how about a Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX,+IA GTG thread?

[concretegrazer]

I think only in the 4500 and 5500 offers the stick

I think your right.

 

[Hedgerow]

jave you seen the new 7.3 gasser from Ford yet?

I think only in the 4500 and 5500 offers the stick.

The 7.3 is a brute, but I think the 6.2 delivers what's needed with less fuel.

 

[concretegrazer]

Honestly, I used to haul trailer loads of calves to the stockyards with an 89 F150.. 6 cylinder!!

It wasn't an awesome experience, but got the job done.
The new gas motors are WAY better than that old POS ever dreamt of being.

All depends on how big that trailer was.

The new gassers do look promising. Hopefully I have 10 more years before I have to do anything.

 

[Hedgerow]

All depends on how big that trailer was.

The new gassers do look promising. Hopefully I have 10 more years before I have to do anything.

18' gooseneck is what we had at the time. Had a 20' flatbed we used to P/U round bales.

What's the latest model you're running right now? I already got a 2002 F350 with the 7.3 power stroke in it. It's fine, but I'm pretty sure someone else needs it more than me.

 

[concretegrazer]

03 with the 7.3. George is already making plans to buy it from me.

 

[Dub11]

I think your right.

That a scary thought.

The 7.3 is a brute, but I think the 6.2 delivers what's needed with less fuel.

But its simple and old school. Both are things that I like.

 

[TALLGUY]

All the truck manufacturers need to take the darn center console out and give me back some leg room next to the steering wheel. I don't fit in any car anymore due to consoles and now every truck has to put them in. Not trucks anymore. Look more like Cadillacs inside. Cost the same too. Darn yuppies

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[Dub11]

All the truck manufacturers need to take the darn center console out and give me back some leg room next to the steering wheel. I don't fit in any car anymore due to consoles and now every truck has to put them in. Not trucks anymore. Look more like Cadillacs inside. Cost the same too. Darn yuppies

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Funny you say that yuppie part. At my job owners son bought a new $65000 High County Silverado last year. First time it snowed he called the plant manager on his way home asking how to put it in 4x4.

 

[Hedgerow]

That a scary thought.


But its simple and old school. Both are things that I like.

They are old school for sure. No doubt a solid motor. Just really drink fuel even when not loaded.
IIRC they are damn near as expensive as the diesel as far as options goes. Just not sure if there's a big market for them. Maybe in the far north??
I know if I lived in northern MN, you couldn't pay me to own a diesel..

 

[Workshop]

One nice thing on the new Ford 7.3 gas is its not overhead cam. Old fashioned pushrod V8 .

 

[Dub11]

They are old school for sure. No doubt a solid motor. Just really drink fuel even when not loaded.
IIRC they are damn near as expensive as the diesel as far as options goes. Just not sure if there's a big market for them. Maybe in the far north??
I know if I lived in northern MN, you couldn't pay me to own a diesel..

If it can get 11mpg thats better than my Suburban and fine by me. And I think it more aimed at fleet trucks for cheaper maintenance costs.

One nice thing on the new Ford 7.3 gas is its not overhead cam. Old fashioned pushrod V8 .

Thats what I'm talking about.

 

[hoskvarna]

I will check it out.
The new Ram's are some ugly M'Fers, but a manual trans is pretty tempting.

I’m gonna keep fixing my 05 until I can’t fix no more
Don’t like all that emissions chit


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[Hedgerow]

One nice thing on the new Ford 7.3 gas is its not overhead cam. Old fashioned pushrod V8 .

Had heard that..
Any word on estimated fuel economy yet?
It's 442 CI of low RPM grunt.

 

[mdavlee]

I'm looking at new ones right now.
Could someone tell me again why I need a diesel?
Seriously thinking gas at this point. I just can't see how the extra $10,000 will ever be worth it..
I just don't put that many miles on the things. Bout 10,000 miles a year.
And I liked Lisa's chevy HD gasser. had good power.

It’s a hard to justify. I’m 16 months into mine and 45k miles already [emoji15]

 

[Workshop]

Had heard that..
Any word on estimated fuel economy yet?
It's 442 CI of low RPM grunt.

Just checked for economy figures .It turns out on 8-9000 plus vehicles EPA doesn't require a rating on the sticker .

 

[Workshop]

Just checked for economy figures .It turns out on 8-9000 plus vehicles EPA doesn't require a rating on the sticker .

With that being said they are saying it does better than the closest ohc V8.
I'd bet about 12 in reality .

 

[Dub11]

With that being said they are saying it does better than the closest ohc V8.
I'd bet about 12 in reality .

Not bad considering what its doing.

Have you seen power ratings?

 

[Hedgerow]

Not bad considering what its doing.

Have you seen power ratings?

I bet is 300\500

 

[mdavlee]

I bet is 300\500

 

[concretegrazer]

It'll be interesting to see that's for sure. Its being put in front of their 10 speed.