Tow rig/daily driver

[5Cent]

Had to bring this up...didn’t you. Blew an intercooler boot a couple of weeks ago so I decided it was time to get a little more serious about figuring out the white smoke.

https://fleeceperformance.com/ford/2011-2016-6-7l-powerstroke.html

Not wanting to discuss this at all but priorities are priorities and numero uno for us currently is building a home. I'm taking a hard look at freeing up the equity in the Duramax to help offset any unforseen overages with the build. Issue then becomes payload and mpg.

I'm almost certain the mpg will be better in the 1/2 ton but not by much by reading and talking to owners. Then there's the warranty which I'll blow thru in 1.5yrs due to milage. The one today is rated at 12,900lbs towing so a light weight camper could be an option after we build.

God speed on that PowerStroke.

 

[5Cent]

I get 18-20 mpg. I’ve pulled out boat all over the place. It’s not a huge load like a camper would be, but it isn’t a John boat either. I like the thing well enough at this point. It’s about to make a pretty long trip, I may change my mind by Sunday.

2.7L or 3.5L?

 

[jagermeister]

@brock ratcliff
@jagermeister doesnt your dad have one?

Dad used to have one. It pulled like a mofo. But then he started noticing the tranny was shifting funny. So he traded it in on a 5.0L new model.

 

[giles]

Not wanting to discuss this at all but priorities are priorities and numero uno for us currently is building a home. I'm taking a hard look at freeing up the equity in the Duramax to help offset any unforseen overages with the build. Issue then becomes payload and mpg.

I'm almost certain the mpg will be better in the 1/2 ton but not by much by reading and talking to owners. Then there's the warranty which I'll blow thru in 1.5yrs due to milage. The one today is rated at 12,900lbs towing so a light weight camper could be an option after we build.

God speed on that PowerStroke.

If mpg is included in this, what does deleting and tuning do? What does investing $1,500 do? In turn of gaining 3-5 mpg and being happy. Piece of mind is worth something here. Hell, I love the half ton we have, but it still isn’t a “truck” and never will be.

 

[OhioWhiteTails]

Us half ton guys are people too, Dave.

 

[giles]

Us half ton guys are people too, Dave.

And a girl with a butch haircut that eats vagina is a dude...got it.

A half ton is more than fine for most people. It’s just a hard transition.

 

[OhioWhiteTails]

 

[jagermeister]

And a girl with a butch haircut that eats vagina is a dude...got it.

A half ton is more than fine for most people. It’s just a hard transition.

I like my half ton. But driving 3/4 and 1 tons regularly at work make me understand exactly what you're talking about. A half ton just isn't the same. I'll be eyeballing F250s pretty hard when I decide to get a newer truck.

 

[giles]

Yup, we have one we love. But when it’s time to work...just no comparison. It’s really hard to go to a smaller bed once you’ve had an 8’.

 

[5Cent]

The new GM 6.6L gas it is. Getting ready to trade the Duramax in a few for a stripped down 2020 3/4 WT. Look forward to painting or changing out those wheels and pizza cutters but gonna run it a year or so as-is just to see what the original equipment does. Mixed gut on buying new model, fingers crossed.



 

[giles]

The new GM 6.6L gas it is. Getting ready to trade the Duramax in a few for a stripped down 2020 3/4 WT. Look forward to painting or changing out those wheels and pizza cutters but gonna run it a year or so as-is just to see what the original equipment does. Mixed gut on buying new model, fingers crossed.

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Damn you...I want one of those! Keep us up to date on how you like it. I’m pretty sure that’ll be our next truck once I’m get tired of fixing this damn ford...gotta go tomorrow to deliver a check for $4,000+

 

[bowhunter1023]

You get an oilfield job with that truck?

 

[5Cent]

Dave that's not good man, don't like hearing that.....why?

Lol no joke there Jesse. This one's for a bed liner tho!

The mpg book will be carried over for hand calculations for sure.

 

[giles]

Turbo, pretty common on these and I knew it was a possibility when I bought it. I’m doing the 15’+ updated turbo on it with all OEM parts. Shouldn’t have to touch it ever again. I’ll need to tune it down the road to get it dialed in, but it’ll get by with the tunes it currently has. Even with this, I’m still alright in the purchase. You just can’t find these trucks this clean.

 

[Quantum673]

The new GM 6.6L gas it is. Getting ready to trade the Duramax in a few for a stripped down 2020 3/4 WT. Look forward to painting or changing out those wheels and pizza cutters but gonna run it a year or so as-is just to see what the original equipment does. Mixed gut on buying new model, fingers crossed.

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Keep us updated on that new 6.6.
Very interested in it.

 

[OhioWhiteTails]

Nice truck, Adam!

 

[giles]

Keep us updated on that new 6.6.
Very interested in it.

Yup, it should work perfect for us average people that just need more than a half ton but not a diesel!

 

[Clay Showalter]

Hit 333,333 on my 2000 Silverado

 

["J"]

View attachment 85409Hit 333,333 on my 2000 Silverado

Where’s all the warning/check engine lights?

 

[giles]

This is what I’m doing.