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wowens79
Mar 10, 2018Explorer III
Here's a comparison, over got a 2002 GM 6.0 gasser 215,000 miles, I've had to replace a starter $100, fuel pump $700, water pump, and some hoses $500, so about $1500.
My next door neighbor has a 2011 ford 6.7 with 205,000 miles. DPF/EGR issue, was $2500 to delete, or repair, did the delete. Then the ol CP4 fuel pump went out, and he had to replace pump, and injectors, and some other stuff for. $10,000.
I'll admit that the power of the new diesels are incredible, and if I was pulling a 15k lb+ trailer, diesel is the way to go, but for me it doesn't make sense. My TT is 8000lbs, and I'm in the south east, so altitude is not an issue.
For me a gasser is the way to go.
My next door neighbor has a 2011 ford 6.7 with 205,000 miles. DPF/EGR issue, was $2500 to delete, or repair, did the delete. Then the ol CP4 fuel pump went out, and he had to replace pump, and injectors, and some other stuff for. $10,000.
I'll admit that the power of the new diesels are incredible, and if I was pulling a 15k lb+ trailer, diesel is the way to go, but for me it doesn't make sense. My TT is 8000lbs, and I'm in the south east, so altitude is not an issue.
For me a gasser is the way to go.
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