First Impressions
 

Well, after a few days with my new '06 CTD Quad 4x, here are my impressions compared to my '04 Ford SD V10

+ Much better overall fit and finish of body panels and interior
+ Better interior layout
+ More comfortable ride (by a LARGE margin)
+ Headlights are brighter and have a better beam pattern
+ Interior is MUCH quieter and better insulated
+ Turning radius and steering effort is head and shoulders better then the SD
+ Everything in the engine compartment is easier to get to and see
+ More interior room, as compared to my Super Cab
+ Fuel mileage so far 17 MPG with this truck, compared to 10 with my V10

and last, but not least.....

+++ THIS FRIGGIN CUMMINS ROCKS!!!!

What the heck took me so long?

Oh hey, did I say I was happy with my truck! Whew hew!

RE: First Impressions
 

Awesome, aren't they?!

RE: First Impressions
 

good to hear:D

I'll need to see if I can dig up that pic showing the difference between pistons and rods for the ford chevy and dodge diesels. . .spoiler, the Cummins is HUGE compared to the others;)

RE: First Impressions
 

they do rock!!! [sm=icon_rock.gif] Welcome to DF...

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RE: First Impressions
 

Yeah, I've seen that pic before. I thought it was some kind of hoax or a pic of a OTR truck piston.

I'll get some pics of my new baby today when I get home.

RE: First Impressions
 

right on...[sm=icon_rock.gif]

so what's your 1st mod? [sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]

RE: First Impressions
 

I keep trying to download pics here, but it keeps telling me the file is too large. I've tried all kinds of suff,, any ideas?

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he he he. . found it:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...umminsrod1.jpg

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Reminds me back in the 80's I had a pair of scrapped Cummins Piston/connection rods cleaned up and used as bookends. They we around 15 pounds each.

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download the infranview program from this site... http://www.irfanview.com/ it will allow you to resize pictures for uploading.

max size is 500kb...