Re-Which truck and motor?

[devildog1]

I'm posting just to add my experience with the big three trucks, Ford, GM and Dodge. When I was working, I'm retired now. I had the options of buying new fully loaded trucks every other year and I did. Now I do not claim to be a expert in any way or form. But in my latest experience I have a 34' Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite RV with slides that weighs in at 10,000 lbs. Now add my wife and two large dogs, both mastiffs at 150 lbs. each. Generator firewood and a fully stocked refrigerator for two weeks, you get my drift? My first truck was a HD 2500 Dodge Diesel . This truck towed my rig with ease, except when I went to pass a vehicle. It had No passing power what so ever, but it ran cool at around 190 degrees even with the air on. My next truck, two years latter was a 2500 HD Chevy Silverado with a 8.1 monster of a motor with a Allison tranny.This truck pulled just as good as the Dodge Diesel but--- on hills or hot weather the electric clutch coolant fan ran most times,(sound like a jet engine). And I was always looking for a gas station to fill up. My third truck and I still have it, a Ford F350 SRW,6.0 PSD. This truck out preformed the Dodge and the Silverado hands down. Last year we did a trip out west thru the Rockys, (I've made this same trip with both the Dodge and the Silverado). We visited a few National Parks, climbed up Mt. Washburn, went thru the Black Hills and on to the Badlands. The Ford was a dream to drive up the montains, down the montains in temps that wavered around 100+ degrees.I have never had a issue with any repairs for the 6.0 PSD.Just did all required oil changes and regular maint. The point I'm making is try them all under real conditions then decide which is best for your tasks. I did and The F350 SRW Ford PSD was the best for what I do.
DevilDog

 

[JB4310]

Devildog,
There are a few discussions going on now regarding the big 3 truck brands, I think the fact you've owned all three and put them thru the same tests makes your opinion truly unbiased.

The Ford supporters would appreciate your experience and conclusion.

I've got an 07 Dodge 3500 DRW with the new Cummins 6.7 liter, they had to make the engine with greater displacement to compensate for all the mandated power robbing emissions crap. But it is still a Cummins with 60% (I think) of the original 5.9 parts. Mine has a 9 foot utility body. which makes it heavy. I've been very happy with it.

JB.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Just curious what gear you have in that 6L PSD Ford? I have a 2004 and a 2006 both with the 6L and they have 3.73 gear.

Chris

 

[workinallthetime]

diesel dodge to big block gas burner gm to diesel ford. Had the gas burner gm been a diesel durimax the comparison would have been interesting.

dodge, gm, ford,owner; thank you for being part of the solution and not part of the problem !!!!

 

[intel]

Diamondpilot is right rear end gears will make a big difference

 

[devildog1]

Chris,
I have the 3.73 limited slip, It's a 2004 SRW F-350 4X4 crew cab Lariat, 156" WB styleside with the Torqshift 5 speed auto tranny. Oh of course the 6.0 PSD with an Injen Cold Air Intake System.
DevilDog

 

[devildog1]

Workin,
Yes to be fair, I never had the Durimax in a truck---but I did have the Allison tranny. And I will say It was a pleasure to have it going down steep grades. That being said, the Fords torqshift does the job just as good, which one is the better tranny? I do not have that answer?
Devildog

 

[workinallthetime]

Workin,
Yes to be fair, I never had the Durimax in a truck---but I did have the Allison tranny. And I will say It was a pleasure to have it going down steep grades. That being said, the Fords torqshift does the job just as good, which one is the better tranny? I do not have that answer?
Devildog

i think the f450 and up have allison transmissions duno about the smaller ones. The LCT 1000 you had in the 8.1 is a step down from the at540 which is a school bus trans. The LCT 1000 is in a family that includes the 1000, 2000, and 2400 series. they are incredibly tough trans that are really simple to build and repair, each is built to the hp/torque range of the application. The same trans goes into a 2500 3500 & 4500 series from gm.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Chris,
I have the 3.73 limited slip, It's a 2004 SRW F-350 4X4 crew cab Lariat, 156" WB styleside with the Torqshift 5 speed auto tranny. Oh of course the 6.0 PSD with an Injen Cold Air Intake System.
DevilDog

Ok, your F-350 is just like my 2004 F-250 and my 2006 F-350 is basically the same truck except a different front suspension. Thanks. I should have been a little more clear, both mine have 3.73 LS.



Chris

 

[GreenWannabe]

i think the f450 and up have allison transmissions duno about the smaller ones. The LCT 1000 you had in the 8.1 is a step down from the at540 which is a school bus trans. The LCT 1000 is in a family that includes the 1000, 2000, and 2400 series. they are incredibly tough trans that are really simple to build and repair, each is built to the hp/torque range of the application. The same trans goes into a 2500 3500 & 4500 series from gm.

The Ford transmission in the F-250 through the F-550 is their Torqshift, not the Allison. Despite GM selling off the Allison division, GM is still producing the 1000 in their own transmission plant. An Allison 2200, 2500, 3000, 3200, or 3500 is available in the Ford F-650 and F-750, which are class 6 to class 7 medium trucks.