Pacnwguy wrote:
Sorry about the mis-spelling. Loaded the TT to 7,000 and a few hundred extra in the truck bed. The diesel 3500 was night and day different over the F150 Triton. Zero lateral movement. Brakes were great and the speed on the same hills was about double without even pushing it. Really nice. Wife dozed most of time compared to being wide eyed hanging on to the hand grips. I really like this truck. Never drove a diesel much in the past but am blown away at its "off the line acceleration". I figured they were pretty much gutless but couldn't be more wrong. Thanks everyone for your comments
Why would you think a diesel would be gutless?
I have an 01 with a small chip still only about 270 to 280 hp, but about 600# of torque. We pull 11,000+# of 5er over those hills at 60 or so, that is with 287,000 miles. Maintain the body and running gear and you will not need a new TV for a long time!
PS: you will learn the correct spelling of the name. You should also be aware that then best place to buy parts and sensors if needed for your engine is Cummins NW located down on Swan Island in Portland.
