need help, please!!!
#1
need help, please!!!
in the market for a trade in. an 05 ****ty tiny jeep grand cherokee for a glorious f250!!! the only debate now is diesel or gas. is there any way i can check for major issues involved with either motor tpe or would any of you kind souls have any input. i think i would prefer a diesel just for service life. however i turn wrenches but am unfamiliar with a diesel. its gonna be more or less a daily driver but occasional put to its intended use. thanks in advance.
#3
Senior Member
I'm not 100% sure as to what engines where available during certain model years but I would stay away from the 6.0 Navistar all together, no matter what. Overall if you were to do heavy hauling on a regular (daily) basis then I'd stick to a diesel. If not then get a 6.8 V10. I have a Hemi in my Ram 1500 so I feel the 5.4 is barely adequate for an F-150 so it would be worse in an F-250 with a heavy trailer. I think the 6.4 compound turbo diesel was monster of an engine but required cab removal for maintenance. Just remember that with diesel there is a lot more stuff you have to look out for but it provides tremendous low end torque that you can't find with the 6.8 V10.
#5
Yeah I've looked for the v10s and they are hard to find. I was leaning towards the 6.0l turbo d but only because I think the v8gas is under powered. I won't be doing to much hauling but if needed I want the ability. My jeep is tiny inside with 14-16 mpg city and 18 at best hwy. Let alone a dodge is a pain to work on. Thanks guys looking like a turbo d for me! Yeaaaaaaaa. Or late model 7.3
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#8
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A 6.0 is a mistake in my opinion. There are plenty of 6.0's that have had cab-off repairs completely stock. You would be better off buying a 7.3 or in my opinion a Cummins that will outlast both. 6.4's are expensive and if you are looking for a cheaper diesel I would recommend a Duramax LLY or LBZ.
#9
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Originally Posted by 05 4x4 Triton
A 6.0 is a mistake in my opinion. There are plenty of 6.0's that have had cab-off repairs completely stock. You would be better off buying a 7.3 or in my opinion a Cummins that will outlast both. 6.4's are expensive and if you are looking for a cheaper diesel I would recommend a Duramax LLY or LBZ.