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Old 10-19-2014, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
Why is he against diesels?
Too much money, Maintenance, problems.
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Pretty sure theyt are 4032 aluminum. Should be fine for 550 hp. If over that go with the 2xxx
Oops think I got those backwards
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Old 10-19-2014, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ibd2328
Oops think I got those backwards
So they aren't very good or are. Just wanting to know if they are usable for 500hp
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Old 10-19-2014, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jferg92

Too much money, Maintenance, problems.
But they last twice as long,have more power,get better fuel mileage etc
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Old 10-19-2014, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00

But they last twice as long,have more power,get better fuel mileage etc
Lets not turn this into gas vs diesels arguement. We all know the pros and cons of both.
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Wiring up my fuel pumps tonight if anyone wants a diagram.
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Old 10-19-2014, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MyFX4Project
Looks like Charlie and Derek had a little meet of there own without tellin us about it... hmmmm
??? Not unless I didn't know about it! LOL. Sent him some pics when I was at the (shameful) Gator game this weekend. But on that token, any of you guys are welcome to stop by my place anytime!
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
Anyone know about the MAHLE question I asked. The navi engine I took apart had MAHLE and ford stamped/cast into the piston. Jferg and I don't think MAHLE made anything but forged. Is that right or did they make cast too?
4v hve 4032 Cast pistons. Mahle made them for Ford as they had a special coasting to help prevent scaring on the walls.
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Old 10-19-2014, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by charliedyal

??? Not unless I didn't know about it! LOL. Sent him some pics when I was at the (shameful) Gator game this weekend. But on that token, any of you guys are welcome to stop by my place anytime!
Both of yall posted pics at the gators game. Figured he went with you.. ?
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
But they last twice as long,have more power,get better fuel mileage etc
this truck will get driven maybe once every two weeks
And that is very gracious estimate

V10:362457

6.0 325/570

Plenty of useable power for his needs.
A similarly equipped 6.0 will be $5000-$7000 more than its gasser counterpart. Then $5000-$7000 for a "real" bulletproof from a reputable shop.

That's all man. Don't have to convince me. Just cheaper, more reliable, and more truck than he'll need
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