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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
Thanks guys you have given me more info to ponder. Anyone else care to chime in I'm really interested in guys in the real world using these trucks.
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Real world:
I've owned all three diesel trucks (Duramax, Cummins, Powerstroke)
I've owned almost all of the gas engines you'd consider, including the Ford V10, GM 6.0L, GM 7.4L 454 Vortec, GM 8.1L, Ford 7.5L/460 FI, Dodge 8.0L V10
The GM 6.0L is the smallest motor I'd consider for that load.... Ford's 5.4L and Dodge 5.7L aren't quite enough.
All three diesels are good. In a ten year old truck, the GM Allison transmission is the best, hands-down. Unless you get a manual transmission then I'd pick Cummins (but wouldn't touch one with an automatic).
Gas mileage in the Ford V10 is much better than you'd think. I just sold one with 233K miles on it. Got 15mpg empty on the freeway and about 10mpg with a 5000 pound trailer.
My parents currently have a 2007 GMC 'Classic' 3/4 Duramax (same as a 2006) and a 8ft Artic Fox. They can pull their small boat with the camper in and not feel the load. They get 14mpg with that set up at 70mph.