the 2004.5 dodges now have 2 engine options. the original 305 hp 555 ft lbs and the new 325 hp 600 ft lb. i believe this is the largest diesel of the 3. draw back, is that it is still only available with a 4 speed automatic with no torque shift braking option like the ford/gm. i have read that it is exhaust brake compatable. i believe that it is the only one of the big three....

Have a 350 Ford diesel that we use to tow boat only with.. it can't pass a service station 9.8 towing 10.5 not towing..if that's any help making you try to decide . just installed a chip haven't had time to ck that out yet. would love to get at least 15 doubt that happening.

That does not seem right. Even though I'm a chevy guy and have a duramax, it seems to me my ferd friends are getting alot better than you.

Used a buddy of mine's Cummins dually to take my 42 Sonic (16,000 lb with trailer) to Florida last month. TONS of power and got 12 to 13 MPG. Only problem we had was it wanted to overheat in the mountains, but that could have been just this truck. I'm not a dodge guy, but I was impressed.

Used a buddy of mine's Cummins dually to take my 42 Sonic (16,000 lb with trailer) to Florida last month. TONS of power and got 12 to 13 MPG. Only problem we had was it wanted to overheat in the mountains, but that could have been just this truck. I'm not a dodge guy, but I was impressed.

I had a '99 F-350 PSD (7.3) that was the best vehicle I have ever owned...period

Now I have an '03 Excursion with the new PSD (6.0) and have had alot of problems with it. I think the older 7.3 liter is/was a much better motor. Sure, the 6.0 is faster, but the dam thing is all turbo boost. The 7.3 liter seemed to have alot more low end balls.

I am in the process to get rid of my Ford now and I'm going to get a GMC 2500HD with the Duramax/Allison combo.

I've got a GMC 3500 Dually with the Duramax/Alison. Great truck, nice ride, and pulls like a beast. My neighbor just got a Ford 350. Nice truck, but in this day and age, I don't know why Ford still has manual locking front hubs on their HD trucks. Perhaps its an option I don't know about. It may make a difference if you drive in a lot of snow.

We have almost 2k miles on the new 2500 HD / Duramax since getting rid of the Ford and the thing has been great. Towed the Cig with it for the first time and I really like the feel of the Allison, and the Brakes are much better than the Excursion.

I think Semper Fi likes it too

:D

It is funny how everyone has a different experience regardless of the truck they own. It comes down to how you drive it, where you drive it and how well you take care of it. I have an 03 7.3 Excursion that turned 34,000 today and I never have had a problem. I don't stomp on it unless I am rolling pretty good, I never shut it down after a tow run or even a hwy run, I always let it warm up before I give it more than 1/4 throttle, and the most important thing is to make sure your oil pressure is up before you even think of touching the throttle, I plug it in on a timer for 3 hours if it is below 30, I change my fluids every 30,000 miles and oil at 5000 intervals, I always wait to start even if it is warm...this is the good time to put your safety belt on. All in all I just make sure I treat it like I would treat myself, just like you should treat others. My Dodge Ram went 190,000 before I sold it...for $10,000. It is still on the road at 225,000 and has never dripped a drop of oil. Like everything I own, if I can buy it new, it will last forever, look better than new and never fail me. I get a lot of crap from my friends over the way I sweat the details but I am the one towing them off the highway or off the trail. So, just take care of your stuff and it will take care of you. Now the one exception to this rule is women...take care of them and they will take advantage of you:rolleyes: Then it is time to trade them in,:D

I too am working my way into a new GM D max/allison...
It'd be nice to sell this guy first....
Nice truck. Tows well. '00 K3500 crew dually.
454/banks power pack 4.10 gears 4x4
Who want's it?
$20k

The reason Ford has manual locking hubs is in case your "shift on the fly" switch malfunctions. It is actually a good idea, although doesn't look as good.

Oh yeah... Dodge has a Cummins Engine...Not a Cummings. Cumming is when you... aw, never mind...:rolleyes:

This is off subject a little, sorry to jump in on this thread, but what is going on with Crysler and Transmissions?

I had a Jeep Cherokee Limited V-8. They bought it back because they could not fix the transmission. Worked on it four times and then put a new one in it and it crapped out.

My wife's coworker has a 2002 Intrepid in the shop as we speak getting a new transmission.

My secretary just put the second transmission in a Dodge Carivan before Christmas $1700.00 and traded it the next day for a new Path Finder.

I have always heard of the problems with the 3/4 ton and 1-ton trucks and Transmissions.

Man, they need to wake up and smell the roses! At least if they cannot built a good one, get someone else to do it for them. That is what Chevy/GMC did!

Thank You, and buy the way, I like Ford and Chevy!

Tim, What the hell is that thing on the front for? Oh that's for those big A$$ florida bugs ain't it!!!? That there's a florida bug gaurd!!! ;)

Luv-n-it, LOVE THAT AVATAR!!! Could I possibly get a larger version!!;) :doggy:

I hear there may be a 2002 Duramax/Allison dually for sale soon. Indigo blue, Alcoas, new rubber, 22k, all sorts of extras!! $38K I think is the asking price! I'll keep you posted!:p

[QUOTE]Originally posted by R Addiction
[B]Luv-n-it, LOVE THAT AVATAR!!! Could I possibly get a larger version!!;) :doggy:

Of the picture of course!!:D

Chevy...
 

A little Bias on this but my vote is with chevy My 94 dually has original engine and trans (1 injector pump) and has 235,000 miles kind of hard to beat!!!I have a friend Who deals w/dodge all day long and the joke is If the fix the trany Probs they(dodge would give ford and Gm a good run)

To date, the Ford dealer has fixed a all of my issue's, and I had many. We have a great dealership over here, Henderson Ford. I have pulled many boats and trailers with this 6.0 dually, and when working the Ford is definatly the happiest, when unloaded and driving around my 2001, 187,000 mile Duramax is slightly more comfortable, better ride.

Gmc for 04 now has for power 310hp/590tq with the Allison combo

Ford has 325hp/560tq

Dodge has 305hp/555tq

Dodge Cummins....the best.

CigFirefox, we are talking about pulling real, heavy boats,:p :D We know your Dodge can only pull that 20':rolleyes: :D

Q:Dodge Cummins....the best.
 

The Best Most Modifiable engine agreed!!! if they back it up with a bomb proof tranny that would be a package!! Dodge had the first up with the Allison trans(due to the affiliation with freight liner in the fl series) but they didn't think John Q Public would spend the money for the trans..) In stepped Chevy and the rest is history ....Daimler has the Money and the technology to fix the trany woes>> time will tell.. Have driven all 3 there all great trucks in there own rite... Have the same maint practices on all my trucks and driving styles.

It seams Chevy has stood up better but different trucks have there different woes . 6.0 liters have issues, dodge has trans issues and Chevy had injector pump issues W/stanadyne last series of trucks..there have been a few default issues with the Allison trans..when it sees a trouble code it goes to default(ie.full line pressure and no reverse aka. limp mode) will get you to service.. If you choose dodge go w/a manual trans that seems to take HP well and if you turn it up replace the stock clutch with a Kevlar disk... and you should be good to go!! good Luck!!

I can't post a vote due to my membership, but put me down for the Ford.... we have both the 02 7.3 and an 04 6.0, love them both, no issues with either. Had only ever owned Chevy's prior to these two....

I towed my 42 Sonic up here (Chicago) from Ft. Lauderdale with my Chevy Avalanche. Its got the 8.1L engine with a 4:10 rear end and it rocks. Without the boat attached its got a hole shot you can't believe. If I ever get a bigger boat, I'll be in the market for a dually with the Duramax/Allison combo.

RJ, Get in touch with IKE (screen name) He may be selling his loaded up '02 3500 Dually Duramax/Allison!!

I worked for dodge for about 8 years on and off and international for a year and a half and would take the dodge over the ford any day. The new dodge has a new trans in it that has been designed by allison and dodge and is supposed to be the whip. I have seen alot of new dodges that get worked hard and have not had any failures. I have an 01 6speed and nothing stock can tow with me when you get to the hills.

Here is our new tow rig. It has the Durmax Allison set up. It also has a Jake Brake system . The front seats are buckets on a air ride setup. The total weight of the truck is 17,500. We tow a 42 Sonic with twin motors on a tri-axle Myco trailer.

BY REQUEST....

Troutly,

I've noticed that a lot of people have tunnel vision or should I say tunnel hearing when it comes to those tests. If they don't see their truck in front the ignore them.

But facts are facts. The shootouts don't lie.

Buck

Um I don't see Hummer as an option. Que pasa?

You mean I can buy a new GMC, Ford or Dodge (in that order) and I can get a HUMMER as an option? SWEET!!

Where do I sign?;)

Good One Troutly!!!LMAO Just an overpriced SUV!!;)

i have a 2003 chevy 2500 hd 4wd with duramax/allison
30,000 miles in one year, no problems
pull a 38' fifth wheel with it no problem
truck rides great
know a guy with a late model dodge diesel, nothing but problems

Ike still has a 2002 dually for sale!!!!:D

Oh pahaaaaleeeeeeeeeseeeee!

Whatever Copper! :D


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BOLT ON airbags?;)

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I can't believe Addict beat Troutly on a innuendo comment. :D :D :D

Funny guys. Very Funny.

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Wasabe, It was a good day!!:D