F250 vs Chevy 2500hd

[Intel]

Hmm I know my track people love the 7.3 just seemed like they were actually coming in up in price because of how reliable they are compared to the newer stuff. I just always seems to assume any diesels (mostly chevy) showing up in my price range are a bucket of rust/miles/deferred maintenance.

I am just not sure I need a diesel unless I started tracking more then 5 times a year. Which isn't happening as a kid or three is in my next few years which I hear eat up free time.

 

[Yaj Yak]

do you need 4wd or no

 

[Intel]

do you need 4wd or no

I think the only reasons I would want it is for eventual boat launching as we are planning on getting a summer home. And sometimes you have to park your trailer/rig in grass/mud at events. I would say it is preferred but I would make an exception.

I know if I start looking further south it will be harder to find at least from what I have seen so far.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i launch retrieve probably about 30-40 times per year currently and i can't remember the last time I needed 4wd fwiw.

even last week in lake cumberland, on one of the steepest boat ramps i have ever been on, i didn't. i understand the rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it mentality though.

 

[Intel]

i launch retrieve probably about 30-40 times per year currently and i can't remember the last time I needed 4wd fwiw.

even last week in lake cumberland, on one of the steepest boat ramps i have ever been on, i didn't. i understand the rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it mentality though.

Makes my life easier. Like I said not a hard requirement but if I can swing it I will.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i understand.

i wish i could find a pic of the ramp i was at that did it justice

 

[GTPpower]

I hate pulling with my 6.0 Chevy. It blows ass.

It should also be noted that the 6.0 gm and 5.4l 3v ford have very similar torque curves. They are both going to pull crappy, but will get you there.

It should be noted that the Ford has a much better tramsmission.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I hate pulling with my 6.0 Chevy. It blows ass.

It should also be noted that the 6.0 gm and 5.4l 3v ford have very similar torque curves. They are both going to pull crappy, but will get you there.

It should be noted that the Ford has a much better tramsmission.

i know but for others i think it'd really be worth adding what year/generation trucks you're talking about.

 

[GTPpower]

2000-2010 GM

And

2005ish-2010 Ford

 

[Yaj Yak]

2000-2010 GM

And

2005ish-2010 Ford

2008 and newer gm 3/4 and 1 tons will be 6 speeds though


also much different 6.0's than a 2000. so definitely not apples to apples here.

 

[GTPpower]

Maybe my memory is failing me here. Heading to wiki. Brb

 

[GTPpower]

2000-2009 gm.

 

[Smokinhot]

I love my 6.0

I dropped it in my 1500 and I barely feel anything when I tow. I will eventually be swaying towards a 2500 gassed in time.

 

[Yaj Yak]

2000-2009 gm.

what?

 

[Yaj Yak]

2008 and newer gmt900 3/4 & 1 ton trucks had 6L80e's or higher (my truck's RPO tag says 6L95e)

 

[GTPpower]

5r110>6l80 & 4l80

It's not even close.

 

[Yaj Yak]

5r110>6l & 4l

It's not even close.

ive pulled with both, im really unsure what's so much better about the 5r vs the 6L80/90/95s

 

[GTPpower]

It's strength and durability.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Going further, your 2000 6.0 is 300hp, 4 speed, which is 300hp/360ft lbs.

the newer 6.0s were 360hp/380ft lbs.

 

[Yaj Yak]

It's strength and durability.

really?

I've seen the 6L80e's & higher be plenty reliable

I mean, my truck has 143,000 miles on it's original one and was beat to FUCK in it's original life.

 

[DEEZUZ]

5r110 is behind the 6.4 with like 700 ft lbs.

 

[Yaj Yak]

do those engines last long enough to see that much power?

 

[DEEZUZ]

650 from factory. Which is underrated

 

[Yaj Yak]

i think you missed the joke, but thanks for playing.

 

[DEEZUZ]

No I saw it. Clearly.