with a clean sheet and chose the inferior V8 platform. The inline 6 has proven to be the superior engine design.

But the Scorpion will set a new bar, making GM and Chrysler step up to the plate with more power of get left behind. This motor will affect the Duramax's sales more than the Cummins though. The heavy haulers will still go with Cummins.
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Old 12-18-2009, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Catmando
Make sure you get the highest mileage warranty you can because this truck needs its cab removed for any service below the top of the motor.

All ford trucks with the 6.4 powerstroke do NOT require the cab to come off. That was a 6.0 thing. And yes, politics aside...cummins/dodge just plain rock.
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Old 12-18-2009, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Catmando
Well I hope you won't have many new-motor problems. What I don't understand is Ford started with a clean sheet and chose the inferior V8 platform. The inline 6 has proven to be the superior engine design.

But the Scorpion will set a new bar, making GM and Chrysler step up to the plate with more power of get left behind. This motor will affect the Duramax's sales more than the Cummins though. The heavy haulers will still go with Cummins.
I have had 7 6.0's one with over 250k relatively no problems. 4 Duramaxes one with 240k same deal. My 08 6.4 has been great as well.. just under 38k. no major problems and pulled the 17k NorTech with ease..bone stock... I have a 2011 6.7 on order and probably will get the Cummins vs the Duramax this time. The interior and suspension on the 04 GM didnt hold up nearly as well. I also had way more electrical gremlins. The tranny is starting to slip as well..motor is strong. From a cost perspective.. the GM cost about 3% more in over all dollars spent... but the Fords suspension carring these heavy trailers day in and out was so much better and the interiors held up much better.
Here is my maint. sched. these trucks get driven 35-45k p/yr

oil, filter lube.. every 5k
tranny fluid and filter 20k
air filter and whatever needed.. 30k
tires rotated and balanced 10k
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Old 12-18-2009, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ciaoderhead
I'm hearing 2011 trucks will be available with the 6.7, introduction in Fall '10. Anyone else know different??
Thanks for the correction on the 6.7.. I've got a 6.4 and haven't had any issues with 38k miles
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Old 12-19-2009, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tblrklakemo
All ford trucks with the 6.4 powerstroke do NOT require the cab to come off. That was a 6.0 thing. And yes, politics aside...cummins/dodge just plain rock.
sorry but your mistaken. we hardly ever pull the cab on a 6.0 even to do head gaskets, 6.4 the cab comes off for most major repairs. we have seen far fewer problems with 6.4's than 6.0's but the repairs are much more complicated & time consuming.
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Old 12-19-2009, 10:39 PM
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...I have a 2011 6.7 on order and probably will get the Cummins vs the Duramax this time...


Well you'll have a turbo brake with the 6.7 Cummins now. If you want a really stout truck get a 4500 with the 4.44 rear end and order an aluminum bed with it. You'll have the biggest brakes in its class to go along with the turbo brake and a much stronger frame as well.
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Old 12-20-2009, 06:05 AM
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I have a 2008 f450 and pull my 47 fountain all the time. It has a 4.88 rear and I get 8.0 mpg towing and 12.0 empty. I have had no problems
at all. I guess I'm lucky. I think the 4:88 is important for pulling a big load but milage plummets after 70 mph. I don't think it's safe to tow that fast anyway. I had a 6.0 which I chipped (big mistake).
I used to tow with a big truck which was completely impractical and uncomfortable even with airride. The 6.4 is so quiet that I don't think I could ever go back to a loud diesel.
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Old 12-20-2009, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Catmando
...I have a 2011 6.7 on order and probably will get the Cummins vs the Duramax this time...


Well you'll have a turbo brake with the 6.7 Cummins now. If you want a really stout truck get a 4500 with the 4.44 rear end and order an aluminum bed with it. You'll have the biggest brakes in its class to go along with the turbo brake and a much stronger frame as well.
the 1 ton drw is all I need. The trailers weight between 10500-12000 loaded. and my boat loaded was around 18k on the very high side.. which I know was over the limit.
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Old 12-20-2009, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jassman
... and my boat loaded was around 18k on the very high side.. which I know was over the limit.
The 2010 Ram is rated 18,5000lb on the gooseneck or 5th wheel. Is your trailer a gooseneck? AFAIK they come with only a Class 4 receiver hitch which is what 11,000lbs? That's a lot of weight differential...
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