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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Sorry to say that i just wasted my time test drivingan 08 6.7 6sp with 383 gears. It would not pull a wet noodle out of an old maid [:@]compared to the 04 that I just sold that had no mods. There was no (set you back in the seat) at all anywhere in the rpms at any gear, My 04 would pin you down if you romped on it at 70, Maybe it was just the truck. I did like the factory exhaust brake and the way it drove, but Im teelin ya the power is not there like on the 3rd gen. 5.9. Go see for yourself. They wont mind you trying one out cause they need something to do cause business is so off right now.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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I'm not suprised and there is no way your gonna get me to waste my time lol... putting my truck back to stock settings, stock air box & stock intake not too long ago really REALLY sucked... it was like a whole different truck.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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so youre out of a truck right now???
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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so youre out of a truck right now???
I am down to my boys bicycle [:@]I am trying to figure a way to install a gooseneck ball to a BMX
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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well. . .you'll loose the seat, but that would be a good place to put it since it is slightly forward of the rear wheel. . .my question would be the brake controller wireing.


if you ask nice enough I'm pretty sure Ty would let you borrow his truck. . .you could load it down with 40K and still not break a sweat.[8D]
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Wow, and I'm all set to test drive an 08 ... having never owned a 5.9, I appreciate your post.

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Wow, and I'm all set to test drive an 08 ... having never owned a 5.9, I appreciate your post.

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Mike, If you can find a 5.9 in your price range that you like and can get a good interest rate, that is the way to go. Just try to find one that has never been modded and do it yourself if you want. Drive a 5.9 and then the 6.7 and see for yourself.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Hey Don. . .I pass an 08Ford F350 x-cab SRW that is for sale on my way home. . .want me to scope out the price for ya
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Hey Don. . .I pass an 08Ford F350 x-cab SRW that is for sale on my way home. . .want me to scope out the price for ya
(*&^%& a of ^%$# Ferd, I'm gonna see If Beek will let me borrow his this summer for about 30k miles I think I will walk before I buy a 6.7 unless I find one that rolls a lot better
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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What about that 12v 2nd gen that you were talking about last week?

Why the HELL didn't you test drive something before you got rid of your baby?
 
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