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big blue galaxie · 01-15-2009, 06:16 PM

6.2 diesels are not bad properly maintained, even better with a turbo kit
7.3 Navistar powered Ford even better, non Powerstroke with aftermarket turbo: good power and cheap to fix, longblock will go 400k or better, Hypermax knows these engines well
Early 5.9 Cummins Dodge will pull the house down, lots of parts support; get an intercooled '91-'98 and have tons of fun with good mpg.
All the trucks have the common problem with transmissions that can't hold up under the torque, be sure to inspect thoroughly.
As an aside, Heath Diesel put together a 6.5 GM diesel with twins that ran 153 mph at Bonneville, got over 30 mpg and is street driven daily. This combo is expected to go over 160 mph and give Duramaxes fits.
I have had two Powerstrokes, one '95 and a '96, and they are not bad, but unfortunately get costly when repairs need to be done. With a tuner and exhaust they do quite well. DP Tuner is the best and can custom flash the computer and make the truck come alive.

01-15-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
big blue galaxie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Older diesel ? 6.2 diesels are not bad properly maintained, even better with a turbo kit 7.3 Navistar powered Ford even better, non Powerstroke with aftermarket turbo: good power and cheap to fix, longblock will go 400k or better, Hypermax knows these engines well Early 5.9 Cummins Dodge will pull the house down, lots of parts support; get an intercooled '91-'98 and have tons of fun with good mpg. All the trucks have the common problem with transmissions that can't hold up under the torque, be sure to inspect thoroughly. As an aside, Heath Diesel put together a 6.5 GM diesel with twins that ran 153 mph at Bonneville, got over 30 mpg and is street driven daily. This combo is expected to go over 160 mph and give Duramaxes fits. I have had two Powerstrokes, one '95 and a '96, and they are not bad, but unfortunately get costly when repairs need to be done. With a tuner and exhaust they do quite well. DP Tuner is the best and can custom flash the computer and make the truck come alive.